This is my reaction everytime I see a 5 Star jacket, but on the other side of the hill there's a guy diving on top of the grenade...
This is my reaction everytime I see a 5 Star jacket, but on the other side of the hill there's a guy diving on top of the grenade...
Right call. The pocket positioning was just fine to begin with. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.After looking at the Buco J-82 ad that I posted showing the D-pocket position being similar to 5-Star's, it dawned on me that Mysteryo's original HAS THE SAME PLACEMENT.....
To 5-Stars's credit, they placed the pocket in more or less the same correct position as the original they worked with. Needless to say, I feel like a fool for requesting the panel remade, and asked Fargham to complete the buckle, and get the jacket shipped as it is with no alterations, since it IS correct and EXACTLY what I asked for....
As can be clearly seen, 5-Star damn near nailed the D-pocket placement, and the side pocket as well:
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Again, the vintage Buco J-82 Ad:
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EDIT: Here's the leather buckle that 5-Star made for this jacket resembling an original (IIRC, some of the J-82 buckles were leather covered). The belt will have snaps to easily replace the buckle if desired:
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Good call. You are absolutely right, seeing Mysteryo's original makes me realize that I am used seeing to the dimensions and pocket placement of smaller sizes. The 5* looks spot next to Mysteryo's size 46.After looking at the Buco J-82 ad that I posted showing the D-pocket position being similar to 5-Star's, it dawned on me that Mysteryo's original HAS THE SAME PLACEMENT.....
To 5-Star's credit, they placed the pocket in more or less the same correct position as the original they worked with. Needless to say, I feel like a fool for requesting the panel remade, and asked Fargham to complete the buckle, and get the jacket shipped as it is with no alterations, since it IS correct and EXACTLY what I asked for....
As can be clearly seen, 5-Star damn near nailed the D-pocket placement, and the side pocket as well:
View attachment 637918
Again, the vintage Buco J-82 Ad:
View attachment 637919
EDIT: Here's the leather buckle that 5-Star made for this jacket resembling an original (IIRC, some of the J-82 buckles were leather covered). The belt will have snaps to easily replace the buckle if desired:
View attachment 637926
perhaps the conclusion of pocketgate
the epaulets look a little loosey goosey
what leather did you end up requesting?
I'm concerned someone has photoshopped out the back seam, I was clearly told single piece jackets can't conform to your back
It is composed of multiple atomsTechnically isn't it a multi-piece back given the side panels?
It is composed of multiple atoms
splitting atoms is about as dangerous as cost-cutting getsSounds like cost-cutting to me.
Great fit, congrats!
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