Christy's Fedora on my NEW Indy costume display!

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:18 pm

Hi everyone,

With great thanks to Aeris Canyon, I am now the proud owner of a Christy's Fedora which has been turned / styled by Aeris. He did a fantastic job on this and I'm thrilled with how it looks on my new Indy display mannequin. Here's a pic!

Thanks again Aeris!

Chris

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:22 pm

I love it, what a great outcome. Can I come live in that room?

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:54 pm

Wow Chris

that is actually a great addition to an already great display

Do you also have a bust for that display?

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:02 pm

Thanks guys!
I'll try and get a better photo tomorrow when some natural daylight gets into my display room.

Dutch_jones - I don't have a bust for the display at the moment. I've owned quite a few over the years but none of them have truly captured a Raiders-era Ford. I'm patiently waiting for the right one to come along, then I'll add it to the display. Sideshow Collectibles are supposed to be releasing a lifesize Indy bust this year, so I'm interested to see what that looks like.

Chris

mufflowne · Post by **mufflowne** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:16 pm

How much did Aeris have to turn it to get the reverse taper?

I love my Christy's. Great purchase. Of course, I need a beaver hat too, though.

Doctor_Jones · Post by **Doctor_Jones** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:18 pm

Great display and great looking hat. The Christy's is a real looker. Hoping to get one this summer.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:36 pm

that's a great setup...now all you need is a Ford mannequin head and you're set.

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:30 am

Thanks guys!

Indycrazy5187 - I'm waiting for a good Ford head to be made. I've owned a lot of them in the past but nothing has captured Ford's Raiders look as closely as I'd like, so I've always ended up letting them go.

Hopefully someone will sculpt the ultimate version and when they do, I'll be sure to pick one up!

Chris

Indycrazy5187 wrote:that's a great setup...now all you need is a Ford mannequin head and you're set.

Rabittooth · Post by **Rabittooth** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:40 am

Chris_King wrote:Thanks guys!

Indycrazy5187 - I'm waiting for a good Ford head to be made. I've owned a lot of them in the past but nothing has captured Ford's Raiders look as closely as I'd like, so I've always ended up letting them go.

Hopefully someone will sculpt the ultimate version and when they do, I'll be sure to pick one up!

Chris

Indycrazy5187 wrote:that's a great setup...now all you need is a Ford mannequin head and you're set.

Y'know what Chris, I honestly think the setup you have now is more effective than even the best Indy sculpt would be.
Your current display really brings attention to the gear and has a museum quality about it. The only thing I'd change is to paint the neck of the mannequin black and wrinkle up that shirt a bit.
I think it looks better now that it would with a Ford head on it, as it would draw all the attention to itself and would almost feel like a downgrade from a high end film museum display piece to a cheapo wax museum feel, no matter how good the head is.
(Just my 2 cents)
Looks beautiful brotha.

-Rabittooth

floyd1977 · Post by **floyd1977** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:29 pm

It looks good standing next to Yoda....Maybe Indy is actually force sensitive and thats how he manages to avoid death so often.

Rabittooth · Post by **Rabittooth** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:57 pm

I couldn't help but do a quick PS to show what I meant in regards to the neck:

-Rabittooth

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:59 pm

it looks amazing.

when I am finished with collecting all the gear I am gonna make myself one of these mannequins without the headbust.

looks beeter without it...like RT said it brings out the gear

what jacket is that and bagstrap is that?

bests
Holt

Fink · Post by **Fink** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:30 pm

I don’t know guys... gotta be REALLY freaky to dress up a mannequin, uh? Even worst; if you guys want to use your gear, you really remove those clothes by yourself, or call your sister to do the job for you or something?

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:50 pm

Fink wrote:I don’t know guys... gotta be REALLY freaky to dress up a mannequin, uh? Even worst; if you guys want to use your gear, you really remove those clothes by yourself, or call your sister to do the job for you or something?

why is that?
I think its a great way to show and display your gear...

you can always have 2 sest of gear getup

one for display and one for use...thats what I plan to do

bests
Holt

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:23 pm

Exactly, Holt. That has got to be the best way to show off all the gear.
What's freaky about it? It doesn't even have a head staring back at you.
Besides, how often does one wear ALL the gear?
'Blues

Fink · Post by **Fink** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:36 pm

I’m just kidding; I think it is a great way to display your gear!

Still, it will be really weird if anyone find you undressing your mannequin because you need the pans or something! It would like “No, wait!!! It’s not what you think!!!

”

P.S. I would actually like to have one of those HF head casts in my mannequin if I had one, by the way!

Chris_King · Post by **Chris_King** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:36 am

Thanks guys.
All of this gear is display only.

Here's a list of what's on the display:

1. Fedora - Christy's.
2. Jacket - Todd's Costumes - CUSTOM (pre-washed & re-washed lamb).
3. Shirt - Adventurebilt.
4. Pants - Noel Howard (Raiders).
5. Boots - Alden 405's.
6. Bag and strap - Noel Howard.
7. Buckle - Adventurebilt.
8. Pants belt and Gun belt - Noel Howard.
9. Holster - Adventurebilt.
10. Whip - David Morgan 10ft Natural Tan (with longer handle).

I've got a Wested Novapelle Crystal Skull jacket that I wear, but I don't wear any of the other gear.

Chris