Unlimited Run Star Trek: Picard, Away Jackets, Now Taking Orders!

[tvnewsguru]

User Kokanee sent me a set of pips to use for photos, machined metal and attached with a magnet. They look great.

Indeed, ordered mine. According to etsy they are on a couple week back order.

 

[fifthchamber]

How well do you think the magnet will hold them on the leather? Pin might be slightly safer? Or bonding them on somehow?

 

[Zlurpo]

He's just been upgrading to n52 (high strength) magnets, so I imagine it should hold pretty well, although pins will always be some amount more secure.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Sorry, didn’t want to be this guy, but…

Am I the only one that has concerns over this lining?

My first concern is that it looks bulky and in turn will throw off the overall look of the jacket in comparison to a screen used jacket. I would think that for the sake of actor’s comfort, any lining on set was either thin or almost non existent. That is just speculation on my part.

On a related note, I would also speculate that for those wanting to wear the jacket for costuming purposes, an insulated jacket might not be preferred for convention wear.

Thoughts on offering the option on insulated or a simple black lining?

 

[Paddy S]

Sorry, didn’t want to be this guy, but…

Am I the only one that has concerns over this lining?

My first concern is that it looks bulky and in turn will throw off the overall look of the jacket in comparison to a screen used jacket. I would think that for the sake of actor’s comfort, any lining on set was either thin or almost non existent. That is just speculation on my part.

On a related note, I would also speculate that for those wanting to wear the jacket for costuming purposes, an insulated jacket might not be preferred for convention wear.

Thoughts on offering the option on insulated or a simple black lining?

I was thinking too. For me it would also be better if the jacket is not extra warming and not much thicker than the leather itself.

 

[Jameel Ur]

Sorry, didn’t want to be this guy, but…

Am I the only one that has concerns over this lining?

My first concern is that it looks bulky and in turn will throw off the overall look of the jacket in comparison to a screen used jacket. I would think that for the sake of actor’s comfort, any lining on set was either thin or almost non existent. That is just speculation on my part.

On a related note, I would also speculate that for those wanting to wear the jacket for costuming purposes, an insulated jacket might not be preferred for convention wear.

Thoughts on offering the option on insulated or a simple black lining?

This islightweight padding quilted lining (50 grm I think), that gives softer look to jacket, it gives comfort too.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

This islightweight padding quilted lining (50 grm I think), that gives softer look to jacket, it gives comfort too.

None of this reply makes my feel better about your choice of liner. In fact, it only seems to add to my concerns.

 

[Father Cool]

None of this reply makes my feel better about your choice of liner. In fact, it only seems to add to my concerns.

No you definitely want a lining. When I sewed my Voyager uniform two piece I lined that as well as it gives it a more weighty quality feel which drapes much better than an unlined piece. Nothing looks worse than an overly thin looking jacket.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

No you definitely want a lining. When I sewed my Voyager uniform two piece I lined that as well as it gives it a more weighty quality feel which drapes much better than an unlined piece. Nothing looks worse than an overly thin looking jacket.

I didn’t say I have a concern with lining, I have a concerns about their choice of lining… which is insulated and padded. I myself would prefer a simple lining without padding or insulation.

 

[RedDog]

I am wondering if the heavier lining was to give the non-leather parts of the jacket more structure and durability. I suspect most people simply planned to wear a warmer shirt under the jacket in colder temperatures.

 

[Father Cool]

I didn’t say I have a concern with lining, I have a concerns about their choice of lining… which is insulated and padded. I myself would prefer a simple lining without padding or insulation.

I wasn't talking about the thin lining fabric alone I was talking about an interface layer between the leather and the liner like the light insulated layer that Jameel appears to be suggesting. Just the leather (being very soft and thin) combined with a very thin lining is not going to feel high quality IMO. Comments Jameel?

 

[Kokanee]

Thx for the mention!

