Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
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Pics of My Flightsuits Expedition Raiders Jacket
Hey All,
It was requested yesterday that I post pics of my three year-old Flightsuits (now Gibson & Barnes) Raiders Jacket. The leather is Chrome Seal Goat. It is made to measure (which they don't really do anymore). The only modification I had made is the addition of a nickel zip instead of brass. Everything else is basically the same as if it was off the rack. Enjoy.
Regards, Dr. J
It was requested yesterday that I post pics of my three year-old Flightsuits (now Gibson & Barnes) Raiders Jacket. The leather is Chrome Seal Goat. It is made to measure (which they don't really do anymore). The only modification I had made is the addition of a nickel zip instead of brass. Everything else is basically the same as if it was off the rack. Enjoy.
Regards, Dr. J
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That Chrome goat FS had a few years back was absolutely gorgeous.
You're right HJ, under flash and certain lighting, it definately has a russet hue to it, but in outdoor, natural light, it goes a very nice medium dark brown.
Check out my staff photo on the main page. It is the same hide. I got mine about 4 years ago. You can't go wrong with their goat.
Gota love that texture too!
You're right HJ, under flash and certain lighting, it definately has a russet hue to it, but in outdoor, natural light, it goes a very nice medium dark brown.
Check out my staff photo on the main page. It is the same hide. I got mine about 4 years ago. You can't go wrong with their goat.
Gota love that texture too!
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Thanks G-MANN!G-MANN wrote:I'm not Dr J, but my Lambskin Expedition purchased in Jaunary has a pleat depth of 1-1/2"
Cheers,
G-MANN
Everything about this jacket, aside form the 2-piece gussett which may or may not have been automatically added by FS, just SCREAMS Raiders authenticity IMO. I WILL have have one; just gotta get that Morgan first.
EDIT: Tone, that avvy is just downright scary! ...
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Nice lookin' jacket there & thanks for posting!
I have 2 Gibson & Barnes jackets (both goatskin), and they are tough for sure. The underarm gussets are 2-piece, yes, but they are rather small in construction. For instance, when I ordered my Wested with the 2-piece awhile back they were kinda large. When I received my Gibson & Barnes jacket, even though it had the 2-piece, they were maybe a tad larger than what a single underarm gusset would be on a Wested as far as size and proportion goes from what I could tell. So, the 2-piece gussets aren't very large at all.
Kindest Regards,
Captain D
I have 2 Gibson & Barnes jackets (both goatskin), and they are tough for sure. The underarm gussets are 2-piece, yes, but they are rather small in construction. For instance, when I ordered my Wested with the 2-piece awhile back they were kinda large. When I received my Gibson & Barnes jacket, even though it had the 2-piece, they were maybe a tad larger than what a single underarm gusset would be on a Wested as far as size and proportion goes from what I could tell. So, the 2-piece gussets aren't very large at all.
Kindest Regards,
Captain D
It is NOW! Man, it took me a LONG time to get this thing as supple as I like it. The methods used are as follows:Is that leather as supple as it looks?
1) Dryer (in a pillowcase) with NO heat.
2) Pecards leather gel liberally applied (until it was supple).
3) NEVER hanging this jacket on a hook or coat hanger.
4)I have stuffed it between my mattress and boxspring and slept on it.
5)Wadding it up in a ball and throwing it in the corner.
6)Sitting on it at work.
Finally, wearing it as much as possible.
Regards, Dr. J
Now, THAT's a good question. I had those exact mods done on this jacket over three years ago. Longer sleeves and nickel zip. I've heard now, it's hard to get these (or any) mods. Chalk one more up for Wested.Can you still ask for small mods like a custom sleeve length and a nickel zipper?
