The "Camptown" Fieldmaster N' Metropolitan display

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:33 pm

Can't wait to see it IB!

Does anyone else have any updates on how their Camptowns are doing or looking these days? Has anyone tested theirs out in the inclimate weather we've had recently? Any tapering or such things?

Cheers!

Dan

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:42 pm

Is Camptown still around? I would like to buy one, but they haven't returned my e-mail?

Randoman

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:22 am

OK. Here are some pics. Didn't have a chance to get my girlfriend to take the photos in better conditions so I had to take them myself. Not the best, but considering they are photos taken in the bathroom mirror and then reversed, cropped, and resized, I guess they are not too bad!

Hope to get some real good shots in the future.

IB

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:10 am

IB, that's a fine looking fedora! I particularly like the brim on it, especially the back portion.

-Neb. Schulte

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:14 am

Indiana Bond,

That's a great hat, it reminds me a little of the Crystal Skull bash, but I'm a relative novice at telling hat types. It really looks good on you as well. Thanks for taking time to post the photos.

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:21 am

I'm glad you think the hat looks good on me. And yes, I requested the Crystal Skull bash from Ken. I just wish I looked better under that great looking hat!!

IB

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:58 am

rrhanselka wrote:Is Camptown still around? I would like to buy one, but they haven't returned my e-mail?

Randoman

Yes, he's still around. If you read in the Vendors section, he gives an update. He's had his hands full with a lot these days. Best to call him directly. He's very nice to talk with and I believe his number is in that thread.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:10 pm

When you guys bought your Camptowns, did you have Ken bash it, or do it yourself?

Just Wondering
Randoman

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:49 pm

IB: That hat looks great! Very Lat Crusade.

RR: When I bought my 1936 Fieldmaster I had Ken leave it open crowned & bashed it my self. Then when I ordered my 1945 Metropolitan Ken did the starter bash for me & I had finished off with a tighter pinch & a bit more swoop in the brim.

These hats are very easy to shape and hold that shape with a small application of steam when done. After that you just play with it over the years to get exactly what you like.

Cheers!

Dan

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:46 pm

I was able to get ahold of Ken today finally, as he is a very busy guy with all he's got going on. This thread seems relatively pleased with the 1936 Fieldmaster, but I'm having a hard time waiting. He mentioned that some people have stated it does not look exactly accurate, but personally, I don't know if I could tell or not.

I guess what I'm wondering is, is the hat pretty accuarate, and is it worth the wait?

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:36 pm

See Kens post in the Vendors Section for a good deal on a fantastic Adventure Hat.

viewtopic.php?t=27062

For those who would enjoy a quality hat without a monster wait time I would give Ken a shot at producing your new hat. Wheter you want that Indy/adventure hat or a beautiful city hat Ken's offerings ar top notch. thus far we have our faithful brown and a stunning grey. And, hopefully with enough interest, there will be a black or Noir versoin of the 1945 Metropolitan.

So, check out his site, give him a call and lets add Ken to the roster of full time hat makers that offer us the headwear we love so much.

Cheers!

Dan

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:59 pm

It was also originally posted here;
viewtopic.php?t=27062

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:37 pm

Excellent news my friend! Thank you for the information. I'll certainly pursue this course of action.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:40 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:It was also originally posted here;
viewtopic.php?t=27062

Oops! Sorry about that Bink! I should look before I post. Just trying to be helpful!

Cheers!

Dan

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:09 am

No problem, Dan.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:12 am

True, but it was posted here in the vendors section only seen by our members. Now it's in a public area where it can be seen by all, so no harm, no foul!

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:36 am

What he said.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:46 pm

I'll just revise my post to guide our members to the Vendors Section.

Cheers!

Dan

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:37 pm

Ok, as promised, here are the most current images of my 1936 Fieldmaster. It is currently about 2 1/2 years old and holding it's own.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/ ... 0_1056.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b278/ ... 0_1047.jpg

It's my most worn hat next to my black flat cap from Hat People. I absolutely have enjoyed it. Thank you Ken!

Cheers!

Dan

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:10 am

Looks pretty sharp; did you shape it yourself, or did Ken take care of that?

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:11 am

That be my own handiwork Mr. Z. Thank you!

Cheers!

Dan

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:11 am

Well done Mr. Jones, well done.

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:34 pm

Gimme, gimme camp treatment!

Please, Ken, just send a reply.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:49 am

Piker: I just PM'd him so hopefully you'll get a reply this weekend. I know full well how life can take hold sometimes & it never seems to let go. I'm sure Ken will get back to you soon.

Cheers!

Dan

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:32 am

hey guys- Ken posted the sizes that he has in stock in the vendor section...might want to look at that.

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:29 pm

I checked the vendor section, but did not see sizes listed. Can someone provide a link? Thanks!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:31 pm

Here's a couple of outdoor shots of the Fieldmaster.

And Metropolitan.

Cheers!

Dan

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:10 pm

Mr. Z wrote:I checked the vendor section, but did not see sizes listed. Can someone provide a link? Thanks!

BAM!!

viewtopic.php?t=27121

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:56 am

Here are some more pics of my Fieldmaster without my head in it!

