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I have gotten this effect from a "turn", and from pulling the front of the brim down by using my right hand. I instinctivly pull down over my right eye. I think you see Harrison do that a few times during Raiders too. My lid isn't nearly as tight as his in that shot. It also hasn't been ab...

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Dalexs wrote:
jnicktem wrote:So wait, BCF has Indy-style hats?
Search the forum for BCF or Burlington Coat factory in the fedora section.
You'll find plenty to read!

Some of those hats are really good. You should see what Dalexs has done with them!

MJ

Modern Jones

That looks muuuuch better! Bashes and pinches never come to life without the head inside.

MJ

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jnicktem, nice lookin lid / bash. I'd push the center dent a tad more downward at the back, just a little. (My preference depending on the look you're going for.) Throw some pics up with it on your noggin! (I'm with Michaelson, ..... a hat never looks quite correct unless it's worn. ;-) ) Regards, MJ

Modern Jones

Holt, that last pic !!!!!

Hats looking great! I like nothing better than a hat that's been worn a little. When they come all new and crisp they never seem to have the right look for me.

Regards,

MJ

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Your right Alan!

I was thinking of my Whippet! I'm not at home right now, but it's got a taller ribbon.

With my AB taking center stage, my vintage lids are parked in my closet ... poor guys!

Regards,

MJ

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The height of that block has Raiders written all over it! Marc, you put a LC kind of bash in there which is why I think a few Gearheads think it's too tall. But for a ROTLA lid, it looks like the perfect height. :D And for a prototype, wow! I know there will be some fit and finish details, (namely t...

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Mark Brody wrote:Did Steve and Marc make all the hats, like the gentleman's sitting behind Indy, or did they just make Indy's hats?

That looks a lot like a Stetson Stratoliner I have, bound edge and all. The felt looks just as thin too.

MJ

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Hooooollllyyyyyy @#$%!!!

Wow! I got complete chills just listening to that just now!!!

Anyone else too!

And for the record, that is just what Fedora sounds like!!! Sounds like Bernie has just as much respect for Steve and the vendors as Steve does of him.

Regards,

MJ

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It's amazing to see the demand increase so sharply and we have so long to wait for the film! Steve, good for you for all the success, and actually wanting a life to top it off!!! :wink: This also just reinforces the quality and time spent in making these hats and how special COW members are to you. ...

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I don't know for sure what happened between, Raiders and TOD. But I do know one thing. The hat changed, and it changed drastically. And that sort of change has to have a huge reason at the bottom of it. And the TOD costumer was not very good at his craft. At least the new costumer LOOKED and studie...

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Here's some interesting information. Round oval is 5/8 inch longer than it is wide Regular oval is 1 3/8 inches longer than it is wide Long oval is 2 1/8 inches longer than it is wide X-Long oval is 2 7/8 inches longer than it is wide XX-Long oval is 3 5/8 inches longer than it is wide XXX-Long ova...

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I just wanted to say that this is an excellent thread on a very significant topic. The importance of block shape, brim width, crown height should not be overlooked. A fedora is not a "one size fits all" hat, and that goes for the specs just as much as the actual size itself. Getting a hat...

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Alright! Alright! I won't touch the brim! Jeeez Bink! :wink: I think the thickness (or thinness) of the felt matters too. I have a vintage Stetson with some very thin dress felt and it looks a lot like TLC. The brim is 2 1/2" all the way around. Kaplan, with your head, it had to shoot the brim ...

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On another post, Fedora(Steve), replied to a post about block shapes and faces. I though this was very interesting and important to everyone who is going to buy a new hat or rebock in the future. Here are some snippets: Marc's Raiders block and my old Raiders block and new Raiders block(CS block) ar...

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http://thefedorachronicles.com/outdoors/hurricane_noel/1.jpg Sorry, I just really like that picture of me... I know I posted it twice elsewhere here. But it is of me in an Adventurebilt. Hey RK! Nice reverse taper! You know what's great about that pic is the bright green contrast with your gear. MJ

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All but one.......... It seems a sample hat was accidently grabbed and aged while the costumer was in NM. The hat that was accidently included had more brim, and you will see it in some of the Hawaii shots. And, it turns out, this hat was the one that Ford and Bernie had originally picked as the fi...

