Club Obi Wan

Hey guys.

I am very happy man today. I just got my wested replica of the temple of doom jacket from a good friend of mine here. I think it's one of the early models from right after they got the original jacket from Noel Howard. I can tell by the hardware the jacket has. Peter does not source this anymore.

It's a HF 1:1 size, which equals a 42 and it's a PERFECT fit. Well, for temple of doom at least. I can wear my thick cardigan under it but the arms tightens up just a tiny wee bit. But thats to be expected with this jacket. It's the most fitting jacket of the 3.... no 4. there was a fourth?... Jeez....keep on forgetting.

Allthough I am strictly a LC man I do have some love left over for temple of doom . This temple jacket is something I allways wanted from the start, ever since I saw the original in the collection of Noel Howard. The temple jacket was allways such a very mysterious jacket. And boy is it just that. Mysterious!

At first glance I noticed the vents. They are perfect. Absolutley perfect! It looks EXACTLY like we see on the real jacket.

Second the double claws solide buckle. Perfect!

third, was the narrow stormflap. They nailed it. Also, a side note, on the LC and Raiders jacket the stormflap has two pieces of leather stithed on top of eachother. On the temple the stormflap is a one piece folded over and stitched. Again, they nailed it!

The flat collar and stormflap. Yup, nailed it.

The correct hardware. Zipper, press studs and buckles. All is there.

The 'parachute' lining with the quirky inside gussets. Nailed it!!!

The pointier pockets with slight scallop and correct placement. Nailed it.

The lower yoke seam. Nailed it. (which is even lower then the Last crusade).

The super slim stitch running down on the sides of the backpanel. Nailed it.

And finally, the leather. It's awesome! Thin dark brown lambskin. Replicates the exact same look, drape, and I guess feel. I'm happy it is in dark lambskin as I think there is no other leather that could replicate the look so good.

Man!....Having such a dead on replica it really playes a trick on my mind. It looks and moves exactly the same as the real one does. All little movement details are there. Can't wait to show this soon.

I can just hear Indy in my head going ''GOOD''!!! after Willie says ''and I hate you''

I washed the jacket to harden the leather alittle and to get more character. She is drying at the moment so pictures will come very soon!


I also have another very cool thing that I will showcase in the gear section. Stay tuned.


Holt

Seems to have all the bells and whistles for an excellent TOD jacket.

Looking forward to some pics..

Looking forward to your pics! I've been eyeing a TOD in that skin, but have been hesitant to order one without seeing very many pictures or reviews on it. What do you think of the durability of dark brown lamb vs authentic brown lamb?

Thanks guys!

It's acutally not THAT much thinner from authentic lamb. You will notice a difference between the two yes, but this lamb does not not feel week. Especially not after I have bloated and hardend the skin a bit by giving it a ice cold shower.

I have a early version of Todds raiders jacet in the ultra thin lamsbkin. Which is much thinner then the wested thin lamb and has held up great for the last 10 years.

Pictures soon.

Great man! Can't wait to see what you have done to it!

From the way that you've described it, you have my complete full attention, Sir. Can't wait to see those pictures!

So here are some quick photos I took to show the fit and compare the details of the original.

It's easy to tell that the cut of this jacket is exactly the same as the original on Fords back.


EDIT

Like I said, it playes a trick on my head.

And I know.. anoying backround... but hey, It's dark outside so my basement will have to do.

Dang, Holt. That's hardcore right there. I love it and can definitely see the similarities in the way it fits. It's pretty much SPOT ON!!!

Dude, awesome ToD jacket, but for the love of God, distress it! It looks too NEW!!!

Superb!

Oh boy... you are going to have some fun distressing this jacket! Can't wait to see THOSE pics!

Thanks guys! I am lucky teneas was so nice and let me have it

I don't know if I am going to distress it yet.. I love it very much as is and I thought doing the fullers earth for the temple gear pictures was going to do the trick. But thats some time away still. dunno how I am gonna feel then........ knowing myself, I may visit my tools

cant wait to do outside pictures.

Holt wrote:I don't know if I am going to distress it yet...

Yeah. Sure.

Here we go. Outside pictures!

I cannot stress enuff how insane this jacket is. My mind says an original but the tag says Wested. So I guess there's my reality check!

Just check out that leather!! What leather could replicate this look better? I have no idea.


This is a jacket that will never see the Bazaar section. Ever! This one is mine









Peter, you knocked this replica out of the park!

Indy Magnoli wrote:

Holt wrote:I don't know if I am going to distress it yet...

Yeah. Sure.

you know me too well

You're a lucky man Holt. I love that pattern - the most accurate of all Westeds. If I were to get another I'd want one of these. What's the back length?

I say no to distressing it.

Thanks man!

It's such a cool thing owning a 1:1 Harrison Ford size. It makes all the difference.

Last year I was in contact with wested and we talked about making one in goatskin but now that I have this jacket in dark lambskin I am glad I didn't go that route. no other leather than lambskin can replicate this look and I realize now why it looks so awesome on screen.

I think goat/cow would make this look stiff (?) And the sleeves would not replicate that famous look. The temple has to have that awesome drape of the lamb. no? Yes!

Oh, sorry, I'm rambling....

the back is 26''

Holt wrote:

Indy Magnoli wrote:

Holt wrote:I don't know if I am going to distress it yet...

Yeah. Sure.

you know me too well

Dude, that's your M.O.

