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Kentucky Blues

Been a while since I had a new one, but I recall it being fairly stiff when new. Not quite cowboy hat stiff, but definitely not flimsy or floppy. It’ll soften a bit temporarily with steam.

-KB

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It can be a tad tricky if you haven’t done it before, but I wouldn’t say it’s hard really. There’s plenty of content in these forums, and I’m sure you can find tutorials on YouTube.

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Those Johnston Murphy boots are downright gorgeous!

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I never knew there had been a hat shop in Louisville, I woulda loved to have checked that out :( . Since you’re fairly close, there is Batsakes hat shop in downtown Cincinnati, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about the staff there. I really hoped they would make it! It was Paul's Hat Shop, I believe. ...

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I spent most of the day either in the house or in the car coming back from camping, but my fed deluxe 3 got a little time on felt hat day... and a lot the 4 days leading up to it!

-KB

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I never knew there had been a hat shop in Louisville, I woulda loved to have checked that out

. Since you’re fairly close, there is Batsakes hat shop in downtown Cincinnati, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about the staff there.

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Serial Hero wrote: Cabela’s stopped making their safari line when BassPro bought them. A real bummer, because I loved those shirts.

No wonder I couldn’t find them! That’s such a bummer...

-KB

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Good point, I’ll check with Mrs. Blues

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Anyone know the long term consequences of skipping a couple of mortgage payments?

-KB

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I agree with Indiana Jeff, don’t change it if you love it. Vintage hats that are in good enough shape to love without needing work can be hard to come by. Also, any pictures?

-KB

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The brim suits you well, you may want to try a diamond crease instead of a center dent. It can straighten a hat that has some taper, the trade off being it shortens the crown, which in this case might work well.

-KB

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The original federations were 6” open crown if I’m not mistaken, and we all used to be soooo sure that the raiders crown was really tall. Over time we came to learn that we over estimated it. Its that tight, narrow pinch that throws us off. But yeah, 5.5 is much more accurate. You can lower the dent...

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Looks really good! Crown is a bit tall for a raiders lid, but you did a great job with shaping it none the less! What will the crown height be on the new hat?

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I can’t offer any advice really as I haven’t had too many different types of leather... but I REALLY like the skyfall jacket and if I ever have the opportunity to do a custom jacket I’m thinking it’ll be the skyfall in horsehide.

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Hey, Darrell, happy to see another Kentuckian on the forums as well as another Daryl (even if you spell it wrong ;) ) If you’d rather keep your expensive hat in the box, then go for it! I’ll agree that its not going to be going up in monetary value outside of our community, and the hat was made to b...

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Excuse me, sir, this post is for fed ivs. Please start a new thread if you want to post screen uses hats

Great job!
-KB

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Did any of those jackets look more or less like Indy’s? I have an officially licensed jacket that I got second hand and I’ve never fully identified it...

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Indiana Jeff wrote:Here I was hoping for a story about being in the catacombs of Venice!

Nope, but if I post pictures of my now backless jacket, I can share the boring story of how I didn’t actually get dragged behind a truck

-KB

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Mulceber wrote:Good to see you, Blues! I feel like I haven't seen you posting here in a dog's age.

It’s good to be back! The Indy bug has bitten me again, but this time around I’m focusing more on KB gear than Indy gear. Hopefully I don’t disappear again anytime soon...

-KB

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I agree with Mulceber, the thing that annoys you likely won’t stop. My Todd’s costumes jacket is more or less perfect, but one sleeve is from a different batch of leather from the rest and is noticeably stiffer. After the better part of a decade, it hasn’t relaxed at all, and likely never will. It m...

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Indiana Jeff wrote:
Kentucky Blues wrote:half the collar chewed off by a rat -KB
So that's a story I'm interested in.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Jeff, I wish it were an exciting story. Truth is, I had a pet rat at one point and laid the jacket too close to the cage

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Hunter Jones wrote:What a great idea! And top notch work. Congratulations!

Thank you! It’s not as good as something from Magnoli, I’m sure, but it’s I’m 90-95% happy with how it turned out.

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Thank you, sir!

-KB

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Okay, so as far as I know, Wested hasn’t gotten into the journal making business so I haven’t actually bought one from them. I have, however, purchased a journal online that was practically BEGGING to be rebound, and I had a 15+ year old Wested in more or less unwearable condition (lot of tears, hal...

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The adventure continues

and hopefully with a news hat by the end of the year, which is why I’ve been lurking this thread lately lol. Good to see you as well!

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:M: :tup: Where in the world have YOU been, Kentucky??!!! :shock: Regard! Michaelson I don’t know! One minute I’m a college kid dressed like Indiana Jones, and the next I’m an ADULT with a mortgage, a wife, and a baby! And some how none of them seem to think Indygear is a wise way to spend my money...

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Sharp!

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I’m in the same boat as you, temple_runner, I can’t shake the “trying to look like Indiana Jones” feeling with the Indy hat, in no small part because the dimensions look ridiculous on my small head. So I wear one of my numerous vintage kids that fit my frame, and give me the KB look that is reminisc...

