Is it Brown or Is it Gray! New Pics!

Post by **Dalexs** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:10 pm

Just thought I'd show off my latest project hat.
I got hold of a couple "vintage" bodies.
This one was described as "taupe." Oh how I was hoping...

It's rabbit. It was VERY floppy. They are made in Czechoslovakia,
so they may be Tonak felts. (The top of the line ones, not the BCF ones.)

The funny thing is that the felt doesn't seem any thiner then my Akubra Fed,
but I've sprayed a bunch of stiffner on this thing and it will not hold a solid shape.
"BRING ON THE VARNISH!"

UPDATED!

(Oh, and before anyone asks, it's not suppose to be an Indy hat, just a basic fedora.)

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:41 pm

I think the problem with fedoras is that if they're brown, or look anything remotely like what somebody has come to understand is an Indy hat (even if it's just bashed like a dorfman), people will assume it is. The reason I say this is just that I think it would make a pretty good Temple of Doom lid if you wanted it to be that.

All in all though, it's still a great looking hat. Were you able to find out how old she is?

In Christ,
Shane

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:50 pm

That is a really cool pink hat. (Kidding.) Actually, I love that color...taupe it is!

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:01 pm

Toupe it is? You mean, instead of a hat, then?

GCR · Post by **GCR** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:42 pm

Looks great! Vintage bodies, eh? I wish I could stumble across a find like that! What are the specs on this, anyway (crown height, brim width, ribbon width, etc.)? Is that the original ribbon or a later addition? (I'm guessing it's your work based on the "puffy V" and the fact that you said "bodies")

Anyway, I'm most impressed...beyond a simple bash I'm not very good when it comes to the fancy hatwork, I don't have a block and I can't sew a stitch...

Lookin' forward to the outdoor shot.

-GCR

Post by **Dalexs** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:55 am

I've just added new pics above. I really layered on the stiffner this time so the brim is finally holding a shape.

These all natural light in slightly different conditions, direct sun, shadow (with a dabble of sun) and shade.

Vital Stats: Complete new build of raw body.
Crown: 5" (Bashed with a "C" crown/dent.)
Brim 2 3/4"(may chop a bit more off)
Ribbon: 1 5/8" Vintage Dark Brown.

Now that its holding its shape, I much more pleased with the results.
I still have to adjust the ribbon a bit and sew in a liner.

Now on to the actual gray body that I also have.

Dalexs

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:05 am

Wow, I can see how someone would mistake that hat for grey.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:08 pm

That's a good pic of you, Dalexs.

If it were b/w and a little tattered, it'd look totally vintage.

Post by **Dalexs** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:27 pm

You mean something like this...

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:25 pm

Exactly!

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:22 am

If only the cello tape were yellowed...

(kidding)

Steve, now that I see it on your head, I have to admit, I like that block much better. That is one sharp styling - great job!

J

Post by **Dalexs** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:46 pm

Jerry, I tried for a bit to get the tape more yellowed, but my server refused to let me upload it last night.

And Tone, what I wound up doing was pouring the stiffner into a cup and actually brushing it on the brim. A much heavier saturation did the trick.
PS Nice job on that photo.

Dalexs

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:02 pm

Dalexs wrote:Jerry, I tried for a bit to get the tape more yellowed, but my server refused to let me upload it last night.

Oh, don't let me torture you...I don't want to hog that job.

Respect, Steve -
J

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:37 am

Ah, NOW I see the yellow, Steve - good job!