Scottish Hood (bit of fun)

[GriffMJ]

The Royal blue didnt come out very well.... i think I watered it down too much :roll: Chuffed with my "thistle" top knot though! This hood is "Scottish" Tiercel size 46S.... its fully lined with sciver leather for a smooth interior. Its a nice and soft kip as well so it will be a "kind" first hood.... if you know what I mean.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST2.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST3.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST1.JPG

[Ben C]

That is excellent....what about a St George cross and the Irish tricolour???

[PeregrinesUK]

Your Tiercel will look good in that mate.. Mike

[GriffMJ]

That is excellent....what about a St George cross and the Irish tricolour???

:lol: :lol: Can Do :!: :supz:

[Ben C]

I quite like the idea of a dark maroon St georges cross........subtle not ostentatious.....unfortunately I have 2 hoods that work perfectly already.....:-x :-x :-x :-x

[GriffMJ]

I quite like the idea of a dark maroon St georges cross........subtle not ostentatious.....unfortunately I have 2 hoods that work perfectly already.....:-x

Why not have three :!: :supz: What size do you want Ben.... fair trade for your bells M8 :D Tp Knot will be a dragons head breathing fire .... subtley done ofcourse.

[Shaun Byrne]

Excellent work Griff:supz:

How about doing a family coat of arms?

[GriffMJ]

Excellent work Griff:supz:

How about doing a family coat of arms?

Have you got one?

[FlameHairedFalconer]

Have you got one?

Has he got one?! Good God man! What a thing to ask a chap! RPMSL! :lol: :lol:

FHF

[GriffMJ]

If you don't ask you dont know..... :D

[The Ninja]

Hood looks very smart m8, I'd take 1. (look pretty silly seeing as how I don't have a bird to put it on though.)

:lol:

[Merger]

Nice hood griff, is that by any chance, real gortex,, braces, as Ive been led to believe that,, gortex, made under licence is a little hard to get hold of,, if it is no worries, if its not I can source you some from a friend, if you like, I only mention as I have seen one or two other materials used, that would not bind as well as ,gortex..

[Ben C]

Why not have three :!: :supz: What size do you want Ben.... fair trade for your bells M8 :D Tp Knot will be a dragons head breathing fire .... subtley done ofcourse.


If your serious then PM me...I do not want to force you hand in any way!!!! Your work is far superior to mine......and it would not be fair!!!

[Shaun Byrne]

Have you got one?

Yep;-)

[GriffMJ]

Yep;-)

No Problem..... just depends on the size of hood :D

[Shaun Byrne]

No Problem..... just depends on the size of hood :D

Wouldn't really matter Griff, it would be that nice it would never get used.

[GriffMJ]

Wouldn't really matter Griff, it would be that nice it would never get used.

Ok..... I will give its bash and will post some pics as soon as its done :D

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

For BenC :D ......... Cross of St George and a fire breathing Dragons head for a top knot.... I toned down the White a bit so it didnt shout at you... I think its worked ? :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST4.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST5.JPG

[Andy Cunningham]

nice work ,id be interested to see how the "coat of arms" one comes out

[GriffMJ]

nice work ,id be interested to see how the "coat of arms" one comes out

Thanks Andy..... I will take the shield only and apply that to the hood.... wont do the Helmet or mantle... will to something interesting with the top knot though :D

[GriffMJ]

http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=14833&stc=1&d=1148680681

Hi Hawka

Have you got a pic of the "crest" as well..... that Coat of Arms does not have a "Crest" ... that indicates to me that the Coat of Arms is more to do with a "Surname" ? Is the crest the same as the charge..... a hand?

[DeathFromAbove]

Once again superb work there griff, nice one. :supz:

Do you think you could do a welsh one?

[GriffMJ]

Once again superb work there griff, nice one. :supz:

Do you think you could do a welsh one?

I am just contemplating how to approach a welsh hood..... the obvious is the Dragon.... but that is a ****** to get to a small size.... I will have a go anyway .... and see how it turns out :D

[DeathFromAbove]

I am just contemplating how to approach a welsh hood..... the obvious is the Dragon.... but that is a ****** to get to a small size.... I will have a go anyway .... and see how it turns out :D

Yeah can imagine it being a tricky one, will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with mate with the dragon.... if they turn out as expected mate I'll have one for my bird if you're willing to do one for me.

