Old and busted...New Hotness :)

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:33 pm

My 1st real post! At long last have something to share...

First up, old and busted from "costumebase"

Next up.. the new hotness Akubra Federation Reg. A real nice hat IMHO.
I think my bash needs a little help, but what can I say? IT was my first.

VERSUS

Any advice appreciated
Ron[/img]

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:36 pm

Looks great! Don't do a thing to it - that way you make it your own.

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:56 pm

Woe that's a big difference! Nice Akubra

IndyFrench · Post by **IndyFrench** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:39 pm

I recommend sitting on the hat for a few seconds. I'm serious. I did that with my Adventurebilt the day I received it almost three years ago because I was told to by someone I hold in high regard for hats. It immediately took on a more Raiders look.

Granted, I can't vouch for how an Akubra will react when sat on and popped back into place, but I owned a Regular Fed for some years and it softened up to a point that made everyone around here take notice because I could literally wear it in the front as a Raiders bash and then simply grab it on the rear crown hard and put it on backwards and it was a Temple/Crusade on the other side because it had become so soft I could finger bash the Crusade pinch and it would hold!

Hey Sergei and Michaelson - you guys remember that? I showed a demonstration of this Federation phenomenon on the Queen Mary in 2003.

IndyFrench

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:53 pm

Can you give us some more shots. one from the side would be good?

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:55 pm

Man...I don't know that I have that kind of courage...yet. How long did you sit on it?
My wallet still stings from all the new gear, that can only be described as SHINEY!

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:05 pm

profiles

IndyFrench · Post by **IndyFrench** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:18 pm

I sat on my AB for around three to five minutes a day for two weeks - Didn't seem to hurt it at all - Only made it look cooler.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:43 pm

Great story French.

as for rjallen, your bash looks pretty good. My only advice would be to give the sides of the brim a bit more curl (not a lot more, just a little) to make it look better. :junior: -IJ

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:47 pm

Hey Sergei and Michaelson - you guys remember that? I showed a demonstration of this Federation phenomenon on the Queen Mary in 2003.

IndyFrench

Yes, I do, and I about had a heart attack when you did it, as I recall.

Looks great! Best thing to make it 'yours' is to wear it, and wear it regularily. You'll find a really good hat takes on the personality of it's owner without having to do a whole lot of gymnastics to it beforehand. That's been my personal experience, but as you've read, others may vary!

Welcome aboard, by the way!!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:27 pm

thanks for posting these new pics. I like the way it looks from the side. The brim does need a little bitt more curl but the top crease ( center dent is a tad to wide. I think this will take away the little bit of tapper and give it better look.

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:50 pm

Welcome aboard!

You have great arch along the top. You may try raising the crease in the back a little higher, it may remove some side taper near the top. You'll have a shallower center dent, but straighter sides.

- Mac

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:36 am

Welcome to the club

Beatiful Akubra, don´t change anything

rjallen70 · Post by **rjallen70** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:19 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome, and the tips...
Greatly appreciated.
R

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:03 pm

I think the new hat is a much improved look for sure. Glad you have joined us. Welcome.
best
Canada

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:50 pm

I can dig it. Good show!

Old and busted...New Hotness :)

Old and busted...New Hotness :)

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