My Winston 360 Raiders hat!(#1-with pics)

In-depth discussion of the Fedora of Indiana Jones and all other hats appearing in the Indiana Jones movies

Moderators: Indiana Jeff, Dalexs

Post Reply
User avatar
mark seven
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 528
Joined: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:50 pm
Location: Bath,UK

My Winston 360 Raiders hat!(#1-with pics)

Post by mark seven »

Here's some pics of my new Winston 360.
I jumped at the chance to own a Fed IV,reblocked,finished, and bashed by 3thoubucks..the care and attention to detail that he put into this hat is extraordinary.
The first thing I noticed was how light this hat is compared to the reg Fed,the felt has been sanded thinner all over and it is so light and soft(I was wearing the hat yesterday in very strong winds and the front of the brim was blowing right up against the crown-something that never happens with my reg Fed).
The detail is amazing.Some of the crown has been transitioned into the brim giving the front of the brim real Raiders character,the sweat and ribbon have been tightened,and I love the channel under the ribbon on the front of the hat.The bash is awesome.
The top dent is right down at 3 1/2 inches at the back,and the best thing is,it doesn't pop-up like the my reg fed because of the thinner felt( and the liner has been removed).
I've trimmed the brim to suit my face.The brim was still flat when I got it so I'm still working the brim(the back will take some time to get right),and defining the front pinch, but I know this hat is going to develop bags of character.
The hat is a tight fit but it's not at all uncomfortable to wear because it was finished on a block that was made exactly to the shape of my head(I had to measure the width of my head between boxes and then use tin foil to get the exact shape of my head).
I love this hat so much,I think this is my fave of all the hats I've owned,I keep catching little details in the mirror that just scream Raiders to me.
I've always admired the work that 3thou has done with his own hats, so it is a real privilage for me to own a hat made by someone who cares so much about the Raiders hat.
Big thank you to 3thoubucks for making me a unique and beautiful hat- I'll wear this one with pride!

Happy Christmas to everyone on COW! :)


Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Last edited by mark seven on Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:08 pm, edited 9 times in total.
Top
User avatar
Russian Raider
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 238
Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:20 am
Location: Russia

Post by Russian Raider »

Wow, it looks like a cool and very personal bash. ;-)
I always liked Raiders style, it seems to me Raiders bash looks more of a rebel. It is very eye catching and unique.
Top
User avatar
Holt
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 14470
Joined: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:40 am
Location: COW's Watch Tower

Post by Holt »

that looks really nice.

maby I should send him my fed4 too.

size 58 ;-)
Top
User avatar
Tremolo
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 488
Joined: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:59 am
Location: Berlin

Post by Tremolo »

Looks very good to me!
Top
User avatar
Ohio Jones
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 228
Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:05 pm
Location: Ohio
Contact:
Contact Ohio Jones

Post by Ohio Jones »

That lid is killer. 3k$ bashed that out great
Top
User avatar
3thoubucks
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 1133
Joined: Tue Dec 10, 2002 1:26 am
Location: San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Contact:
Contact 3thoubucks

Post by 3thoubucks »

Thanks Mark Seven- Clear, comprehensive views- but....There's a lot of reverse taper in the sides in the front view, which looks wrong. Could you roll the top bash between your fingers for a while and try and get that to pull the sides in a bit? If your head is touching the the bash and levering out the sides, you'll need to form a little bump there- If you observe reverse taper after that when it's on, just reach up and push the sides together- It should stay that way eventually. - Also, (my fault) the rear of the top bash looks off center and should probably be moved over a bit. - If you can get the hat to look significantly different, maybe you'll post more pics? :-k The side views look great, profile wise, but the reverse taper in the sides is noticeable in those also.
Last edited by 3thoubucks on Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:18 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Top
User avatar
Mitch LaRue
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 3147
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:41 pm
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Post by Mitch LaRue »

3thoubucks and I ALMOST had an arrangement for me to get my mits on one of HIS Fed4's but it fell through - or rather, the dimensions of my noggin' forced the deal to go nowhere...
And it just plain KILLS ME.
:cry:
You rework a nice hat into an awfully nifty piece of art as far as I'm concerned, 3thoubucks... I'm sorry to say I don't own one.
Mitch
Top
User avatar
3thoubucks
Professor of Archaeology
Professor of Archaeology
Posts: 1133
Joined: Tue Dec 10, 2002 1:26 am
Location: San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Contact:
Contact 3thoubucks

Post by 3thoubucks »

Hi Mitch, I'm going to try raw hat bodies instead of Fed 4's so I can make a hat for any head shape.
Top
User avatar
mark seven
Dig Leader
Dig Leader
Posts: 528
Joined: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:50 pm
Location: Bath,UK

Post by mark seven »

3thoubucks wrote:There's a lot of reverse taper in the sides in the front view, which looks wrong. Could you roll the top bash between your fingers for a while and try and get that to pull the sides in a bit?
Gotcha,I'm working on it!,thanks again 3thou!
Thanks for kind comments guys,even as a work in progress,I love this hat! :)
Top
User avatar
Mitch LaRue
Legendary Adventurer
Legendary Adventurer
Posts: 3147
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:41 pm
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Post by Mitch LaRue »

3thoubucks wrote:Hi Mitch, I'm going to try raw hat bodies instead of Fed 4's so I can make a hat for any head shape.
Now, THAT's music to the ears my Mother gave me... THANKS 3thoubucks!
:)
Top
User avatar
Weston
Museum Curator
Museum Curator
Posts: 1250
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:14 pm
Location: The jungles of Oh-ree-gahn, USA

Post by Weston »

That's an adventure-worthy lid. Outstanding work 3thoubucks!

Weston
Top
User avatar
Han Jones
Archaeologist
Archaeologist
Posts: 333
Joined: Tue Aug 12, 2003 6:01 pm
Location: Illinois

Post by Han Jones »

What is the charge for this service?
Top
User avatar
Super Sleuth
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 127
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:05 am

Post by Super Sleuth »

Nice table, is that SA? :lol: But seriously nice hat hope to get one thats just as nice at some point.... hopefuly....ever....................
Top
User avatar
Ronski
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Posts: 164
Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:24 pm
Location: New Jersey

Post by Ronski »

Hat looks great! I particularly like the center crease.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “The Fedora”