My SOC-ized Bushman

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:21 pm

I'm not taking credit for any of this. These techniques were invented by other folks, so credit where credit is due...thanks Fedora, 3k$, AC, Dalexs, and others, I have a great SOC now!

Also, I put these pics into links, but if the Mods think it would be better in pics, thats fine too.

I started out with this bushman with a regular Akubra Fed Ribbon and bow.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04017.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04014.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04030.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04022.jpg
A couple of comparison shots of the reg fed bow and the new one:

Just add a little Cairo Dust and there it is...

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04052.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04050.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04039.jpg

So, whaddya think?

RobbyT43 · Post by **RobbyT43** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:22 pm

Looks fantastic!!! Good job

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:48 pm

very nicely done kaplan!

great tutorial if i may add. once you put the 'scrunch' on your crown, did you find the brim harder to bash? i found that you NEED stiffener in the brim in order to bash it correctly after the crown gets cinched.

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:54 pm

Kaplan:

Exceptional job. I confess, I relocated some of your post into the related SOC thread. Thus, a bit more "air time" for the Bushman; and, another SOC.

Sincerely,

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:52 pm

Thanks guys!

Dr.Seuss wrote:Kaplan:
Exceptional job. I confess, I relocated some of your post into the related SOC thread. Thus, a bit more "air time" for the Bushman; and, another SOC.
Sincerely,

Thanks Dr. Seuss! That's just fine. I was debating whether or not to post it there myself. Great thread over there by the way.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:23 pm

Now that is an SOC hat!!

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:46 pm

Regardless of where it is posted, that's some SOC!

Sincerely,

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:57 pm

Indiana G wrote:very nicely done kaplan!

great tutorial if i may add. once you put the 'scrunch' on your crown, did you find the brim harder to bash? i found that you NEED stiffener in the brim in order to bash it correctly after the crown gets cinched.

Thanks G! Sorry I missed this question earlier. I'm having a hard time visualizing what you are saying. My brim has gotten a bit flatter since my crown has become shroomy though. Do you have a bushman as well?

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:00 pm

Dr.Seuss wrote:Regardless of where it is posted, that's some SOC!
Sincerely,

Hey man, yours is great too...you just have to tear its guts out, trust me. It made all the difference for mine. It really has to be the way the hero film hat was.

It's really tough to work up the courage though.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:13 am

Thanks G! Sorry I missed this question earlier. I'm having a hard time visualizing what you are saying. My brim has gotten a bit flatter since my crown has become shroomy though. Do you have a bushman as well?

nope but i sure am considering it. i've played around the the cinch...it not only gives you an sa crown but it also carries on the pleatyness (if thats a word) into the brim....gotta be careful as its quite tricky to control.

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:55 am

Indiana G wrote:
Thanks G! Sorry I missed this question earlier. I'm having a hard time visualizing what you are saying. My brim has gotten a bit flatter since my crown has become shroomy though. Do you have a bushman as well?
nope but i sure am considering it. i've played around the the cinch...it not only gives you an sa crown but it also carries on the pleatyness (if thats a word) into the brim....gotta be careful as its quite tricky to control.

I think I need to tighten my ribbon more. This should make the pleat more defined. I'm also going to make the bow knot smaller. I'll be sure to show better pics of the brim when I'm finished.

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:21 pm

Well guys, I did a little work on the bow knot. I think it looks a little more SA now. Anyway...here are some pics.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04065.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04066.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04067.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x37/ ... C04063.jpg

The Improved Bow. THANKS FOR THE ADVICE MARC!!!!!!!

fatwoul · Post by **fatwoul** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:37 pm

Looking good. What's it like wearing a hat "raw", with no band in it? Isn't it terribly itchy?

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:39 pm

fatwoul wrote:Looking good. What's it like wearing a hat "raw", with no band in it? Isn't it terribly itchy?

Thanks. No, not itchy. It feels really comfortable, but it does feel like a stiff breeze would send it flying.

fatwoul · Post by **fatwoul** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:55 pm

Kaplan wrote:
fatwoul wrote:Looking good. What's it like wearing a hat "raw", with no band in it? Isn't it terribly itchy?
Thanks. No, not itchy. It feels really comfortable, but it does feel like a stiff breeze would send it flying.

Makes sense. But I guess you mostly the wind is warm and very gentle between the buildings of downtown Cairo.

Kaplan · Post by **Kaplan** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:35 pm

fatwoul wrote:
Kaplan wrote:
fatwoul wrote:Looking good. What's it like wearing a hat "raw", with no band in it? Isn't it terribly itchy?
Thanks. No, not itchy. It feels really comfortable, but it does feel like a stiff breeze would send it flying.
Makes sense. But I guess you mostly the wind is warm and very gentle between the buildings of downtown Cairo.

Maybe...but not the between the buildings of Las Cruces, NM.