Re: Possible gear inaccuracies? A couple of things I've always wondered about....

Posted by Sam Cox from pt39-60.term2.bluep.com on December 15, 2000 at 05:59:40:

In Reply to: Possible gear inaccuracies? A couple of things I've always wondered about.... posted by Shawnkara on December 15, 2000 at 03:44:02:

: The first is the Alden boot. In the '30's they did not have the technology to produce molded rubber soles with tread. Even in the films it appears that HF's Aldens have been fitted with treadless, pressed leather soles like you would find on a cowboy boot. Maybe Aldens are made that way as well, I don't own a pair so I don't really know. I'm just assuming they're treaded.
: The second is the bag. Has anyone else ever noticed that Indy's bag (in Raiders, anyway) seems way too big to be an acctual MKVII? In close up shots it looks like one but in long shots (check the Cairo fight scene) it is much larger. Perhaps it was fabricated by the production, based on an original?

The Aldens have a smooth sole with a leather midsole ,the heel is a stacked leather heel with a replaceable rubber outer.The construction is technically accurate for footwear of the period,similair styles can be seen in many 30s /40s period photos.
And hey Shawn i got my wested,its freaking awesome.It arrived last week and i havent taken it off yet.
Take it easy.

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: :    The first is the Alden boot. In the '30's they did not have the technology to produce molded rubber soles with tread. Even in the films it appears that HF's Aldens have been fitted with treadless, pressed leather soles like you would find on a cowboy boot. Maybe Aldens are made that way as well, I don't own a pair so I don't really know. I'm just assuming they're treaded.
: :    The second is the bag. Has anyone else ever noticed that Indy's bag (in Raiders, anyway) seems way too big to be an acctual MKVII? In close up shots it looks like one but in long shots (check the Cairo fight scene) it is much larger. Perhaps it was fabricated by the production, based on an original?

: The Aldens have a smooth sole with a leather midsole ,the heel is a stacked leather heel with a replaceable rubber outer.The construction is technically accurate for footwear of the period,similair styles can be seen in many 30s /40s period photos.
: And hey Shawn i got my wested,its freaking awesome.It arrived last week and i havent taken it off yet.
: Take it easy.

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