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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 29, 2010 18:36:42 GMT -5
Awesome is right!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 29, 2010 18:51:17 GMT -5
You know what I see in that pic? "Top... Men." ;D
Steven
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Post by Noah on Aug 29, 2010 20:40:21 GMT -5
I saw these on COW, very nice! And that video was awesome as well!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 29, 2010 21:08:55 GMT -5
Huh? What video?
Steven
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Post by Noah on Aug 29, 2010 21:15:24 GMT -5
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 29, 2010 22:12:06 GMT -5
Now THAT'S cool! Did I see Canyon among them in her Indy Gear? *sigh* Typical. COWs get Fortune and Glory, and what do we IndyLoungers get? Whatever we can afford. Steven
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Post by MaX on Aug 30, 2010 2:05:13 GMT -5
I'll third the awesomeness! Is it always open for visits?
Thanks for all the distressing tips, I'll try it out when the bag gets here.
While we're at it, how do I darken the Lambskin jacket, when it gets here? I've read a couple of threads but didn't really see anything definitive.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 30, 2010 8:43:31 GMT -5
I'll third the awesomeness! Is it always open for visits? Thanks for all the distressing tips, I'll try it out when the bag gets here. While we're at it, how do I darken the Lambskin jacket, when it gets here? I've read a couple of threads but didn't really see anything definitive. It's a school so visits are only really practical outside term time. This was arranged a long time in advance by "Jones the Whip". As for darkening lamb. I personally don't think you need to, there are times when the lamb looks exactly like the authentic brown and others when it looks darker. The only way to really darken it is by using dye and I don't think I've seen one dyed that I really liked. Pecards won't make any difference.
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Post by MaX on Aug 30, 2010 10:25:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I see how they might not be to happy to have some guy snooping around an all-girls school. ;D
I'll have to see the jacket live, I guess. The one I'm buying is authentic brown lamb, but there's also the dark brown lamb. Have you seen both?
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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 30, 2010 12:48:00 GMT -5
I have, certainly some people really like the dark brown. I've never had one myself, have always been distracted by something else. Regular goat is also something that I've not had, and it is actually a much stronger leather choice in comparison to lamb, but seems to have fallen by the wayside a little, it is so resilient that it will not really distress if just worn normally.
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Post by MaX on Aug 30, 2010 13:11:37 GMT -5
I considered a tougher leather, but I won't be rough-housing in it (I think), so I decided on authenticity rather that sensibility.
Is that an authentic brown lambskin you're flaunting on the fotki.com page in your profile? That looks darker than on Wested's pictures. Looks very good by the way!
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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 30, 2010 14:52:07 GMT -5
I considered a tougher leather, but I won't be rough-housing in it (I think), so I decided on authenticity rather that sensibility. Is that an authentic brown lambskin you're flaunting on the fotki.com page in your profile? That looks darker than on Wested's pictures. Looks very good by the way! LOL Flaunting is such an unusual word! It is but from about 6 years ago, I think the current version may be slightly lighterweight, only slightly mind you. Colour is the same, like milk chocolate in some light, dark chocolate in others.
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Post by MaX on Aug 30, 2010 15:13:08 GMT -5
Hadn't used the word in a while, figured it was about time. Color sounds good! Can't wait to get the jacket!
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Post by Noah on Aug 30, 2010 19:34:53 GMT -5
Of course we'd like to see some gear pics, including the jacket when you get 'em!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 30, 2010 21:55:20 GMT -5
Yeah, MaX, we've never seen you in "Full Gear" yet. Please show us your best gear? I don't care how Spirit-of-Indy it is right now! Didn't stop me from posting my pics. Steven
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Post by MaX on Aug 31, 2010 2:35:32 GMT -5
Of course I'll post some pictures when I get it. The only stuff I have is the stuff I've already shown. Oh wait, that's not completely true, I haven't posted pictures of my hats. I'll do that later today, if I get the chance! PJ, I don't have full gear yet. ;D The closest thing I have is what I posted in the bottom of this post. The reason I'm not in it is that... well... the pants are not a loose fit, let's just say that. Edit: It might be easier just to post the pictures again. Here' my spirit of Indy gear, from before any Indy-related purchases were made!
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Post by MaX on Aug 31, 2010 6:43:19 GMT -5
The whip has arrived! It's a lot smaller than my JRZ Joe whip, but it matches perfectly in size, color and shape with the original that there's pictures off on indygear. My hats got in on the shot, they felt left out...! The one on the left is the "Official Licensed" Indiana Jones, and the one on the right is one that I found in a flee market. Here's another one of the flee market one on its holder.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 31, 2010 8:57:35 GMT -5
Nice whip! Nice hats! Looking forward to seeing your next Indy Hat. Have you tried that whip trick I mentioned earlier in this thread? Steven
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Post by MaX on Aug 31, 2010 9:07:00 GMT -5
Thanks! I can't believe how accurate the whip is. I'm a happy camper! I'm really looking to the new hat. I can't believe they don't make the licensed hat more accurate. It's really far from SA. Haha, no, I haven't tried the trick yet, haven't even cracked a whip yet. I hope I'll get to go cracking with Kim soon.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Aug 31, 2010 9:44:40 GMT -5
Be sure to bring your camera when you do! I really wanna see a REAL whip do this trick.
EDIT: Oh, and make sure you darken the trans knot! That'll make the whip even more accurate!
Steven
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Post by MaX on Aug 31, 2010 10:09:58 GMT -5
I think I'll practice a bit before capturing it on film...! I see what you mean about the knot. I'll definitely consider it. Would colored shoe polish do, or will that just rub right off?
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Post by Noah on Aug 31, 2010 20:19:38 GMT -5
It's nice to see a Pagey whip again. To be a more SA Raiders whip you'd have to darken the ring knot. You can use a very little amount of olive oil on the ring knot to make it darker. You can also use leather dye, and even Pecards. I tried a little Pecards on mine and it darkened slightly. Although do not put too much. Just use a tiny amount and lightly rub it on. If you put too much it can cause the strands to loosen. I know there's other ways, but I can't quite remember.
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Post by California Jones on Aug 31, 2010 21:37:41 GMT -5
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Post by California Jones on Aug 31, 2010 21:39:31 GMT -5
And the Terminator Skull is bad A :-XSS to
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Post by MaX on Sept 1, 2010 1:32:38 GMT -5
Noah, about Pecards,I thought I was supposed to apply it to the whole whip anyway, so won't the rest of the whip darken at the same rate as the ring? In real life the ring is actually slightly darker than the rest. Can't see it in the picture, though. Thanks, CJ. Flee markets are a gold mine some times! Yeah, I totally lucked into that whip through Kim, glad I did! I'm pretty happy with the skull as well, makes a nice hat rack! ;D
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