[GriffMJ]

Yeah can imagine it being a tricky one, will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with mate with the dragon.... if they turn out as expected mate I'll have one for my bird if you're willing to do one for me.

Ok :D ... I have a couple to get done before.... what size are you looking for ...an FHH?

[DeathFromAbove]

Ok :D ... I have a couple to get done before.... what size are you looking for ...an FHH?

Yup a FHH mate :D . Sorry, I don't have her head measurement to give you tho. :(

[GriffMJ]

Yup a FHH mate :D . Sorry, I don't have her head measurement to give you tho. :(

50mm at a guess :D

[Ben C]

Hi All

For BenC :D ......... Cross of St George and a fire breathing Dragons head for a top knot.... I toned down the White a bit so it didnt shout at you... I think its worked ? :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST4.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST5.JPG


I will use this on 'proper' field meets....it will not be a show hood. That I am determined of!

Griff...I thank you a million times....Lucy likes it to.....a superb job.

[DeathFromAbove]

50mm at a guess :D

Yeah could be, she's quite a big bird tho.... finished her first season on 2lb 3 & half ounces hunting weight and her second season on 2lb 2 ounces hunting weight.

[Ben C]

It would be good to get us all together for a photo shoot......the irish, welsh, scottish and english.....all with american hawks!!!! PMSL

[DeathFromAbove]

You're the man who'd know about hood sizing tho bud - I leave it in your capable hands mate.

[DeathFromAbove]

It would be good to get us all together for a photo shoot......the irish, welsh, scottish and english.....all with american hawks!!!! PMSL

PMSL :supz:

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

At various stages of completion...

English: Cross of St George with Dragon breathing Fire top knot. (For an MHH) £35
Scottish: The saltire with a Scottish Thistle top knot. (for an Altai Saker Fem) £35
Welsh: "Y Ddraig Goch" with a Welsh Leek top knot. (for an FHH) £45

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST6.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST7.JPG

[Kevin Massey]

i can see stars and stripes coming next:lol:

fair doo's griff you are the Mr Kipling of the hood makers:supz:

[GriffMJ]

i can see stars and stripes coming next:lol:

fair doo's griff you are the Mr Kipling of the hood makers:supz:

Ok.....

Stars & Stripes with a Liberty Torch top knot (For Falco Peregrinus Anatum) :D

[Heike]

Hi Griff
That Scottish one for me ? its looking ace,
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Cheers Keith

[BrianM]

i will order a scottish one when i pick up my new bird in august

[GriffMJ]

Hi Griff
That Scottish one for me ? its looking ace,
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Cheers Keith

Hi Keith ...yes.... nearly done...in the post as soon as :D

[Shaun Byrne]

Any better Griff?

[Parabuteo.de]

Awesome looking hoods!!!!

Griff could you also make me a hood with our heraldic sign/ crest/ emblem/blazon/helmet plate/coat of arms/armorial bearing?

Sorry but dont know the right translation. Could send you a picture of the signet ring of my grandfather. The hood would be for a MHH.

Greetings from Germany,

Claas :)

[GriffMJ]

Awesome looking hoods!!!!

Griff could you also make me a hood with our heraldic sign/ crest/ emblem/blazon/helmet plate/coat of arms/armorial bearing?

Sorry but dont know the right translation. Could send you a picture of the signet ring of my grandfather. The hood would be for a MHH.

Greetings from Germany,

Claas :)

Yes.... send me the picture so I can have a look :D

[GriffMJ]

Any better Griff?
http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=14902&stc=1&d=1148851109

Thats a better pic .... but still no "Crest".... I will use the hand as a crest :D

[Finnish]

Griff how much you selling them for mate...

[GriffMJ]

Griff how much you selling them for mate...

Hi Lee.... it all depends on the design and the work put into them... The Welsh hood was a B*****D.....

So

£35 for a relativley straight forward design and add a £10 on for something more complicated..... these hoods are taking as long as a Dutch hood to make :!: They are all fully lined on the inside with "skiver" leather as well :)

[Finnish]

Just orderd one from Griff. Its for my Gyr/Pere. Keep me up dated with pic's on the progress please Griff.:D

[Shaun Byrne]

Thats a better pic .... but still no "Crest".... I will use the hand as a crest :D

You've lost me now Griff:roll:

Which part are you calling the crest?

