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IndyRich

Thanks Magnoli. I emailed Wested prior to posting on the board. They replied soon after saying that the sizing looked a little odd, and blamed it on a manufacturing error. They advised that I wait and order a 10 when the next batch was available. Was a little bummed at this, as they could of at leas...

IndyRich

Hi all I need a little advise. I bought a pair of the Wested Adventurer boots in a UK 10 when they first started offering them. From day one they always Felt too tight and had foot pain when wearing for a prolonged time. But stuck with them as thought they needed breaking in. I’ve recently dug them ...

IndyRich

Give them time, mine where so painful when I first go them, but after about three weeks of wearing them around the house, to the office, and while out shopping, they are starting to feel very comfortable. Be patient, and for heavens sake don't immerse them in water, as this will reduce the life span...

IndyRich

I don't think the pit to pit measurement even if it is an inch bigger than it should be is causing the problem, because it looks ok from the front. https://image.ibb.co/fqRKo7/Photobucket.png You can see the big V shape on the behind pictures is because of the excess panel material. I don't know if...

IndyRich

You can also ask them to make a custom jacket in stock sizing. Like, can you make me a stock size 42 in this skin, with a silver zip. For example. I know, but off the rack is too short in the arm for me, so have to order custom. Besides even if i’d have ordered a 46 off the rack, I would still have...

IndyRich

What's the jacket backlength? Is it accurate to what you ordered? Back length 27.25 Sleeve 26.25 There measurements are spot on to what I requested. Now then, this is where it’s really annoying me. wested’s site says order YOUR chest size, which i did, measured my chest and came out as about 47”. K...

IndyRich

6 inches? That's news to me. I've had two Westeds, both had 4 inches of extra room. The 6 inch thing is baloney. Who would want that much extra room? I think they are just trying to avoid accepting your jacket as a return. Feelings mutual. They’ve basically turned around and said “yes it’s too big,...

IndyRich

What does a body to jacket tolerance mean exactly? I suppose I could understand the gussets making more room. I remember ordering a custom Raiders in size 42" in 2016 with gussets and I recall thinking why does this feel so large in the shoulder area. I sold the jacket but regret it as I reall...

IndyRich

Good to know. I'm sure it will break in and feel much better. :tup: Am tempted by the Horsehide for a jacket. Want to buy this one? :[ Little cheesed with westeds sizing. The site advises to order your exact chest size. Heck going off there pit to pit measurements I could most probably go down to a...

IndyRich

Have had an update from wested. They have said that their jackets have a 6 inch body to jacket tolerance, and that the gussets have added additional material around chest and back panel yoke area. They have advised that I re order asking for either a smaller shoulder of to go a chest size down. Bumm...

IndyRich

How is the weight and thickness of the horsehide? It makes lamb feel like paper in comparason, strong solid hide, but not that much thicker (cross section) than lamb. Heavy to lift/carry, but not noticeable when wearing. The good point is this will literally last for decades, the only down side tha...

IndyRich

Eek. Sorry to see that. Yeah, a 46 standard Wested should have a pit-to-pit measurement of 25 inches. Doubled, that makes 50 inches, which would be 46 + 4 inches of extra wiggle room. What is your actual chest measurement? I normally measure around 46.5”. Glad I didn’t go for a 48”. Wested thinks t...

IndyRich

Ok, so the jacket was delivered today, and have to say that it's a really poor fit, think the back panel that is causing it to look over sized. Ordered a 46 this fits more like a 48+ chest. Pit to pit measurements is 26" (wish I'd ordered a 44 now, not my normal size, but would have fit better)...

IndyRich

Hi all My original Unissued MkVII is on it's last legs, and I'm looking for a replacement. Having recently purchased a replacement bag complete with gas mask and respirator on ebay for next to nothing, I discovered that the mask that came with the bag has a high probability of containing Chrysotile ...

IndyRich

Thanks Guys, your opinion is greatly appreciated. Found a couple of pics of a 46" LC Off The Rack in Lamb that I owned about 4 years ago. Question, dose this look too long? Think the first pic looks okish, but the second, not too sure Brand New http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r112/Rich_D85/J...

IndyRich

Here’s my dilemma. A Wested that a purchased a while back. 44” chest, and a 27” back. It was too small in the chest as should of ordered a 46 at the time. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r112/Rich_D85/Jacket/th_F6EFDE8B-6D9C-454F-9612-7BF16EE22042_zpsac7x0iau.jpeg Looks way too short when compari...