Something else concerning the gussets. Remember, these were STANDARD on the FS before people were adding them to their Westeds as options. The FS pattern and specs were taken from a film-used jacket (which had been used by a Stuntman, I believe) provided by _. Wether or not, this jacket had two-piece gussets or one piece gussets I don't know
Regards, Dr. J
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Thats usually the problem for me with most off the rack sizes. Depending on the cut I can wear a 42L or 44L. However according to their size chart I would need a 46L or 48L to get enough sleeve length.Dr._J wrote:Now, THAT's a good question. I had those exact mods done on this jacket over three years ago. Longer sleeves and nickel zip. I've heard now, it's hard to get these (or any) mods. Chalk one more up for Wested.Can you still ask for small mods like a custom sleeve length and a nickel zipper?
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1) Dryer (in a pillowcase) with NO heat.
2) Pecards leather gel liberally applied (until it was supple).
3) NEVER hanging this jacket on a hook or coat hanger.
4)I have stuffed it between my mattress and boxspring and slept on it.
5)Wadding it up in a ball and throwing it in the corner.
6)Sitting on it at work.
Finally, wearing it as much as possible.
At least you remembered the Picard's.
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Whoooo!, dats purty! Look at that beautiful yoke and them shallow pleats.
What exactly is "chrome". Is it an option of some sort? For some reason I associated it with goat.
Would any of you "dual owners" ( Minnesota etc...) say that the regular dark brown FS is closer to the Wested dark brown or the authentic, or somewhere in between?
G-MANN, I'm also interested in the collar and pocket measurements if its not too much trouble. Thanks for posting.
What exactly is "chrome". Is it an option of some sort? For some reason I associated it with goat.
Would any of you "dual owners" ( Minnesota etc...) say that the regular dark brown FS is closer to the Wested dark brown or the authentic, or somewhere in between?
G-MANN, I'm also interested in the collar and pocket measurements if its not too much trouble. Thanks for posting.
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*Head Explodes Belloq style*Indiana_Tone wrote:
TANNING
The raw collagen fibers of the hides must be converted into a stable product which is no longer susceptible to rotting. This is done by adding chrome tanning agents to the hides in a revolving drum. These tanning agents also significantly improve the hide's dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, resistance to chemicals and to heat, the ability to flex innumerable times without breaking, and the ability to endure repeated cycles of wetting and drying.
Thanks! That is good to finally know.
G-MANN, thanks for the specs.
UMMMMM.....Russet........
You want to see a beautiful (and totally unique) Flightsuits Expedition in Russet goat with military-style, olive-drab stitching? Check out this thread from Rundquist:
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Now, THAT's russet! Makes me wanna eat a baked potato.
Regards, Dr. J
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Now, THAT's russet! Makes me wanna eat a baked potato.
Regards, Dr. J
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Oh really, well I will speak with the fleet commander and see if we can spare one or not, lol. Yes, I love my jackets, three Westeds, two A-2's, a G-1, and my Expeditions. I know I will get more in the future, I still want a Wested Goat and Horse if they ever make it again. Anyone wanting to sell a Wested Goat?? Size 38 or 40?
Yesterday I went over to Dr._J’s pad to show him some of my jackets before they went away. When I left I picked up my big pile of jackets and by mistake I took his Expedition. It’s a 44 Reg. I couldn’t resist taking these pics. I think that I’m going to go with 46 reg from now on. This is a “Raider” fit though, I have to admit. If I were 10 pounds lighter, I might even be able to pull this off. I like a looser fit anyway. Dig the “Raiders” collar. Cheers
DUDE! THAT'S MY JACKET!!! It would have been funny/surprising to see this thread if I hadn't noticed (yeah, right) that my Expo was missing. "Accidently" my butt! I bet that was your intention the whole time. The old "pile o' jackets" ploy! Lookin' good and thanks for returning it promptly.
Regards, Dr. J
Regards, Dr. J
I've been good. I'd come around more often, but no matter how many times I watch the Indy flicks, the gear never changes.Bogie1943 wrote:Hey Rundquist, how the heck have you been man? It has been a long time bro!
I'm selling jackets, what does it look like. (bwah)Indiana Ken wrote:Heee... eee... eee....yyyy Adam
How are you doing? You are looking well!! So what did we do to be be honoured with your presence on the forum again?
Ken