Female Saker size if you haven't already started mate:supz:

[GriffMJ]

You've lost me now Griff:roll:

Which part are you calling the crest?

Female Saker size if you haven't already started mate

Hi Hawka

This is my family coat of arms..... the "Crest" is the Pack Horse on top of the helmet :) http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJArms.jpg

Can you measure your Saker as in the pic below.....
she sould be around 52mm.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Slijper/Plates/PlateXXIVs.JPG

[Shaun Byrne]

Hi Hawka


This is my family coat of arms..... the "Crest" is the Pack Horse on top of the helmet :) http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJArms.jpg


Can you measure your Saker as in the pic below.....
she sould be around 52mm.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Slijper/Plates/PlateXXIVs.JPG


Ahh, now I get it:rolleyes:

Dont think the crest would be much use. Its a Mermaid, might be a bit too detailed?

[Shaun Byrne]

Any Good?

[GriffMJ]

Any Good?

Excellent :D

[Shaun Byrne]

The measurement is around 50mm Griff.

[Finnish]

Is it done is done yet...:lol: :lol:

[GriffMJ]

Is it done is done yet...:lol: :lol:

Lol...steady on .....have to get two done before yours :)

[AngelJakki]

griff we (pitbull) feel gutted now we asked for the scottish flag one months ago and was waiting for a reply. So we started the ball rolling on this so back to the drawing board to get something different designed.

[GriffMJ]

griff we (pitbull) feel gutted now we asked for the scottish flag one months ago and was waiting for a reply. So we started the ball rolling on this so back to the drawing board to get something different designed.

Hi AngelJakki

:( I replied..... I made the first one for my own Tiercel just for fun :D Why not have the other Scottish Flag. It will be a ****** to make.... but should look the Dogs Danglies when its done :supz:

http://www.hflags.com/images/specialty%20flags/scottish_standard.gif

[AngelJakki]

Hi AngelJakki

:( I replied..... I made the first one for my own Tiercel just for fun :D Why not have the other Scottish Flag. It will be a ****** to make.... but should look the Dogs Danglies when its done :supz:

http://www.hflags.com/images/specialty%20flags/scottish_standard.gif
I'll have to ask him when he comes in. We live in St Andrews hench the St Andrews cross. They came out great though you done a lovely job on them may have to se what other idea we can come up with the st andrews cross and I will pm you.

[AngelJakki]

what about a rooster that would be cool. whats that on your fist.:lol: :lol: That was davids idea so you have the yellow beak coming out such a child sometimes

[GriffMJ]

what about a rooster that would be cool. whats that on your fist.:lol: :lol: That was davids idea so you have the yellow beak coming out such a child sometimes

PMSL....can be done though! :lol: :lol:

[Pitbull]

ive been told too log in on my own name now after the rooster idea. but ill have 1 after we get the right size:lol:

but also i was thinking ,. you know the ears that you get on bikers helmets what about a white hood with black ears and a black patch over 1 eye.

[GriffMJ]

ive been told too log in on my own name now after the rooster idea. but ill have 1 after we get the right size:lol:

but also i was thinking ,. you know the ears that you get on bikers helmets what about a white hood with black ears and a black patch over 1 eye.

Lol... everything is possible:supz:

[AngelJakki]

ive logged in here on jakkis too check her PMs

thats cool that will be 3 hoods then. atleast if i was the feild meet person then you would no what prat i am then.

cheers griff

[DeathFromAbove]

Hi All

At various stages of completion...

English: Cross of St George with Dragon breathing Fire top knot. (For an MHH) £35
Scottish: The saltire with a Scottish Thistle top knot. (for an Altai Saker Fem) £35
Welsh: "Y Ddraig Goch" with a Welsh Leek top knot. (for an FHH) £45


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST6.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST7.JPG


Fair play griff you've done a fantastic job there mate! Is that welsh one mine? 's lookin great! first time i've been back online since we last spoke as been away for the weekend.

[Andy Cunningham]

Fair play griff you've done a fantastic job there mate! Is that welsh one mine? 's lookin great! first time i've been back online since we last spoke as been away for the weekend.Griff how long does it take you to knock one of these hoods ,up?

