Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:59 am
What Laurel and Hardy are wearing or supposed to be wearing at any rate, are a red Foreign Legion kepis with a white cover with neck cloth built in, called a "Havelock," because it was actually a British invention first used by British troops in India in the 1840's and 50's. They were actually issued to US troops on both sides of the Civil War in the early days but were heartily disliked and usually turned into something the troops found more useful like coffee filters.
By WWII, the the French had gotten rid of the soft kepi and introduced a stiff one still worn today. The Foreign Legion had them issued in white and remain the only units in the French Army to have white kepis for dress hats, though other formations have them in other colours, depending on the arm and regiment.
This being said, John Wayne is just wearing a long-billed fishing cap with a handkerchief attached to the back.
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:05 am
A bit on the history of the havelock and how to make one,.
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:16 am
Excellent information about the "Foreign Legion hat." Thank you!
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:21 am
But kind of drifting way off-topic, as always.
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:39 am
Kimono Troop Command wrote:
But kind of drifting way off-topic, as always.
That's one of the things that makes this forum a lot more fun than most of the others!
Unfortunately, long-billed fishing caps have fallen out of favor these days. Long-billed fishing caps with squared bills are very challenging to find. Long-billed fishing caps with squared patent leather bills, like the Hatari hat, are virtually impossible to find. If you want one that is either "sized" or has elastic or a cloth adjustment strap, forget about it!
But unlike the Hatari cap, the bill is not fully squared at the front, and it has a plastic adjustment band in the back. The Hatari cap has a lower profile rounded crown, contrasted with the taller, boxier crown of post-1960s caps, and hemmed ventilation holes rather than metal grommets.
Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:55 am
Why would so many people claim to be searching for a Havelock, when it has to be the very easiest to make? Even I with my limited sewing skills could run one of those up in a few minutes.
I'm currently sitting at my machine trying to make a set of surgical scrubs and mask for Dr. Evil. Isn't anywhere near as easy as it sounds, I can tell you!
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:56 am
Fantastic jeep and very ambitious paint scheme. Looks like it's coming along very well! But, I worry about fall-out from General MacCuster... Did you get his prior approval?
Beautiful work Dave looking forward to see it in the Desert Southwest with Gwendolyn Shilling-Tuppence at the wheel.
And, I really hope there are no Rhino's around...
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I managed to break the trailer hitch hook... by inadvertently backing the Jeep off my kitchen table.
I suppose I am fortunate in that the only thing that broke, or that I have yet discovered, was the plastic trailer hook.
My efforts to repair the plastic hook using epoxy cement have failed. I discovered that replacement hooks made from metal are available, so I have placed an order for one. As with everything in the 1/6 scale hobby, the little piece will be shipping from China, so who knows if or when it will arrive.
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:41 am
Wow Dave!! that looks amazing! brilliant! superb! . You have done a fine job and I bet Sally is really pleased too! when you said you didn't think it would turn out as well as the 'Troll Hunter' over on osf, you were wrong my friend, it looks just as good! Really impressed mate .
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:12 am
Dave I’m really pleased to see that you managed to finish the Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep, take it outside for some random pictures to show then finish up with a little video. Thank you very much for sharing the Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep.
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:26 am
Truly impressive job, ...and a great video clip too! Well done! Watch out for rhinos! (OK, so now I just HAVE to buy a damn jeep to keep abreast with everyone else here! And I had my heart set on a schwimmenwagon!)
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Subject: Re: Rochobby 1/6 rc Willys jeep Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:26 am
Awesome!
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I have enjoyed watching your Jeep modifications , I liked the pics and loved the video , very rarely do I not get a smile or giggle out of your posts Dave , which is a real bonus for me . Fantastic post , I hope your as pleased with it as you should be , great talent indeed .
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