Bill Kelso Werber 'Ultra Vintage Horsehide'. 2013 - Found the pics....

[ausreenactor]

Gents,

This is my BK Werber that somehow got labelled 'The Beast' back in late 2013. These are the construction pics that Platon sent me way back when.

Found the pics in a random jacket folder in my hard drive. Not sure if I ever posted these. Will do a search of the 'Pictures' folder.

 

[B-Man2]

Couchy
That’s some beautiful hide ! Was that their Liberty Hide?? Do you still have that jacket?
If so, it must look awesome. Would love to see a photo of it if you do. Thanks

 

[jeremiah]

That’s victory hide. A beautiful jacket.

 

[mulceber]

Whew, gorgeous hide! Any pics of what it looks like today?

 

[jeremiah]

Here’s my BK dubow again in the antiqued russet I made it.
Pretty close.

 

[jeremiah]

Mine is more of a matte finish compared to the glossy finish on the BK Werber.

 

[B-Man2]

They both look outstanding!

 

[jeremiah]

I’d love to see more pics of couchy’s werber.

 

[Micawber]

Gents,

This is my BK Werber that somehow got labelled 'The Beast' back in late 2013. These are the construction pics that Platon sent me way back when.

Found the pics in a random jacket folder in my hard drive. Not sure if I ever posted these. Will do a search of the 'Pictures' folder.

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Nice one.

Fascinating trivia #43: I have the same sewing machine.

 

[ausreenactor]

That’s victory hide. A beautiful jacket.

UVVH Ultra Vintage Victory Horsehide..... I think they made two or three jackets out of it?

 

[ausreenactor]

These were Platon's pics before it shipped.

 

[ausreenactor]

When it arrived.

 

[ausreenactor]

Part two of the day it arrived...

 

[ausreenactor]

The US$200 (might have been US$250) NOS Crown zipper shipped from Japan direct to BK in Greece.

 

[B-Man2]

Absolutely stunning Couchy....

 

[ausreenactor]

At LAX on the way to San Diego for the 'Amusement Park' tour of 2013.

 

[B-Man2]

Is it still part of your war room Couchy?

 

[ausreenactor]

It is still on the rack in the War-Room, placed in order of precedence and prestige behind Ken's original Bronco 44 with rank and decal. And in front of my ELC RW 27752 with Murder Inc art.

Has not seen daylight since late 2018. I went home in the Buzz Rickson Rough Wear and wore that until the day Vic's ELC Monarch arrived. The Monarch is draped on the chair behind me, the Rough Wear is in the wardrobe and hasn't been worn in a couple of weeks. The Monarch is the fave... I guess that is how it happens. I will get in touch with Ties and see what art needs to go on the Rough Wear.

 

[ausreenactor]

Mine is more of a matte finish compared to the glossy finish on the BK Werber.

The finish has lost some of that sheen over the years. There are areas where the grain has enhanced but the jacket is practically unworn. I only drag it out for dinners at the RSL (VFW) for a meal or big events with the family.

 

[ausreenactor]

Nice one.

Fascinating trivia #43: I have the same sewing machine.

I employ the more masculine term 'Stitch Bonder' or 'Patchbonder 5000;.