[GriffMJ]

Hi

DeathFromAbove: Yes thats yours :D

Andy: Complicated ones take a good 2-3 hours.... the one I have just finished tooling for "Hawka" has taken 2 hours just to tooling! But its going to look good :D

[DeathFromAbove]

Hi

DeathFromAbove: Yes thats yours :D



Nice one mate - can't wait to see it completely finished :D

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Hawka's Hood Left .....and DeathFromAbove's right.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST8.JPG

http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=14903&stc=1&d=1148895138

As you can see I have put the "Crest" ...a Mermaid.... in the centre of the hood :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST9.JPG

[Andy Cunningham]

wow nice work,

[Parabuteo.de]

Awesome looking hoods!!!

I am hurrying to get the needed pictures as soon as possible!

Claas :o))

whowantstohavesuchahood!!!

[Shaun Byrne]

What can I say Griff, Awsome.

Really pleased with it:supz:

I thought it would look good but not THAT good. Hats off to you mate.

[Finnish]

Very nice Griff. When you starting on mine mate....;)

[DeathFromAbove]

once again fantastic work griff :supz:

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Finnish's & Pitbull's Hoods underway :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST10.JPG

[Heike]

Well that had to be a good idea Griff, how many more hoods has that generated ? cracking idea though,
you got any ideas on increasing log cabin sales ? :lol:

Cheers Keith

[AngelJakki]

Well that had to be a good idea Griff, how many more hoods has that generated ? cracking idea though,
you got any ideas on increasing log cabin sales ? :lol:

Cheers Keith
Hey that was our idea that got the ball rolling but the hoods look awesome. Can't wait to recieve it and others.

[Finnish]

Now that's what i'm talking about.. Cheers Griff...:D

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Every one who has paid.... hoods are on their way today (signed for).... inc Bens & Wilfs etc :D

[Pitbull]

cheers griff :supz:

[GriffMJ]

cheers griff :supz:

Just finishing yours so it will be in the post tomorrow :)

[Palmer]

Quality mate good job

[Paddy1]

i will have one with saint goergea flag on for a f hh:supz:
just let me know the price

[KevGem1]

just found this thread griff you are the hood man top notch mate KEV:supz:

[Pitbull]

Just finishing yours so it will be in the post tomorrow :)


awwwe that just means i will have to be excited for another day then.:lol:

[GriffMJ]

awwwe that just means i will have to be excited for another day then.:lol:

lol...... your going to have to send me a pic of the design of that third hood you wanted... I have a rough description ... but a picture is always best :)

[GriffMJ]

Hi

Finnish's & Pitbull's hoods complete....


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST11.JPG

[Ben C]

Hood arrived today..........AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME....what more can i say other than AWESOME!!!!!

I will post a picture when he is out of the moult.....a gentlman and a scholar Griff....thanks

[Heike]

Hi Griff
Received new hood today, thank you very much,
It fits like the preverbial glove,

Here she is sporting her new look,

Cheers Keith

[GriffMJ]

wow...its looks good .... you can trim back at the edge of the "soft gape" if needed :) Just confirms to me that the "Slijper" hood is possibly the best fitting hood pattern ! As long as you supply the correct head measurment then you will get an excellent fit :)

[Heike]

The pattern must be good Griff,
it was really easy to put on and she was comfy within 30 seconds of hooding, maybe longer braces would be easier, just what I was used to with her old hood.

Cheers Keith

[GriffMJ]

The pattern must be good Griff,
it was really easy to put on and she was comfy within 30 seconds of hooding, maybe longer braces would be easier, just what I was used to with her old hood.

Cheers Keith

Thats how a "fit" should be ...as though she has always worn it :) I have seen a "foot up" on the glove within a minute with this pattern. You can see how much more room in the eye there is compared to a Dutch hood.... also the throat strap is "up" and out of the way of the crop when full.... and you can see the amount of room there is for casting... just a great pattern and a "Classic" :)

[Joey]

just to say griff beautiful mate brilliant looking hoods



joey

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

This hood is for Greg (US) .... half way thru it :D This is for a "Northern Gos" male .....they are much bigger than Euro Gos's it seems.... as this hood would fit a Finnish female (size 54S)!? Anyone gues what team he supports????

