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InLikeFlynn · Post by **InLikeFlynn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:06 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote:Every

Single

Thing

in this photo is GREAT! (But ESPECIALLY that hat!)

Well Done, 'Flynn!

Thanks Mitch. There is just not enough good that can be said about that hat, in fact I sometimes find myself just absently touching it because it is so soft (but only when no one is looking ;-) ).

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:51 am

InLikeFlynn wrote:I love this hat, rarely going anywhere without it, so I had to post a picture of yours truly and add my endorsement of Adventurebilt. It is truly the best hat in my collection and the only one that is never on the hat rack.

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Just an outstanding black and white photo. Well done!!!

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:25 pm

Here's the story of my rabbit AB. I received it last year, just before Christmas. When I wore it, I could tell something was a little off. I did some measuring and compared those measurements to my beaver AB, and the crown on the rabbit was a little to short for my head, and my head kept popping the center dent out.

I let Steve know, and he offered to fix my hat for free! I paid only shipping. I sent it back and asked that it be styled in the KOTCS style, and I got it back this past Monday. Here's a picture of it now, and it fits like a glove and looks great!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/ ... Rabbit.jpg

Sorry about the blur. I still think you can see how great it looks, though. A steal at 100$, when I got it during his rabbit blow out sale.

Local Land Surveyor · Post by **Local Land Surveyor** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:52 pm

Hey Strider,
I find it quite appropriate that you post a follow up on your rabbit AB considering you started this thread in 2005. Wow has that much time gone by? It says a lot for that rabbit felt and for Fedora's craftsmanship. That hat looks great!!

Your hat came up in conversation between Steve and I when he approached me about the upcoming revival of the Rabbit Raiders. He was real impressed with how that hat had held up. Looks great on you!

LLS

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:01 am

It's always good to see another Rabbit AB pic.

Strider, your hat looks REALLY good. I can't believe I've had my hat for as long as I have. Just seems like yesterday when I got. Boy, time does fly....

KrYpToNiAn1 · Post by **KrYpToNiAn1** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:22 pm

Finally... received it today.

More photos coming soon...

s.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:30 pm

Looking sweet!!!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:34 pm

The hat looks great, but you already know that. Congrats. Hopefully my March '08 order isn't too far off.

Dave

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:19 am

The crown relaxed on the last photo. Need to put a hand on each side of the crown and clap to get the boxy look out. That is what Bernie did. And make sure the front creases extend back to 5 inchs in length. This will give the hat a little taper, and bring it to screen accuracy. This crown can actually taper over time, and you won't have to clap.

Fedora

KrYpToNiAn1 · Post by **KrYpToNiAn1** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:28 am

Still clapping...

More pics soon,

s.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:53 pm

More pictures!

I need my AB fix! Not much longer until my own hat arrives...

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:23 pm

Just got mine in!!!! Yes, it was originally JerseyJone's but now it belongs to Returningson..will post some pics in tomorrows sunlight!!!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:29 pm

Oops, Indy forgot his hat!!

nope, its just mine!!

(Dont you just love those morning light pics? I do!

WhipDude · Post by **WhipDude** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:53 pm

I really like that bash ReturningSon. Which scene?

Get us some pics of you wearing it!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:27 pm

I don't which scene specifically but its just a generic indy Kingdom bash..

Indiana Johnson · Post by **Indiana Johnson** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:46 pm

Had this about a year now, been through some rain, snow, and sun, but nothing too rough. Thought I'd show how much wear it has. (as in none)

What's neat about this hat (and all well made hats, I'm up to 4 with a 5th ordered) is how after some wear, they start to mold themselves to you, absorbing some of your own personality into them, putting the finishing touches on (what becomes) a one of a kind item. A good leather jacket and well made shoes will also do that, but not much else. I'm waxing philisophical, I must be bored.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:03 pm

*PHEW*

Well, ADD my name to the Brotherhood of Those Patiently Waiting for Their AB's!

I'm proud to say that just 5 minutes previous to writing this, I FINALLY placed my order with Steve for an Adventurebilt Beaver Raiders Brown "Idol Grab" Bash WITH The Turn.

NOW the waiting begins...

Seeya NEXT YEAR, everybody!

Mitch

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:21 am

Congrats! It must be exciting!