IB

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:33 am

It really is a nice looking hat. I hope I get a chance to purchase one. Ken doesn't have my size in now, but I told him I was in the market.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:56 pm

Mr. Z wrote:It really is a nice looking hat. I hope I get a chance to purchase one. Ken doesn't have my size in now, but I told him I was in the market.

Well, Mr. Z, when your size rolls in, be sure to jump on the deal. You won't be sorry.

Cheers!

Dan

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:36 pm

FYI! Just to let the natives know, I currently talking with Ken and he says that he is working hard on an ETA for felt. The moment I know I'll post it.

Cheers!

Dan

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:48 pm

Very good!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:49 pm

Our latest trip to Disneyland. Me and my step son on Main Street USA. This was the weekend that one of the ride operators had thought I was wearing an Adventurebilt. What a great compliment.

This is the latest tweak to the lid. I had cut the brim dow again to 2 1/2 on the sides & 2 3/4 front & back. Plus a few smooshings, a little wetting on some water rides & more handling seems to have softened it a little more. One of these days I may be able to get that SOC look to it.

Cheers!

Dan

Mr. Z · Post by **Mr. Z** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:53 pm

What a great photo of the two of you, and the hat is amazing! You certainly wear it well.

I'll be heading to Disney World next week, and can't wait to show off the lid!

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:57 pm

Daniel, that's a great looking hat you have there. Love the shot on the sub, classy!!!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:46 pm

Well thatns you two! Very kind indeed!

Mr. Z Can't wait to see your Photos from DisneyWorld. I think Epcot has one of the World Showcases in Venice, there would be some good photo op's there.

"Ah, Venice!"

Cheers!

Dan

WalkingEye · Post by **WalkingEye** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:52 pm

wow. Dan, every picture you post of your hat makes me really excited i have a fieldmaster headed my way soon!

the new brim dimensions are awesome, i just might have to do the same to mine.

Ken should use some of your pics on his site to show off just how cool his hats are.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:24 am

Thanks Walking Eye! I suppose that will be up to Ken if he wants my mug on his site though.

Can't wait to see what you end up doing with yours.

Cheers!

Dan

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:54 pm

Looks like I may need to add on to this thread for the 1957 Legend, soon to be had.

Cheers!

Dan

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:41 pm

DanielJones wrote:Looks like I may need to add on to this thread for the 1957 Legend, soon to be had.

Cheers!

Dan

The UPS faeiries will be landing with your lid today DJ !

My other very patient customers are being shaped and shipped as fast as I can do it.

Thanks to all of you, <tips hat>
Ken

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:54 pm

JerseyJones wrote: The UPS faeiries will be landing with your lid today DJ !

My other very patient customers are being shaped and shipped as fast as I can do it.

Thanks to all of you, <tips hat>
Ken

Interesting, I didn't know our UPS driver was a Fairy. The little things you learn each day.

Thank you for the heads-up Ken!

Cheers!

Dan

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:51 pm

My 1957 Legend is in. See here!

viewtopic.php?t=33168

Cheers!

Dan

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:15 pm

DanielJones wrote:Our latest trip to Disneyland. Me and my step son on Main Street USA. This was the weekend that one of the ride operators had thought I was wearing an Adventurebilt. What a great compliment.

Cheers!

Dan

I can see why!

DanielJones wrote: One of these days I may be able to get that SOC look to it.

Looks like it's practically there already to me.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:12 pm

Thank you Rex! Most appreciated.

Cheers!

Dan

WalkingEye · Post by **WalkingEye** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:17 pm

Ok guys, got my fieldmaster, here are some pics. i've still got some tweaking to do... i've already recut the brim down an extra quarter inch. kinda a non-specific bash for now. and the brim is really flat, so that needs a little help but it'll get there.

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DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:52 pm

Looks good so far. Not to worry about developing character. The more you wear it the more character the brim will develop to what you like. The Camptowns are pretty easy that way. So far my favorite of my three has been my Legend. It was soft & perfect right out of the box. No steaming needed to set the bash.

Congratulations on your Fieldmaster Walking Eye, you're going to enjoy it for many years.

Cheers!

Dan

Indiana Venkman · Post by **Indiana Venkman** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:18 pm

Looks great! The bash and brim shape are quite nice actually. Camptown does it again. Congrats on a fine lid, WalkingEye.

WalkingEye · Post by **WalkingEye** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:55 am

Dan, I wish i had your hat bashing skill. though i'm sure i'll get mine looking satisfactory sooner or later.
Venk thanks for the compliment. i'm looking foward to seeing what you do with yours!
my only problem with having yet another new hat is deciding which hat to wear now! the new camptown or the new grey english style bowler the girlfriend got me for christmas or the old pork pie that's been brought back into rotation. The camptown has been the victor so far.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:14 am

Thanks Walking Eye, compliments are most appreciated. But the look of the last image is after three years of wear & tweaking. In three years I'm sure yours will appear the same.

Wow, tough choices there. I mean, the Camptown is an obvious choice, but man, the lid your girl got you for Christmas, yikes.

May have to go with that hat there to appease her. ;-)

Anyway, hope you are enjoying your new prize.

Cheers!

Dan