Looks like they killed a muppet to make that

Thanks, that made me laugh

It would be nice to think that in future Wested could be permitted to offer exact pattern clothing from NH, when the backlog of all original NH products has been sold.

Keeping the legacy of NH alive, perhaps becoming a joint Wested / NH signature line, but with accessible prices to fans.

For use in Africa where weight restrictions are sometimes imposed for baggage allowance on safari transfers, (or indeed for other very hot climes), I would love to have an accurate pattern / colour shirt made from a moisture wicking quick drying type material, for handwashing in a basin and hang dry...

Pre 1940 Australian Stock whip that belonged to my great great grandfather: http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip17.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip13.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip9.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip7.jpg http://safarit...

Seems to depend on the light: on the left pic looks clean, right looks "adventured in". Perhaps a more liberal dusting of fullers will do the trick? Keep the five o'clock shadow as well. Will it be inside or out? And will you be jacketed, or going SOC style? In the end, what represents Ind...

Following the image posted above, would this be an appropriate place for those who have met him and have such pictures, to post them?

Africa

That is quite shocking news - thankyou for posting it. Thoughts at such a time are with family and friends.

With my Fed III, because of living in Portugal and taking it to Africa I cut the plastic liner out using sharp nail scissors: just pull it away from the satin liner, give it a tight crease and make the first cut, then follow the line of the stitch allowing a mm +/-. In very hot conditions the old pl...

Peter, I am an infrequent poster here, but I am planning to visit my folks in England during August: I'm going to come by the factory as I said in another thread to KT Templar, but if you could possibly postpone your idea of an Indy weekend by a fortnight or so it would be a privilege to meet you in...

KT - That looks just the ticket for my next trip to Africa - needs to be light, supple and strong. (Believe it or not some of the places I've been there do get cold at night). How long do you think until this option is available in the Raiders style? I will be coming to England in August and will de...

Or try placing it up for sale here on Cairo Bazaar: it's a great jacket and someone will have it I'm sure.

Not near Portugal by any chance...

Here are some views of the whip: http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip17.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip13.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip9.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip7.jpg http://safaritalk.net/style_images/1/matt/whip3.jpg http:...

Thanks for the replies so far: I'll try and get up some pictures of the old whip later. I'd put its age at somewhere around pre 1940. I think its an 8 footer and I remember after use my grandfather would chew salt into the leather. Looking at it now I would say the fragile part is the leather betwee...

2 part question: Can anyone offer experience of buying an 8 or 10 ft raiders whip from a European manufacturer? And I have an ancient Australian roo hide stock whip that was my great great grandfathers (who was an Australian stockman). Last time this whip was cracked was back in the mid 80s by my la...

Ah but is she?

What distressing work did you do on the jacket?

Great Jacket...

SA for ROTLA or Crystal?

How many signed pics did you ask for?

Alex's 2 bashes really look the part: a question - how many of you have turned the new fed and are bashing it in a Raider's style? (if so based on what scene - ie SOC, Idol grab etc) My old Fed other than the bow and slight taper I'm very happy with, especially having removed the wire in the sweat b...

It has been a long time since I posted images of my Federation in NYC: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=21306 Alas the images have bitten the dust in cyberspace, however having returned from a recent trip to South Africa I thought I'd share a couple of memories: http://safaritalk.net/styl...

I ordered a strap for my mark VII, and it took just a few days from payment to delivery to me here in Portugal. It is now attached and the bag is getting used, full with writing gear and a camera whilst I'm out and about. Won't get a chance to test drive it in the field just yet but I'm itching to g...

Marc's is make in Portugal

Hey does that mean as I'm right next door I get a discount? Perhaps take some exclusive photographs of the hat making process...

I played for and lost five bucks - the five minute thing draws you in: the chess shark (in fact a very nice guy with a host of chess move advice) plays like lightening forcing you to do the same. But if you just play calm, five minutes is a lot of time. I actually had him in check for one move which...

I've just returned from my bi-annual NYC trip which included the Yankee's opener, The Bronx Zoo, many dinners and generally other non-touristy things that I get up to when I visit. Of course I took the Akubra and it received many admiring glances and comments, especially from the Jazz cats down in t...

I recently ordered two NOS unissued Mk VIIs from Kevin and it came to 35 odd quid shipped to me here in Portugal, 3 days from start to finish and they are mint indeed. Just gotta get a strap now and am about to place my order with lost-ark.net

Africa

Well the fed arrived and it a perfect fit thanks to Ron's help at the other end. Now later this evening after having re-read all the bashing advice I'll tilt a glass of something strong to my lips and have a go.

Then get the camera ready...

Africa

Jenny from Hats Direct said in an email to me... "I'm sorry to say that you are not the first person that we have sent a hat to in Portugal but certainly the first Federation." So it looks like I'll be setting the trend for Feds in Portugal! Actually you occasionally see old men wearing tw...

And here's something long sleeved and khaki, again completed auction which I won, 2.99 per shirt.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1

(Note this is a completed ebay auction) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220078669985&rd=1&rd=1 http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/82/91/2da6_1.JPG 2.99 UK Pounds a pop - I bought two and some other bits and pieces...

Thanks for the advice given - spoke with Ron via email to ensure (hopefully) accurate sizing and now just play the waiting game. Might not be a great deal to you all but to me, not being an everyday hat man bar baseball caps and safari hats in Africa it's a new step in a different direction. Looking...

Just one more photo before wrapping this thread up for bed, another high altitude shot taken on Kilimanjaro.

Julian, I've considered Tilley hats before but usually I just take something relatively cheap that I can leave behind with a local guide as just an extra tip. After Kili I left my new hiking boots, flasks, head torches, waterproof gear etc to guides and porters as well as monetary tips because hardw...

Being new to COW I haven't had time to go through all the fedora threads, but whilst researching Akubra I stumbled upon the David Morgan site and it has an interesting page regarding the art of hat bashing. http://www.davidmorgan.com/bashinghat.html?cPath=2_22 All right so it doesn't mention the var...

This was my last trip to Africa in 2005: climbed Kilimanjaro, (though it seems everyone and their dog does it so nothing special), http://safaritalk.net/uploads/1162669771/gallery_1_2_27248.jpg http://safaritalk.net/uploads/1162669771/gallery_1_2_64048.jpg And then did a quick tour of Tanzania's Nor...

http://safaritalk.net/uploads/1162669771/med_gallery_1_3_11289.jpg Hello: I'm glad to finally be aboard: alas my travelling has been somewhat curtailed recently and the only exploration has been from my armchair through the experiences of others. However this seems like a place where I'll feel a ho...