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Update! So a couple of months ago my brother finally gave me the printed revolver pieces. I'm not sure if it was the type of machine he was using or the type of material, but the pieces are not very dense and the texture is sort of honeycombed. Might dabble with some filler and sanding before painti...

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Actually I was hoping for a quality holster filler as well, so I agree a decent paint job should suffice. My current holster prop is a cheap toy I bought at a flea market so at this point anything is an upgrade.

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Also his grips are not checkered. That'll be interesting to figure out how to do. Actually, that was my concern with the files I found as well. I considered maybe "scoring" the plastic with a sharp blade but that would be tedious at best. Option 2 was to just not sand the grips after prin...

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These are outstanding pics! It's nice to see hi-def images like this after years of screenshots and speculation

Thanks so much for posting

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Great job on the hat! My first time blocking a hat was a nightmare, but it got a little easier each time. Do you have a flange for the brim? If not I would suggest trolling ebay or etsy, unless you have the funds for a good one (they can be upwards of $175!). I recently found a vintage 3" brim ...

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Great reference pic! I actually like the wested color a little more after the dye job, it's very light. As long as the yellow/tan tint comes out of the shirt, I'll be happy.

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Has anyone tried 3D printing an Indy gun or found good plans online? These are the best I've found on the web so far, I might give them a try on my brother's printer:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2921031

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The SoC fedora is arguably the most iconic fedora in the whole series, mostly because it seems to be the most unique. It's worn out, misshapen, sweat stained, and yet somehow still handsome (which is how I feel after the gym :roll: ). I know none of the vendors will divulge their secrets or propriet...

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One thing I've found with Indy fedoras, especially since they have exaggerated features (i.e. tall crown, wide brim, tight pinch), is that the "look" is entirely dependent on the head and face shape. The original specs were meant for Harrison Ford, who had a square jaw and a long head back...

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Jeremiah wrote:My AB still going strong.
https://imgur.com/a/xZjHcdM

Looks great! No visible taper at all from that angle. Is that rabbit or beaver?

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Hi Green, The Wested shirt is a polyester/cotton mix rather than 100pct cotton and it will absorb less colour from the formula. That's a really important point. This method was only ever tested with 100% cotton. I've used RIT remover on both NH shirts, and LLBean (which were VERY hard to get the co...

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Of course... don't forget ;) http://whitvani.net/dalexs/shirt/shirtFAQ.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's a great tutorial! I think I remember reading it back when I first joined (a decade ago, how the time flies!). If the normal mix is 4:3 gray to tan, I wonder if...

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Indiana Jeff wrote:You may want to try RIT color remover rather than bleach.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Solid idea! Thanks IJ. I think I'm going to use the RIT remover and then some pearle gray trial-and-error. I'll post some before and after pics soon!

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I tend to be wary of bleach after bad experiences with splotches and weakening the fabric. In small doses though, it might be a good option since the raiders shirt, especially in the Cairo rooftop scenes, looks like a very light stone gray.

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Has anyone tried to dye a Wested Indy shirt? I recently bought one, and while the material and the fit are fantastic, the color is a bit on the yellow side. I've used Rit "Pearl Gray" to turn tan items to more of a stone color (did it for a flight suit and a close-enough Indy shirt) but I ...

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I think with Indy fedoras, the old saying “you get what you pay for” is definitely true. Most of the Indy-style fedoras on the general market, though affordable, are cheap costume hats. However, between the COW vendors and the established brands like Akubra, Herbert Johnson, etc. there’s no shortage...

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I'm not sure when they changed it, but the Wested site is now showing only US whole sizes (9, 10, 11, etc). https://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh122/jord421/wested_boots.jpg That being said, I typically wear a US10.5 and I'm not sure if I should go US10 or US11. A fair amount of comments on here se...

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Arriving late to the party, but I was very intrigued when I read about the #52 hat block. Years ago I bought a vintage hat block from ebay and used it to reblock my Jimmy Pierce, with fairly decent results. The crown shape appeared to be spot-on, and the only issue was that the brim was too short (i...

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So I stumbled upon a very inexpensive jacket option on Amazon this weekend, and having already outgrown my old Todd's jacket (it's for sale in the Bazaar!) I decided to pull the trigger. All told, it was $55 with free Prime two-day shipping, which is a great value even though it's faux leather. The ...

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RayROnline wrote: Nice work. Did you get shrinkage? If yes, please detail.

Nope, no noticable shrinkage to my knowlege.

And thanks for the love, gents!

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Howdy, all. So I posted pics of my Todd's jacket when I first got it (a little over 3 years ago) and sadly, it had mostly remained in my closet since then. However, I recently decided to drag it out, give it a little "treatment" and give it a go at a convention. The treatment consisted of ...

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My modest collection includes: - 1 Custom Akubra Fed 4 (per Steve Delk) - 1 Jimmy Pierce, which I reblocked myself but is in desperate need of a good reblock - A handful of black or brown cowboy hats I intended to reblock but haven't found the time for - 1 brown semi-blocked raw body that could use ...

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This is a clip from one of my favorite shows. Not sure if anyone has posted it before, but I thought it was really neat. Makes you appreciate the hard work of the fine hatters on this site, who still do it by hand!

How It's Made - Stetson Hats

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I'm very glad you like your hat Baldwyn! It deserved a good home, and I'm happy that it found one. Mr. Garrison's fine craftsmanship is what made it so painful to sell!

Enjoy!

