Moran Hoods

[sakerjack]

I am sure many of you know I am a huge John Moran fan. Over the next few weeks I want to share some photos of his hoods. Many are my favourites. I have 51 in my collection and can only wish I had more of these.
Many were made in the early 70's late 80's , in my opinion the best ever!

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moran.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moran2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moarn3.jpg

[sakerjack]

A few more showing some of his trademark carving and artwork.



http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran7.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran6.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moran5.jpg

[Chris L.]

Beautiful hoods Ken, can you still find them for sale?

[REYNALDO]

Those are work of art! Thanks Ken for sharing!!!

[sakerjack]

Beautiful hoods Ken, can you still find them for sale?

Hey Chris, John makes the Dazzler and Dazzler Deluxe hoods a few times a year and puts them on e-bay. Usually he has simpler hoods for sale but a few hood collectors have been selling some of their Moran hoods on e-bay.
If anyone is interested in a Moran hood keep an eye on e-bay or contact me.

[sakerjack]

Those are work of art! Thanks Ken for sharing!!!

They certainly are Rey, a few more,,

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran11.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran10.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/MORAN9.jpg

[sakerjack]

A few more, the first one is now in my collection.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1.jpg

[sakerjack]

The bottom one is my favourite Moran hood.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4.jpg


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-1.jpg

[Dakota]

I remember Russ Jackson having a couple Moran hoods he showed me. On the inside of the hood there were miniture paintings of falcons, do you have any like that?

[sakerjack]

I remember Russ Jackson having a couple Moran hoods he showed me. On the inside of the hood there were miniture paintings of falcons, do you have any like that?

Here are a few photos of some the artwork John did INSIDE some of his hoods. I have 4-5 of John's hoods with painting on the inside. I believe I have the last one John ever did with a painting inside, I rememeber him saying I am not doing them anymore. Dakota other than the one photo these are not hoods from my collection, I have I think 10 Dazzlers and deluxe Dazzlers but I have no photos of them handy. I do a few hoods with paintings on the inside but alas my artwork is nowhere the works of art Johns are.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-1.jpg


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-2.jpg

[Lowachi]

thatinside work is fabulous!!

[sakerjack]

thatinside work is fabulous!!

They are something else, here are a few more and another hood.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran5.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-3.jpg

[Dakota]

Brings back memories, thanks for showing them!

[sakerjack]

Here are a few more Dakota.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-3.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-3.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-4.jpg

[adam norrie]

Come on Ken,

How do I prise one of those away from you? You know I have a very good home for ONE, PLEASE JUST ONE.

[Chris Proctor]

Ken,

Share with us the background on how and when you started collecting John's hoods. 51 hoods is an amazing number for anyone's collection, but to have 51 from a specific maker like John is especially so.
The cool thing is that they're mostly, if not all, from the John's era.

[sakerjack]

Here are a few more, the first one is in my collection

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moran3.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran5-1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-4.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-5.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-3.jpg

[sakerjack]

Come on Ken,

How do I prise one of those away from you? You know I have a very good home for ONE, PLEASE JUST ONE.
Hello Adam, as I mentioned in a previous post only two of the ones pictured are mine. I will take some photos of mine when I get back from the NAFA Meet.

[sakerjack]

Here is another from my collection, John made this hood on my Chinook block #17.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/hooke1.jpg

[sakerjack]

This one means a great deal to me,, not elaborate or anything, but this belonged to one of John's favourite falcons, Sally.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-5.jpg

John also did some art on the outside eye panels,
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/duck.jpg

[sakerjack]

This one belongs to friend Steve Duffy it has never been used. I believe Duffy has more than me, he for sure has some of Johns finest works.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/duffy.jpg

[adam norrie]

Hi Ken,

Have a great time at the meet. Look forward to the photo's of your Moran hoods, then I will then have a better idea which one I want:D

[sakerjack]

Ken,

Share with us the background on how and when you started collecting John's hoods. 51 hoods is an amazing number for anyone's collection, but to have 51 from a specific maker like John is especially so.
The cool thing is that they're mostly, if not all, from the John's era.

I have over 200 hoods in my collection, I have been collecting Johns hoods for about 7 years. I have many of John's most recent Dazzlers and have picked 2 up from David Wadsworth and several from Steve Duffy . I am back collecting John's hoods so I hope to get to 75.
I also have 12 Clayton Smith Hoods, 10 Gene Johnson and 5 Ron Rollins hoods . I have one from Ron with a painting of a saker on the inside custom made for me. There is another great hood maker.
When I go from this earth all my Moran Hoods, in fact all my hoods will be donated to the Archives for all to see.

