MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 10, 2010 3:34:41 GMT -5
Hi pagey! Definitely like it! Sadly I live in the city, with not much grass. And when I finally get some time, it's raining or has just rained, leaving all the grass wet... So I haven't even cracked it yet. I'' try that trick out, thanks!
niagrawhipco, you're right, I got confirmation from Miz at Todd's yesterday.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 10, 2010 8:06:17 GMT -5
I decided to try my doing my own bashing. So here's the result after working on the crown a little bit, and trying to get the bend in the front. It needs more of a bend in the front, but it's still better than just before, I think.
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Post by California Jones on Sept 10, 2010 11:23:28 GMT -5
Great job MaX :Di like the pinch on the crown it look cross between Raiders and Crystal Skull
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 10, 2010 14:33:20 GMT -5
Thanks PJ! I'll try to get it more Raiders over at Kim's. The bend in the front is hard to get to stick. I haven't steamed it or gotten it wet, but I think that's what it'll take.
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Post by Noah on Sept 10, 2010 19:58:57 GMT -5
MaX, the wait for a handmade hat from John, rabbit or beaver, is around 5 months. But it's worth the wait! pagey, that's exactly what I do to darken the knot!
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 11, 2010 3:55:48 GMT -5
It still beats the 20 month wait for a ABD...! It's just more expensive, especially for me not living in the US. Again, customs will take its (un)fair share. Wade Egan told me he would be able to send my leather stuff either yesterday or today! Hopefully shipment will go without glitches so I'll have it in a couple of weeks! Can't wait! Also, my pants should be shipping by the end of next week, so with a little luck I'll have them a week from monday! Jacket, well, who knows.
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Post by Noah on Sept 11, 2010 20:02:14 GMT -5
Sounds good! Although sorry to hear about customs. You'll be happy with the Super Holder from Wade. By the way, did you ask for the belt to come without grooves? Post some pics of your gear once you get them.
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Post by irishindyfan on Sept 12, 2010 6:20:52 GMT -5
Also, my pants should be shipping by the end of next week, so with a little luck I'll have them a week from monday! MaX, where are you getting your pants from? I'm getting mine from Wested.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 12, 2010 6:42:34 GMT -5
Noah, thanks for the sympathy! ;D I'm looking forward to trying out Wades holder. And yes, I ordered everything without grooves. I'll get them put in when I see them with my own eyes. I wouldn't dare not to post pics! irishindyfan, it's all on the first page. The pants are from Magnoli. I'm getting them in Cavalry Twill. Supposedly, they're an exact match in color and fabric.
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Post by irishindyfan on Sept 12, 2010 6:45:45 GMT -5
Wow, Magnoli are very expensive for a pair of pants!
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Post by MaX on Sept 12, 2010 6:50:29 GMT -5
yes.... yes they are... I already feel bad for spending that amount, just couldn't help myself...
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Post by Noah on Sept 12, 2010 13:33:37 GMT -5
Noah, thanks for the sympathy! ;D I'm looking forward to trying out Wades holder. And yes, I ordered everything without grooves. I'll get them put in when I see them with my own eyes. I wouldn't dare not to post pics! Grooves or no grooves, it's all good. But maybe when Blu-Ray comes out ... ;D
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Post by MaX on Sept 12, 2010 13:43:58 GMT -5
Just came back from Kim's, he showed me some (very!) hi-res pictures from Raiders. This confirmed what I thought I saw with my own eyes; that there are grooves on the holster (which will be put in by Kim once I get the holster). I looked for grooves on belt and strap also, but I couldn't see anything definitive. And these were VERY hi-res pictures from some official material, better than Blu-ray. There was something on the belt which maybe, perhaps, by a stretch, could be construed as a groove, but again, nothing that made me think "that's definitely a groove".
Kt templar, Kim says hi back, I'm not sure he understood the lego reference, he got nervous that he might've forgotten something he promised you. ;D
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Post by MaX on Sept 13, 2010 12:43:25 GMT -5
I decide to try some of the tricks you guys've given me, regarding aging the temple bag. 1: Soaked it in a strong coffee. 2: After a while, I decided to add some food color. It had an added effect, and I found out it could be used to create stains on the bag. 3: Drained the coffee and covered the bag in topsoil. 4: Rubbed the soil in like crazy, while it was still wet! 5: Beat exes dirt off the bag And there you go! The coffee gave a great base color, and the dirt added the look that I wanted. Here's the result. It's still a little wet, as it lies there, so it might change color a little. I think it has a great basic look, but I might add patches of darker color, or distress it in some sand and dirt. I'm worried about rinsing it out, though... I don't want it to loose it's color.
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Post by California Jones on Sept 13, 2010 13:10:49 GMT -5
Great!!! job Max :-*the bag look's awesome it look's like it's seen 30years of hard use
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Post by MaX on Sept 13, 2010 15:13:03 GMT -5
Thanks CJ! I think I might do something about the bright golden rings. Darken them somehow.
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Post by Noah on Sept 13, 2010 19:37:35 GMT -5
Well done MaX! Looks great! I think I'll try soaking mine in tea first to see how it turns out. Then I'll soak it in coffee and rub in dirt.
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Post by MaX on Sept 14, 2010 1:54:44 GMT -5
Thanks Noah! I considered tea, too, but my logic told me coffee would make it darker. Be warned, though. It WILL smell like coffee when it dries. And so will your hands if you touch it. I'll have to try to wash it gently, if the smell still rubs off after being dried and beaten in sand.
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Post by Noah on Sept 14, 2010 2:22:50 GMT -5
Yeah I was thinking the bag and my hand could get a strong coffee smell. But I'm sure the smell can come off. I was thinking that if I go with tea first it could give it a tanish look. Then, the coffee would make it darker.
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Post by MaX on Sept 14, 2010 2:55:38 GMT -5
Ah, to sort of prime it, so it absorbs the color of the coffee better? Clever! Let us know how it goes.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 14, 2010 9:23:13 GMT -5
What's wrong with a coffee smell? Steven
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Post by MaX on Sept 14, 2010 10:15:55 GMT -5
Haha, well, I don't actually like coffee. I do enjoy the smell, but in moderation. I wouldn't want all my treasures to smell of coffee.
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Post by Noah on Sept 14, 2010 20:07:59 GMT -5
Ah, to sort of prime it, so it absorbs the color of the coffee better? Clever! Let us know how it goes. Yeah something like that. I thought it could give it a tan color, the coffee would add more brown. I'll be sure to post some pictures once I do it!
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Post by MaX on Sept 16, 2010 9:03:34 GMT -5
Pants arrived! Magnoli Adventurer Pants, Vintage brown cotton cavalry twill. I wanted to shoot them in the best lighting, so they're on a table lit by sunlight, which makes them look very gray. The'rey mainly gray, with a brownish tint, but the light apparently takes the brown tint out. The pants fit great! I took the measurements myself, so I'm happy they fit despite that. If I had to be real nit-picky (which I tend to be, especially when I pay this amount of money), there are two things that bother me. One is the button fly. I'm not sure what's wrong, but it seems the buttons don't hold on to well while buttoning them. When I button the fourth one, the third or second keeps popping out, if I'm not careful. The other is a knot on the pants. I'm not sure how big a deal this is. If it leads to ripping, it'll be a problem... I'm writing Magnoli about it. Wonder if it can be cut off without harming anything.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 16, 2010 9:28:47 GMT -5
Yeah, I've heard Magnoli is notorious for being really easy to work with measurement-wise. But, if the knob does lead to ripping, you can just call it part of the distressing. Steven
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