Wested TOD arrived!

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:53 pm

I was hoping you were building an army.

SD

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:13 pm

Soon I will have at least one jacket for each Indy Film.
Which is enough.

Regards

orb

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:17 pm

That's what I've just done, and yes, it is enough

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:50 pm

Piers wrote:That's what I've just done, and yes, it is enough

When the times come that you say "enough," it's time to leave the hobby.....it's never enough....don't you get it?!

I won't rest 'til I've acquired 100 Indy jackets!.....only 85 more to go!!!

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:13 am

Pics of my new Washed Goat TOD Jacket didn't came out that well.
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2b.jpg
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2c.jpg
No drape at the moment but I'm gonna distress the jacket soon.
After preparing the Collar:
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2d.jpg
Lookin quite cooler IMO
When I compare this jacket to my auth. Lamb TOD jacket, there are some differences.
The Cuff's are about 0,5 inch more tappered on my auth. lambskin and the pockets are placed a bit different too.

Regards

orb

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:43 am

Orb, great body and sleeve length on you........just needs a good soak, scrunch....little Pecards after its dried for several days........helped mine a lot

Post by **Holt** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:49 am

nope. dont soak it. it looks to good now.

that jacket looks way better on you then the auth.lamb jacket.

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:00 pm

The picture of me wearing the lamb jacket is really a bit strange. But the look of both jackets are IMO the same.
I will make new pics of the lambskin tomorrow.

Regards

orb

VP · Post by VP » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:09 pm

That's a fine looking jacket there, not digging the pockets though (as I'm a Raiders guy and think they look ridiculous, but that's JMO). Seems to fit you well, enjoy it.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:33 pm

Orb, mind posting pics of details of straps, vents, action pleat .....are they holding the specs tight ??

CM · Post by CM » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:46 pm

Fantastic Orb. Love those pockets. I never carry stuff with me so small pockets (like those on some A2's) are fine by me. I think they make the jacket design look better.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:51 pm

If he is using the same zipper, and it looks like it is, the hardware is RIDICULOUSLY authentic.

I was a little miffed when I got my ToD jacket. The zipper was the big aluminium looking one I was expecting, but the stopper looked a different colour, it's slightly yellow and a harder (maybe zinc) metal. I was thinking MOD EDIT!! I have since seen some close ups from one of our members who got to see the jacket when Noel had it. And I'll be darned, it shows exactly the same colour difference.

This is accurate in the way Talon or Crown zippers might sought after by A2 fans, wow!

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:01 pm

I got the right specs on both jackets. Just a little bit different sizes there and there...
On my lambskin the stormflap is 1" 1/4 and on my washed goat it's 1" 1/2.
But nothing which would really drive me mad. The Wested Logos are different. The one in the washed goat is more shiney

Here two pictures for Hatch.
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2f.jpg
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2e.jpg
Thanks for all the positiv inputs!
I've got the right zipper and press studs on both jackets. I'm quite happy with the hardware!

Regards

orb

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:09 pm

Man, you're tempting me Orb, I've got order in for Wings TOD but stiiiil havn't been able to get any sizing specifics between large and xl......I'm 46 in Wested and TN...but they say this is going to be a 'slimmer fit'........sorry for OT just frustrated.......

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:12 pm

I also think the best on the Wested TOD is the right hardware and the right pockets!
This really makes the jacket more special. With the standard hardware I would have sold it already!
Here's a bad picture of that zipper!
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/7426-2g.jpg

Regards

orb

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:45 pm

orb wrote:....... the pockets are placed a bit different too.

Regards

orb

The jacket looks good. How different are the pockets placed?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:51 pm

Kt Templar wrote:If he is using the same zipper, and it looks like it is, the hardware is RIDICULOUSLY authentic.

I was a little miffed when I got my ToD jacket. The zipper was the big aluminium looking one I was expecting, but the stopper looked a different colour, it's slightly yellow and a harder (maybe zinc) metal. I was thinking WTF!! I have since seen some close ups from one of our members who got to see the jacket when Noel had it. And I'll be darned, it shows exactly the same colour difference.

This is accurate in the way Talon or Crown zippers might sought after by A2 fans, wow!

I have two ToDs. The zipper stop on the first is different from the second. For the first it is an aluminum 'U'
The second is some sort of plated cast stop like you describe.

The photos of the NH jacket zipper I've seen have the first type stop I mentioned, and looks aluminum colour, not cast plated zinc or yellowish.
Could you post the photo you have?

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:55 pm

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-2e.jpg

The pocket on the left is 1/4 inch off.
The pocket on the right looks placed different but that's because of the stormflap which is 1/4 inch smaller on the lambskin jacket.