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Steve, was there ever any doubt your hats would hold up? :lol: :wink: When I get the bonus DVD, I want your autograph on it. :wink: Hey Bink! I want my next hat signed too! There is no doubt that they held up. With the quality of the felt and the craftsmanship, they are "AdventureBilt"! :...

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Hey IB! Good to see you diving here!

Did you wear your gear while in the Ruck?!

MJ

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Shane, you could Indyize some of the members for avatars, etc. Or custom shirts! Eh... I dunno.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/Vanquish738/ModernJonescartoonAV.jpg In Christ, Shane That actually came out pretty good! Nice work. :D Wow! That was fast! And you captured my "beady"...

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The Simpsons have a "simpsonize" website where you upload your picture and the Simpsonize you. How about "Indyize". Shane, you could Indyize some of the members for avatars, etc. Or custom shirts! MJ hey I called it first :!: :-k :clap: \:D/ :rolling: Sorry if I missed that Dost...

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This is completely unreal and amazing! I remember the _ dimensional tutorials and getting my first Akubra. To see all of the hard work and contributions culminate into this, leaves me without words ... just a wide smile from ear to ear! :D :D :D I am going to have my Tivo on and ready for the premi...

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The Simpsons have a "simpsonize" website where you upload your picture and the Simpsonize you. How about "Indyize".

Shane, you could Indyize some of the members for avatars, etc. Or custom shirts!

MJ

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Congrats on the hat! Pictures!!!

MJ

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Another option, instead of steam, that I've had lots of luck with; put some spring water or distilled water in a spray bottle and dampen the felt in the area you want to shape. How damp depends on how stubborn the felt is, so start with a little at first. I find that nothing softens up a hat like w...

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Another pic of it on my head. http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6585/fed20001ro9.jpg http://www.theraider.net/films/crusade/gallery/screens/c15.jpg HANSOLOJONES Check out this pic from LC. Your hat and bash looks a lot like that hat! Not to mention the scale/proportions. Great job! I wouldn't chan...

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Here another picture of my Hoosier. I haven't had it long and it's been hot here so I haven't had a chance to shaped the brim much yet. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1236/771364937_6f7524b642.jpg Here's a picture of what Indy would really be wearing in the jungle one of Art's Tropical Lite Fedoras...

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Correct. Both our 1919 felts were from the same batch. You ordered big?! Since this is about as dense as the felt will ever get, I doubt it will EVER shrink. Did you ever think about sending it back to Steve for a reblock to the correct size? Regards! Michaelson I thought you head grew larger as yo...

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You too, old friend!!! :D It's not QUITE as dense in feel as my 1919 mercury felt AB, but the 'feel' IS definitely there, and it is as soft and has the same 'give' as that vintage felt. It's definiltely different in feel than the standard AB beaver felt, though.....at least mine is when compared to...

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I have to wipe the drool off the keyboard now!

Thanks VP. Very good to know!

Michaleson, first, how are you? Second, how does it compare to the vintage felt that we have? Color, density, etc.

MJ

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Hey all.

I haven't been on the board in a while. What is the Ford Felt? Is it from an original run of felt? Is it 100% beaver, etc.?

I am soooooooo curious.

Regards,

MJ

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For 7 pages worth of postings, my jaw has been wide open! I have been in the process of changing jobs and recertifying for my job for the past month and a half. I log back into COW and this post is on fire!!! :shock: Congrats to you Steve!!! I hope at the very least you get a photo, if not the whole...

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Welcome aboard Ed!

I think we all lurked for a time before we chimed in and said hello. I'm glad you got a good feel for how everyone is around here.

You will be addicted!!! So line up some counseling immediately!!!