Nice jacket but I'm with everyone else here. I really can't wait to see it distressed

Holt wrote: This is a jacket that will never see the Bazaar section. Ever! This one is mine

THIS is the quote I'M keeping on file.

Regard! Michaelson

Definitely the most accurate jacket Wested offers.
Congrats on your new acquisition.
Have fun on that distressing...

Holt wrote: I think goat/cow would make this look stiff (?)

Not exactly. It depends on the type of tanning the skins have.
Goat and cow can drape as lamb too.-

Yes I know. I was thinking of the goatskin wested offers

I have had 3 jackets from them in goatskin and all are stiffer/bulkier.

Alright..I want it back now! LOL Just joking, glad you enjoy it, and you look better in it than I did. I have my new one coming from Wested soon anyway...as soon as I get the two claw buckles sent off that is...

LOL.


looking forward to that!

When you order, remember to ask for the correct vent construction as the later temple models from wested has changed over the years. Hence why I am so happy with this jacket and its details.

You deserve this jacket, my friend - after all the hard miles you have put into this hobby.

I love the way some of the wrinkles are the same on your jacket and the NH. There's a moribund Indy website that might have us believe that they are the very same jacket.

Been wearing this non stop and it's getting better and better. Closer and closer to the hero jacket.

and just distressed an area on the inside of the hem... RED/BROWN UNDERTONES!!!!

What an Incredible Jacket/Owner pairing!

And what a MATCH for the Original!!!
PLUS it keeps getting Better and BETTER!

Congrats (AGAIN) Holt!

Thanks my friend

I haven't commented yet because I'm quite envious. That is spot on. Really fantastic. Wish I'd pounced on one of these when they were first released. Well done!

You can still get them

I know, but I feel like with Wested it's a roll of the dice. For instance, why did the bottom configuration of the side vents change? They had all the details right just after these were announced for the first time, but as time moved on, the design seemed to deviate a bit.

Anyway, you've got yourself a winner there.

Yes, it's true. You are right. I guess, change of staff/cutters/machinists play a big part in how much attention is payed to the details. We are now in 2016 and the TofD pattern came out in 2008. Much can happen in those 8 years.

I know this is one of the very very early jackets from the pattern. That is because of the details for one, but the hardware. especially the pocket snaps.

As a side note, I cannot stress enuff how awesome this leather is. Been wearing it non stop. Gave it an icecold shower when I got it and I let it dry on my frame. It really brought out the character. Also weather is changing and its becoming hotter outside. It really changes the skin. It has tuffend up and feels more jerky like. It's awesome stuff. It's very tofd.

Fabulous Jacket Holt mate.. You're a legend!

Highest regards
MARK

Very SA,Bravo Holt ,Wested made a great work on this TOD jacket!

I AM ABSOLUTLEY BLOWN AWAY. I OWN THE TEMPLE JACKET!!!!

Yes, I finally distressed the jacket and you can probably tell my excitement. I'm serious tho, this jacket plays such a trick on my mind it's not even funny.

The undertones are alsmot EXACTLY the same as the hero.

I am so glad I did this. It deserves to be distressed as it really brings out the DOOM in the jacket.

I have tried to match it as close as possible looking at screen caps.

- The complete worn down collar.
- The worn down stormflap, especially at the bottom.
- Screen accurate distressing detailing.
- Deep scuffs on the shoulders.
- The stitching coming loose on the collar tips.
- The ''Tiger claw'' scratch at the top right side on the back panel.

unbelievable,perfect distressing

That is AWESOME! You totally own the Temple of Doom jacket, a virtual clone of Ford's screen-used Hero jacket!

Thanks my friends! Much appreciated. Been working on it all day and my finger tips are completly worn down as well.

Great looking job man! I wasn't brave enough to do that to the jacket. You did a great job. Maybe I will send you my new one and let you have a go at distressing it as well.

Absolutley. PM me and we can work out the details.


Thanks bud!

Time to dust off the long-neglected distressing skills for my new Raiders Hero, because my AdVintage fedora will be arriving this week!

Can't wait.


and let me just say, eve tho this is the thin dark lamb. Don't be fooled. It's stronger then you think, it took ALOT of hard abuse. Especially with the steel brush.

That jacket rocks. Solid work.

Wow...that looks great. Wish it came distressed like that.

Very nicely done! Much more convincing than whoever did the LC movie!
Are your methods a trade secret or would you care to share?
Thinking about distressing my Raiders jacket - after YEARS of not doing so due to rubbish results

Thank you very much!

Actually, after doing this jacket I appreciate the LC distressign even more Go figure. I just really really love the LC distressing.

My method is just pure guts and glory.. or fortune and glory.

I will tell you my trade secret. I listen to the Doom soundtrack while distressing it. Just tuning into the vibe man. Okay, now I sound like a hippie.

I use, sandpaper, steel brush and a knife. I try to stay wardrobe original.

Ha! I KNEW you wouldn't last long with a undistressed jacket. Well done, perfect as usual. The popped stitches on the collar is a great touch!

You've lost your Chris Pratt look and seem to be channeling a lot more Chuck Norris now!

Yeah, that jacket distressed itself because Chuck Norris told it to!

I'm not really one for distressing, that it's better to just wear the gear until it breaks in on you. That said, your work looks ridiculously spot on. If I didn't know better, I'd assume you've had some helluva adventures in your life. You have a really amazing jacket there my friend!