Regards

orb

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:00 pm

orb wrote:I got the right specs on both jackets. Just a little bit different sizes there and there...
On my lambskin the stormflap is 1" 1/4 and on my washed goat it's 1" 1/2.

Regards

orb

The pockets look good in the photos.
The storm flap on both of mine is 1.25".

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:04 pm

orb wrote: Here's a bad picture of that zipper!
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/7426-2g.jpg

Regards

orb

Hard to tell for sure from the photo but that zipper stop looks different from both mine.
It's hardly a problem, just an observation.

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:12 pm

I checked again RC!
The zipper stop on my Washed Goat is different to the one on my lambskin.
On the lambskin the zipper stop is like KT mentioned before. It's heavier and has a yellow tone on it. On both sides YKK stamped.
The zipper on my washed goat is lighter and only on the front stamped YKK. I can live with that...

Regards

orb

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:51 pm

Attached are a few pics of my new goatskin TOD:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008001.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008004.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008006.jpg

Hats off to Peter for his attention to detail and a well-put-together jacket.

SD

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:59 pm

Congrats!!

looks great!

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:16 pm

Thanks, Holt. I know you're a fan of Wested's goat.

SD

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 pm

yes I am.

feels soft doesnt it? it only gets better...

when you have the time mind taking some pictures of it on?

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:01 pm

I shall do my best.

SD

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:47 am

Looks good in goat SD.
They did a nice job of your collar stand end. It may be the best ToD collar stand end I've seen so far

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:21 am

Yes, the end of the collar stand was bent over that way when I received it. I think it naturally gets pulled down by the collar. It replicates the NH jacket in that regard.

SD

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:26 am

it also appears to be nicely squared and aligned with the storm flap

Orl · Post by **Orl** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:55 am

I don't understand. It's the same pattern and same craftsman, I'd like to know why the jakets are differents

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:18 am

Low Quality control? My first TOD was perfect. My second TOD suffers from a longer stormflap, different zipper stop and wider cuff openings.
Best way is to avoid buying from them or just lower your expectations.
Regards

orb

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:20 am

St. Dumas wrote:Attached are a few pics of my new goatskin TOD:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008001.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008004.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257 ... 008006.jpg

Hats off to Peter for his attention to detail and a well-put-together jacket.

SD

Is it just me or does the flap of the left pocket looks a bit strange?
Could be an optical illusion.

Regards

orb

Orl · Post by **Orl** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:40 am

orb wrote:Low Quality control? My first TOD was perfect. My second TOD suffers from a longer stormflap, different zipper stop and wider cuff openings.
Best way is to avoid buying from them or just lower your expectations.
Regards

orb

Did you send an email and telling to them why that's differents and did you receive any explicatios

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:13 am

I haven't wrote them. I'm sick of this. I won't sell the jacket because the fit is fine.
I also got a few backbone marks on the jacket. When I placed the order I have stated that I don't want any backbone marks. Well that's Wested. I knew such things could happen. But I will never order from them again.
Their quality standard is not high enough. I have paid a premium price for it. 220 Euros... I should have saved it for a piece of a TN jacket! However I will distress the jacket heavily, use it like a piece of shred, and then I won't notice all those mistakes anymore.

Regards

orb

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:46 am

That's the spirit Orb, make lemonade out of lemons, ......use the shredded one as the one you wear if there's a chance you might have to take a bullet......

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:11 pm

orb wrote:Is it just me or does the flap of the left pocket looks a bit strange?
Could be an optical illusion.

No, the left pocket flap is slightly longer on the left side than on the right, but not as much as the photo makes it out to look.

Thanks for making me notice, Friendo. (Just kidding).

SD

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:25 pm

Wested TOD after 6 months of wear and tear!

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:33 pm

You should take another photo....maybe indoors.....that pic is too bright....some details are washed-out.

Indiana Joyce · Post by **Indiana Joyce** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:59 pm

At least your pockets are in the right spot. Thanks for the pics, youve given me ideas on how to distress mine. Ive slept in it every night since I got it and wrinkled up the sleeves as well as done some light sanding, but its nowhere near where I want it. I just might have to break out the alchohol.

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:20 pm

Indiana Joyce wrote:At least your pockets are in the right spot. Thanks for the pics, youve given me ideas on how to distress mine. Ive slept in it every night since I got it and wrinkled up the sleeves as well as done some light sanding, but its nowhere near where I want it. I just might have to break out the alchohol.

Knibs did a great job distressing his ToD. Seems like he gave a mini-tutorial on how he did it. It's in a thread somewhere around here...