Order Placed (Arrived, w/ Pics!)

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:02 pm

True.

Oh, and I no longer own that LC jacket. I got tired of getting slapped all the time....but then that's another story all together...

Regars! Michaelson

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:39 pm

I know that a lot of guys really dig the LC gear (and I don’t want to offend anybody), but the gear in LC was just really dorky. Indy “looked like he was waiting for a flood”, to paraphrase Dr. J. I just can’t get behind the collar either. I remember originally watching the movie in the theatre thinking that HF just didn’t look as cool as in the other 2 movies. Later on I realized that it was the gear. HF just looked “dumpy” in that movie. Hopefully they’ll do a better job in the next flick. Cheers

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:41 pm

Shane because of your collar. Your jacket is size 34R? I believe smaller jacket = smaller collar. So that would be quite logical. Anybody with me?

Greets

orb

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:55 pm

The collar is smaller, but what’s more important is that it looks proportionally right. A lot of guys get caught up with specs. Every jacket size should have different specs. Cheers

Tyrloch · Post by **Tyrloch** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:27 pm

That's why I specify just the smaller Raiders pockets & collar, but don't add exact dimensions. If I aksed for them to make them a specific size, and they did, but it looked too big/small, then that would be entirely my fault for specifying that size!! SO I just say smaller & leave it up to Wested to make them the correct size...

~Jace

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:02 pm

Hey Rundquist - I know exactly what you mean. I think I'll have to do that - it looks much better that way. I think without making the collar bases show, it creates an illusion that the collar is smaller, too.

I'll have to wet it and train it - or again, wait for some rain and then just do it.

Thanks for the continued compliments - really makes a guy feel good about his jacket!

I can't wait to break it in and see how it ages! It does feel like... too light to be an Indy jacket. It's surprisingly soft. It feels like it could break easily though, or that it might break after continuous bending of the arm parts. I'm sure that's not the case though.

In Christ,
Shane

Toldog07 · Post by **Toldog07** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:46 pm

i agree about the weight of the jacket! it is very thin but with time and wear it will feel more like an indy jacket.

i put my gloves in my front pockets to stretch the pockets out a little bit so they arent so flat looking..they also weigh it down on the hanger to give it more of a worn look.

Keep wearing it and you will be more and more pleased with it!

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:58 am

Wested had received my sent back HH jacket yesterday. Today I had to place a new order and now the new wait starts again

I really hope that I will get the right small pockets and the black sliders.

Greets

orb

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:16 am

I don't want to be the bringer of bad news but I have received a mail from gemma today with the following:

Dear Sir,
Your order has been processed for production under order number 55**, unfortunately we only offer brass side fasteners at the moment
Cheers Gemma

So they really out of black anodised sliders

Greets

orb

VP · Post by VP » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:18 am

Paint It Black.

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:50 am

Yeah

I see a brass side fastener and I want it painted black

I think I'm gonna research some black buckle one.

Greets

orb

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:57 am

orb wrote:Yeah

I see a brass side fastener and I want it painted black

I think I'm gonna research some black buckle one.

Greets

orb

Orb if you can find a wholesale supplier in Europe I think Peter would be happy.

I'll send you the specs from my ones.

Regards,

Kt.

Mr. Das · Post by **Mr. Das** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:15 pm

orb wrote:Wested had received my sent back HH jacket yesterday. Today I had to place a new order and now the new wait starts again
I really hope that I will get the right small pockets and the black sliders.

Greets

orb

Why'd you send back your horsehide? I'm thinking of either getting a HH or getting a G&B through a member. I've never owned a HH or a G&B, so it's a toughie.

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:22 am

Hello Mr. Das

Take a short look on page one of this thread. I've put in some pictures.
I have stated on the wested order form that I want raiders pockets. I thought I will get the small pockets, but I got big huge pockets. Bigger as on my LC jacket. That's why I had to send it back. The new jacket I will get soon is also a horsehide, just with small raiders pockets. I really like the horse, IMO the look is much better as a non distressed lamb. It's a perfect adventure jacket. The only downside... it's much stiffer and heavier as a lamb. But I wrote before when you wear a lamb and immediatly change to a horse. It's a really strange feeling.

Get a horse now but be careful that you not get such huge monster pockets

Greets

orb

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:59 am

Orb: For your reference:

orb · Post by **orb** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:42 am

KT Templar: noted!
I will do my best to research the right buckle.

Greets

orb

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:15 pm

I've got the shipping notice from Wested a few hours ago. My HH raiders jacket is finally on the way. I hope this time it will have the small raiders pockets.
I'm so excited! Maybe it will arrive on friday

Greetings

orb

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:32 am

I just received my Raiders Horsehide Jacket!!!
This time I must say Wested did a perfect job on the jacket!
It's just like I wanted the jacket to be. I'm so pleased now I can't even breath. Thanks to Wested

OK that's what I have ordered:
Height: 5ft. 10 (177cm)
Chest: 42 Regular
Sleeve: 24.75 Inch
Jacket Size: 42 Regular
Back Size: 25.25 Inch (extra inch in front to avoid "ride-up")
Style: Raiders Jacket
Leather: Dark Brown Horsehide
Lining: Cotton Silesia
Side Fastener: Antique Brass D Rings (no rectangular sliders anymore)
Additional Requests:
(80's Fit) Tappered Sleeves, Cuffs & Back
Back elastic "action" pleat.
One Piece Under Arm gussets
Side Straps: X box stitching on the side straps
Back panel: Top of panel to extend all the way out to the inside edge of the sleeve seam.
Small Raiders Pockets
Small Raiders Collar

Here's what I got:

Best thing at last

I've got the Rectangular Sliders!!! Seems like they back in stock! I was so positiv shocked I thought I will get the D Rings again. Not this time!

Better pictures later!

Greetings

orb

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:17 pm

I wonder if there's a way to order just the pair of sliders, and apply them myself...??

Congrats on the good jacket, Orb!! Let's see how it looks on you!

In Christ,
Shane

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:30 pm

OK now here some pictures of me in my new HH Raiders ^^

http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=indy1le4.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=indy2ml0.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=indy3ud4.jpg

I really love the fit of the jacket! I also don't have any riding up problems.
Thanks Wested!

Greetings

orb

Garzo · Post by **Garzo** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:50 pm

orb wrote:I really love the fit of the jacket! I also don't have any riding up problems.
Thanks Wested!

Greetings

orb

Hey Orb, sieht echt geil aus! I don't know what they were thinking with those giant pockets they gave you the first time around.

I also have a horsehide that I'm getting altered by a local leather tailor. Mine is a regular cut and it was a little too wide. It had no gussets and the sleeves met the body quite low, making it quite wide when I moved my arms up. The tailor is taking it in, making it more narrow for a better form-fitting shape.

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:19 am

Vielen Dank Garzo

Put in some pictures when your jacket is finally ready

I gave my LC lamb jacket to my father because the jacket was a bit to snug for a LC style. I also had the rideup problem. So today I have ordered a new LC Jacket. Authentic Goat this time and the waiting starts again lol.

Greetings

orb

Order Placed (Arrived, w/ Pics!)

Wested is back!

Got my Horse

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