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alaska_mcghee wrote: Follow up question. Does anyone pounce their hats?

I don’t remember what I did with my fed IV, but I pounced both of my fed deluxe III’s

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Yes, by inproved fit, the only thing I mean to change is the way it hangs. The details would remain the same. A zip-out lining is do-able, but it would require a leather facing around the opening. I'm afraid the added stiffness would change the drape too neagtively. Also, the zipper may show throug...

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Well, Tex, I think that's what improved fit means. I'm pretty sure the choices are screen accurate (original details, original fit) or improved fit (original details, improved fit). Though i do think separate polls for cut and insulation would be a good idea...

-KB

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Yes, that definitely helped

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If you can find one the right size, and you have the appropriate sewing skills, a fleece jumper might be your best bet. It's certainly something to think about, and I'd love to see the results!

-KB

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the fact that the main reason we knows yours is the most screen accurate is because we know you measured an actual screen used jacket. As much as I'd like to make that claim, I have not measured a screen used jacket personally. I have the measurements provided graciously by _, and I have a TN "...

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SA details are just cosmetic: pocket size and placement, shape and size of the collar, middle of the storm flap, size of the yoke, storm flap, etc. Classic Raiders specs. doesn't have to be compromised in lieu of fit. I've found OTR sizes are for the most part: 34-36 S, 38-40 M, 42-44 L, 46-48 XL, ...

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Well, I officially cast my vote, I chose improved fit. When it got right down to it, I thought about what screen accurate really means, and the fact that the main reason we knows yours is the most screen accurate is because we know you measured an actual screen used jacket. Granted, it absolutely lo...

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i don't even have a todd's jacket yet, but i am very close to ordering. i think i'm waiting for the next batch to come in first as it was said that some of the minor flaws would be ironed out. i also cast my vote for screen accurate, too. i've had a wested lamb since '05 and even though i like it, ...

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Screen accurate all the way. There really isn't a SA affordable jacket available, and if Todd can do it, he'd be the one to do it. I'd be interested in one for sure. That's pretty much what he offers now... It looks like he's asking us if we'd rather he stick to that pattern, or go for a new patter...

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I'm on the fence on this one... On the one hand, I totally agree that the real jacket doesn't have the most practical cut. It falls off the shoulders, the back or front sticks out, etc. The originals were costume pieces, not quality jackets, and were designed to look good in a world where good meant...

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Well, Tex, I certainly know what you mean about the whole Department stores not carrying anything. It seems the place to go for an off the rack, civilian knock off A-2 (you know; map lining, handwarmers, snapps on the collars) is the thrift market now. That's where you go to get the G-III map-lined ...

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Quick catch up. Us and imported should be the same except for inner facings on the import. Maybe better quality control from US? jacket supposed to be more fitted pattern than the other models. If you want striated lamb the only other options are TN for three times the cost or possibly Todd when he...

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binkmeisterRick wrote:Well, you had eleven to begin with, now you're just normal like the rest of us.

Yeah, but that's supposed to be five and five, not four and six....

-KB

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I am now the proud owner of a Todd's Standard jacket. I don't have any pictures now, and have only tried it on, but I think i will enjoy this jacket very much. The sleeves are just a TAD BIT short, but from what I've heard, they'll stretch out just fine (already have a little bit, actually).

-KB

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Side note on the two "eye bulging" pics, "The Mask" owes its over-the-top expressions to the man who created the cartoon wolf above it: Tex Avery. You may now return to drooling over the bagpiper's legs. Very true, and it's worth pointing out that the mask later transforms INTO ...

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Okay, I get it. I was thinking the low price was a cow members deal, but the jacket was a general offer. If they offered them in long sizes, I'd definitely get one, as that'd probably be the PERFECT fit for me

Maybe the niece will be interested in one....

-KB

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Where did you place the order, TS? I couldn't find it on the site...

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Or they may accept an exchange. I'm not entirely sure of their exchange policy, but seeing how they changed your order, and shipped it out without your okaying it, it sounds like it would be their responsibility to make sure you got a 56 if that's what you wanted. Also, if you get a hat that does fi...

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You guys will have to forgive me, I am no technophile. I get easily frustrated with computers. I'm just going to paste the links to the jacket photos. http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/fedorab1/?action=view&current=Ben1.jpg Actually, if you replace the tags with [img]and[/img] it'll pos...

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Eloquent 1 wrote: When I coil it, this whip "feels" the way Indy's "looks" when he is coiling it up after disarming Barranca in the opening scene.

That whip LOOKS like it would "feel" the way Indy's "looks" at that point. If that makes any sense...

-KB

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I've noticed that the sleeves are slimmer at the upper arms than the overseas jacket. The pockets are not quite as scalloped as the overseas jacket either. The lining is also very soft, not the crisp lining the offshore model comes with. Weston Very subtle comment from the first page, hollowpond. T...

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