[sakerjack]

Hi Ken,

Have a great time at the meet. Look forward to the photo's of your Moran hoods, then I will then have a better idea which one I want:D
This will be likely my first and last Meet, very much looking forward to it,, Sorry my friend my hoods are not for sale.

[GONEHAWKN]

The hood with the wood ducks on it is my all time favorite Moran hood. I have several of John's hoods as well. I met with him in May of this year and bought from him the Dazzler he made for one of his current falcon's "Lealu". The hood, according to John, was inspired by the comet "Kohoutek" that he witnessed in the sky back in 1973. He says that "Lealu" comes across the sky and strikes her quarry like a comet! John is about as layed back and nice a guy as you'll ever meet. Truly a pioneer in modern day hood making with a style that is often imitated but NEVER duplicated.

[adam norrie]

This will be likely my first and last Meet, very much looking forward to it,, Sorry my friend my hoods are not for sale.

I was only kidding Ken:D

Have a good one.

[sakerjack]

I was only kidding Ken:D

Have a good one.

Adam I know you were,, no worries,, I have enjoyed seeing some of your photos of you and your falcon, hope you are well..
Best

[Betelgeuse]

Wow, Ken, this thread started with great photos and then became better and better! Thank you for posting these.

[sharptail]

Great thread Ken! Thanks for sharing!

[COMEAUX]

Those are really nice Ken,some awesome art therehaill I don't have any of the fancy Moran hoods:( See ya in a few dayspeaceebeeer

[sakerjack]

Wow, Ken, this thread started with great photos and then became better and better! Thank you for posting these.

Thank you Katy, perhaps Jose would enjoy this thread as well. Here are some more.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran7-1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran6-1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-5.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-5.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-6.jpg

[joekoz]

Without a doubt his craftsmanship and artistic talent is exceptional, but in my mind what really set him apart is his exquisite gift for the use of color.

[JRedig]

I've always heard about them, hadn't seen many up close. Thanks Ken.

[California Native]

Hi Ken,

Many of those shown here I remember from the video. Others must have been in Steve Duffy's collection and I have not seen them before. Two of the Arab hoods shown in this thread, have the same shape as the one I have. The latest of his Arab style are very different. I would like to know the years these particular Arab hoods we made. He completely changed the original Arab pattern to make what I consider a better shape. The one I have when tried on a haggard female Peales, slipped on perfectly and as the falcons shook her head it only went on better. When braces were closed, the fit was perfect.

Thanks for showing these.

[sakerjack]

Hi Ken,

Many of those shown here I remember from the video. Others must have been in Steve Duffy's collection and I have not seen them before. Two of the Arab hoods shown in this thread, have the same shape as the one I have. The latest of his Arab style are very different. I would like to know the years these particular Arab hoods we made. He completely changed the original Arab pattern to make what I consider a better shape. The one I have when tried on a haggard female Peales, slipped on perfectly and as the falcons shook her head it only went on better. When braces were closed, the fit was perfect.

Thanks for showing these.

Hello Dan, I have an Arab Hood John made me about 2 years ago, the style is very similar to the ones in the photos, I will ask John, I think the blue one was made in the late 70's .We talked about that hood awhile back.Here are some more. There is a hood with featherd plumes,, John did not make many, I have one but the one in the picture I think was just Sold on e.bay.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran4-6.jpg


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-6.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-7.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-7.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran5-3.jpg

[sakerjack]

This hood style from John is called the Aristocrat.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-8.jpg

[STait]

Outstanding Ken, that's all I can say.

[Betelgeuse]

Thank you Katy, perhaps Jose would enjoy this thread as well.

I think you are right. I'm going to send him the link in case he misses it.

[jose luis]

Hi all, Katy sent me this link, I've always liked the hoods of Johan Moran, are works of art, very complete and it seems that his imagination has no limits. I see from time to time that David Wadsworth on facebook posting pictures of their hoods and they encounter a similar style to those of Moran, I enjoy candles! Thanks Ken for remembering me and tell Katy.
P.S. Cris I have yet to take some pictures of the inside of my hoods to give me your opinion.
Best regards to all.
J. Luis

[sakerjack]

Here is another showing his pinstriping and Leather washers.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran.jpg

[Betelgeuse]

I really, really like those leather washers. Thanks for this thread!

