My "one of a kind" Wested A-1 is here!!
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My "one of a kind" Wested A-1 is here!!
OK, I just received my custom jacket from Wested. It is part Indy Jacket and part US aircorp A-1.. I made a drawing and sent specification to Wested and they created it exactly as I had invisioned it. I absolutely love it and will treasure it for ever. It has:
- Indy Jacket back panel, side straps and sleeves.
- A1 wool collar, buttons and pocket placement.
- A1 buttons and loops to secure the collar when cold.
- has NO storm flap, zippers, inside pocket, hand warmer pockets.
- Smaller pockets placed high
- Side straps placed 2" higher than normal.
- all cotton lining
- Sliders in brass (not D-rings)
- 80's fit
- Dark brown lambskin
It makes a nice Indyeque jacket while still being a little different. I'm not sure if it'll show in the following pictures but the color of the wool collar is a nice contrast to the dark brown jacket.. giving a well, sort of russett feeling to the whole onsamble. Here are some pictures. God, my camera *****.. these don't do justice.
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7448 ... 101nm5.png
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8918 ... 102pl5.png
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/294/westeda103yd3.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3757 ... 104pj0.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8689 ... 105pq8.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9534 ... 106mj3.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4797 ... 107ok9.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2349 ... 108qk7.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6888 ... 109qz4.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5743 ... 110wc6.png
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6777 ... 111yk4.png
Sorry if that was too many pictures. What do ya'll think?
Doug C
- Indy Jacket back panel, side straps and sleeves.
- A1 wool collar, buttons and pocket placement.
- A1 buttons and loops to secure the collar when cold.
- has NO storm flap, zippers, inside pocket, hand warmer pockets.
- Smaller pockets placed high
- Side straps placed 2" higher than normal.
- all cotton lining
- Sliders in brass (not D-rings)
- 80's fit
- Dark brown lambskin
It makes a nice Indyeque jacket while still being a little different. I'm not sure if it'll show in the following pictures but the color of the wool collar is a nice contrast to the dark brown jacket.. giving a well, sort of russett feeling to the whole onsamble. Here are some pictures. God, my camera *****.. these don't do justice.
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7448 ... 101nm5.png
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8918 ... 102pl5.png
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/294/westeda103yd3.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3757 ... 104pj0.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8689 ... 105pq8.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9534 ... 106mj3.png
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4797 ... 107ok9.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2349 ... 108qk7.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6888 ... 109qz4.png
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5743 ... 110wc6.png
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6777 ... 111yk4.png
Sorry if that was too many pictures. What do ya'll think?
Doug C
Well, basically I had to pay for a complete set of patterns to be made, as this is considered a custom jacket. There is no storm flap which is different from the Indy jacket and there is no collar stand. It's more different than you probably think really. So it wasn't a case of add this, add that.
Doug C
Doug C
Cool! Very cool!
This jacket looks like made for thrilling airfights and adventure! It breathes the spirit of Pulp novel heroes ... and I mean that in a positive way!
Great!
Now if I just can get besser glasses ... your pictures seem a bit blurry to my academic misty eyes.
This jacket looks like made for thrilling airfights and adventure! It breathes the spirit of Pulp novel heroes ... and I mean that in a positive way!
Great!
Now if I just can get besser glasses ... your pictures seem a bit blurry to my academic misty eyes.
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Nice jacket for a custom design. Very thoughtfull and it evokes an adventure waiting.
Try taking a shot with the flash on for indoor settings. That will freeze the motion. The blurriness is caused by camera motion while the camera is trying to capture enought available light to make the image. Alternately, go outside on a sunny or partly sunny day for more available light.
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Try taking a shot with the flash on for indoor settings. That will freeze the motion. The blurriness is caused by camera motion while the camera is trying to capture enought available light to make the image. Alternately, go outside on a sunny or partly sunny day for more available light.
Regards,
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Agent5, it cost me 225 English pounds, plus shipping (about $450USD). That's a somewhat significant increase in the normal Indy Jacket from Wested but that price included the pattern making.... future purchases of this jacket would be about the same as a normal Indy Jacket. And I am considering buying another already, maybe in horsehide this time. I justify the price, by pointing out to myself that some other manufaturer of Indy type jackets and A1s charge more for off the rack sizing, and this one is custom. Sorry for my vague answer to the pricing question earlier but I didn't want to "quote" what Wested would sell them for, Peter has the final say on price of course.
Doug C
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Thanks for the camera tips, Indy MarkVII... I took a few more pictures.
Here's a couple shots in the sunlight:
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2051 ... 112ca2.png
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5875 ... 113yl1.png
Here's one of the back... notice the straps are set 2" higher than normal and it's attached internally so no need for x-box stitching (although possibly not as strong as the x-box configuration).
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1618 ... 114yk7.png
Now a couple under the shade tree..notice the peaked pocket flaps.
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9010 ... 115jn1.png
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2418 ... 116kj7.png
Doug C
Here's a couple shots in the sunlight:
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2051 ... 112ca2.png
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5875 ... 113yl1.png
Here's one of the back... notice the straps are set 2" higher than normal and it's attached internally so no need for x-box stitching (although possibly not as strong as the x-box configuration).
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1618 ... 114yk7.png
Now a couple under the shade tree..notice the peaked pocket flaps.
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9010 ... 115jn1.png
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2418 ... 116kj7.png
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BTW, just so you know... the collar does lay down nicely too, though these pics don't really show it very well. So you wouldn't have to wear it "popped" all the time, even if it does add to the look IMO. And you know the reason the A1's had buttons is because it was designed back in the mid 1920s, the time before zippers were used on anything, if the technology was even developed :
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Here's a copy of the picture I drew and sent to Wested. Note that even though my chest size measures 42", I asked Gemma to have the jacket made in a size 40 with 80's fit !!
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/8492 ... o02zy3.jpg
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http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/8492 ... o02zy3.jpg
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Well page 2 wasn't a drawing, just specifications..but here it is anyway.
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4952/a ... o04yd1.png
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http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4952/a ... o04yd1.png
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That's a really great looking jacket & a fantastic price for a custom made jacket. Very pleased for you Doug. You have been brave enough to go in a unique direction & it has totally paid off
I on the other hand still need Brian to send that pre-authentic Wested over from the US
That's a really great looking jacket & a fantastic price for a custom made jacket. Very pleased for you Doug. You have been brave enough to go in a unique direction & it has totally paid off
I on the other hand still need Brian to send that pre-authentic Wested over from the US