Indy Green

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Jasonalun has a Garrison Raider which he bashed into a Raven Bar and it looks quite nice. The Garrison Raider runs about $250 and is a very nice hat. I own one myself and couldn't be happier.

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Awesome, thanks alot beaverlid! You know, even though it does work on odors, I honestly feel like Febreze is falsely advertised. If you notice in the commercials, people just spray it all over the place like it was just a regular air freshener. When in reality, it completely soaks stuff and takes a ...

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So I recently purchased a vintage cowboy hat from ebay with the intention of renovating it into a nice new hat. The problem is that the hat wreaks of smoke. Has anyone ever used Febreze on a fur felt hat? If so, does it stain/discolor the hat in any way? Does it get the smell out fairly effectively?...

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I don't believe that's wierd at all! Having tried it myself, I have to say that reblocking hats is very fun indeed. I can just imagine how much more fun it would be if I had any talent (or at least half your talent)

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The block is the initial shape the hat is formed on ( before the dents, creases, etc... ). Check this thread out for a primer: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22381&start=0 Reblocking is essentially that process, but starting with a hat that's already finished. Here's a picture ...

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Thanks again guys! It's nice to hear that something is super screen accurate. Also very nice to hear that something "fits" me well. I have an odd shaped head :lol: Probably the best compliments I've ever recieved on COW :D ArkansasIndyFan, Reblocking is when a hatter takes the sweatband, l...

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Thanks for the compliments gents!

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Glad to hear you're doin alright LLS! It always makes me proud to know that I'm one of the first fellows to own a genuine Garrison Raider. It seems to get better everyday! Keep up the good work

Indy Green

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Well folks, as it turns out, size does matter...hat size, that is...get your minds out of the gutter [-X :roll: because, I just so happen to have the exact same head size as one Steve Delk. Last week I snatched up the Fed Deluxe that Steve had redone and posted on the bazaar, and I have to say, I co...

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Aside from a few halloween parties, I've only worn my Indy gear for conventions. So really, I've only had one or two comments but one was pretty funny. Last year, for SDCC I was staying in a hotel a few miles from the convention center and had to take the trolley to get there. While on the trolley, ...

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Friday Oct. 30th, I'll be in my Ghostbusters gear because my other GB friends and I are hosting a midnight screening of Ghostbusters at a local theater. If I get a chance to dress up again that weekend, it'll most likely be indy. (BTW, if you live near Columbus, OH, come on over to Studio35 that nig...

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If someone's going after something that's recognizable as being from a film or tv show [be it Indy or otherwise] to me, the idea would be screen accuracy. That's exactly how I feel. To me, it's about looking like what's seen not necessarily what is . I think there's merit in on-set brands, because ...

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I own a Garrison Raider, which I really like. It's not necessarily stiff, but it holds its bash very well. And something about the shape of LLS's block makes the hat very easy to bash Raiders-style. I asked for mine open crown and I got it the way I wanted in a few minutes. I think I've tweaked it o...

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If that's the case, then we're all raiding (pun intended) HF's house 'Fanboys' style to retrieve the Original Raiders gear. C'mon guys, let's go rent a van!

TO HOLLYWOOD!!!

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This whole thing reminds me of when Ford was on Conan O'Brian. They had their Trivia Expert ask HF a long winded question about the color of the fall on his whip, and how it changed between films, etc. to which, Ford blankly stared and then replied "Who gives a #&@$?!". I cracked up fo...

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I remember seeing your thread on that hat. I really like it. Kudos to John for the work and you for the good taste

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Holt,

I'm actually watching Mythbusters right now and I think it's the C-dent and shallow bash.

Travis,

Seeing a member of the rat pack crooning with Stumpy the jailer is a little odd. Thanks for the compliments though!

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So I was hanging out, watching Rio Bravo (subsequently one of my favorite John Wayne movies) and I started to realize just how much I love hats in the old westerns. They're beat up, with loose bash jobs, messy brims, and each one is unique. So, being bored (hence the title) I grabbed a half-finished...

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I can't remember if the Curry was the cheaper of the two options, but I bought the more expensive $160 hat, if that tells you anything.

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Great review. I absolutely love my Garrison Raider more and more each day. I'm definitely glad I took the prototype pre-order plunge.

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Thanks alot everyone, I appreciate the responses. My hat is currently in limbo right now, as I don't have a wide enough flange for the brim. I'm not sure what to do, be it making a flange or just ponying up the dough for one. Either way, I hope to get it done soon so I can wear my hat

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I'm currently in the process of making a hat and I was wondering if there's a specific technique to pouncing, whether it's just short strokes, or concentric circles, etc. I plan on taking it off the block when I get home today around 6pm ET so responses are appreciated

Jordan

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Thanks alot guys, I really appreciate the compliments. I can't wait to make a hat from scratch. This is a fascinating hobby, I must admit.

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Actually, I just sort of ran the iron over it really quick. I was sort of impatient with some of the processes because I wanted to see how the finished hat would look. Like I said, this was just a practice hat. I ordered Todd's ribbon for my next hat, so I'll take alot better care when I make this h...

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;) :lol: Actually, I made sure my Giants Fathead was in the background of that shot. I knew John was a NYG fan already, and figured he might chime in. I'm really hoping that this will be a big year for the G-men with Plax the Distraction out of the picture. Back to the topic at hand, I knew the brim...

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After trying my hand at plaster, and styrofoam to make my own block, I decided to look around and buy a vintage one. After browsing the 'bay for a while, I stumbled upon a really great looking block that just happened to be the right size. I got a pretty good deal on it, and also bought a flange tha...

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