[sakerjack]

I really, really like those leather washers. Thanks for this thread!

Thanks Katy, I have plenty more photos to come.

[Lowachi]

Thanks Katy, I have plenty more photos to come.

can you give the appro. age/time period on these? as a beginner in this endeavor just curious

[sakerjack]

can you give the appro. age/time period on these? as a beginner in this endeavor just curious

Rich almost all the photos I have posted have been from the mid 70's to mid late 80's..I have one of John's first hoods he ever made from 1968, a glued Anglo style and it looks as good as the day he made it...
Once I can get some time I will post hoods from the 2000 era that I have in my possession, including some inside(the hood) Artwork..

[Lowachi]

Rich almost all the photos I have posted have been from the mid 70's to mid late 80's..I have one of John's first hoods he ever made from 1968, a glued Anglo style and it looks as good as the day he made it...
Once I can get some time I will post hoods from the 2000 era that I have in my possession, including some inside(the hood) Artwork..


Thanks bro. Ya know, I wassurprised ya didn't bring Kat w/ya:D

[sakerjack]

Thanks bro. Ya know, I wassurprised ya didn't bring Kat w/ya:D

She is under GLASS!!

[Betelgeuse]

This hood style from John is called the Aristocrat.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-8.jpg

This style has a very old feel.

[sakerjack]

More Pin striping from John .

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-8.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-9.jpg

[sakerjack]

I really, really like those leather washers. Thanks for this thread!

Katy here are so more of John's leather washers..

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran-1.jpg

[passagejack]

Great stuff Ken! Moran has been an inspiration to us all.....peacee.even his stitching

[sakerjack]

Great stuff Ken! Moran has been an inspiration to us all.....peacee.even his stitching

Thanks JR, remember when he was in full swing making hoods the average hood sold for 10-25.00 he was getting 100.00 for his hoods he was so far ahead of the others and I am NOT taking anything away from the others at the time, they were all outstanding hood makers but what John was doing was unheard of.. I have my own thoughts on stitching but will keeps those to myself..
We hood makers of today owe Mr. Moran a great deal....Pictured a unique Rufter style hood.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/rufter.jpg

[sakerjack]

He has such a great eye for mixing different colors together on a hood, that comment was made to me by someone at the NAFA Meet,, I agree.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-10.jpg

[sakerjack]

Last photo of the day..

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-11.jpg

[Betelgeuse]

Katy here are so more of John's leather washers..

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran-1.jpg

Very, very cool. I'm not sure why, but those washers get really good to me.

[STait]

This style has a very old feel.

I agree with you for sure Katy. I love that rufter hood Ken.

[Hawknorth]

A lot of time well spent thanks
Stephen

[sakerjack]

Here is a recent John Hood made in 2011-12

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-8.jpg


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-9.jpg

[sakerjack]

An early Croc Hood saver, Proudly protecting a John Moran hood..
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/duffy2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/duffy1.jpg

[eminart]

I'm usually not a huge fan of "painted" hoods. I like simplicity and usually only a couple of natural colors.

But these are fantastic. Mr. Moran has a great eye for color tones and detail.

[oldguy]

I cannot remain silent any longer.

I was with John last fri. Tried a few slips at ducks and then pheasant. We both thought his peregrine was fussing at a stranger (me) being with. Anyway we got back to John's place and he invited me in. His workbench is near the door in his modest home. If I didn't know John, I would have looked at that workbench and assumed it had been vandalized.
Some artisans' work areas are neat and some are not. I do know that just because it looked messy to me, I can very safely assume that John knew where everything was. Made me remember the saying " A neat desk is the mark of a sick mind."

Makes me wonder what DaVinci's workbench looked like. :)

[sakerjack]

I cannot remain silent any longer.

I was with John last fri. Tried a few slips at ducks and then pheasant. We both thought his peregrine was fussing at a stranger (me) being with. Anyway we got back to John's place and he invited me in. His workbench is near the door in his modest home. If I didn't know John, I would have looked at that workbench and assumed it had been vandalized.
Some artisans' work areas are neat and some are not. I do know that just because it looked messy to me, I can very safely assume that John knew where everything was. Made me remember the saying " A neat desk is the mark of a sick mind."

Makes me wonder what DaVinci's workbench looked like. :)

Good one OG,,,I have pictures of his desk and you have described it perfectly.

[Dirthawking]

He has such a great eye for mixing different colors together on a hood, that comment was made to me by someone at the NAFA Meet,, I agree.




