Received my Wested Custom Raiders today

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:25 am

Specs:

• Authentic Brown lambskin
• 80’s fit (919 pattern)
• Cotton Silesia lining for body, pockets AND sleeves
• 5 gauge NICKEL zipper with small zipper pull
• NO leather facing on the zipper
• Storm flap 1.5” width with ROUNDED top corner
• Standard Raiders collar going HALFWAY the zipper and the storm flap
• Pockets 7” x 6.5” with SCALLOPED pocket flaps (Platon)
• Side strap length 7”, width 1”, with X-BOX pattern, DOUBLE stitched
• Two piece BLACK RECTANGULAR buckles
• Pleat depth 1.5”
• NO side vent stitches
• Back panel extends ALL THE WAY OUT TO THE SLEEVE ARM
• ONE inside zipper-less PIPED pocket ON THE LEFT SIDE ONLY
• ONE PIECE (small) underarm gussets

Chest = 40”
Back = 26” (measured down from the collar, not the storm flap)
Sleeve length = 24”
Waist = 31.5”

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:35 am

Other than the sleeves being about an inch too short for your arm lenght, the jacket itself looks solid. Looks like Peter and Co. knocked this one out of the park! Bravo!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:53 am

I don't think sleeves are too short! Just pull down them a little

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:54 am

But they will begin to ride up with regular wear once the wrinkles in the sleeves begin to hold shape.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Tue May 06, 2008 10:10 am

Please know that my sleeve lenght is actually slightly longer than on the picture (I had to stretch out with my cellphone to make that picture).

Indeed, one inch longer wouldn't have hurt, but I wanted exactly the same sleeve lenght as my old Wested, which felt great.

Peter, if you read this:

I'm very, very happy with it.

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Tue May 06, 2008 11:15 am

You gotta like that collar placement on the storm flap.

SD

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:59 pm

RH- looks good- how's it fit up top?

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Tue May 06, 2008 1:16 pm

Hey gefeliciteerd man met een uitstekend jas

Hey man congrats on an excellent jacket!
Wear it with pride to the premiere in 2 weeks;)

starks_6 · Post by **starks_6** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:57 pm

now theres a rare sight, a perfect Raiders Jacket. I ordered one with the same specs 4 weeks ago about a week and a half before Peter said no more custom orders for now so I hope mines as awesome as yours!

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:53 pm

I think it will be, starks.

The only thing Peter could not do for me was the Arm below Yoke seam placement, but he already warned me about that.

And, to be a real honest, I ordered a slightly different, even more SA inside pocket type.

Other than that: spot on.

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:54 pm

This is great.
Congrats.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:05 pm

Thanks, Platon.

Ok, the coming days I will be fighting the demon roll.

indiana smith · Post by **indiana smith** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:46 pm

Perfect!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:02 am

Thanks, Platon.

Ok, the coming days I will be fighting the demon roll.

The irony is that in my standard cut wested I am trying to create demon roll and it's impossible.

I love the demon roll.

Why are there stitch marks under the inside pocket?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:08 am

The irony is that in my standard cut wested I am trying to create demon roll and it's impossible.

I love the demon roll.

That's particularly perverse!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:17 am

That's particularly perverse!

Do I need to remind you that the demon roll is SA?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:10 am

Maybe so in some instances, PLATON, but I sure don't want to deal with it. I have enough demons to deal with as it is that I sure don't need another one in my jacket!

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Wed May 07, 2008 9:03 am

LOL

Platon,

The stich marks are of the Union Jack label, which I removed just before taking that picture.

You can't see them anymore now.

Same goes for that silly white Real Leather tag on the inside of the jacket.

I only left the Wested label in.

I like it plain.

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:51 am

I love the Union Jack.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Thu May 08, 2008 4:31 am

Me too, but not in my jacket.

Too distracting IMO.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:15 am

You're not wearing your jacket in side out, are you?

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:10 am

LOL

Yes, I love the lambskin lining.

Feels great.

Two inside pockets too!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Mon May 12, 2008 3:31 am

At least you got perfect outside pockets.
What a flap!!! Wow!

GeordieIndy · Post by **GeordieIndy** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:09 am

I've been looking for the thread that details the specs for the perfect Raiders jacket but can't find it anymore.

Are the specs you have on your custom jacket what I should ask Wested for if I want the Perfect jacket??

Thanks,

GeordieIndy

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:30 am

Why you asked for small pockets, when the original Raiders were big?

CM · Post by CM » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:03 am

Indiana Strones wrote:Why you asked for small pockets, when the original Raiders were big?

This has been discussed many times before. That photo is shot from a strange perspective and it is not the jacket we see in most of the film where the pockets are in fact smaller. This is a publicity photo with whatever jacket they had available.

Just look at Todd's jackets they too have a smaller pocket and they are very accurate. There are only a couple of brief shots in the movie where the pockets appear a little larger. Most of the time they appear small.

If someone could tell me how to place a photo on here, I can show you a much better photo.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:24 am

Here's another photo. Pocket doesn't seem so small.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:26 am

Indiana Strones wrote:Here's another photo. Pocket doesn't seem so small.

Can't tell. Too blurry. How do you place photos here?

CM · Post by CM » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:34 am

[img]353436275_d6d9612579_o.jpg[/img]

Here you go

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:40 am

CM, first to need to make sure your photos fit the forums specs, no taller than 480 px high and no wider than 640 px.

Then go to an image hosting site like: Imageshack, or Photobucket., (you have to register with photobucket but not with imageshack).

