How I dream my Wested pocket flap to be...

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:25 am

That's how I wish my Wested pocket flap was.

If Peter can confirm that he can do it like this, I will order a jacket NOW. I'm serious.

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:42 pm

EEWWWWW!!!!

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:21 pm

Not my cup o' tea, those flaps... scalloping's a bit over the top.

Last Crusader · Post by **Last Crusader** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:35 pm

Wested can do this. Just ask.

Let me guess: It´s a pocket of an Aero 40-3785-P A-2, seal/ smooth horsehide, right?

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:37 am

Are you David Copperfield?
or you just looked in the properties of the photo?

Last Crusader · Post by **Last Crusader** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:42 am

PLATON wrote:Are you David Copperfield?
or you just looked in the properties of the photo?

The Aero 40-3785-P A-2 has just one of the most pointed pocket flaps. Easy to recognise. Looking exactly like mine. That´s all.

Post by **Jens** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:30 am

PLATON wrote:Are you David Copperfield?
or you just looked in the properties of the photo?

He's just one of those real experts if it comes to vintage flight jackets!

Last Crusader · Post by **Last Crusader** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:32 am

I have to correct my guess. I believe it´s a Real McCoy´s Rough Wear Clothing Co. 1943 Pattern. Real magic! 8-[

Okay, okay. I just saved the pic and the file´s name is "RMJrw_pock1". This could mean Real McCoy´s J Rough Wear.

No magic at all.

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:07 pm

PLATON wrote:That's how I wish my Wested pocket flap was.

If Peter can confirm that he can do it like this, I will order a jacket NOW. I'm serious.

Man...you got me going on this one! I sat here -- in front of the screen staring at the pic and got out a couple of my Wested's! You have a great idea here...that is one perfect flap.

Problem, I have is my jackets are all starting to 'age' nicely, so a re-mount of flaps is out of the question -- but boy do I wish I had thought of this one a long time ago. I am certain Peter could give this option to you! I would suggest you not only send him a copy of the pic, but talk to either him of Gemma about it. All regards: W>

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:14 pm

I think this is THE screen accurate Raiders flap.
There are screen caps to justify what I am saying.

I sent a similar photo to Wested for my last order but the flap I got was not even close.

So, as I said, if Peter can confirm he can do it, I am ordering a jacket now.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:28 pm

I believe this is somewhat overexaggerated, much like when we were asking for too tall crowns on our hats. I call it the "Elvis Collar" effect.

BUT if you want one like this talk personally to Peter make yourself a lifesize cardboard template of the pocket and flap and mail it to them. It really shouldn't be a problem for them to duplicate. Like the A1 they did a little while ago, it was exactly like the drawing supplied.

Masterfulks · Post by **Masterfulks** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:22 pm

I dunno, I perfer the flaps on my Wested.

I'm not really a fan of the pointy look of them. Even if they may be more screen accurate.

When I thought of the jacket, before I really did any research, several things did stick out to me. Pointy flaps was not one of them...

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