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The Comprehensive Cap Thread

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dmar836

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Proto done and freshly steamed. Like the B-1 it will take a couple to find the groove and modify the pattern to my liking. Most of this was borrowed from my A-3 cap pattern. The bill is long looking due to the iPhone lens - it is fairly short. I will wear it in the hangar today and hopefully it will get the broken in look.
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Dave
 
Otter

Otter

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Yes, that looks good, thought it would not look as good as your previous but when I see it in context it looks very good indeed.
 
fishmeok

fishmeok

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Great work- Also realized looking at that last pic it's been 9 years since I worked on a Cessna or any other a/c. I really do miss the smell of Avgas in the morning....

Not so much Jet A though.

Cheers
Mark
 
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dmar836

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Well, I'm im just ot sure. I'm a bit elated right now since I just completed
my first cross country flight(wearing an A-2, and this cap, no less) but I really am not sure. Most likely I will make them first and sell them off as needed. Bespoke caps sounds like a way to gain enemies.
Also, I got a good review from another VFJ member today - which means more than about anything else!
I know my previous post downs me making these but I do enjoy the process and would love to see others get to wear them like I do....... As long as I don't go broke!

Dave
 
deand

deand

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Wait 'til Dave gets an 8 panel to to disect and pattern. Then he'll really have a niche item to provide for the nylon jacket crowd especially. The 8 panel is as rare as they come. And one will be coming, as soon as the issue is, how shall we say, 'addressed'.








dean
 
fishmeok

fishmeok

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Very cool- how hard it it to sew the bowl shape? I assume you are using a flatbed machine?

Cheers
Mark
 
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dmar836

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There is a bit of a learning curve to it..... wait that could have been a pun. Actually, it isn't too bad as long as the dished side is up. Attaching the bill is a bit of a trick but the sweat band stitching not interfering with the bill is most concerning.
 
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Anonymous

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When are these wonderful caps going to hit the market? DMAR DRY GOODS.
 
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