Then upload your photos, once uploaded you will be offered a list of different "codes" that you can copy and paste into your message and these will link in the pictures. The descriptions are pretty self explanatory, but if you are unsure, just hit the preview button whist writing your post and see if they show up the way you want them to.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:15 am

Thanks Kt.

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:54 pm

Big pockets, small pockets, scallops or no scallops, who cares? There were dozens of jackets and they were all different. Get one of each if it really bothers you that much.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:14 pm

GeordieIndy wrote:I've been looking for the thread that details the specs for the perfect Raiders jacket but can't find it anymore.

Are the specs you have on your custom jacket what I should ask Wested for if I want the Perfect jacket??

Almost.

The piped inside pocket should actually be a slit inside pocket.

Also, I'm certain that most jackets in ROTLA used black metal triglides, instead of black rectangular loops, but that subject is still open for discussion.

The nickel zipper should actually be an alluminium zipper, but that's more vulnerable.

The pockets should be slightly more off-centered, like the Todds pockets, but that looks a little bit odd IMO.

And the arm vs. yoke seam placement isn't 100% SA.

Other than that: perfect.

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:29 pm

Wow, some people need to discover girls!

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:45 pm

LOL

Already did.

While wearing the 'perfect' jacket, btw.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:46 pm

Raider S wrote:Wow, some people need to discover girls!

"Girls"?? What's that?

:

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:34 am

Rom Hunter wrote:Ok, the coming days I will be fighting the demon roll.

PLATON wrote:The irony is that in my standard cut wested I am trying to create demon roll and it's impossible.

I love the demon roll.

Please pardon my newbie ignorance, but IMO the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. What is the "demon roll"?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:32 am

This is a great looking jacket. Beyond SA enough for plain little me!

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:34 am

Please pardon my newbie ignorance, but IMO the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. What is the "demon roll"?

It's when the lapel keeps turning inside out.

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:19 pm

PLATON wrote:
Please pardon my newbie ignorance, but IMO the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. What is the "demon roll"?
It's when the lapel keeps turning inside out.

Oh, that demon roll. Thanks!

indycurtis · Post by **indycurtis** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:43 pm

How did you even GET this jacket?
From what I've been reading in other threads, Wested has cut down their customization options by a lot. (Which you can see by mere 3 or 4 options on their website). How did you get them to agree to this many tweaks and personal specs?
Also, how long was the wait time to get it?

ANZAC_1915 · Post by **ANZAC_1915** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:43 pm

+/- a couple of tiny details, it looks just like mine. Bravo!

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:48 pm

Are you SURE you're happy with that jacket?

Because it's just my size.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:00 am

indycurtis wrote:How did you even GET this jacket?
From what I've been reading in other threads, Wested has cut down their customization options by a lot. (Which you can see by mere 3 or 4 options on their website). How did you get them to agree to this many tweaks and personal specs?
Also, how long was the wait time to get it?

indycurtis,

I was one of the last special custom orders Peter accepted before the premiere of KotCS.

BTW: I conquered that left demon roll.

CM · Post by CM » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:28 am

Rom Hunter wrote:LOL

Already did.

While wearing the 'perfect' jacket, btw.

8)

Actually, that was no girl, that was a fan boy dressed up as C3PO.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:45 am

LOL

That explains her silly voice.

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:22 am

You mean this?

BOINKFFD · Post by **BOINKFFD** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:58 am

Jacket looks good. I purchased one and the sleeves seem a bit long for me.But now with all the great info, I see they are the right length. Enjoy.

JimL · Post by **JimL** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:42 pm

Rom Hunter wrote:

Specs:

• Authentic Brown lambskin
• 80’s fit (919 pattern)
• Cotton Silesia lining for body, pockets AND sleeves
• 5 gauge NICKEL zipper with small zipper pull
• NO leather facing on the zipper
• Storm flap 1.5” width with ROUNDED top corner
• Standard Raiders collar going HALFWAY the zipper and the storm flap
• Pockets 7” x 6.5” with SCALLOPED pocket flaps (Platon)
• Side strap length 7”, width 1”, with X-BOX pattern, DOUBLE stitched
• Two piece BLACK RECTANGULAR buckles
• Pleat depth 1.5”
• NO side vent stitches
• Back panel extends ALL THE WAY OUT TO THE SLEEVE ARM
• ONE inside zipper-less PIPED pocket ON THE LEFT SIDE ONLY
• ONE PIECE (small) underarm gussets

Chest = 40”
Back = 26” (measured down from the collar, not the storm flap)
Sleeve length = 24”
Waist = 31.5”

Hello, Rom.

I am in the market for this very jacket (pending a trip to the haberdasher for a correct sizing) and wanted to clarify EXACTLY what to order from Peter when I call with my measurements. For example: "Pleat Depth" is one thing I don't understand what you are talking about. Just clarify the details you mentioned above, and add any other details not on this list please.

Jacket looks fantastic by the way! This is the one I want!

To everyone: How far below the waist/belt-line should the jacket end with hands at your side? Watching the movies, it is difficult to discern. The sleeve length is easy to figure out, but the waist not so much so. Also, the shoulder width. Where SHOULD the back panel end and the sleeves begin, in relation to the outermost width of the shoulders? Should they be at the actual shoulder/arm outside width, inboard of the shoulder/arm outside width our further down the arm? Perhaps I just leave this to Peter, but while we are picking nits...

Thanks in advance to all...

Indiana Rich · Post by **Indiana Rich** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:01 pm

Hi,

I am also in the market for just this jacket. Any clarification you can give on the specs you used to order with Peter would be helpful.

BTW, what is the general concensus on the pocket size? I like the look of the pockets on this jacket but I think I would like them just a little bit larger.

Thanks

IR

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