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Unlimited Run Star Trek: Picard, Away Jackets, Now Taking Orders!
I think that is right
I believe that to be 100% correct. IMHO these actors are canon legends and treated as such!!!!
Primrodo
Sr Member
Oh definitely! When I worked at the leather costume shop here in Vancouver that is how everyone was treated, even stunt actors. It's important to have the right fit.
Looking forward to seeing more progress! I was going to attempt these myself but I am excited to see what you guys do! Are you using cow for the main shell or thinner?
Looking forward to seeing more progress! I was going to attempt these myself but I am excited to see what you guys do! Are you using cow for the main shell or thinner?
RedDog
New Member
Probably has to do with how big a guy Frakes is compared to LeVar.
Thinner, nothing I'm seeing looks heavy enough to be cow hide. Probably lambskin, possibly pig.
Father Cool
Member
That looks exactly how I would like mine.
Primrodo
Sr Member
I always HATE guessing leather type via photos. With lamb, cow and even calf as options. There are also different weights. To me it looks more cow than lamb for sure, but I know the limits of availability. There is also the possibility its lamb AND cow. I'm sure you will find a good leather, looking forward to seeing how these all turn out.
I agree the texture looks more like cow. I was just referring to the weight and drape, but it could just be thin.
Primrodo
Sr Member
I will say calf is usually as thin as lamb ish but has the texture of cow. But I've also worked with thinner cows. Here is an image of the Spartan Jacket from Arrow I worked on, its got some similar feels. Its a mix of cow, the laser etched is a very thin cow etc.
VitalNonsense
Well-Known Member
Meant to post this here but got lost between this thread and the other one:
Got to see one of the originals in person last night, good looking jacket, such fine details!
Got to see one of the originals in person last night, good looking jacket, such fine details!
I'm sure, sheepskin leather used in this jacket.
But, Riker jacket made on cowhide leather, because his jacket leather have cow texture. Usually we use calf leather in bags and shoes.
RedDog
New Member
I imagine it’s a challenge to balance look and fit with durability. My favorite leather jacket was such a thin leather that it did not survive the velociraptor phase of puppyhood when leaping at my arms with mouth wide open was a daily thing.
Father Cool
Member
Yes durability is important, especially at $400.
RedDog
New Member
Exactly. Pretty much need to have this last decades. Maybe be buried in it.
Father Cool
Member
Haha yes absolutely!!
Like what I'm seeing so far. Not a big fan of smooth leathers and prefer something with a bit of grain. Goatskin, perhaps? The red would be my choice ... Command of course, but for me red is harder to pull off, while that stealthy dark blue is turning my head as a jacket that can be worn daily. Choices choices. Until then, I will wait for orders to go live.
Will you guys be releasing a measurement chart on here for us?
Yes, although we may only do custom sizing.
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