Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

[scrawlysteve]

Hi Kojax--I was wondering if you use film rather than digital for your photography--this may put another obstacle in the way of posting pictures here.

 

[kojax]

hello andy what is the time line on your a-2 jackets now, i have a few friends in the us looking for a-2 jacket. i will show them mying when i get it thanks again kojax

 

[Jeff M]

He didn't want a Navy jacket in replacement HD, and he also didn't want a jacket made from whatever was in stock at the time. He picked the special leather which run out of stock before we were able to make his jacket. So now he is waiting for the replenishment. All this time there were other options, Badalassi, Antique VHH, but he chose to wait. He has patience. Good things come to those who wait. Jeff will get an amazing jacket soon.

Yep.
Was not interested in another try at a M422. No sense in cluttering up the already cluttered closet with a jacket I just didn't have faith that I would be wearing.
BK's version just wasn't my cup of tea, pictures I'd seen of subsequent BK M422's didn't do anything to change my opinion, and I have several other vintage and reproduction M422's and G1's that I figured would be getting all the wearing time.

Actually the return/replacement was arranged last December when BK offered to replace my M422 with an A2 made with their "Victory Horse" leather.
Not sure what happened after that. Saw jackets made with VH leather going out whose orders were placed after mine, then some issues with leather delivery.
Was offered a jacket made with Badalassi steer hide...I prefered to stick with the VH. I've heard so much about it.

 

[Jeff M]

hello andy what is the time line on your a-2 jackets now, i have a few friends in the us looking for a-2 jacket. i will show them mying when i get it thanks again kojax

I suspect that will have much to do with what hide they are interested in.

 

[andyfalzon]

I suspect that will have much to do with what hide they are interested in.

True. If they order Badalassi, we can ship in 1-2 weeks. If they order Victory horse I can't say for sure since we don't have the leathers in hand.
Jeff once you receive the jacket will agree it was worth the wait. We aim to make you happy.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yep.
Was not interested in another try at a M422. No sense in cluttering up the already cluttered closet with a jacket I just didn't have faith that I would be wearing.
BK's version just wasn't my cup of tea, pictures I'd seen of subsequent M422's didn't do anything to change my opinion, and I have several other vintage and reproduction M422's and G1's that I figured would be getting all the wearing time.

Actually the return/replacement was arranged last December when BK offered to replace my M422 with an A2 made with their "Victory Horse" leather.
Not sure what happened after that. Saw jackets made with VH leather going out whose orders were placed after mine, then some issues with leather delivery.
Was offered a jacket made with Badalassi steer hide...I prefered to stick with the VH. I've heard so much about it.

Yeah..I remember that. Wasn't that in June or July? Platon thought your VH jacket was made and ready to ship..but then found out that hide was used for a later order. Some kinda miscommunication about your shipment. Then BK's tannery problems postponed the VH next hide shipment until Sept..then Oct..now November. Well if you get the A2 replacement by December..it'll only be a year and just in time for Christmas..!!
HD

 

[kojax]

it would be a nice christmas gift GOOD LUCK

 

[Capesofwrath]

it would be a nice christmas gift GOOD LUCK

My post about pictures was swept away with all the others. You don't need a picture hosting site now after the vBulletin upgrade.

Just click on the insert image icon three along from the right on the toolbar in the my message box and chose the from computer option. Then browse the HD and upload them just like on eBay.

 

[Plumbline]

Interesting. Had the sleeves shortened by 1". Must you still roll them up..??
HD

I had it shortened AFTER the picture HD

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I had it shortened AFTER the picture HD

I understand..but you said only an inch. So that's why I asked the question.

 

[Smithy]

Here goes...
At the request of a customer, made to resemble this http://image.artfact.com/housePhotos/case/47/416647/H4137-L41104723.jpg
and built with the best capeskin in the world comes this jewel of a jacket. If its label read Lanvin or Balmain one would have to splash Eur 3-4,000 to buy it.

http://s12.postimg.org/htzx5ait9/IMG_5845.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/3nornsxbx/IMG_5855.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/3oyph7z5p/IMG_5858.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/inh4bne7x/IMG_5859.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/7cegna7ct/IMG_5861.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/46tux2oql/IMG_5862.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/dno9hfxz1/IMG_5863.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/jytgxuz7h/IMG_5865.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/olzizmmkd/IMG_5866.jpg


Hi resolution photos are available for anyone who wants to look more closely.

That's beautiful Andy. The hide is gorgeous, nice one!

 

[ausreenactor]

hello andy what is the time line on your a-2 jackets now, i have a few friends in the us looking for a-2 jacket. i will show them mying when i get it thanks again kojax

Ordered mine and paid on October 14. Delay in getting a special lining fabric from China (not a Bill Kelso line item and custom fabric) and the A-2 ships tomorrow. VERY happy with everything Andy has done.

 

[Smithy]

Ordered mine and paid on October 14. Delay in getting a special lining fabric from China (not a Bill Kelso line item and custom fabric) and the A-2 ships tomorrow. VERY happy with everything Andy has done.

Can't wait to see the pics Couchy, you'll be like a kid at Christmas mate

 

[thor]

Hey ausreenactor: special lining from China?!?! Sounds intriguing...what is it? Silk, perhaps?

 

[ButteMT61]

Hey ausreenactor: special lining from China?!?! Sounds intriguing...what is it? Silk, perhaps?

I think it's a Hello Kitty™ pattern...

 

[bretron]

Ooh imported from China, must be exotic and rare

 

[leper-colony]

True. If they order Badalassi, we can ship in 1-2 weeks.

Then where's mine, lol?

 

[Jeff M]

Then where's mine, lol?

You get used to it after a few months.

 

[ausreenactor]

Ooh imported from China, must be exotic and rare

As the US economy sucks so bad, the only place I could source reproduction WWII US Herringbone twill camo fabric was China. In fact I gave up searching. Andy found it. The pics are on the Bill Kelso Facebook page now.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.681835601846734.1073741975.540638042633158&type=1

Threw a $300 Crown zipper at it as well. I figured match the contract to the zipper. No expense spared. Very pleased with the way it looks. Has inspired a fast Westfall order after Christmas too. In whatever hide Andy has at that point in time. No use waiting...

 

[bretron]

Couchy, that's one badass jacket- congrats!