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Post by **Jens** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:07 pm

Aeris: That hat looks amazing on your head ... looks just like as if it belongs there naturally! Very dashing!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:33 pm

i think you're right AC. i at first thought that that AB was a bigger crown height, but if its the standard 4 1/2" finish, then i guess i'm throwing out everything i thought i knew about bashing the crown

that looks great on you for sure. it's funny how you got the nice brim swoop from an unturned hat.....i hate to say it, but bink was right

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:43 pm

Did I hear my name?

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:48 pm

Aeris_Canon wrote:It's kind of weird, but I think even that hat (at 4 1/2" front pinch) looks a tad too tall on me (not by much, but just a tad.) The HJ is down to a hair over 4" front pinch and looks to be more in perspective on my head. Might be something to consider for those of us who are shorter of stature.

This is why I generally ask for an Indy hat to be made and/or bashed so it looks right on me, rather than having screen accurate measurements. As much as I like AC's AB (

) - I think the HJ looks more "authentic" on him. (Why do I have that feeling of talking about somebody as if they weren't there, but they are?)

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:15 am

Move along, nothing to see here...only an AB! Sorry just a new shot is all.

VP · Post by VP » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:45 pm

Great shot, what were your camera specs?

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:57 pm

Hi VP,

Canon EOS 350D
Sigma EF 50-500mm Zoom Lens.

White Background (Which annoyingly always comes out gray)
2 X Photosel Softboxes with 5500k 500w Lights

Just practicing with the new kit.

Due to get some umbrellas and a Canon EOS 40D soon.

inexpensive_jones · Post by **inexpensive_jones** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:52 pm

I love the Canon stuff. I've used it professionally for years.
If you want the background white you have to throw some light on it!
Try this lighting "receipe".
One softbox in front and to the side.
A large white piece of foam core in front on the other side, to bounce light back into the shadow side of the face.
Now the other soft box in back aiming at the background.

Let me know what you think.
Great gear by the way.

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:33 pm

Hi thanks for that,
I will give it a go.

I'm expecting 2 more softboxes and umbrella unit - all flash based rather than constant on. I will use the constant on units to light the background I think.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:53 pm

Looks GREAT, Harrison! Gosh, that jacket looks good, but beat! Maybe some brown pecards? The distressing is really bright.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:48 pm

Aeris_Canon wrote:It's actually not that much of a difference on the crown height. Very subtle when you look at the two side by side.
.......
Speaking of clean hats, what's the status on your Pepsi hat?

That's the same HJ I saw? It looked so much shorter in person. Either that, or you look taller in person!

Those pictures could totally pass as "before and after" of the same hat!

My Pepsi flavored AB has survived. Just a couple of vague marks, buts nothing to cry about. Steve said I can get it cleaned whenever it needs a reblock without any permanent damage, and Bink sent me an extra liner. So, 'sall good!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:15 am

I meant to send you a straw, too, Chewie.

It's what we call "product placement," though I can't say it was a good product placement.

AC, you really do have a knack for bashing a good Raiders hat, be it an HJ or an AB.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:50 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:I meant to send you a straw, too, Chewie.

Was it a Twisty Straw? $\:D/$

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:08 pm

Strider wrote:Looks GREAT, Harrison! Gosh, that jacket looks good, but beat! Maybe some brown pecards? The distressing is really bright.

Yeah Still trying to get some Brown Pecards.

I overdid it a tad.

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:10 pm

Aeris_Canon wrote:Cool pic, Harrison. Interesting brim choice. Unique.

Hi not sure what you mean by interesting brim choice...I must be the only gearhead who hates the turn because it upsets the brim.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:57 pm

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:33 pm

GREAT shot, Fisk!

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:16 am

Strider wrote:GREAT shot, Fisk!

Aaron Gantt took the picture. I think that's his calling.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:18 pm

Personally, I think you need some of that brim cut off Harrison. On the sides. It is a bit too much to be accurate, on your facial shape. Yeah, my fault probably, if you left the brim specs up to me. These brims are funny things. The hardest part to get right for the various facial shapes. I still miss them from time to time. Yours sure looks to be 2 3/4 on the sides.

For anyone who feels the brims are too wide on your ABs, I will trim them down for free, you just pay the postage. I have gravitated to mine being 2 1/2 on the sides. There won't be a long wait for trims, as I will do them the same day that I get them. Takes me 10 minutes. Fedora

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:45 pm

Fedora wrote:Personally, I think you need some of that brim cut off Harrison. On the sides. It is a bit too much to be accurate, on your facial shape. Yeah, my fault probably, if you left the brim specs up to me. These brims are funny things. The hardest part to get right for the various facial shapes. I still miss them from time to time. Yours sure looks to be 2 3/4 on the sides.

For anyone who feels the brims are too wide on your ABs, I will trim them down for free, you just pay the postage. I have gravitated to mine being 2 1/2 on the sides. There won't be a long wait for trims, as I will do them the same day that I get them. Takes me 10 minutes. Fedora

Perhaps a small amount yes, but I still love my AB no matter what. If I fall of a cliff while searching for some golden idol maybe the extra brim will act as a parachute and slow my descent.

BTW Steve, sent you a PM.

