Rythos Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the Green Bar Bill Pack (either one that someone has made, or a scan of the picture from the books) I've been trying to find a picture for a while to see if this is something we would like to make. Thanks! Ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 isn't directions for it in the 2nd edition of the field book? If so give me some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Fieldbook, 1948 (1959), pg.141... "Green Bar Bill pack you can make yourself. Drop a line to Green Bar Bill BOY'S LIFE for pattern." :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rythos Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Keeping the thread on the 24 hour actives in hopes of someone seeing it and being able to help me out. Ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudu Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 http://inquiry.net/outdoor/equipment/green_bar_bill_pack.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBoss Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 1959 Patrol Leaders book..has plans. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudu Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I added the plans from the PL handbook with a mention that materials have changed since then. See: http://inquiry.net/outdoor/equipment/green_bar_bill_pack.htm Maybe someone with experience with modern materials could revise the text for us: Decide on the kind of material you want to use. When this pack was designed, a heavy waterproof duck was considered the best, but consider modern heavy duty nylon materials. In addition to 96" of 34-inch wide 12 oz. duck or canvas (or other material), you will need 4 boxes of No. 9 split copper rivets, 24 1-inch D-rings, 36" of 2-inch webbing, 66" of 1-inch webbing, 14' of mason line. Lay out the pattern on your material as suggested in the working drawing. If your material is of another width than the width shown, it pays to make up a paper pattern first, then lay it out on the cloth in the most economical way. Cut out the pieces, then put them together, as shown in diagram, with the copper rivets. Make the body of the pack over a wooden box, 18"x16"x6". Turn inside out. Attach the flaps as shown. When the pack itself is completed, rivet on the straps in the manner indicated on the diagram. I included a URL for AddAll where you can find copies of William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt's Handbook for Patrol Leaders for a couple of dollars. Every Troop that uses the Patrol Method outdoors should have at least one pre-1972 copy in their library to supplement the current indoor edition See: http://tinyurl.com/bfq2p5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBoss Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thats what I have in my book....I'm scanner less for a while now.. but I plan on making the Pack after the school year is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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