HOLT'S MYSTERY OF THE BLUES* Builders thread

Post by **Holt** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:04 pm

Thunderspy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:03 pm I must admit I never noticed the enormous radio mic which Indy apparently chooses to wear on his belt in this before. I trust you'll be replicating that?

Yes! 110%

And with the exact same model used!

Thunderspy · Post by **Thunderspy** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:01 pm

Excellent!

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:33 pm

I'm excited to find out more about those gloves!

Post by **Holt** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:48 pm

Will post the gloves as soon as they arrive

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:00 am

I'll just leave this here!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:46 pm

That's way too dark.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:43 pm

Tassels on scarf are WAY too short...

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:47 pm

No, tassels are the standard size. Its jsut an illusion.

Scarf looks to be pretty dark

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:07 pm

You keep using pictures for comparisons that don't really show anything... your scarf pic from page1 was better

And I think you can't use any indoor pictures for color comparisons.
Use something from outside or in the truck, those you could at least color balance

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:09 pm

Its one of the same scarfs from page 1 Steve!

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:39 pm

So, here is a quick shot of my vintage cardigan which I have not shown off yet. But Ill use this as an example as it is insanely spot on. The jacket and sweater is shown with TWO scarfs. The left scarf is slightly darker. To the eye they look brownKhaki/Taupe colored and you can clearly see a difference holding them side by side. However when putting them under artificial light they almost turn white.

Just one of the reasons why I think the original scarf is much much darker. If I had a darker scarf it would turn out more similiar to the orignal under artificial lgiht. We will see what my darker scarfs does. One thing is for sure, its fun!

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:55 pm

Holt wrote:Its one of the same scarfs from page 1 Steve!

I meant for picture comparisons…
I figured it was

What about a shot outside?
I’d e more interested in actual natural light.

Enough folks have posted close enough s that look pretty good.

I’d hate to discount yours based on bad lighting.

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Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:07 pm

Will post outside when eveyrhting is put together.

Wont be long til I get the rest.

Ill take a shot of the scarfs outside as soon as I get the last scarf.

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:24 pm

Awesome!

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Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:32 pm

Well, while you’re not showing a lot of the cardigan, it does look very much spot on.

Now where the bloody heck did you find it.
Or what did you use for your search.
Love it.

Croft

Post by **Holt** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:05 am

Thanks.

Well, I scoop out thriftstores. Its quite the search. Many, many , MANY hours were used

Im also getting the Amazon Voboom cardigan. I have to see what it is all about in person. Looks very good in detail. Needs some custom work tho. Well see.

Post by **Holt** » Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:26 am

Got it!

Let me tell you, this thing is heavy!

makeitjones · Post by **makeitjones** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:16 am

Looks like the gloves are wool fleece lined with three stitched seams on the back and folded edge seams:

Winter drivers glove type?

Belt looks like it could be the TOD belt (steel West end buckle, leather keeper, 1 3/8" wide, trimmed triangular end point)

Post by **Holt** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:37 am

Yup! Gloves shold arrive next week.

Thunderspy · Post by **Thunderspy** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:13 am

Holt wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:26 am Got it!

Let me tell you, this thing is heavy!

Nice work!

Post by **Holt** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:59 pm

Thanks! Looking forward having this on my belt. I think this item will the the dot over the I with my MoB cosplay. We will see how i feel about it. Im going to do both setups, one with Radio and one with the Holster as both are acurrate to MoB.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:33 pm

When does HF have a holster in MOTB?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Thunderspy · Post by **Thunderspy** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:51 pm

I thought I saw it in the long shot as they’re walking away from the pickup.

Post by **Holt** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:39 pm

Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:33 pm When does HF have a holster in MOTB?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Right here!

Post by **Dalexs** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:22 pm

You’re crazy… that’s Big Foot!!!

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Post by **Holt** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:31 pm

Lol!

Its funny to me how bad they were at keeping track. First Radio, then holster, then no holster. Somebody at the wardrobe/prop dep. slept on the job. But we all know it was a quick in an out shoot. So it makes sense.

But clearly, here she is.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:52 am

Watching -and Loving- this Thread!

GREAT WORK, Holt!

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:39 pm

Another cardigan on the way. This one is super nice. Totally awesome details. Chunky knitted backfolded cuffs like the original. Slit pockets, which I also think the original has. Wide front buttonpanel. Cableknit. And most importantly, it has a chunky, beefy collar and body much like the original. And color is spot on.

Post by **Holt** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:44 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:52 am Watching -and Loving- this Thread!

GREAT WORK, Holt!

Thanks man!

Glad you enjoy it. I do too!

Post by **Holt** » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:37 am

GLOVES!

Super accurate MoB glvoes. 3 lines and side split as the originals. Color is spot on.

Made from THICK cowhide and 100% wool shearling lined, These guys are WARM. The construction on these are insane! TOP NOTCH.

xmasters · Post by **xmasters** » Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:21 am

Cool super accurate gloves. I guess mine are 95% accurate as they have a black lining instead of cream/white.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:25 pm

That is amazing. Any notes on the maker? Label or anthing?

Post by **Holt** » Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:54 pm

Thanks! There is no information on them. So I actually dont know what brand or tpe these are. I only know that they are cowhide.

