Members Red Bear Haraldsson Posted June 30, 2015 Members Report Posted June 30, 2015 I'm going to build one. That thing is just too cool looking. Found a couple of good online places selling replicas and a couple of places to get the lift-the-dot fasteners. Going to get my geek on and make it big enough for RPG books. Quote
Moderator Art Posted June 30, 2015 Moderator Report Posted June 30, 2015 Does anyone have a pattern for this? I would be willing to buy the pattern if someone has it. Please let me know. Thank you. John P.S So what kind of plastic would be used for the window anyway? Hi John, I know someone who has an original, windows were acetate (like film base), still available. Plastic should work also, just depends on how authentic you need. The originals I have seen are really sunstruck and have gone yellow. I will try to get a loaner of one and see if I can draw up the parts, we'll see. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members johnggrg Posted June 30, 2015 Members Report Posted June 30, 2015 Yeah, I figured it out and drew up measurements. Made one out of nylon and it works pretty well. Leather one will be more difficult. Window is clear plastic. 25b tried to send you a pm and it wouldn't go threw. PM me if you can. I would appreciate any help you could give me with this. Thank you. John Hi John, I know someone who has an original, windows were acetate (like film base), still available. Plastic should work also, just depends on how authentic you need. The originals I have seen are really sunstruck and have gone yellow. I will try to get a loaner of one and see if I can draw up the parts, we'll see. Art Hey Art thank you for the reply. I hope you can help me out with this. Looks like a cool project to do. Let me know. John Quote
Members Red Bear Haraldsson Posted July 1, 2015 Members Report Posted July 1, 2015 I'm going to build one. That thing is just too cool looking. Found a couple of good online places selling replicas and a couple of places to get the lift-the-dot fasteners. Going to get my geek on and make it big enough for RPG books. Whoops! Turns out I ended up looking at the M-1938 Dispatch case. /That/ is what I am going to build... good luck on the map case! I might have had a little luck finding the acetate sheets: http://www.grafixplastics.com/downloads/Acetate_Stock_Sizes.pdf Maybe that will help someone. Quote
Moderator Art Posted July 1, 2015 Moderator Report Posted July 1, 2015 Whoops! Turns out I ended up looking at the M-1938 Dispatch case. /That/ is what I am going to build... good luck on the map case! I might have had a little luck finding the acetate sheets: http://www.grafixplastics.com/downloads/Acetate_Stock_Sizes.pdf Maybe that will help someone. Acetate sheets are available at hobby lobby, Michaels, Office Depot/Max, maybe even JoAnns, they were used for overhead projector sheets and some project covers. I think they come in 3 mil and 5 mil. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members 25b Posted July 1, 2015 Members Report Posted July 1, 2015 I have one of the original cases and it's not the same stuff, but whatever...go on ahead and use that stuff. Quote
Members johnggrg Posted July 5, 2015 Members Report Posted July 5, 2015 I have one of the original cases and it's not the same stuff, but whatever...go on ahead and use that stuff. 25b not sure what you are saying. I said I would like to buy your pattern just didn't have that much money right now. I am sorry if that has ofended you in any way. That was not my intention. John Quote
Members 25b Posted July 5, 2015 Members Report Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) The comment you quoted wasn't directed at you, johnggrg... Edited July 5, 2015 by 25b Quote
Members johnggrg Posted July 9, 2015 Members Report Posted July 9, 2015 Hi John, I know someone who has an original, windows were acetate (like film base), still available. Plastic should work also, just depends on how authentic you need. The originals I have seen are really sunstruck and have gone yellow. I will try to get a loaner of one and see if I can draw up the parts, we'll see. Art Hey Art. Hust wondering if you had any luck? john Quote
Moderator Art Posted July 19, 2015 Moderator Report Posted July 19, 2015 John, I have the map case. I haven't had the time to draw up a pattern. The case is a little complicated as construction and design techniques are 1st 1/4 20th Century, Rock Island Arsenal 1914 H.E.K. There is a gusseted enclosure (pouch) on the back that runs the full length of the case, and the whole thing is in beautiful hair cell veg tan (not impressed hair cell, but the real thing). There are two wet formed pencil holders sewn to the gusseted pouch. There is a fold down and button stud cover for the front and back that covers the tri fold map case on the front and the pouch on the rear. D rings attach to straps that go through the top of the cover. They obviously did high quality leatherwork at Rock Island. The tri fold part is held together by two button stud enclosed straps attached along the edge of the pouch on the back The replica that is for sale is not nearly this detailed and is different in significant ways. There is also a covered magnetic compass attached inside the tri fold which is not there in the replica models I have seen. I am trying to decide whether to deconstruct this item or to do the best to recreate it without deconstruction. The third option is to restore this one. I am leaning toward options two. I have always thought that Rock Island did a fantastic job of turning out the many quality leather items that they did. Just like the other arsenals, they obviously took pride in the work they did. I'll get plans as soon as I can, maybe on a flow as I do them. Good luck trying to find that hair cell veg tan. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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