Based on Zlurpo's feedback, I've upgraded these pip sets to a N52 grade magnet for use on thicker materials like jackets. I've also tweaked this second run based on some great reference material I was kindly provided with of the production pips:

Production pips were resin and painted, these are cnc machined 6061 aluminum and represent an "idealized" version of the pips.

I am about to spend the next week getting a large order of SNW Communicator kits out the door so I have put my etsy shop (where I sell most of my pips) on vacation for a bit. But my own shop is still open for orders.

 

[Zlurpo]

I wasn't talking about the thin lining fabric alone I was talking about an interface layer between the leather and the liner like the light insulated layer that Jameel appears to be suggesting. Just the leather (being very soft and thin) combined with a very thin lining is not going to feel high quality IMO. Comments Jameel?

There are valid reasons for either type of lining, quilted or flat. In construction, Jameel feels like the quilting helps give the jacket a more accurate look. But I get why some people may not prefer it. We'll talk over the options.

I'll also say that while the look and drape of the leather may not be the same with a thin lining, I believe that even a thin flat lining will still feel high quality.

 

[Paddy S]

I didn’t say I have a concern with lining, I have a concerns about their choice of lining… which is insulated and padded. I myself would prefer a simple lining without padding or insulation.

I was thinking too. For me it would also be better if the jacket is not extra warming and not much thicker than the leather itself.

I am wondering if the heavier lining was to give the non-leather parts of the jacket more structure and durability. I suspect most people simply planned to wear a warmer shirt under the jacket in colder temperatures.

Will it be just a quilted stitching or will it be filled with some foam or insulating material? For many people, who tend to sweat fast, it really would be good without extra warming material. As RedDog said, if it's too cold, just wear something else underneeth.

Edit: I just realized Zlurpo wrote at the same time. Thank you that you'll talk with Jameel Ur about the options.

 

[Kokanee]

For what it's worth, I don't tell my barber how to cut my hair, I'm in that hair because I trust they are the expert. That's a $20 type of situation.

These jackets are FAR more expensive, and one of the reasons I plunked down the cash for not one, but TWO of these bad boys is that I took a long hard look at the quality of past products put out by the parties involved, and decided to trust.

Quilted, not quilted, looking forward to getting a kick ass jacket.

 

[Father Cool]

For what it's worth, I don't tell my barber how to cut my hair, I'm in that hair because I trust they are the expert. That's a $20 type of situation.

These jackets are FAR more expensive, and one of the reasons I plunked down the cash for not one, but TWO of these bad boys is that I took a long hard look at the quality of past products put out by the parties involved, and decided to trust.

Quilted, not quilted, looking forward to getting a kick ass jacket.

100% this.

 

[fifthchamber]

For what it's worth, I don't tell my barber how to cut my hair, I'm in that hair because I trust they are the expert. That's a $20 type of situation.

These jackets are FAR more expensive, and one of the reasons I plunked down the cash for not one, but TWO of these bad boys is that I took a long hard look at the quality of past products put out by the parties involved, and decided to trust.

Quilted, not quilted, looking forward to getting a kick ass jacket.

I entirely agree with this...I have one of Jameel's Thor Jackets and it's similarly lined with the same looking lining, and it's not at all too hot...It fills the jacket out nicely when worn too, so I entirely get what they're referring to with the idea of using it....I'm fine with the lining....It should be a more uniform finish, something you'll get with a decent lining here.....

Kokanee, I had a question! First off, superb pins! Well done! I'd love a set, but since I'm in Japan, shipping doesn't seem to come here? Any chance you could work something out to help? Please do let me know!

 

[Jameel Ur]

Hey all,

You guys can select your favorite lining from below option,

A. Plain cotton lining with polyester sleeve linling.
B. Full quilted polyester lining.

How does sound it?

 

[RedDog]

Hey all,

You guys can select your favorite lining from below option,

A. Plain cotton lining with polyester sleeve linling.
B. Full quilted polyester lining.

How does sound

 

[RedDog]

Will quilted be the default? By that I mean if we want quilted no action required and if we want the other we need to advise you?