Cheers,

golpeo_rapidamente · Post by **golpeo_rapidamente** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:36 pm

[img][IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n155 ... CN0788.jpg[/IMG][img][/img]

VP · Post by VP » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:41 pm

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n155 ... img399.jpg

golpeo_rapidamente · Post by **golpeo_rapidamente** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:42 pm

whoops
thanks but wrong pic

http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n155 ... CN0788.jpg

is the right one

Thanks

Sam

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:41 am

Nice looking hat....and what a location.

GoneSolo · Post by **GoneSolo** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:23 pm

Does anyone know who the last person to receive a Rabbit AB was?

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:19 pm

I know that Indy McFly got one, and Pitfall Harry ... I am still waiting for mine, and I don't know who else got on that train before it departed.

TomTom · Post by **TomTom** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:19 am

Hi, everybody!

I'm new on COW, but as a guest I stick around for almost three years.

I am the last one who jumped on the rabbit deal. Ordered the hat on feb. 4th. So I'm number twelve or thirteen.

I hope you guys will receive your hats very soon. If you got yours, I will get mine

Nice to be on COW

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:36 pm

TomTom wrote:I am the last one who jumped on the rabbit deal. Ordered the hat on feb. 4th. So I'm number twelve or thirteen.

Somebody must have either backed out or Steve is doing a special one for me then because he took a rabbit order from me in June.

That'll be about a year before the new movie comes out - I hope I get it in time.

I'm trying to not watch this board too much because I get too excited!

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:47 am

On the rabbits, I forgot to have John take it off my site, but it is OFF now. Steve

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:34 pm

Fedora wrote:On the rabbits, I forgot to have John take it off my site, but it is OFF now. Steve

So am I going to be the proud owner of the last rabbit fedora?

Or PM me if my order isn't going to work out (I sent you the paypal in June)...

Iron Chef · Post by **Iron Chef** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:50 pm

Nice hats. Can't wait to get mine. Steve is the man. I hope to post a pic as soon as it arrives.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:13 am

Sorry, I just really like that picture of me... I know I posted it twice elsewhere here. But it is of me in an Adventurebilt.

Modern Jones · Post by **Modern Jones** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:34 am

Renderking Fisk wrote:
Sorry, I just really like that picture of me... I know I posted it twice elsewhere here. But it is of me in an Adventurebilt.

Hey RK! Nice reverse taper!

You know what's great about that pic is the bright green contrast with your gear.

MJ

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:40 am

An AB looks good for all occasions and works in all circumstances.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:42 am

Hey RK! Nice reverse taper!

All the credit goes to Steve Delk. He didn't make a Screen Accurate fedora, he made one that is perfect for ME! Which might actually be harder...

You know what's great about that pic is the bright green contrast with your gear.

Yea, My wife really has a great eye for taking photos. She just set up the camera and took the shot.

I guess I had nothing to do with that picture besides just being there.

How about your Avatar, Modern Jones? If you're having trouble I would be happy to host it for you.

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:09 am

I rarely wear a hat these days, but I did this weekend and my son took this shot. It's out of focus but I like it.

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:33 am

Two new views

Johnny Fedora · Post by **Johnny Fedora** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:31 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:An AB looks good for all occasions and works in all circumstances.

Sandman :!: Bink, thats the coolest thing I've seen in a while!

Johnny

p.s. Now do Dream.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:39 am

Thanks, Johnny! I actually slept pretty well last night, so I guess I'll have to let the badies off the hook today. Nah...

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:33 am

whiskyman wrote:I rarely wear a hat these days, but I did this weekend and my son took this shot. It's out of focus but I like it.

Great shot! Looks like something took a bite out of the top of the Paramount mountain!

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:16 pm

Awesome pic, whiskyman!

Indycop · Post by **Indycop** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:21 pm

I bought this one from the classifieds on FL. The seller said it was supposed to be a 25 inch long oval but was tight on him and since I am a 24 in. lo I took a chance that it would fit. It fits perfectly!
I guess it's just a basic raiders bash, he said he had Steve style it. So if it is from any certain scene or anything I do not know.

VP · Post by VP » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:15 am

Hmm, I'm seeing some taper there. Great looking hat otherwise.

Indycop · Post by **Indycop** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:24 am

yeah, but with Steve being so busy and having just gotten it I will wait until later for a reblock. I wasn't even planning to order one until a month or two before the movie. It may have something to do with the seller saying it was supposed to be a 7 7/8 and the fact that it fits me a 7 5/8 perfectly.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:16 pm

Going by the ribbon,that hat was made before I started using the HJ ribbon. So it has been around for awhile. Looks like it is holding up very well. Fedora

Indycop · Post by **Indycop** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:32 pm

Cool! good to know! Thanks!

Arkansas Russell · Post by **Arkansas Russell** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:40 pm

Looks great IndyCop!!!!
Now you know what all the fuss is about!

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:49 pm

Here are a couple of pics of my AB-Dlx and my regular AB that has been reblocked by Marc.
AB dlx:

AB reblocked:

djd · Post by **djd** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:26 am

Lovely lovely hats

Raider · Post by **Raider** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:43 am

It's been several months now - it's time to show THE baby

Cheers,

:junior: Raider

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Me and the AB at the Grand canyon

ab at the grand canyon

AB = IJ