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST12.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST13.JPG

[DeathFromAbove]

Hi Griff
Received new hood today, thank you very much,
It fits like the preverbial glove,

Here she is sporting her new look,

Cheers Keith

Mate, she looks stunning in her new hood there, can't wait to recieve mine. :D

[GregMik]

Hi All

This hood is for Greg (US) .... half way thru it :D This is for a "Northern Gos" male .....they are much bigger than Euro Gos's it seems.... as this hood would fit a Finnish female (size 54S)!? Anyone gues what team he supports????



Looks awsome mate!!! Now I can really call it a helmit.... :)


Greg

[GriffMJ]

Finished :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST17.JPG

[Finnish]

Hi

Finnish's & Pitbull's hoods complete....



http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST11.JPG


Very Nice Griff....:D

[GriffMJ]

For Sale (53mm) Falcon hood £35 Plus £2 P&P :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST22.JPG

[Pitbull]

i think that hood is a tad too big for that bird griff dont ask me how i know
Finished :)


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST17.JPG

[Jazz1]

Thats really smart Keith.

[Kevin Massey]

i think that hood is a tad too big for that bird griff dont ask me how i know

pmsl

didnt get it at first:rolleyes:

[Pitbull]

its late

[GriffMJ]

i think that hood is a tad too big for that bird griff dont ask me how i know

:lol: :lol: Your hood should be with u tomorrow :)

[Finnish]

What about mine Griff..:D

[GriffMJ]

What about mine Griff..:D

In the post tomorrow :D

[Finnish]

Sound job.... Can't wait.:D

[DeathFromAbove]

Mine arrived over the weekend..... superb work mate, like the proverbial dog with two ****s now hehe :lol:

Will post pictures of the fit when she's out from the moult.;-)

[Fawkes]

sorry to go a little off topic, but I'm curious Griff - how do you get your turk's knots on with only one hole? Am I just a little blind and you've covered up the others? Also, how do you get those knots so tight?

Amazing work on the lot though Griff! Good work! what do you use to tool in all the little details?

[SakerJack]

Fawkes, interested hoodmakers,
Go to,, or order from Tandy's the following step by step Instructional Book by Al Stohlman titled "Figure Carving"..
You will need to purchase as well a Carving knife(blade) and The Basic Figure Carving Kit No 6..
Practice on some tooling leather as I stated in another thread and soon you will be able to carve flowers, horses, grouse, dragons, vikings you name it.
As well, pick up some Tracing film this will allow you to trace the image you want and apply it to your hood..
Good carving!!
Sakerjack,
Ken Hooke

[SakerJack]

Fawkes,
At the top of the hood, punch a hole where you want the knot to be situated, then on the left and right side of the hole cut your slits vertical just long enough to allow two laces to go thru easily. From the outside pass your first lace thru the right then thru the left in front of the hole and pull thru from inside the hood making sure they are pulled evenly, then repeat behind the hole punch. Then from the top of the hood pull the 4 ends of the lacing Thru the hole, then you may apply your turks knot, bead, or sewn top plate..Very simple,, harder to explain..
Sakerjack
Ken Hooke

[Wilfred]

just today I received 2 wonderfull hoods from Griff M-J hoods. They are great. My spar and saker are still in the moult but an hardly wait to see them on the birds.

[GriffMJ]

"Hamish" (the wee Scottish Tiercel) in his hood :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish3.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish5.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish1.JPG

[Claire]

is that your new pere griff :) stunning bird

[GriffMJ]

is that your new pere griff stunning bird

How chuffed am I :supz: :rolleyes: :heart: :supz:

[TheZuffler]

How chuffed am I

Chuffed for you, all the best!:D :D :D

[Claire]

are you gonna start a diary griff? would love to read about how he's getting on

[Heike]

Griff
Can you make me another hood please, with a celtic touch to it
Here are some images of my sons racing helmet, possibly using the celtic knot pattern, will pm you.

Cheers Keith

[Sandeep]

Hi Griff

Every time i see the hoods ( the first hood in this thread ) I have to say.... VERY GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP...:supz: :supz: :supz: :supz:

[Stephen]

hamish looks good sporting that new hood there griff

[GriffMJ]

Hi

Sandeep: Thank you very much :)

Stephen: Yes ....its a 46S... just a gnats knacker on the large side for him.... I think a 45S will be perfect. Going to think of something interesting to make him :D

Heike: Wow.... thats a challenge!!! But I like a challenge :D

[DeathFromAbove]

Congrats on your new charge griff! He's a stunner, i'm sure you'll have loads of fun!