Randy

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:39 am

Welcome to the club, Fox. You;ll be at the one year mark before you know it! Speaking of which, has anyone received any new ABs?

Dave

hp · Post by hp » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:19 am

DR Ulloa wrote:Welcome to the club, Fox. You;ll be at the one year mark before you know it! Speaking of which, has anyone received any new ABs?

Dave

Hm, there should be one per day...
Strange that nobody is posting, isn't it?

Cheers
HP

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:37 am

DR Ulloa wrote:You'll be at the one year mark before you know it!

Dave, I WANT to write: "Are you kidding? I'm already down to only 364 days left before my 1 year 'Waitaversary' rolls around - this patience stuff is a BREEZE!"
But...
I realize I risk retaliation from some folks here if I make light of the wait.

Besides, as much as I understand the demand for Steve's Hats - as well as the time and care he puts into each one (sort of a "I'll sell no wine before it's time" kinda' thing) - I'm sure that when the Ides of March (2010) rolls around, I'll be chompin' at the bit just like so many good folks here...

(Still, though... it feels GREAT to be someone who's actually got a Hat on Order that I can actually be Counting Down TO)
Cheers,
Fox

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:31 am

hp wrote:Hm, there should be one per day...
Strange that nobody is posting, isn't it?

Cheers
HP

Not really. Keep in mind Steve is making plenty of hats for folks outside of these boards.

Mitch, the best advice I can give you is to forget what day your ordered your AB. Erase it from your mind completely. That way, when it arrives, you'll be surprised to see the box and you'll be happy as a clam! Except that I've never seen a clam wear a hat.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:03 pm

What hat?
I never ordered any hat.

(Sheeesh... this guy, bink... Man, I'll TELL ya...)

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:51 pm

You're a quick learner, Mitch!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:27 pm

Well, I don't know the exact date that I ordered, but I know it was March of last year. I have the e-mail from Paypal saved in my e-mail account so I can check which date. I think it was the 24th

. Not sure. I guess I'm coming up to my AB-orderversarry soon. How exciting!

Dave

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:54 pm

Man there are some fantastic looking lids here. Good job Steve and congratulations all on your hats.

Cheers!

Dan

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:09 pm

So I made my dog a hat:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23995414@N06/3312634217/

well it's actually the hat from my 15 year old Freddy Kreuger doll.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:12 pm

Thats a great looking hat. I think all dogs should be outfitted with ABs!

Dave

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:24 am

Year anniversary --- that was nothing.....coming up to a year and a half!! Now I know it will be soon and I am starting to drool again...

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:36 am

Well, it was one year yesterday. Here's to another half a year!

Dave

airforceindy · Post by **airforceindy** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:08 pm

Date Ordered: 15 Sept '07
Date Received: 26 Mar '09
Total Wait Time: 18 Months, 11 Days

Well, the day has finally come!!! The white box arrived this afternoon, and there was the thing I'd been waiting for longer than almost any one thing in my life. At 23.5", it fits like a glove with little or no 'hat hair'! The photos say the rest, with my boy in the foreground, and my practically empty (pre-move) living room in the background.

Cheers all,
AFI

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:39 pm

Welcome to the club.

viper80134 · Post by **viper80134** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:52 pm

Awsome dude it looks amazing

Can't wait for mine to come in.

airforceindy · Post by **airforceindy** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:03 pm

One more pic, with a little better lighting. My boy is wearing my old Fed Dlx.

Jonny Whip Crack · Post by **Jonny Whip Crack** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:55 pm

Sweet hat Airforceindy...looks awesome. I too ordered in Sept '07 (20th).... that means soon. If mine looks a good as that, I'll be on cloud nine when it arrives

Congrats!!

Jonny

Niob · Post by **Niob** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:48 am

Nice pics Airforceindy

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:09 pm

Airforceindy, what a cool bash. It's very sharp and defined. Hope you wear it out as much as I do!

airforceindy · Post by **airforceindy** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:26 pm

The bash is all Steve's doing, as it survived the USPS better than some others I've heard about. I love how deep the side dents are in this thing!

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:43 pm

I love how deep the side dents are in this thing!

