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Of course, that is because Logan, like St. Dumas, is a Canadian. No doubt he would have insisted on the left-hand zips.

So...where are those pics?????

Pics please bro!
That zip would take gettin' used to (for me)

You know the 'zip thingy' being on the left kind of mystifies me. I have grown to actually prefer it and have purchased other jackets, coats, etc. from over seas and Canada knowing they were the same way. It just really doesn't make any difference to me. Now if I were to find clothing items that buttoned in this mannor like ladies clothing then I would probably have some issues. Not from a macho kind of thing, but just learning to button in reverse would scramble this 'ol brain ! W>

Not sure where the info about Canadian zippers being left hand like European zippers comes from. I've lived here all my life and the first left handed zipper for a man's jacket I've ever run across was on a Wested Raiders. It's definitely not the norm in Canada, or with Canadian made clothing.

Brian

Is it "coated" or treated? That sheen is kinda cool. Like some goat. Beautiful hide. Like an Aero HG5 I have in brown FQHH. NICE!

interbak wrote:Not sure where the info about Canadian zippers being left hand like European zippers comes from. I've lived here all my life and the first left handed zipper for a man's jacket I've ever run across was on a Wested Raiders. It's definitely not the norm in Canada, or with Canadian made clothing.

Brian

I have a vest from Tilley...left hand zip and had another jacket some time back from a Canadian maker (sorry, can't recall the name off hand at the moment) that was also left. Thus, my association with said. W>

I wonder if in 10 years time that would look as good as Cole's jacket at FJ.com...

_ wrote:...Though I'm a little bummed. The temps are back up to 80...

I hear you on that--I'm anxious to wear my Expedition again, but it's not quite cool enough.

Another great looking jacket, Todd!

Really REALLY liking that Pat! How do you like that cut as compared to the X0?

Nice jacket, Patto.

Zips... in Aust they are on the right and left depending on the brand. I have never noticed the difference in using jackets. I have several zips on both sides. It's hardly an issue and I don't understand the folk who find it a challenge.

When I got my X1 from Dan, I was so used to left handed zips that I didn't even notice. My wife put it on and said, "This is a girls zipper!" What do they know?

Oh and _, you gotta admit, those sleeve gussets and long zips on the X1 sleeves are pretty bad-a!!!!

That is one sweet jacket! I'm partial to the x3 jacket myself, but I don't think i'd ever take that one off!

I actually find "right-hand" zips throw me off. I'm trying to put the wrong side on top to engage the zipper.

Of course, my kids say I'm just easily confused...


LJ

I get that a lot too, LJ.

Regards! Michaelson

That is correct. However Vanson did make the stunt jacket that Rick had in his possession (I'm pretty sure this is right). So that would kinda make Vanson the G&B of the X1 world...

Hollowpond wrote:That is correct. However Vanson did make the stunt jacket that Rick had in his possession (I'm pretty sure this is right). So that would kinda make Vanson the G&B of the X1 world...

Not correct. It's my impression that there are no screen shown Vansons, even though Vanson made the prototypes. Does that make them the (sorry for this) Wilson's of the X world???

http://filmjackets.com/screen_worn/x-me ... iginal.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

DOH!!!! Take thy beak from out my heart!!! I could have sworn Vanson made the stunt jacket, but hey, I'm relatively new to the X game too ... thanks for the correction.
I still love my Vanson though!!!!!!

Vanson makes the coolest Wolvie jackets. I think Logan's Closet's X3 jackets look better than Hugh's!

_, congrats on a fine jacket! I got to hold onto a horsehide X1 jacket for a couple of weeks from Dan, and they certainly have a fantastic and unique charm!

_ wrote:I have to wonder though... The verbiage refers to a costumer's tag. That doesn't really mean anything but it's implied that negates it being a given manufacturer's product. Studios remove labels - pretty much exclusively. It's a liability thing. Nothing with a branded label anywhere on it goes on screen without an agreement - either placement or credits or whatever. "Men's clothing provided by Tommy Bahama." "Mr. Trebek's mustache wax courtesy of..."

Don't forget The rich Corinthian leather of Montablan's car commercials

_ wrote:I have to wonder though... The verbiage refers to a costumer's tag. That doesn't really mean anything but it's implied that negates it being a given manufacturer's product. Studios remove labels - pretty much exclusively. It's a liability thing. Nothing with a branded label anywhere on it goes on screen without an agreement - either placement or credits or whatever. "Men's clothing provided by Tommy Bahama." "Mr. Trebek's mustache wax courtesy of..."

I don't think it was just the tag, but other differences, and conversations with Vanson and costumers, etc. This thread is good reading!
http://www.filmjackets.com/forum/viewto ... f=25&t=408" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

....but only if you're a member.

