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Dangerman009

Congratulations! It definitely looks better with the new grips.

Dangerman009

Looks great.

tomek9210 wrote:...but I don't like double checkerboard on nylon Indy whips...

My feelings exactly.

Dangerman009

Katanga, I didn't mean it sarcastically. It does have character.

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It sure does have a lot of character CaptainKatanga.

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I noticed that too.

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Looks good to me.

The height difference in the pictures may be due to the focal length of the lens.

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Maybe he was trying to shake the James Bond association.

Dangerman009

Is this a new hat or an old one?

Dangerman009

Wow! That looks great!

kwad wrote:I love the way the color gets gradually darker towards the tip.

You took the words out of my fingers.

Dangerman009

Great job!

Solent MKIII wrote:unless someone is planning to dress as "Morning on the 'Bantu Wind' Indy" and tuck it in their waistband!

I think that's one of easiest Indy looks to pull off.

Dangerman009

Looks great!

Dangerman009

Thanks for posting that IT. That whip has gotten around more than I have in the eight plus months you've had it.

kwad, I like the way you think.

IT and Scott, have your whips loosened up any with use?

Dangerman009

(It is now one of my fears that I will someday end up on that website :[ ) Oh great, I've been recognized! I'll have to wear my big green Mad Hatter hat with the red hair sticking out of the sides next time I go (then I should just blend in with the crowd). I'll keep an eye out for you in both plac...

Dangerman009

That's one way to do it.

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Nice.

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kwad wrote:With a name like Dangerman009, you should be sporting a PPK.

I seriously thought about it.

A P99 might not be a bad option. I'm not sure how I'd feel about a synthetic frame.

Back to the new production 22-4's, jlhampton, any photos of your cut-down revolver?

Dangerman009

As Fredrick Frankenstein said, "Nice grouping."

Canyon wrote:From what I hear, us gals make pretty good shooters.

Many times they are. I've heard it's because women don't feel the manly need to prove one's self.

Good job!

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Here is the one I have. http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt3/Dangerman009/Guns/22-4VintageGripsL.jpg It isn't one of the 'Classics' revolvers. This is the Thunder Ranch 22-4 that came out nearly five years ago. It was one of the first few in my area. He was able to get me a serial number below thi...

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Yes, what Geert said.

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Don't laugh, but I made this block around four years ago. http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt3/Dangerman009/Subjects%20of%20interest/Block.jpg It measure just about 5 1/2 inches tall, 8 inches long and 6 1/2 inches wide. When I block the hat I can stretch it so that the sweat band is about 1/4 inc...

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Pictures coming soon.

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LLS, that's just the problem. The top of whatever bash I put in comes out even, or almost even. After ironing it again, the hat doesn't seem to remember the previous crease. In the 30s and 40s, how did men 'shape' their hats? Did they just pick them up over and over in the same way or was there more...

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If I reblocked it off center, that would throw the brim all out of whack. Would I be able to smooth it out? Yesterday I wet the outside of the crown and put it on the block. After it had dried a little I hit it with an iron. It's dry today and I thought I'd give it another iron treatment.

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I take it back. De Longis is THE whip master!

The ways he uses it as a weapon is simply astounding.

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slap...............that's for blasphemy!!! ;) :lol: I'm no stranger to classic movies. In fact I just saw The Maltese Falcon again this past week. Two of my favorites are Foreign Correspondent and The Big Sleep . The Lady Vanishes is in the queue also. I think my favorite movie hat is Gary Cooper's...

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Not as in a block to put the hat over. Recently I've tried to bash my hat in a non Indy style. I don't know if it's because I've tried for so long to achieve the Raiders look or because it's emblazoned on my mind, but as I work it it always goes back to a Raiders look. Any advice on how to overcome ...

Dangerman009

Wow! He is the whip master!

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Those are beautiful!

Colt made a limited run of these. http://www.bigskyguns.com/Colt-Colt_191 ... 01918.html Too bad it isn't a production gun.

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Excellent job!

Both look very accurate. I like the Raiders look the best.

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What can I say that others haven't already said? Except, how did you do it? Great job by the way.

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winrichwhips wrote:I've thrown together about 4 nylon whips in the last couple of days...

Firstly, how do you throw together 4 whips in a couple days?!

Secondly, I have to echo what darksideman said. I made a couple whips that I didn't preshrink the cord on. That was a BIG mistake.

Dangerman009

Great job!

It's got a character all it's own. Well done.

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:shock: It looks like that fence behind you (in the video) had a narrow escape. You're doing good for a newbie :tup: . Nice and loud! :D Keep it up. :whip: The hat and the jacket look good too. Here are some pictures I took of it before I sent it off. I had to redo the big Turk's head knot after the...

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Indiana County Jr. wrote:Also a big plus is they are very easy to find if they come off

Roger that. I guess it's the traditionalist in me that likes to see poppers either white, brown or black.

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Congratulations!

It's a real beauty. But why a blue popper?

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Don't be too concerned about the stiffness of the whip Scott. When you actually start to use it, it won't seem stiff. And yes, you have the new type of fall.

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Well, I finished Scott's whip and mailed it this past Wednesday (3rd of March). He should have it by now, but I haven't heard anything. Somebody's probably come up with the idea already, but I just discovered a new way to make a MUCH better nylon fall. -First, I take a length of cord that has not be...

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You're right, it does scream adventure.

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Why does this hat look soooo good? :-k Look at it. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/fedora1951/hat6-1.jpg Borrowed from Fedora http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c225/fedora1951/Capture-8.jpg Borrowed from Fedora It's uneven, lop-sided, bulging, dirty, sweaty and nasty. And yet I think, 'Now th...

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I hope you're feeling better now. Three hours for the overlay! That's impressive. Does that include cutting strands?

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What a beauty! How do you make a whip in 2 days? Making a nylon whip is a major undertaking for me.

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WOW!

That's an amazing surprise!

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Indiana County Jr. wrote:Scotty,
Have you got yours yet?

No, he doesn't have it yet. I'm still working on it. He should have it before the end of the month.

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Thanks kwad!

I'll put you in the queue.

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Some custom grip makers have the option for medallions or no medallions. http://www.gungripsupply.com is one such maker. I imagine that they would sell just the medallions. Would be worth a try. I think the checkering would be the most difficult part of the whole operation. Why not just get these? h...

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In your calculations you'll need to allow an extra 10-12% to the length of each cord. After you cut the strands* you'll want to de-core it (that is, pulling out the filaments that make up the core of the parachute cord), when this step is done make sure to melt the ends (just a little) so they don't...

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classicbullwhips wrote:...As for the core I would suggest a single strand filled with some kind of weighted shot, 1st plaited belly being 8 plait, 2nd plaited belly being 12 plait, then the 16 plait overlay.

+1 That's the way to do it.

Fenris, don't forget to preshrink the cord before you start plaiting.

Dangerman009

Great looking whips!

The long, slender handle of the Raiders' whip is my favorite.

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Looks good!

I like what you named your block too.

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...in Raiders, the hat changes colors of brown...Has to be something also to do with filming and what happens to colors if filmed, in different lighting. Once again, you hit the nail on the head. The image goes through a lot from the time it's photographed until we see it on DVD. For example (like ...

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