IndyRich

Hi all. Been a long time since I owned an Indy Jacket, so have just taken the plunge and purchased a custom Raiders in Horse from Wested. I normally go for The LC model, but fancied a change this time. Specs Standard custom raiders (not hero) Horse Chest 46” Sleeve 26.25 Back 27.25 Additional measur...

IndyRich

I read here that the Magnoli LC actually uses measurements taken from the LC film used jacket. Measurements taken from somewhere here at the Smithsonian Institution. The pockets on the Magnoli woudl be accurate, you'd imagine. :-k Good thinking. Anyone know the pocket measurements of 44/46" Ma...

IndyRich

I got an LC from Wested recently that used some of Holt's specs combined with some of KT Templar's, and I got what I think is the one of more accurate LC jackets I've seen, if I may say so myself (sorry no pics yet). Here were the specs I gave Peter: Pocket placement 2.5'' from hem. Pockets should ...

IndyRich

Hi guys. I'm planning on getting a custom LC from wested in goat in the next couple of months. Dose anyone have some decent quality pictures of the authentic goat that I could take a look at. Also I want to request the more screen accurate action pleats as I am fed up of looking like I have wings wh...

IndyRich

Indydawg wrote:What WAS the wall made of?

I just ran the samples down the side of the house, which is made out of your standard run of the mill house brick. Didn't apply that much pressure.

Can't wait to order the Goat

IndyRich

Hey all I'm planning on getting another wested at the end of the month so I sent off for a washed goat and authentic lamb leather sample. I didn't like the goat when I first saw it, so I was set on getting a good old lamb, that was up until an hour ago. I decided to test the leather to see what woul...

IndyRich

Morning all I need some advice on wested's off the rack jacket size. Dose anyone have one in a 44 or a 46 that they could measure for me? I emailed Gemma last night and had a reply this morning saying that a 44 has a 26.5 Sleeve and a 26.5 back. A 46 has a 27.7 sleeve and a 27.5 back, which totally ...

IndyRich

IF, I take a size 8 hat and turn it into a size 7 1/4. The shrinkage turns this felt into a totally different animal! It improves the felt by a thousand per centage points. Which says to me they over stretch the hats in the blocking. It is not the felt so much as the procedures used to block these ...

IndyRich

I've said it some time ago (and, to be honest, several times too), but I'm really impressed by the durability and the "look" of the AB shirt. Somewhere around here must be a thread with a review by me including several pictures as well. But as stated above - "the best" just depe...

IndyRich

Ok i'm toying between 2 options, Todd's or AB

Which would you say were the better of the two in trems of quality, durability, screen acuracy and price?

IndyRich

Thanks for all the replys
i'm looking for something that looks Screen acurate from LC. I have got the shirt that wested sell but i feel that it is a bit too light

IndyRich

Hi Guy's
I'm looking for a new Indy shirt, who would you say offers the best repoduction?

Cheers

IndyRich

After seeing the amazing quality of you're time lord tie, I’ll take one of each

IndyRich

Veeeeery nice

IndyRich

Great, Magnoli would sell then after I brought a pair of red wings :evil:

IndyRich

I agree with Michaelson and Jan. The hat that you’ve got now is too tall for the LC look, but is spot on for raiders.

IndyRich

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have done as advised and starched the #### out of it. Man this is one tough hat.

It fits like a dream now

Thanks

IndyRich

I have got an AB beaver with an LC bash. To quote Hemingway, it has held the bash like iron.

Sorry for the poor quality of the pic

IndyRich

[Hat stretcher/retainer, purchased through Peters Bros or any good hat store will help push the hat up one size without having to have it reblocked.

Regards! Michaelson]

Wouldn't this cause Taper?[/quote]

IndyRich

Good advice hemingway, a hair cut wouldn’t go amiss.

IndyRich

Hi, I have a quick question and was wondering if you all could help me. About a month ago I received my new AB in beaver size 58”, I have been wearing it now for about 3 weeks and have come to the conclusion that it is too small as I start to get a bit of a headache when it’s on my head and it leave...

IndyRich

Think We should ask Fedora If he could make a dog sized AB

IndyRich

I keep a small sewing kit in mine. You never know

IndyRich

I have the standard fed. I must say that the quality of the hat is amazing. I will see how well it is made when I take it to Egypt in September. I have also just ordered a raiders style Adventurebilt, I’ve read some good reviews about them on COW (I feel an obsession coming on :shock: ). Can’t wait ...

IndyRich

Look to me like an old map case

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