My New Camptown Fieldmaster

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:33 pm

I heard from Ken, today. He finished my hat this weekend and has shipped it.

I'll have it Monday. I'll post pics if someone will tell me how.

Thanks, Ken
Randoman

Super Sleuth · Post by **Super Sleuth** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:44 pm

It helps to have a file on photobucket

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:51 pm

I've notice that many use a photo-sharing service, but I don't have one.

Can I just post from a photo on my hard drive?

Randoman

Vegeta · Post by **Vegeta** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:41 pm

Just go to www.photobucket.com and sign up......It's free. Its not hard.

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:44 pm

If you dont want to sign up for a service, use www.imageshack.us

If you download the toolbar you can use it to upload multiple pictures at once too.

Super Sleuth · Post by **Super Sleuth** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:45 pm

Unfortunately no but that would make things easier. If you get a file on photo bucket let us know and well tell you how to put a photo up.

Piker · Post by **Piker** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:03 pm

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:50 pm

This one is on the House, RR

the Pix of the LC crown with Raiders "Bow" Brim

Enjoy it Randoman !

Jersey

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:34 am

Man that looks nice! Dig on the brim treatment. Good job Ken!

Cheers!

Dan

Argonaut · Post by **Argonaut** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:51 am

Not my favorite type of bash ever, but the hat still looks awesome. You're just getting me all hyped up over getting my hat.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:59 am

That's nice work Ken, thanks for the pics. I can't wait to order my Camptown. Is it possible to show us a gray hat? I'm really interested in a gray Raven Bar crease after I get the brown hat.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:37 pm

Thanks Ken....
I'll probably do a little more with the crown, but it was the brim I wanted, and you did a bang-up job. By the time it arrives, I'll be on a photo-sharing service and will post pics.

Many Thanks, My Friend
Randall

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:45 pm

rrhanselka wrote:Thanks Ken....
I'll probably do a little more with the crown, but it was the brim I wanted, and you did a bang-up job. By the time it arrives, I'll be on a photo-sharing service and will post pics.

Many Thanks, My Friend
Randall

My pleasure Randall. To make a note on crowns, I do not over pinch a crown, I set a general shape. I do this because through wear and handling, everyone inevitably tweaks their hats to set the styling. When I ordered a styled Keppler long ago, the crease after a while became too sharp for me after I handled it for a while.

Thus to start with, less is more in my experience.

Peace
Ken

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:16 pm

gabrielle wrote:That's nice work Ken, thanks for the pics. I can't wait to order my Camptown. Is it possible to show us a gray hat? I'm really interested in a gray Raven Bar crease after I get the brown hat.

Kind of like this one?

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:25 pm

JerseyJones wrote:Kind of like this one?

Now that's a thing of beauty. I wish I could get both, but since I'm ordering an AB before prices go up I have to decide, brown or gray, and wait awhile to order the other one. Maybe gray 1st since I have a Keppler, then the brown. You do very nice work Ken, I can't wait to order my Camptown.

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:14 pm

gabrielle wrote:
JerseyJones wrote:Kind of like this one?
Now that's a thing of beauty. I wish I could get both, but since I'm ordering an AB before prices go up I have to decide, brown or gray, and wait awhile to order the other one. Maybe gray 1st since I have a Keppler, then the brown. You do very nice work Ken, I can't wait to order my Camptown.

You are so kind ! You can do it however you like, and remember I have the $330.00 Combo deal going too !

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JJ

Honolulu Jones · Post by **Honolulu Jones** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:48 pm

Hey Ken,

Had a look at this and other threads as per our phone conversation a few minutes ago, and looks great. I'm in. Give me a call back when you have a chance so we can hash out the details.

Aloha from the guy in Honolulu who is averse to using real names here.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:37 am

Although my new Fieldmaster wasn't supposed to arrive until Monday, everything fell into place and UPS delivered late yesterday. I am thrilled. It fits perfectly and has a beautiful color. I'm tweaking the bash to suit me a leittle better and will post photos. If anybody is trying to decide which hat to buy, Ken makes one beautiful fedora, so don't hesitate, especially at his prices.

I do have two questions:
1. Should I use steam to help with the bash?
2. What should I use to clean spots on a hat?

Many Thanks
Randoman

Argonaut · Post by **Argonaut** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:07 pm

rrhanselka wrote:Although my new Fieldmaster wasn't supposed to arrive until Monday, everything fell into place and UPS delivered late yesterday. I am thrilled. It fits perfectly and has a beautiful color. I'm tweaking the bash to suit me a leittle better and will post photos. If anybody is trying to decide which hat to buy, Ken makes one beautiful fedora, so don't hesitate, especially at his prices.