[Fawkes]

Griff, what does your tiercel fly at (or weigh now if you're not flying him)? Slijpers size 46 is a small hood... beautiful bird by the way - I love tiercels! When's the training diary coming?

[GriffMJ]

Griff, what does your tiercel fly at (or weigh now if you're not flying him)? Slijpers size 46 is a small hood... beautiful bird by the way - I love tiercels! When's the training diary coming?

Hi Fawkes

Size 46S is the average size of a Tiercel Pere over here.... I wont be doing a daily diary.... maybe a weekly summary :)

[Moses]

me too mate i will have a scottish one

if its still 35 quid :D

[Moses]

thanks tae griff just ordered and paid for my very own scottish mujahideen hood for my bird lol

im gonna call him sheikh william wallace and he is gonna slay all migrating english prey in scotland, it will be a massacre :D

thanks mate , your some man and cheers

[Moses]

Hi Hawka

This is my family coat of arms..... the "Crest" is the Pack Horse on top of the helmet :) http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJArms.jpg

Can you measure your Saker as in the pic below.....
she sould be around 52mm.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Slijper/Plates/PlateXXIVs.JPG


lol mate i thought u woz a muslim khan :D aka thats your second name aint it

cheers

[Moses]

Any Good?


nice mermaid wae tits mate :D

[Moses]

Hi All

Hawka's Hood Left .....and DeathFromAbove's right.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST8.JPG

http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=14903&stc=1&d=1148895138

As you can see I have put the "Crest" ...a Mermaid.... in the centre of the hood :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST9.JPG


i like hawka's hood mate, how much does that cost but wae a different pattern , palestinian ak-47 and flag

cheers

[Moses]

Hi Griff
Received new hood today, thank you very much,
It fits like the preverbial glove,

Here she is sporting her new look,

Cheers Keith


keith it looks beautiful mate. awesome pic mate

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Heike's second hood 1/2 way through.. this hood has had a different technique applied to it ... the way that the US hoodmakers make their hoods by "staining" rather than full dye :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST26.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST27.JPG

Taken from the helmet design....
http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=15306&stc=1&d=1149752300

[Heike]

Hi Griff
Looking great again, you are a talented artist,
have you ever thought about taking this up for a living :rolleyes: :yawinkle:

Many thanks again Keith

[GriffMJ]

Heike's Hood complete.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST28.JPG

[Accipter-Gentilis]

great work griff:yawinkle:

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

This is Wilfreds hood fitted to his Saker


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST29.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/TooledSH1.JPG

[Stephen]

Heike's Hood complete.
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST28.JPG
mika will look good in that im sure keith will be chuffed to bits

[Heike]

Hi Griff
The new celtic hood looks stunning again Griff
thank you once again, hope it wasn,t too tricky to make,
will post a pic when we get it.

Best regards Keith

[GriffMJ]

Moses's Hood half way through, I have used a different technique in making these hoods now (learning as I am making more) .... As you can see there is no dye bleed into the colours :D Can you read the Arabic writing Moses?

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST30.JPG

[Heike]

Morning Griff & all
Just a few pictures of Mika and her new celtic theme hood,
perfect fit again Griff
thanks very much,

Regads Keith

[GriffMJ]

;-) Just put the wrong size label in Keith .... to idle to look at your file... lol .... looks good though... i think the colours suit her well :)

[Sandeep]

Morning Griff & all
Just a few pictures of Mika and her new celtic theme hood,
perfect fit again Griff
thanks very much,

Regads Keith

MAN THAT IS PERFECTION AT ITS BEST.....:supz: :supz: :supz: :supz:

[GriffMJ]

MAN THAT IS PERFECTION AT ITS BEST..... :supz:

Thanks Sandeep :)

Can you read the writing on this hood?

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST30.JPG

[Sandeep]

I just asked my colleague and he said it reads - S C O T L A N D ...

[Graham Stuart]

MAN THAT IS PERFECTION AT ITS BEST.....:supz:

IF Carlsberg made hoods they would be M-J Hoods, Probably the best in the world mate:yawinkle:

Seriously they are stunning, do you do a crash helmet type hood with a neck strap for my owl's...:lol: lol

[GriffMJ]

I just asked my colleague and he said it reads - S C O T L A N D ...