Yeah, and somebody got the hood in question away from you while my back was turned! ARRRGGGGGG

[bobpayne]

I just found this thread, these are beautiful. Thank you so much for taking the time to post these photos,I had no idea these kinds of hoods were out there.

[Lowachi]

Yeah, and somebody got the hood in question away from you while my back was turned! ARRRGGGGGG

wait in line...like me!:Dfrus)

[sakerjack]

Here is another showing one of John's carved and dyed signature eye panels, This one was made in the early 80's

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran1-12.jpg

[sakerjack]

wait in line...like me!:Dfrus)

LMAO!!

[sakerjack]

Yeah, and somebody got the hood in question away from you while my back was turned! ARRRGGGGGG

LOL

[Tony James]

Hi Ken,

I'm afraid I have nothing to contribute other than my appreciation.

They're beautiful.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[joekoz]

Ken:

As I have been following this thread the question that keeps coming to my mind is how many hoods has John Moran made over the years; and are they all like the ones in this thread which for lack of a better description I would call designer hoods; and if not what percentage of the hoods he has made fall into the designer hood category?

[sakerjack]

Ken:

As I have been following this thread the question that keeps coming to my mind is how many hoods has John Moran made over the years; and are they all like the ones in this thread which for lack of a better description I would call designer hoods; and if not what percentage of the hoods he has made fall into the designer hood category?

First thank you for following the Thread. Great question, when The Archives celebrated John and his hoods, there was the largest collection of Moran hoods ever seen. I would say about 1/2 were his Dazzlers(designer hoods), the others were not as eloborate and many were undyed field hoods. Of the 51 I have, I think 10 are dazzlers and dazzler deluxe hoods. the others are what I described. John sells his hoods on e-bay, most now are two color or undyed field hoods. He isn't likely to make his dazzler hoods now unless someone orders one. I just had him make me a Dazzler Arab hood and should have it in a few weeks.
I asked him a few years ago how many he has made,, He only said "Ken really not that many",,, not sure he has kept track or really cares or what not that many mean.
More to come..

[Hawknorth]

Here is a recent John Hood made in 2011-12

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran3-8.jpg


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/moran2-9.jpg
Tasty well finishedhaill

[sakerjack]

Here is a "Vintage" Hood I just bought from John. There is some neat history behind this hood, lots more to come. It was made in 1981 for a hybrid falcon that was used for a Major TV series for 4-5 years. The hood has two paintings on the inside which is a story all its own.
Anyone recognise the actor? And perhaps the TV series? More to come as I mentioned just a teaser....

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/FCrest1.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/FCrest2.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Raggs.jpg

[GONEHAWKN]

Falcon Crest----the birds name was Ragnar(sp?) it should have a geometric spider on one side and a peregrine with a beam of light projecting from its head on the other. The stitching is also visible on this one. Glad to see it went somewhere where it will be well cared for and appreciated.

[Lowachi]

Llamos

[sakerjack]

Falcon Crest----the birds name was Ragnar(sp?) it should have a geometric spider on one side and a peregrine with a beam of light projecting from its head on the other. The stitching is also visible on this one. Glad to see it went somewhere where it will be well cared for and appreciated.

Very good Bill, you know the hood as well.Raggs was the falcon's name and you are correct on the artwork. The bird's name in the TV series was Apollo see People mag..

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/falconcrest21.jpg


It will indeed be cared for and then donated to the Archives when I leave this planet..

[sakerjack]

Llamos

Lorenso,, good work..

[sakerjack]

Here is another Moran hood 'Goodie" . I recently received his Dutch x Anglo Hood hybrid. . He mentioned he had not made one in a few DECADES..



http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moranhood_zps567f3c2d.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/sakerjack/media/Moranhood_zps567f3c2d.jpg.html)

[sakerjack]

A few more .
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/sakerjack/Moranhoods_zpsa71a4ebc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/sakerjack/media/Moranhoods_zpsa71a4ebc.jpg.html)

[Tony James]

Thanks for reviving this thread Ken. It was lovely to take a peek once again!

One day!

Best wishes,

Tony.

[sakerjack]

Thanks for reviving this thread Ken. It was lovely to take a peek once again!

One day!

Best wishes,

Tony.

Thanks Tony, more to come.

[christopher.vly]

These hoods give me so may ideas. Thanks for sharing guys

[mr rigsby]

fantastic hoods thanks
;) mark