More Cap Madness

[dmar836]

All from the same pattern. The two on the far right are my "wearers" but I wear my navy blue cap(not shown) the most.



One of the new ones fits me spot-on but the others are a bit too big. Need to find some good squadron numbers. The "36th" is one.

As you can see, there are quite a few parts to these. There's "Ole Blue" in front. My good friend Denny gave me the wings on it.



A few of the other "experiments":



Dave

 

[havocpaul]

Very nice! I wish someone would make a selection of repros of the caps worn mostly during the 1950's and especially Korean war like those worn by B-29 (and SAC crews too) with the unit/sqn and personal decoration embroidered on. I know Buzz Rickson did a few but weren't imported by ELC and originals now seem to fetch far-off prices, they look really cool IMO.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

PM me your address again and I'll send some nice period blue wool felt for numbers. Picked up a few yards a year or two ago.

 

[ausreenactor]

With a production line like that surely this should be in the Reproduction Manufacturers tab...

Couchy

 

[dmar836]

Other than the two I sold on the blog, I have never offered a cap for sale. There are 6 of mine out there - 4 were gifts.
I am far too insecure at this point to subject my hobby to the criticism we give here.
Dave

 

[YoungMedic]

If your secure enough to offer a shearling cap I would certainly give one a go :mrgreen:

 

[ausreenactor]

Other than the two I sold on the blog, I have never offered a cap for sale. There are 6 of mine out there - 4 were gifts.
I am far too insecure at this point to subject my hobby to the criticism we give here.
Dave

I think you are selling yourself short, well gifting yourself short! They look pretty impressive from these pics. The standard you set for the vintage motorcycle resto is apparent here..

Couchy

 

[FlyingYankee]

Do you have a 7 3/8"? I need one

 

[dmar836]

One of the red ones might be. I'm about 7 1/8 and at least two are too big for me.
Dave

 

[TankBuster]

Nice work on the caps.

 

[deand]

Wonderful work!







dean

 

[Otter]

Pretty dang good, makes me feel like strapping on my F-86 and lighting the fires!

 

[Clark J]

Orange in a 7 1/4 with snaps on the side Please!!

 

[fishmeok]

Hi

It's easy to get down on yourself during the process, but the your end product is pretty damn cool. With your skill level I think you would have no issues at all selling everything you make on the forums and at least pay for your materials and equipment, if not the time spent learning and making them.... Sell them for what you need to make it more or less a wash as far as money goes...

If you ever need horsehide scraps let me know-

Cheers
Mark

 

[Clark J]

HOLY CRAP you're alive Fishmental!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bretron]

Man o man, how badly I want an A3!!! Any fathead sizes?? Pm me man!!

 

[handworn]

Me too!

If your secure enough to offer a shearling cap I would certainly give one a go :mrgreen:

 

[dmar836]

Shearling caps were just me playing around- something I can't stop doing. I don't have the proper thickness shearling(nor technically the correct shearling joining machine) to make them 100% correctly. The walking foot has no issue conquering shearling but the style of stitch wouldn't be correct.
Same with A-3s. The couple I made were from a destroyed coverall. I would point anyone to Juan for that one - correct looking and reasonable in price IMO.
I might measure and put the squadron caps on my blog.
Working on a messenger/flying bag for my wife now.

Dave

 

[VanHook]

Great work on your caps. Would you mind sharing what you use for the stiff bill material?
Thanks,
Chad

 

[dmar836]

Chad,
I used veg tanned as on the original. Can't remember the weight but there can be a fairly wide weigt range and still feel right.
Haven't made any caps in a while but still wear them - especially he squadron caps. Haven't actually worn the B-2s out but maybe I will with the arctic blast coming to the Midwest!
Thanks for writing,
Dave