Post by **Holt** » Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:42 pm

What a day this turned out to be! Got the new cardigan in as well.

This is the Voboom cardigan. I had to order one to see what it is all about. And to my surprise it is actually a dead ringer for the saxophone sweater in terms of color. We all know that the saxo cardigan does not show its original color and is more on the rusty side because of artificial lighting and that is cool and all but I am searching for true color mostly when it comes to Indygear. However, I actually really like the Voboom cardigan. It gets me right in the saxophone mode. And to be honest screen accuracy is a bit difficult as the colors change from scene to scene all the time. So, to be fair. this sweater fits the MoB bill.

WHat else can I say about it, the cut is pretty good. I had to work the collar a bit to make it sit right. The sizing chart informed that my size was on the longer side. So I emailed the seller and asked if he could pick out a 26'' backlegnth and sure enough he found one. I also told him to sort one out with finished buttonholes as some sweaters come with an unfinished buttonhole and yep! Got that too!

Quality wise, seems pretty good. Its not super heavy, its alittle over medium weight. its comfy, does not itch. Feels good and warm! Im pretty sure Croft would love this sweater, if your reading Croft,email them and ask for a shorter one if your considering.

I love the wide buttonpanel and the cableknit. I have to update the buttons tho. But all in all, this sweater rocks!

Now, just one more cardigan and Im done with cardigans for a while.

These pictures show the exact colored as it is to the naked eye. Bear in mind, pictures are taken in mirror, so they are flipped.

26'' backlength. Im 6'2'' and weigh 198 pounds (athletic).

With my Novapella jacket on and side by side.

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:32 pm

Holt, how close would you say these gloves are?

Post by **Holt** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:05 pm

To be honest, the top ones are decent. It has the 3 lines and side split. but the leather looks suede and they are too long. They kinda remind me of womens gloves. and the bottom one is way off.

Check out my gloves above, these are as close to screen accuracy as I believe you can get.

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:55 pm

Holt wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:05 pm To be honest, the top ones are decent. It has the 3 lines and side split. but the leather looks suede and they are too long. They kinda remind me of womens gloves. and the bottom one is way off.

Check out my gloves above, these are as close to screen accuracy as I believe you can get.

Hahaha, they're actually the same pair of gloves just in two different colors. I know the second color is WAAAAAAY off. I just wanted to share that picture because it's the only one that gave a peek at the lining.

TBH, they might be women's gloves for all I know. I've spent the morning combing through Google Shopping results trying to find anything remotely close. So far, these are the best I've found. Getting the right leather construction and lining combination is proving difficult, but I guess that's what makes it feel like a treasure hunt.

I also found these, which I know are incorrect in that they have rabbit fur lining rather than wool sheering, but I also think they look pretty close? https://leatherglovesonline.com/product ... yYQAvD_BwE

Anyways, I'll keep looking!

Post by **Dalexs** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:49 pm

Honestly, go to a Macys dept store in the winter, you could probably find those very easily.
But now, they’re starting to put out swimwear…

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Post by **Holt** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:13 pm

Here we go! The jacket!

Yeah,.. the dilema! Since I used to be a Moderator here, my brain is kinda twitching when posting a jacket in the general gear section..

but hey! The jacket showcase fits pretty good here as well as I am building the entire MOB outfit.

Edit

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:06 pm

Ya I was waiting for your review on the Vaboom sweater.
Will reach out and see what he can do for me.
But I’d definitely change out the buttons.

I tried looking for it on the bay, but none had sizing.
Could post the link to the one you bought, seems he’s willing to work with people.

Croft

Post by **Holt** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:58 pm

https://www.amazon.com/VOBOOM-Knitwear- ... th=1&psc=1

cropdustdair · Post by **cropdustdair** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:24 pm

Holt, where did you purchase your screen accurate MoB gloves?

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:49 pm

I found them thriftstore searching on the bay.

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:52 pm

Holt wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:49 pm I found them thriftstore searching on the bay.

I really admire the tenacity that must have gone into this, as well as scouring the internet for all of the other vintage items. I'm getting lost and overwhelmed looking for contemporary close-enough's from online retailers. This thread is a lot of fun, and I appreciate all the work that you're putting into it

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:45 pm

Cheers mate! Im glad you enjoy the thread!

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:23 pm

Thank you sir.

Didn’t even think of Amazon

Croft

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:45 am

This is an awesome thread!

Interestingly enough, Check out one of the pictures at the bottom of this page. Looks like they were influenced by MOTB...

https://www.reddit.com/r/indianajones/c ... cancelled/

mr_alex · Post by **mr_alex** » Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:43 pm

Any updates, Holt? Looking forward to hearing your further adventures collecting this costume. Still waiting to hear about the brown cardigan, the scarf, and boots!

Happy searching

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:16 pm

Absolutley, I was just about to update this thread. But not with the scarf, sweater or boots.

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:01 am

So here we go! New update!

The gunbelt Indy wears in Motb is a Temple of doom 1 3/8 gunbelt. Small detail often overlooked by many folks, myself included. I allways thought he wore an LC belt with brass buckle. But nope! Its a temple belt.

The belt is made by Makeitjones and the craftmaship on this belt is out of this world. This will last for decades! Top notch stuff David!