Excellent :D it worked!!!

[AndyYounger]

The hoods look great! i will be coming to yours at the end of july or the begining of august! gonna collect the bird early so i should be up around lunchtime ish on the day. still got to confirm dates but more likely begining of august.
see you soon.
Andy

[GriffMJ]

The hoods look great! i will be coming to yours at the end of july or the begining of august! gonna collect the bird early so i should be up around lunchtime ish on the day. still got to confirm dates but more likely begining of august.
see you soon.
Andy

OK Andy ...no probs... just give me a bell around the time :) I can make the hood there and then... once the bird is here... we can get the correct measurement for her.

[Moses]

lol i cant believe it griff haha u did it

mate im so so happy i swear , im so happy , i have a smile wide as a blonde porn womans fanny :D

lol , i luv it mate , thank u very much my friend , i thank u a million zillion times


thats so beautiful and yes bros sandeep it says scotland lol mashallah braveheart land

griff thanks again my friend God willing when i go tae pakistan next time i will get u a nice falconry gift

peace

[GriffMJ]

lol i cant believe it griff haha u did it

mate im so so happy i swear , im so happy , i have a smile wide as a blonde porn womans fanny :D

lol , i luv it mate , thank u very much my friend , i thank u a million zillion times


thats so beautiful and yes bros sandeep it says scotland lol mashallah braveheart land

griff thanks again my friend God willing when i go tae pakistan next time i will get u a nice falconry gift

peace

You could just say Thanks Moses :lol: :lol:

[Moses]

Morning Griff & all
Just a few pictures of Mika and her new celtic theme hood,
perfect fit again Griff
thanks very much,

Regads Keith



keith its beautiful mate

[Moses]

You could just say Thanks Moses :lol: :lol:



lol mate i couldnt just say thanks mate, that woz awesome u made me a very happy man


mate in a few months i might take another one aff u bud

thanks alot :)

[GriffMJ]

Moses's Hood complete (MHH size 46S)... note that there is no "Dye bleed" giving clear colours in the hood :D......

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST34.JPG

[Moses]

Moses's Hood complete (MHH size 46S)... note that there is no "Dye bleed" giving clear colours in the hood :D......

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST34.JPG



mate u r an artist, lol da vinci of the hood world

, very very nice my friend and thanks alot, im humbled, its that beautiful :)


cheers bud

[AngelJakki]

Griff the colours are amazing has that got the finish on as we noticed ours was more brown than white but still a lovely hood.

[GriffMJ]

Griff the colours are amazing has that got the finish on as we noticed ours was more brown than white but still a lovely hood.

Hi Jakki

I am using a totally different technique to make the hoods now.... so all the hoods made will be "true colour" from now on :D

[Hacker]

As to be expected Griff, sheer craftsmanship.

[GriffMJ]

Stephen's hood half way through... size 56S Gyr/Saker Fem
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST35.JPG

[Stephen]

lookin good there griff cant wait to try it on her

[GriffMJ]

Moses & Stephen's Hoods complete....

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST36.JPG

[Gozzhawk]

superb my man! any news on new U.S. book coming out 'hoods , hooding and hoodmaking'?

[GriffMJ]

superb my man! any news on new U.S. book coming out 'hoods , hooding and hoodmaking'?

Its been "immenant" for 4-5 years it seems... so I wouldnt hold your breath.:lol: :lol: I look forward to having a copy when it eventually comes out.

[FlameHairedFalconer]

Its been "immenant" for 4-5 years it seems... so I wouldnt hold your breath.:lol: :lol: I look forward to having a copy when it eventually comes out.

Not sure you need it Griff!! :yawinkle:

FHF

[GriffMJ]

Not sure you need it Griff!! :yawinkle:

FHF

Never stop learning FHF ;) :supz: There is always something that can be done in a better way .... :D

[Wilfred]

Never stop learning FHF ;) :supz: There is always something that can be done in a better way .... :D

even in falconry :-)

[GriffMJ]

Heike's Hood and a new hood for Hamish :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST37.JPG

[OutFlying]

Griff,
I admire your skill.

Jim.

[Wilfred]

Heike's Hood and a new hood for Hamish :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST37.JPG


I suppose mika has a lot of hoods now...another one for each hunting day of the week?

