Leather MK VII?

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:50 pm

Anybody ever thought about having a leather MK VII made? I was thinking either a pre distressed brown, or a dark brown cowhide. Ive got hardware, off of a donor bag that was destroyed by bleach by attempting to remove the black stripe. I even found a seamstress that makes custom leather purses and could do the job. What do you guys think?

best regards

IJ

TCS · Post by **TCS** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:30 pm

I would like to have one if I could afford it.

StainlesSteve · Post by **StainlesSteve** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:51 pm

That sounds like a really cool idea. See how much the prototype is going to run, and if you go for it, post some pics!

TCS · Post by **TCS** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:00 am

Do you think they could make one in hot pink with glitter on it?

Merrick · Post by **Merrick** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:37 am

That would be one tough MkVII! Looking forward to pics if it comes to fruition. It would also completely "brownerise" the entire outfit (except for the socks...)

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:11 am

That would be one sharp looking bag! Would you have it made with the dividers and drain holes?

bink

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:13 pm

Pink and glitter!?!? LOL! Im not sure about the dividers, I guess I would have to decide what I was going to use it for first. I should see how much it would cost....

Thanks for the input!

I J

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:42 pm

Merrick wrote:That would be one tough MkVII!

Well, I'll stick with British Canvas .. Tough enough for me

Today it holded 5 CD's, 2 VHS, 2 DVD's, a small notebook the tickness ofa DVD, and a bunch of papers, with the same ticknes of the DVD, and also the usual stuff in it .. Comb and stuff .. Never tought it would fit ..

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 2:04 pm

Hey there Clinton -

I seem to recall that a version of the MKVII was produced which had a pocket top over thatlittle pouch...or maybe I just dreamt it..CALLING SWINDIANA! Lars, did I dream that?

Al

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:17 pm

I think that sounds like a cool idea as well and it should not be that hard at all to make...The only issue I see is finding a good source for the hardware...

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:24 pm

However, a leather MKVII kinda defeats the point, as its not strictly 'Indy gear'.

Merrick · Post by **Merrick** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:53 pm

ob1al wrote:
I seem to recall that a version of the MKVII was produced which had a pocket top over thatlittle pouch...or maybe I just dreamt it?

My canadian MkVII has that exact thing. I think it's common on the Canadian ones. A press-stud flap on the little pocket, makes safe keeping if you have anything small enough to go in there. I never thought about putting a zippo in there. Good idea!

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:08 pm

Ah, thanks!

::shouts to stage left:: "Hey , hold that insanity plea! There really were MKVII bags with pocket flaps, so I don't need that 'little break' after all!"

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:31 pm

You guys are too much....!

Kris · Post by **Kris** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:40 pm

Merrick wrote:I never thought about putting a zippo in there. Good idea!

Yep, it's VERY handy, perfect fit !!

IndianaJames wrote: You guys are too much....!

Quick, we can finish it of

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:47 pm

That's a neat idea. Kind of like the original black canvas Chuck Taylor All-Stars, and the leather version seen in the movie I, Robot; same animal, two different skins- both very cool.

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:50 pm

OT: All stars were originally black canvas?:shock:

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:53 pm

Good point whipwarrior....those leather cons in the movie were cool. Yup original Chucks were heavy canvas!

Regards
IJ

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:57 pm

Well, you learn something new every day. The cons in that movie were very cool, I agree.

Al

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:12 pm

I think the best source for canadian MK VII's is ebay right now. As for hardware, the disc can be taken of off a british s6 bag (swindy's find), the strap rings could be had at a hardware store usually, and the vents.....hmm an old matress? Snaps can easily be found online or at any craft store.

Best regards
IJ

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:38 pm

I bet Swindy has, but he's just too lazy to post them.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:29 pm

I'm talking to daughter number two to try making me one when she returns from the Arizonia Renn Faire too. This should prove interesting. Thanks for coming up with this idea, Clinton!!! Oh, there are several 'metal stamping' companies on the internet that have these kind of discs, but unfortunately, they're sold in bulk. Regards. Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:39 pm

You got it. PM in the works....Regards. Michaelson

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:58 pm

Hey CLinton IM excited to hear what you find out. Ill be going to my leather person with the next week or two, and Im going to see what she says.
As for color matching, IM not sure you could replicate an olive drab color with leather. I take that back, Im sure its made (leather comes in every color imaginable, even fluorescent) but finding it would be the hard part. I was thinking of just geting a distressed brown leather....

And pricing, you would really just have to wait and see how much the patterning, and total labor costs come to.

Cheers
I J

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:02 pm

I'm leaning toward a rich brown saddle leather. May as well go for tough as nails. Regards. Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:27 pm

Let the leather mold. VOILA! you have olive green!!

Regards. Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:38 pm

Yep. Even the smell would be 'surplus' correct, wouldn't it?

Regards. Michaelson

T.E. Lawrence · Post by **T.E. Lawrence** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:34 am

GO FOR IT! I've been thinking about it for a year and just have not got around to it. If I do get to it I think I'll have mine made slightly larger -- How much is enough room? --- Just a little bit more. Good luck.

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:38 am

Just an update, this deal is still in the works. I am going today to drop off on of my MK VII's to have a pattern made....the wheels are turning.

Indy J

Montresor · Post by **Montresor** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:31 pm

Wouldn't it kind of look something like Chewbacca's bag then?

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:46 pm

If you're looking for a disc and don't want to butcher a real Mk VII, here might be something:

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Regards,
Swindiana

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