New hat by vintage block.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:06 pm

Hey guys! I want to show another hat I pulled of the block I have. This time I went for a more Raiders'ish look, not specific to any of the many hats seen. If I had to chose which hat it most looks like? the Idol grab would be it I think.

anyways, I'm happy the way it turned out.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:10 pm

Golden. All I can say.

-M

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:26 pm

I'd say a perfect blend of Idol grab style with SOC reverse taper.

Glad you got this

instead of this

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:36 pm

yes, I agree there. my feelings as well allthough I lean more towards idol grab. soc has a a few details that really stands out. especially the bulge and the channel. but the reverse taper is there. of course

allthough, looking at my pictures it can really remind of this hat.

ShanghaiJack · Post by **ShanghaiJack** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:26 pm

Another nice looking lid Holt. What kind of hat did you start with, or did you use a felt body? Out of curiosity, what size hat do you wear?

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:34 pm

just one of my fed 4. I have a few. I wear a 58.

Arch Stanton · Post by **Arch Stanton** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:39 pm

#### you and your perfection!!! ARRRrrrrgh!

When are you going to start taking orders?

Bdgsi11 · Post by **Bdgsi11** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:23 pm

Stupendous work Holt!!

Perfect every time.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:07 am

Thanks guys

Post by **Dalexs** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:38 am

Holt wrote:just one of my fed 4. I have a few. I wear a 58.

So technically, it's not really a new hat on a vintage block, per the title...

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Holt · Post by **Holt** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:53 am

yeah, yeah

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:45 pm

That hat looks great mate! Is that the same block as you used for the LC?

Very cool stuff...My Fed IV is itching for a re-up now...

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:05 pm

Holt wrote:yes, I agree there. my feelings as well allthough I lean more towards idol grab. soc has a a few details that really stands out. especially the bulge and the channel. but the reverse taper is there. of course

allthough, looking at my pictures it can really remind of this hat.

Great hat! It sure looks like taken from that pic of Indy & Marion. Not only the crease, but the wing is exactly like that.

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:13 am

Yep...it sure looks like he remodeled his fed after that pic.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:48 am

but I didn't...

Adventure Dog · Post by **Adventure Dog** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:51 am

Hey Holt... We have the same hat size.... You thinking what I'm thinking?
That is an absolutely fantastic looking hat, and I am increasingly jealous. It's absolutely spot on! You've got to be one proud papa! You've always made hats look great, but now that you found the block, they're coming out just perfect!

When will you start your re-blocking business? I'm not even joking.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:57 am

Thanks

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:22 pm

Sorry but that looks too spot-on to not be based on that pic!

Just kidding. Yeah, you shoud start a business and become the next Steve Delk!

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:51 pm

Yeah, you shoud start a business and become the next Steve Delk!

What? Overworked, underpaid, undervalued and complained about constantly?

I'd be fairly sure Holt wouldn't want to do that to himself....

Besides, John Penman is already half way there!

If Holt ever decides to sell any of these I'm up for buying them...But I think it's rather clear that at the current time he's fine "as is"..

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:45 pm

It was a joke, not meant to be taken seriously...
Sorry fifth...

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:59 pm

Don't worry, I know...That's why I added the "

" after the comment about Holt...