Indy Magnoli, I second the notion of perhaps seeing another cap in the more saturated fabric.Holy crap! This turned out amazing!
And not just because of the more accurate shape. The less-saturated fabric looks so much closer to what's seen on screen. That said, I'd still like to see the sample you mentioned they were also making in the more saturated fabric they already had.
I'll see if I can get some shots comparing the two fabrics as finished hats. In the mean time, here is another angle:
https://i.imgur.com/Uxky1dr.jpg
Would these parameters qualify the new hat as a work of art? I certainly think so.I think at this point it's safe to say that you have accomplished what the mainstream companies couldn't. With real dedication to the original prop a proper replica has been produced. Down to even getting the right color of stitching. I can guarantee that the amount of research DS put into their cap wasn't even 1/4 of what you put in. Their prep work was most likely a couple of google searches at most.
Absolutely stunning work. Would be great if it comes with the lenticular under the visor as well. That's my main issue with the diamond select cap at the moment (not the only one though).
Here is the updated prototype next to the original sample:
https://i.imgur.com/vDGxKhZ.jpg
What a difference a good pattern makes!
Yes, it has lenticular on the both sides of the brim. We're also shaping the brim BEFORE we add the material, so there is no buckling of the lenticular under the brim.
Here's the interst thread in the Project Runs section of the Junkyard: https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=290290&p=4458636#post4458636
Here is the updated prototype next to the original sample:
https://i.imgur.com/vDGxKhZ.jpg
What a difference a good pattern makes!
They weren't able to fix that bottom stitch. I'm waiting to hear back if that was just an issue for these prototype or whether it'd be a limitation for the entire run as well.