I do have two questions:
1. Should I use steam to help with the bash?
2. What should I use to clean spots on a hat?

Many Thanks
Randoman

PICTURES! PICTURES!

From what I've heard, it's best to avoid steam and just lightly use a spray bottle with some water. Don't take my word for it, though. Hopefully somebody else knows for sure.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:35 pm

Argonaut wrote:From what I've heard, it's best to avoid steam and just lightly use a spray bottle with some water. Don't take my word for it, though. Hopefully somebody else knows for sure.

I think it's best to use water unless the hat has a lot of stiffener in it, then maybe steam?

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:33 pm

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see what it looks like on you. Hint, hint.

Don't be afraid of the steam. If hat makers & refurbishers use it so can you. Do the dry bash and then use the steam to set what has been done. No worries! I've done it on all of my hats with good success & no ill effects. Just remember to steam until warmed & slightly damp & you'll have it. It doesn't take a lot.

Cheers!

Dan

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:13 pm

I'm still tweaking, but here are the latest. God, I love this hat
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... _2-600.jpg
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... _1-600.jpg

I'll have better pics eventually.

Randoman

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:19 pm

What a nice lid!!! I can't wait to get mine. What bash is that anyway and how long did you wait for the hat to ship?

It looks like a nice rich color that will break in well.

Argonaut · Post by **Argonaut** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:28 pm

rrhanselka wrote:I'm still tweaking, but here are the latest. God, I love this hat
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... _2-600.jpg
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... _1-600.jpg

I'll have better pics eventually.

Randoman

Awesome. These pics oughta hold me over until I get mine.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:31 pm

JerseyJones wrote:
gabrielle wrote:That's nice work Ken, thanks for the pics. I can't wait to order my Camptown. Is it possible to show us a gray hat? I'm really interested in a gray Raven Bar crease after I get the brown hat.

Kind of like this one?

You're such a tease!

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:11 pm

RR: Good looking lid there! Are there any other tweaks you want to do to it or have you found the shape that you like the most?
I've found that after 2 1/2 years I'm still tweaking it to revise the look of it a bit. Besides it softens the feel of it & it's fun to play with it.

Congratulations on your new lid, you'll love it more & more as time goes on! Can't wait to see the new pics later on.

Cheers!

Dan

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:31 pm

Daniel Jones....
Actually I want to get it to look just like yours without quite so tight a pinch. I'll get there.

Many Thanks
Randall

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:08 pm

Why thank you Randall, I'll take that as a compliment. Yeah, it is a bit of a tight pinch, but I did start it out that way to get that broad arrow look from the top view of the hat. I'm sure you'll get the look you want before long. It's a pretty easy process.

Cheers!

Dan

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:51 pm

It's coming around. What do ya think?
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... -3-750.jpg
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... -4-750.jpg

These aren't great, but I think it's looking pretty good, huh?

Randoman

BoilermakerJones · Post by **BoilermakerJones** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:35 pm

Looking great Randoman! You've made real good progress since the last pics.

Matt

IndianaSVT · Post by **IndianaSVT** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:30 am

That is a great looking hat you got there. I really can't wait until i can get mine.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:43 am

Well look at you. That Feldmaster is coming along nicely. I like the second pic where you're looking down a bit. It showcases the crown very well. Good Job!!

Cheers!

Dan

Honolulu Jones · Post by **Honolulu Jones** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:19 am

I'm not in the market for a gray one, but I have to say it looks quite spiffy.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:04 pm

The Metropolitan is a pretty sweet lit too. It also lends well to a Raiders bash as well.

Cheers!

Dan

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:41 am

I'm tempted after the Metropolitan. That's one sweet lookin' lid! The block shape is spot on and it mushrooms more than well. (Sorry, big fan of mushrooming, haha)

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:12 am

mufflowne wrote:I'm tempted after the Metropolitan. That's one sweet lookin' lid! The block shape is spot on and it mushrooms more than well. (Sorry, big fan of mushrooming, haha)

Well, I can do 'shrooms for you....ummm with your hat of course !

The deal is on for these as well, so order away as I have some sizes in stock

Thanks
Ken

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:20 pm

Thanks Jersey! Deposit sent!

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:14 pm

Hey jersey once you've placed an order when do you expect to be able to ship them out? In time for the premiere or no?

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:17 pm

I second that question.