Yeah, me too. This block can really give you deep dents in the sides. The only thing I would have changed, if I were Bernie I would have dropped the front and back lower to accent the top crease. This hat, the 5 1/2 crown seen in the film, would have looked better with a 4 3/8 to 4 1/2 front crease, and a 4 inch back crease, instead of the 4 3/4 and the 4 1/4. Although with that said, there are some hats in the film where the front and back crease is lower than what he specified for me to send. But, I see some that are the same specs as what I sent too. The lower creased hats look much better to me. The lower creases lend more of the Raiders look than the higher ones. If I could go back in time, I would have presented a strong case for the lower creases, instead of just saying "yes sir". When you see a hat in the film that does not look wide, this is an indication that the front and back crease was dropped down lower than I sent them, in those scenes. The hats that don't have a well defined top crease are the higher creased hats. Thankfully some creases got dropped which make for a much more streamlined presentation. So, what I am saying is this. If the hat looks too wide, drop those front and back creases down, and accent the top crease as you do this. Press your hands on each side of the upper crown and clap inward. You will get the film look when you do so on many of the CS hats. Since I send these out the same way as I sent them to Bernie, there is no doubt that he tweaked them, and he used alot of steam to do so. So, don't be afraid to steam the dickens out of your CS fedora. Part of the look is more than likely due to his mega steam jobs he did on site. And remember, Bernie actually learned to crease these hats after he went on set, and he re learned this craft while in N.M. I think once you wear these hats awhile, they will morh more into what you see in the film. Some shrinkage is essential, so don't be afraid of using steam to tweak you CS fedora into what you see on the film. That is part of the recipe of this hat. Fedora

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:47 pm

Fedora since you recentley noted that the raiders hat might have been shorter than 5 1/2" if you get the deal for the next indy movie, would you change the hat to a shorter crowned one? I mean if you had the chance?

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:02 pm

Fedora since you recentley noted that the raiders hat might have been shorter than 5 1/2" if you get the deal for the next indy movie, would you change the hat to a shorter crowned one? I mean if you had the chance?

Yes, I would try and lobby for that. The 5 1/4 crown hat "works" with Fords head shape, and the max I would suggest would be 5 3/8. Then drop the creases down somewhat. At least if they were to use a block like was used in CS. But, if Indy does come back, and Bernie is the designer, I don't doubt him using exactly the same as he did for this film. Continuity and all of that. For me personally, I preferred the block of his gray hat, just block it shorter(it was 5 3/4) down to 5 1/4 to 5 3/8 with a 2 7/8 by 2 5/8 brim. I personally like the look of a larger brim.

To be honest, I highly doubt another installment. Took what, 12 years to get a script for the last film? I can't see Harrison doing another one at age 75. Not in a supporting role. Perhaps a cameo when Shia takes over the adventure. I could of course be dead wrong. And if I(we) are called to make hats for another film, I am savvy enough this time to keep my big Southern mouth SHUT! So, no leaks from me, if that were to come to pass. Fedora

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:11 pm

Thanks for clarifying that! We would notice it at one point;)

Han Jones · Post by **Han Jones** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:41 pm

I have had this one for over a year but I think the light hits it just the way it should.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:15 pm

Han Jones wrote:I have had this one for over a year but I think the light hits it just the way it should.

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Buchanan Bob · Post by **Buchanan Bob** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:36 am

Beautiful hat Han Jones. I hope mine looks like yours when it comes.

Indycrazy5187 · Post by **Indycrazy5187** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:51 pm

great lid Han.

mrkaboom · Post by **mrkaboom** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:46 pm

My First outing with the hat, shirt and MKVI. went on a long walk with my girl seeing as the weather was so nice and did not get one bit of stick!

IndyFan JC · Post by **IndyFan JC** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:26 pm

Here's my AB I4 fedora that I picked up from a guy on the RPF. This was taken at a prop party in Anderson Indiana last weekend..

Post by **BullWhipBorton** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:14 pm

My Adventurebilt fedora from Steve Delk arrived last week. I placed the order back in August 2007 and specified the Crystal Skull bash. Long wait, but it is a very nice hat.

Here are a few photos, Have a look.

(The gear shot)

Dan

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:21 pm

Han Jones wrote:I have had this one for over a year but I think the light hits it just the way it should.

Thats a beauty. I never get tired of looking at your work Steve.

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