MJ

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Hemingway Jones, the calibre of your character never ceases to amaze me. A comment like that from someone so attuned to style is quite the compliment. Thank you, my friend. I'll give it a shot here. (Before I do, Modern Jones, let me just say that yours is one of the first A/Bs that got me hooked o...

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Hi everyone; I have a big question. I have my current AB and I love it. I'm thinking of definately getting another with the newer felt. With the height of the crown and the width of the brim, does the hat in these pictures hat have Last Crusade proportions? Should I rebash this for LC and get a tall...

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My Adventurebilt Gray Last Crusade hat has held the bash like iron. It nails the LC Venice Pier look. http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3677/borsalino7wn.th.jpg I cannot say enough good things about it. :wink: :D I forgot all about the new one you got HJ!!! That hat looks wonderful. How does it look o...

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Hey Michaelson!

Could you post some recent pics of the hats in your stable? I remember when Steve wrangled your LC block for you. I'd be nice to see them together.

MJ

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Hello Arkansas Russell,

I think the grain in the pictures look great. Our eyes don't see in perfect digital crispness. And I, for one, think it looks very real and ROTLA!

That lid fits you very well!

Regards,

MJ

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I have a vintage Adventurebilt as well. It is 100% Beaver and from a stock of dead stock hat bodies from the 1930's, blocked and styled by Steve. He had a few and a few are around. The felt is very soft and very smooth. http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/2782/p10100565ws.th.jpg Modern, you know I l...

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Modern Jones, I really like the new photos as well as the photos on the 1st page of the thread. The photo of you and your son in the snow is fantastic. There are a lot of amazing ABs on this link but yours is my favorite. I even talked to Steve about getting the exact same color as yours but he exp...

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Hey all! It's been a looong time since I've posted and I couldn't believe this thread! All of the amazing AB's. Here's my vintage AB. It's well into its second winter and I had to do the mirror in the bathroom trick. I reversed all of the pics and they didn't come out too bad. http://i50.photobucket...

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You are a lucky man Tim!

Not only does it look great on your noggin, it fits!!! Most of the vintage ones I've seen are too small.

I have to get out more often!

MJ

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:D Good morning to all! Fedora (Steve), sent me an e-mail last night. This Fedora is the last. He said ever! I feel very privileged, to have the last one, of the 1920's 100% Beaver Mercury Felt, Fedora. Priviledged, indeed, Will! You've got a "limited edition" of which there are few! Enjo...

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Here's another idea for you, Steve, if you're feeling paranoid because of *a-hem*... Why not acquire the domain name adventurebilthat.com (singular) and/or adventurebUilthats.com and have an automatic redirect to your proper site in case someone tries to mistype or misuse the AdventureBilt name? Yo...

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take it from me, don't marry early, no matter what. Or brainwash them into becoming a gearhead first. :lol: Then all you'd have to fight about is who gets an AB or Wested first. :shock: :shock: :shock: You are getting sleepy ... oh so sleepy ... You not only want a fedora, you want it turned ... :s...

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I just want everyone to know that I knew him before he became famous. He was a great guy then and the fame hasn't changed him, he's still a great guy, it hasn't gone to his head. fedoralover Now fedoralover, Steve's told me that he's had to reblock his hat 2 sizes larger since opening shop! :shock:...

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Sharp looking lid Hem!

You carry the suits and the hats extremely well. Put some film grain in those pictures and I'd swear you were in ROTLA!

MJ

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Welcome Junior!

Your new lid looks great! And the dimensions of the fedora fit very proportionally to your mug!

As for the belt ...

As long as yer pants aren't a' fallin' they look good to me!

MJ

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Congrats PJ!

My hats still outnumber the kids too! (Thank goodness!)

Funny thing though, ... kids don't seem to taper as they age?

MJ

P.S. The sleepless nights will end. (Keep saying it over and over.)

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Erri, that hat gets better and better every time you tweak it here and there! You're definately getting the touch.

Indiana Williams, post as soon as you can. I have an Akubra Federation Deluxe and love the rabbit. It's such a light, rugged hat.

MJ

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