Don't they have jackets for members... only...?

binkmeisterRick wrote:Don't they have jackets for members... only...?

I dunno Travis... I see that pic of you and all I see is the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album cover

I had to google it...I didn't know what that cover looked like. Not real surprised you did though...

Travis
ps

Hey _! About a month ago the gentleman that owns vanson was interviewed on a local Boston NPR affiliate. It was an interesting talk about the struggles of small businesses in the current economy. He seemed like a nice guy.

The second the show introduced him I thought, 'man, too bad _ isn't in Boston anymore. He'd love to listen to this!'

Anyway... Sorry to derail the thread.

No derail Walking Eye. Good to see you around here again! Where you been? I wonder if there is a podcast of that somewhere. I would LOVE to hear it!

Travis

Hollowpond wrote:I had to google it...I didn't know what that cover looked like. Not real surprised you did though...

Travis
ps

Touché


That poor kitten

Hollowpond wrote:No derail Walking Eye. Good to see you around here again! Where you been? I wonder if there is a podcast of that somewhere. I would LOVE to hear it!

Travis

Other hobbies have been monopolizing my time! I'm becoming quite the finhead (rocketeer fandom) and have been drawing up plans to scratch build a rocketpack.
I'll try to see if I can find a stream or podcast of the interview.

You the man! Finheads are cool...now find me that podcast!!!

I'm partial to Dirty Girl or Roy Rogers. Roy Rogers is a good song to wind down the evening to.

_ wrote:A couple folks asked about camera and lens used in my pics.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i and Tamron Di II 18-270mm 1:3.5-6.3




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I have the exact same camera. My favorite gadget by far!

I need to update my camera. If there is any disservice I've done to this community (other than my thread derailing nonsense) is the sorry pictures I take! That camera is mighty nice...

Hollowpond,
Found it: http://radioboston.wbur.org/2011/08/16/ ... iness-jobs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks Walking Eye!!!!

Just to straighten out and flesh out some info here... Vanson did not make the stunt/screen used Wolverine jacket Rick T had in hand, this was confirmed by the vanson folks in person when examining the jacket. Vanson only made the prototype sample jackets sent to FOX for the movie production. All the original prototypes were right handed zippers, a couple were red striped of a couple different shades, one was gold striped with Octagon body(this is still Vanson's stock WOLF design color combo). FOX kept one of the Vanson made samples in archives under X-MEN with tag still in the jacket because it did not end up used for shooting, and only as a sample to build the jackets used in production. Most jackets that end up on screen usually have the tag hacked out of them last minute but are left as is until used for shooting, as _ stated this is typical practice in the film world. So AFAIK no Vansons made it on screen, but were the only company to have an accurate jacket compared to what did end up used on screen due to making the first design for FOX. All the photos(timestamped) and paperwork I have come across confirm Vanson's creation of the WOLF to be the first iteration of this design in early 1999.

Thanks for the clarification Dan!

No problemo Hollow, happy to help... As most know that have followed this jacket closely on the little details, I had to work with Vanson over the past few years to finally get all those little SA differences in place on Vanson's production WOLF to match up to the Hacked together production screen used jackets.

I know I'm late to this, but I'm Mclovin' that X1 _!!...That leather looks amazing!!...I'd love to see some post-washing machine shots...Did you post any?....Horse hide....Hmmmm....In the words of Agent Smith, 'It's the smell!'...

I'm hoping to get a Vanson in the near future....I'm holding out for the LC Jacket that was mentioned a while back.....

The zipper side just confuses me....I've only got one US made jacket, US Wings Legend, which fastens on the right, but after getting used to that, unzipping my jackets now is just guess work..

Ian

I know what you mean. I must've spent thousands on screwdrivers over the years.

Ian

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_ wrote:Yeah - I need to collect my camera back from a certain teenager. She "borrowed" it for a project but I'm afraid she might think posession imbues some ability to keep? Thanks for reminding me.

Good luck with THAT, old friend. I had situation like that where I didn't see the camera for YEARS after it had been 'borrowed for a project' !!!

Regards! Michaelson

Funny you should say that, I leant my SLR to a certain 14 year old 2 years ago and I haven't seen it since...

We rest our case.

That's a beaut! Looks awesome especially around the shoulder seams. Vanson fund started.
Horse hide rules!

Ian

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My Aero has done a similar thing on the shoulder seams just not as pronounced. The leather seems slightly thinner there. I didn't throw mine in the wash though. I just don't sport the plums.

Ian

What about the cafe?

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Some updated pics of my X1

Looks great Travis. Nice ensemble! Love the chops.

Ian

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