MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 16, 2010 10:37:56 GMT -5
That's what I heard, too. I don't expect him to do anything about the knot, or whatever it is, but I've e-mailed him about him to hear if it could cause a problem. I'll just say my pants got caught on a branch on my last adventure...!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 16, 2010 11:07:55 GMT -5
That's assuming somebody will notice it in the first place. Steven
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 16, 2010 12:12:12 GMT -5
Well, I noticed. So I know it's there. Damn my spurious perfectionism... Why couldn't it have come while I was in school? ;D
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 16, 2010 15:40:13 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D Well, the pants were the center of the attention when you took them out of the package. But when you're wearing them, no matter what people here think, they're only a minor, more authentic detail to compliment your hat, jacket, and whip. Steven
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Post by Noah on Sept 16, 2010 20:05:52 GMT -5
Nice pants! Looks very Raiders. Yeah just say that little knot came from an adventure. I'm sure it's hardly even noticeable anyway. Besides, I know Indy had to have a few on his pants.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 18, 2010 2:26:56 GMT -5
Haha, I bet you're right. Maybe i should do more!
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Post by Noah on Sept 18, 2010 21:28:41 GMT -5
That's the spirit! Be careful though. ;D
Have you heard anything from Gemma about your jacket yet?
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 19, 2010 5:05:24 GMT -5
I got answer back from Magnoli that I could try using a needle to push the snag back under the fabric. I had my girlfriend do it, and it turned out okay. Theres still sort of a hole, but it's a lot better. However, I just discovered (and I can't believe that I didn't notice before) that there's a long line on the back from a pen, it looked like. I'm pretty sure it isn't my own doing. It hasn't been anywhere near a pen. I had to use a hard bristled dish washer brush and a mild soap water to get it out. And not the fabric is a little frizzed at that area... Also, the first time I put my hands in the pockets, the seems at the top of the right pocket snapped... I'm still generally happy for the pants, it's just not what I would expect when paying the big bucks for them. Not a bad word about him, as such. Though I do think he might need to reconsider the tailor in Thailand that he uses. They seam to be slacking. No word from Gemma either, or Wade Egan for that matter, although it's the weekend, so I don't put too much into it. All in all, it's a bumpy ride to perfection.
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Post by Noah on Sept 19, 2010 13:59:13 GMT -5
Glad to hear your girlfriend could fix it! Although sorry to hear about those other mistakes. Magnoli makes some great work, so I'm sure it was just a mistake by whoever makes the pants. Hopefully his tailors can improve those things. Let us know when you hear anything about your jacket, and when your gear from Wade arrives!
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Post by Kt. Templar on Sept 19, 2010 15:16:19 GMT -5
What's the deal on the jacket? Are you waiting for her to get back to you on something?
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 20, 2010 5:21:27 GMT -5
I put in the order, and she confirmed that the payment was received on september 3rd. She told me it would take up to 2 weeks, which have just passed. I haven't received an answer back on my latest mail yet. I sent it friday, so I expect to get an answer today.
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Post by Noah on Sept 20, 2010 20:04:24 GMT -5
Have you done any distressing to the gloves? Are you going to let them distress naturally or distress them yourself?
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 21, 2010 1:31:20 GMT -5
Not yet, but I plan to.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 21, 2010 14:52:01 GMT -5
I finally got a water-spray-pump-thingy, and some time on my hands, so I've tried to make my hat a little more Raiders! Here's the result: After setting the pictures up side by side I noticed some small differences I might try to improve on. One thing I probably won't be able to do much about, is the fact the the crown is a little too tall, compared to the screen grabs. I'll try to see if I can flatten it out somehow. But in all, I think it turned out good!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 21, 2010 17:04:26 GMT -5
I can see that your pictures were taken at a closer proximity than the Raiders screencaps you're comparing them with. I can tell because not only is the crown taller, the ribbon is wider and so is the brim. EDIT: BTW, By now, you'd probably want an avatar. I think one of your "Terminator wearing the Indy Fedora" pics will do the job, but this is just a suggestion. Steven
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Post by Noah on Sept 21, 2010 20:21:43 GMT -5
For reference here is a pair of screen used gloves.
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Post by Noah on Sept 21, 2010 20:25:54 GMT -5
Nice job on the hat! The bash looks great. Using a water spray does help. I've used it on my other hat. Maybe if you took the pictures a little farther back, you'll see the proportions better.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 22, 2010 1:20:59 GMT -5
Argh, I messed up the "back view" picture, I've put it on properly now. Thanks, both! I did consider whether proximity could be the cause, but I still think that when looking at the height-to-width ratio of the crown, mine is taller than the one in the screen grab. But I'll try taking some more pics to compare. Haha, you're totally right, PJ, I should get myself an avatar. Not at all a bad suggestion using one of these. Thanks for the pic, noah! I'll definitely look to that when I get to the gloves.
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Post by Noah on Sept 22, 2010 2:03:45 GMT -5
No problem! That back view picture of the top crease looks good! Very nice job. More pics would help compare. You might be right though, but your hat still looks great.
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 22, 2010 14:46:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Noah! I think it turned out pretty well, too. I'm pretty pressed for time, but fortunately i manage to get some time to play with my stuff. If/when I do further work on it I'll post some more pictures.
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Post by Noah on Sept 22, 2010 19:32:51 GMT -5
I'm pretty pressed for time, but fortunately i manage to get some time to play with my stuff. If/when I do further work on it I'll post some more pictures. We know how you feel. I manage time to be able to do fun things and play, but then I do work. When you get to it, post 'em up!
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Post by Noah on Sept 26, 2010 3:25:26 GMT -5
Have you received your gear from Wade yet?
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 26, 2010 6:11:57 GMT -5
Nope, not yet. Last I checked he was still working on the holster. He says he's real busy, but promises I'll have it before halloween.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 26, 2010 9:40:25 GMT -5
Hey, MaX, you got yourself an avatar! Interesting phrase, too, since I just watched ToD a few nights ago. ARCHIVE EDIT: MaX's Avatar Nothing shocks me. I'm a scientist. Steven
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MaX
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Post by MaX on Sept 26, 2010 11:00:21 GMT -5
Indeed I did. As you pointed out it was about time. I'll probably replace the avatar with one on a more plain background at some point.
I watched both TOD and LC a couple of night ago. That whole conversation was just too good not to be quoted. I love how she does a total 180 on him. ;D
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