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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 10, 2011 11:50:47 GMT -5
     So, I went and bought some thick merino sheepskin leather tanned in France, it's probably a little too thick but I liked the level of ribby character and gave it to Peter to make me a 'Hero'. Surprisingly whilst feeling pretty thick it turns out to break easily in and feels very soft. Note: This is not 'shrunk', in fact it seems to have been ironed to hide the ribs, when you knead and manipulate the leather the grain pops out and it softens. Peter is on the verge of getting his own leather from his suppliers so get hold of him for the latest on that. He has 2 on the go. A ribby NZ lamb and a tough washed lamb (I don't know what he will call them!). This is the 'Hero' with me giving him my own buckles and pockets sized for me and I asked for the K stitch. Confirm those little details and you are good to go. I'll show some pics of it on when I get a chance to take some, it's raining here today. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 12:22:04 GMT -5
AWESOME !   Cheers, John |
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Post by stargate on Feb 10, 2011 13:13:19 GMT -5
WOW! That's an amazing jacket Kt.  Peter does a great job on his jackets, and I really like the "K" stitch you had done on the straps - it's a unique piece that just gives it that extra coolness  Nice one! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 16:56:07 GMT -5
Good thing I got that US Wings or I would be begging you to get me some of that leather.
I have to admit I do like some of the details on yours better than the Wings but nothing I can't live without.
Does that beauty have gussets?
Cheers,
John
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 10, 2011 17:32:01 GMT -5
It does indeed! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 17:48:46 GMT -5
It does indeed! NICE! That is one thing I would have liked on my [ORIGINAL PATTERN ;D] Wings. That and the strap adjusters like yours has. Once again, Beautiful. Congratulations! Cheers, John |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 10, 2011 18:18:14 GMT -5
Funny thing is strap adjusters are one of the easiest things, I've found, to change. So I don't usually worry too much about them. It kinda surprises me how some people do. (Not saying that you do!). All you usually need is bolt cutters to take off offending ones and a dremmel to cut the centre bar of a triglide so you can install it. Black triglides are available, though maybe not 'easily' available seeing as how many jacket makers settle for bronze, nickle or gold ones. I found a foundry that were happy to supply black powder coated ones.... they wanted a min order of 12k though! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 18:33:27 GMT -5
I ordered some of the G&B type sliders from my usual source for the Wings. Unfortunately they are hardening them too much now. When you try to open them they snap in half.  If I can locate some like you found I'll give it a try. You don't happen to have 11,998 more laying around do you. Cheers, John Are yours anything like these? www.strapworks.com/Metal_Slides_p/ms-c.htm |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 11, 2011 10:45:46 GMT -5
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 11, 2011 11:38:36 GMT -5
KT, that jacket is completely awesome! |
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Post by Noah on Feb 11, 2011 21:08:14 GMT -5
That's a great looking jacket! Looks like the US Wings Legend striated lamb!
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Post by bigguedo on Feb 11, 2011 21:29:49 GMT -5
Awsome jacket.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 11, 2011 21:29:45 GMT -5
That's a great looking jacket! Looks like the US Wings Legend striated lamb! LOL wash your mouth out with soap and water! |
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Feb 14, 2011 1:38:17 GMT -5
Beautiful jacket there, KT. Damn near perfect if you ask me.
-Josh
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Feb 14, 2011 15:26:22 GMT -5
Okay, this whole image blockage thing I'm going through is getting on my nerves.  KT, do you have a Photobucket account? :-P Steven |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 14, 2011 16:55:50 GMT -5
Okay, this whole image blockage thing I'm going through is getting on my nerves. KT, do you have a Photobucket account? :-P Steven 'fraid not. I can never remember my passwords for stuff like that! |
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Feb 14, 2011 22:54:52 GMT -5
Oh, well... I can always (eventually) ask my mom to allow the image hosting sites. Until then... Steven |
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Post by Noah on Feb 14, 2011 23:41:45 GMT -5
That's a great looking jacket! Looks like the US Wings Legend striated lamb! LOL wash your mouth out with soap and water! ;D LOOOL ;D Don't worry, they both look good. |
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Post by Buck on Feb 15, 2011 20:52:57 GMT -5
That jacket looks great!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Feb 15, 2011 22:36:20 GMT -5
Well, my mom typed in the password for at least the first pic. Looks great! So... Does that mean Wested is actually selling their Hero Raiders now, or is it a prototype? Steven |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 17, 2011 3:41:28 GMT -5
It seems like Wested is taking orders for this now, but it is not on their site yet. You have to contact Peter by phone.
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