[Heike]

I suppose mika has a lot of hoods now...another one for each hunting day of the week?


Absolutly stunning again Griff, many more thanks again.

And yes Wilfred only another 4 to go, or all my sakers will be called Mika.

Cheers Keith

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST38.JPG

[Stephen]

all the hoods are lookin great griff
at this rate im sure half the birds in scotland will be wearing them

[HawkMan69UK]

griff think of the future mate limit supllies and when you die they will be worth a fortune...can i have another one before you pop off though:twisted: :lol:

[Heike]

Morning all
Just a quickie to show you all Mika and her last new hood
another stunning job by Griff, many thanks again.

Cheers Keith

[GriffMJ]

Morning Keith.... my pleasure :D

[Wilfred]

Morning all
Just a quickie to show you all Mika and her last new hood
another stunning job by Griff, many thanks again.

Cheers Keith


That one looks absolutely great on the falcons head!!!

[Kentish Falconry]

"Hamish" (the wee Scottish Tiercel) in his hood :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish3.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish5.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/Hamish1.JPG




Nice looking Tiercel Griff and nice hood as well
Terry

[Kentish Falconry]

Morning Griff & all
Just a few pictures of Mika and her new celtic theme hood,
perfect fit again Griff
thanks very much,

Regads Keith

My Altais are getting famouse Now lol
Nice work Griff

[Parabuteo.de]

Hi Griff,

here is finally the picture of our coat of arms.
It shows a sparrowhawk sitting on a catfish.

I can email you the picture in a better resolution.

I would like to order two hoods (MHH+FHH).

Do you think it is possible?

Greetings,

Claas :)

[GriffMJ]

Hi Griff,

here is finally the picture of our coat of arms.
It shows a sparrowhawk sitting on a catfish.

I can email you the picture in a better resolution.

I would like to order two hoods (MHH+FHH).

Do you think it is possible?

Greetings,

Claas :)

Everything is possible :)... I will go through my Heraldry books and get a better graphic for the image... I will show you before I attempt the hood so your happy with it :)

** You sure its a catfish?... it looks more like a "Sturgeon" to me?

[Parabuteo.de]

Of course its a Sturgeon!
I am not really into this bloddy fish names.

Claas :)

[Wilfred]

THis sunday some great pictures have been taken from my saker with an excellent fitting slijper hood from Griff.

[Sandeep]

Griff....

Your hoods are the best that I have ever seen... I dont think any of the hoods I have seen so far even come close to matching your hoods. You have great talent and keep doing the good work....

Cheers .............:supz: :supz: :supz: :supz:

[Moses]

sandeep bros i agree, i got mines yesterday

and griff thank u very much my friend, i swear its so beautiful and even better in real life mate :)



thank u very much mate

[Parabuteo.de]

Hi Griff,

here is finally the picture of our coat of arms.
It shows a sparrowhawk sitting on a catfish.

I can email you the picture in a better resolution.

I would like to order two hoods (MHH+FHH).

Do you think it is possible?

Greetings,

Claas :)

Any News Griff??


Claas :)

[GriffMJ]

Any News Griff??


Claas :)

Starting shortly.... will PM you later with price

[Parabuteo.de]

Starting shortly.... will PM you later with price
Great!!

[Lurcer]

thats some pretty tidy work mate, i like it!

[GriffMJ]

Black "Fish Scale" Slijper 46S for a Gos Male & Paddy1's St George Slijper size 50S for his FHH :D http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/McDonald/ST/ST46.JPG

[Paddy1]

wicked griff maecant wait to try iton her mate :supz:

[Parabuteo.de]

Starting shortly.... will PM you later with price
Griff???

[Moses]

griff mate can u make me one like this too

for the same price :D


cheers

[GriffMJ]

griff mate can u make me one like this too

for the same price :D


cheers

Like what Moses?

[Moses]

sorry the pic didnt come up

here goes

[Moses]

mate plz if u can make the ak-47 sharper lol my mate steve made the above for me :D from the racing forum


scots mujahideen brigade :D

[GriffMJ]

mate plz if u can make the ak-47 sharper lol my mate steve made the above for me :D from the racing forum


scots mujahideen brigade :D

Sorry Moses.... but no :roll: :yawinkle: