It's Here! My Camptown 1957 Legend #007 Came Today!
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It's Here! My Camptown 1957 Legend #007 Came Today!
It's here!!!!!
If you haven't noticed, I've felt it necessary to try and buy, at least, one hat from the several terrific hat-builders that are active on this site. Today I received my second hat from Ken at Camptown Hats. It's a 1957 Legend, #007, and it is a beauty.
It has a taller crown, which I LOVE, and a darker felt than the Fieldmaster, my other hat from Camptown. All you guys waiting on a Legend will be very pleased. I know what you're going to say, "This thread is worthless without photos". As soon as I can get the bash I want, the photos will follow shortly.
I want to thank Ken for another wonderful addition to the Camptown line of hats. I don't know how you are are the legal game, but when it comes to hats, you are first-class. I'm here to tell you, we can use more hat-makers and fewer attorneys, in my humble opinion.
I will post photos shortly and hope others will also, as they receive their Legends.
Many Thanks
Randall
If you haven't noticed, I've felt it necessary to try and buy, at least, one hat from the several terrific hat-builders that are active on this site. Today I received my second hat from Ken at Camptown Hats. It's a 1957 Legend, #007, and it is a beauty.
It has a taller crown, which I LOVE, and a darker felt than the Fieldmaster, my other hat from Camptown. All you guys waiting on a Legend will be very pleased. I know what you're going to say, "This thread is worthless without photos". As soon as I can get the bash I want, the photos will follow shortly.
I want to thank Ken for another wonderful addition to the Camptown line of hats. I don't know how you are are the legal game, but when it comes to hats, you are first-class. I'm here to tell you, we can use more hat-makers and fewer attorneys, in my humble opinion.
I will post photos shortly and hope others will also, as they receive their Legends.
Many Thanks
Randall
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Sorry all!!
I sent the same picture, twice, in much too large a format.
Will do better.
Randall
I sent the same picture, twice, in much too large a format.
Will do better.
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It's Here! My Camptown 1957 Legend #007 Came Today!
Actually, I don't suppose I sent any photos at all.
I'll try again.
If this doesn't go through, I need a lesson on Photobucket For dummies.
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I'll try again.
If this doesn't go through, I need a lesson on Photobucket For dummies.
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The pics came through, and... Wow! Looks great!! I should be getting mine (#003) on my door step tomorrow. I will share pics as well. Time to dig out the camera!
So, how does the felt feel in comparison to the Fieldmaster? Is the felt floppier & thinner or about the same. Ken told me it was much softer & more lush than the Fieldmaster, but I'm wondering about the soft floppy feel. Like I said, is it more lie a vintage hat or similar to the Fieldmaster?
I suppose I will be finding out tomorrow after work. I can't wait! More photos please!! Some outdoors would be fantastic.
Cheers!
Dan
So, how does the felt feel in comparison to the Fieldmaster? Is the felt floppier & thinner or about the same. Ken told me it was much softer & more lush than the Fieldmaster, but I'm wondering about the soft floppy feel. Like I said, is it more lie a vintage hat or similar to the Fieldmaster?
I suppose I will be finding out tomorrow after work. I can't wait! More photos please!! Some outdoors would be fantastic.
Cheers!
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It's Here! My Camptown 1957 Legend #007 Came Today!
Daniel....
I want to thank you. Because of you and the photos you posted of your Fieldmaster, I decided to buy my Camptown Fieldmaster. I became a Camptown "Groupie".
In my opinion, the felt is of the same "feel" as the Fieldmaster. The main differences, as I noted, is the taller, CS crown, and the color of the felt.
It is a Camptown, and I'm sure you'll love it.
Please do post photos on this thread. I can't wait to hear your analysis and appraisal.
Many Thanks
Randall
I want to thank you. Because of you and the photos you posted of your Fieldmaster, I decided to buy my Camptown Fieldmaster. I became a Camptown "Groupie".
In my opinion, the felt is of the same "feel" as the Fieldmaster. The main differences, as I noted, is the taller, CS crown, and the color of the felt.
It is a Camptown, and I'm sure you'll love it.
Please do post photos on this thread. I can't wait to hear your analysis and appraisal.
Many Thanks
Randall
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You are in the mix Bob, have no fear. I am trying to work as quickly as my afterhours time permits on styling. It will ship soon !buda741 wrote:Very nice! When did you 2 guys order?
I'm still waiting for any notification that my hat has shipped.
Randy, I am pleased that you like it ! Its been a heck of a ride getting them made, but I think folks will enjoy them.
Highest Regards !
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BTW: on the felt, the difference may be most palpable to me who works on lots of these lids. It is softer since I reduced the % of shellac in the body. I.E. will break in faster. I am also pleased that the new, darker shade is well recieved.
Uh oh, Littlest Jersey just woke up. ! Bottle time !
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Uh oh, Littlest Jersey just woke up. ! Bottle time !
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A shot of the back & bow side would be very appreciated as well. Still digging on what I see here. Mine will be here this afternoon so I will be beating a quick path home after work, & I think I will hear that angel chorus in the background when I see the box & open it.Tremolo wrote:That one looks great! Can you post a front view picture?
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Alright folks here is my review of #003. Holy smokes!! This is one fine hat. Soft right out of the box. Not only to the touch put in pliability. Shapes great this way and it still holds the shape put in without any steam. It is decidedly darker than the Fieldmaster & the crown is taller but the proportions are perfect. The fit is perfect right out of the box. No padding or tweaking needed at all.
All in all a top quality hat from a top drawer stand up guy. Thank you so very much Ken for this wonderful hat. You have outdone yourself for sure.
Here are a few pics:
Indoors
Outdoors
Side by side with my Fieldmaster (left).
More to come folks.
Cheers!
Dan
All in all a top quality hat from a top drawer stand up guy. Thank you so very much Ken for this wonderful hat. You have outdone yourself for sure.
Here are a few pics:
Indoors
Outdoors
Side by side with my Fieldmaster (left).
More to come folks.
Cheers!
Dan
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It's Here! My Camptown 1957 Legend #007 Came Today!
That didn't work so I'll try again.
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Thanks Gang! Most appreciated.
Actually the lat picture is From Saturday late afternoon & the other two are from Sunday, one at breakfast and then an afternoon shot in the Indy Ride que.
It is getting much softer and feeling more a part of me each day. You are right there Michaelson, it is taking on a distinctive shape all it's own after handling for a while. The swoop doesn't com from a turn but how I tug on the brim to seat it down on my noggin. Funny huh?
This one has that highly sought after straight sides. I know that in these few shots it looks like it may have a taper to it, but trust me, it doesn't. In fact I would say it has a bit of a reverse taper due to my long oval head.
Cheers!
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Actually the lat picture is From Saturday late afternoon & the other two are from Sunday, one at breakfast and then an afternoon shot in the Indy Ride que.
It is getting much softer and feeling more a part of me each day. You are right there Michaelson, it is taking on a distinctive shape all it's own after handling for a while. The swoop doesn't com from a turn but how I tug on the brim to seat it down on my noggin. Funny huh?
This one has that highly sought after straight sides. I know that in these few shots it looks like it may have a taper to it, but trust me, it doesn't. In fact I would say it has a bit of a reverse taper due to my long oval head.
Cheers!
Dan
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The 1936 Fieldmaster is $175 I believe, and the 1957 Legend is $210 respectively. Be sure to give Ken a call and discuss any options you may want for either hat and to be 100% sure on the pricing. Honestly I highly recommend either hat. Some of the best bang for the buck for sure.Glad you guys like what you see. I have been completely happy with what I've gotten.
Cheers!
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Cheers!
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And I'm waaaayyyy overdue in posting a photo of mine....
Sorry.
1957 Legend #008......
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Sorry.
1957 Legend #008......
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Sorry DJ and others, but things have been a little hectic. We had to prepare for a visit from Ike last week. He was originally scheduled to make landfall about 30 miles from us, so we were a bit frantic trying to get ready. As Jimmy Buffet's song title goes, "Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season", isn't an easy proposition. Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for others, Ike turned north to the east of us and went ashore at Galveston. I'm sure you've seen the catastrophe along the Texas Coast. I've driven those streets and roads many times in my work travels and my heart and prayers go out to all affected, many who have lost everything.
Anyway, I'll post more photos soon, but I still love my Legend, even more so, since it's getting broke in.
Randall
Anyway, I'll post more photos soon, but I still love my Legend, even more so, since it's getting broke in.
Randall
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Thanks Venkman, most appreciated. Yes, very happy. The bow looks much better now. I used the Dalexs method & did a proper job of it. The thread I used was a spot on match for the color of the ribbon & is basically invisible. Looks like the ribbon & bow is just there.
I'll see if I can find a pic of that side of the lid to show off the bow. The change out was dead simple & took me all of about a half an hour cutting, ironing & sewing.
Cheers!
Dan
I'll see if I can find a pic of that side of the lid to show off the bow. The change out was dead simple & took me all of about a half an hour cutting, ironing & sewing.
Cheers!
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Hey Venkman, here are a few shots of the new ribbon.
Again, I'm rather happy with the results. I had originally tried this on my Fieldmaster, because after about 3 1/2 years the ribbon had sun faded to the point of blending in with the hat. Once I took it off you could really see the difference in color on the inside of the ribbon. I may recycle the ribbon & bow on a project campaign hat that I want to redo with a new sweatband & brim shape.
Cheers!
Dan
Again, I'm rather happy with the results. I had originally tried this on my Fieldmaster, because after about 3 1/2 years the ribbon had sun faded to the point of blending in with the hat. Once I took it off you could really see the difference in color on the inside of the ribbon. I may recycle the ribbon & bow on a project campaign hat that I want to redo with a new sweatband & brim shape.
Cheers!
Dan