Thanks, yes the Shrunken Lamb seems to be a good colour option for ToD. The other thing I noticed is the collar hang is exactly the same as many scenes in the movie (when the jacket is unzipped), where the right side of the collar lays down almost flat and the other side more raised, collar like. I suppose because the jacket was copied from a screen used jacket, and the shrunken lamb is the most accurate look and feel of the leather.
The first question. My Raiders and LC are off the rack jackets. Size 42. This ToD is also chest 42" but of course custom. Yes you're right it does say the ToD, is the most tailored. It looks a little bit more of a snug fit, visually, but it doesn't really feel it. The only place I think I feel it is across the back, you feel a little bit less room there, tiny amount, but it doesn't inhibit any of your movement or comfort at all. The jacket still feels relaxed and I can wear a jumper underneath it as well. In other words I wouldn't let that put you off. Order your usual chest size.
The second question. The Shrunken Lamb, my initial reaction on opening the package was, this looks like some old jacket.
Because I'm used to the jackets having a cleaner glossy look to them. I also was unsure of the colour. I think indoor lighting doesn't help, and as soon as I went outdoors it looked much better. Then I looked at HD screencaps from ToD, and it seemed a good closeness to the jacket at the start of the film, when it's just a little dusty looking. Of course in the end scene the jacket is shredded and ripped in places to the point you'd think even Indy would have chucked it away and got a new jacket, which of course he did. Anyway, I like the look and feel of the shrunken lamb. I'm sold on it now I think.
I ordered it with cotton sleeves and buckles. Back length 25.5 sleeves 23.5.
I read on another forum that 25.5 was the backlength of Fords jacket in the film. Can't verify that, but it just happened to be the length I wanted anyway.
There is a slight shoulder overhang, which I was aware of and I have quite broad shoulders. So that should be taken into account.