Indy Jacket worn open..
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Indy Jacket worn open..
Just watched Raiders (again) with the kids and what I noticed this time about the jacket is how cool it looks in the opening sceens while Indy is wearing it open in the cave. I noted that none of mine have ever looked that good while being worn open - don't know why, this jacket thing is just an enigma isn't it? I usually like to wear it just slightly zipped because when I leave it un-zipped it feels, well different and definately not as cool as the one HF is wearing in that opening sceen. I did notice that the jacket fits him somewhat large and longer in those sceens too. Just some observations..
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I actually think HF wears the same jacket through the whole movie. Mostly because of the exacting way the "demon roll" is always present (on the non-stormflap side) it really turns out and over that zipper. Also because of the jagged looking stretch mark on the upper chest area (on the right hand side). Just opinions from recent observations
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That jacket creates an illusion of bring many things. Some of you looking at the jacket say it looks bigger on him. Others say it looks tighter in the chest. Some say it is longer.
My turn. That jacket looks looser because it is worn open and is hanging off Ford's shoulders. This also makes the sleeves seem longer. If you pull the jacket up so the collar is at his shirt collar and the shoulder lined up, you would see it differently.
Also, if you take a jacket and crunch the front panels to the side while wet/damp and let it dry, you will get a jacket that stays wide open easier.
My turn. That jacket looks looser because it is worn open and is hanging off Ford's shoulders. This also makes the sleeves seem longer. If you pull the jacket up so the collar is at his shirt collar and the shoulder lined up, you would see it differently.
Also, if you take a jacket and crunch the front panels to the side while wet/damp and let it dry, you will get a jacket that stays wide open easier.
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I don't think HF raiders jacket has a smaller chest size or is tappered at the waist.
I think it just looks so loose because it don't have any leather facings. This makes the jacket fall much different in the front. And don't forget that the silver aluminium? zipper is less heavier than the thick brass zipper which wested offers. I can actually see this on my new Lambtouch Raiders jacket which has nearly all of the SA specs.
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I think it just looks so loose because it don't have any leather facings. This makes the jacket fall much different in the front. And don't forget that the silver aluminium? zipper is less heavier than the thick brass zipper which wested offers. I can actually see this on my new Lambtouch Raiders jacket which has nearly all of the SA specs.
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i couldn't agree with rick5150 more....have a close look at the idol grab scene just before he kneels down. his jacket is worn way low on his shoulders....kind of like a "hey check out these pleats on my military shirt" pose.
when you wear your jacket back and down in this manner, you get those nice shoulder wrinkles:
when you wear your jacket back and down in this manner, you get those nice shoulder wrinkles:
That's impossible. Peter had the original plans; he says on his site that his jackets are a duplicate of the original worn by HF. What about that certificate of authenticity?Kaplan wrote:And look at those big fat pocket flaps! :D Those are awesome, and look nothing like any I have seen on a Wested before.
Just joking. I know what you mean. If only Wested would get those pockets right. I don't care all that much about the other details, but those #### pockets are wrong - even on his latest authentic, genuine, exact copy...
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Yes they are. But you can always get the pockets exactly as you like on your custom order.pockets are wrong - even on his latest authentic, genuine, exact copy...
In my last order, which is on the way, I gave Wested 1/1 scale drawings of the pocket and pocket flap. I just hope they 'll get them right. Otherwise, I am doomed.
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Anyone here stop to consider that the jacket was custom-tailored to Ford's frame at the time, which is why it looks so good?
Any of you guys ever been to a real custom tailor? I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity and let me tell you, it makes a HUGE difference. A tailored suit and an "off the rack" suit look totally different because of very subtle things.
What's more, there's no substitute for actually BEING in the tailor's shop. You can send the measurements, but it makes things a lot easier if the tailor can make the pattern himself based of of YOU rather than based off of numbers.
That's the key to why Ford's jacket looks so good on him.
Any of you guys ever been to a real custom tailor? I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity and let me tell you, it makes a HUGE difference. A tailored suit and an "off the rack" suit look totally different because of very subtle things.
What's more, there's no substitute for actually BEING in the tailor's shop. You can send the measurements, but it makes things a lot easier if the tailor can make the pattern himself based of of YOU rather than based off of numbers.
That's the key to why Ford's jacket looks so good on him.
Solo4114 wrote:Anyone here stop to consider that the jacket was custom-tailored to Ford's frame at the time, which is why it looks so good?
Any of you guys ever been to a real custom tailor? I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity and let me tell you, it makes a HUGE difference. A tailored suit and an "off the rack" suit look totally different because of very subtle things.
What's more, there's no substitute for actually BEING in the tailor's shop. You can send the measurements, but it makes things a lot easier if the tailor can make the pattern himself based of of YOU rather than based off of numbers.
That's the key to why Ford's jacket looks so good on him.
AWWWWWWWWWWW, Shut your YAP! (as Sylvester the cat would say) Yes, I think that you just might be right AND they used several jackets in the Movies!---------Running as fast as I can for cover......Neener Neener
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