Finn's Leather Jacket

[JJ Griffin]

A couple more WIP shots:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg291/indy_magnoli/RPF/finn-teaser2_zps8twn882o.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg291/indy_magnoli/RPF/finn-teaser1_zpstnrff9rw.jpg

Holy cow... I just wanted to do Trooper Finn but you are seriously making me want to do this version of him as well! R.I.P. my poor wallet, haha

 

[idiotbyte]

Oh man. That's so awesome. My poor, poor wallet.

 

[JJ Griffin]

Just saw a pic of the new TFA poster from D23. Now I really want to do this version of Finn! @Indy Magnoli, any chance it would be possible to get one of these jackets in-hand by DragonCon (September 3rd)~?

 

[MasterEdi]

Fantastic, Amazing, Beautiful work!!! You sir are a master of quality!... With that said, I'm a old guy, I need the Old guys jacket. Any word on Solo's digs?... My pennies are about ready.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

JJ Griffin You have a PM.
MasterEdi, we'll be doing Solo's jacket as soon as I'm happy we have all the info to do it accurately.

 

[JJ Griffin]

Indy, just noticed some differences between your last round of progress pics and the screen jacket. I apologize if you're already aware of these issues (I'm sure you are) but I figured I'd point them out anyway!

 

[Indy Magnoli]

The tacking is definitely on the other side, so because of the buckling I figured it must be on this side too... but in that shot I'm not so sure. That stitching will be corrected...

 

[JJ Griffin]

Here's a couple more up-close shots:


Comparison to opposite shoulder:


Honestly it is hard to tell, and I don't know nearly as much as you do about which way would be "better"

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I do not think that is tacking, I think it is the end of the stitching detail of the shoulder peaking out from underneath the trim.

the one shot above shows good detail of the placket and how it needs to be so the buckle can be added.

the red panel is interesting. The top stitching is not red from the paint but there is slight bleed over of the paint on the other pieces of the jacket near the panel. So it looks like the panel was painted after at least some construction and the the stitching added.

 

[JJ Griffin]

I do not think that is tacking, I think it is the end of the stitching detail of the shoulder peaking out from underneath the trim.

I assume best thing to do would be produce it WITH tacking, that way customers can just cut it free if they want? My concern about not tacking them down is if they will crease/"bubble" up as a result of being worn and moved in, which will make you look like you have mini-caves on either shoulder, you know~?

 

[tkrestonva]

I'm absolutely in for one of these once they are ready.

 

[scottjua]

Sorry I missed this thread... I've got good photos of most of the details

here's the back

 

[Panaflex]

Looks great!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

To me it seems like the belt length might be shorter as to allow the back to gather more when compared to the display. Not sure if that's it but there seems to be something going on back there.

Sorry I missed this thread... I've got good photos of most of the details

here's the back

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See what I mean about how much gathering there is in the back? It seems like the belt is short/ tightened so that it pulls in the sides at the back for a closer fit. It's not just a decorative waist strap.

 

[JJ Griffin]

Just got my special order jacket in from Indy! It needs a bit of work but the craftsmanship is impeccable! Highly recommended!

 

[eifion]

So these jackets are finalized and available now?

Epic shot man and the jacket looks great. Will you be distressing it a bit? Any ideas on the hardware? I guess something fairly accurate could be 3D printed for the chest piece at least.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

I'm hoping to officially add these to our site this week.

Fingers crossed,
Magnoli

 

[NedSkywalker]

Let us know when you have it available. It really looks great!


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[JJ Griffin]

So these jackets are finalized and available now?

Epic shot man and the jacket looks great. Will you be distressing it a bit? Any ideas on the hardware? I guess something fairly accurate could be 3D printed for the chest piece at least.

I worked something out with Indy where he worked extra hard to get me this by Dragoncon. I am 3D printing the jacket greeblies as we speak. Definitely need to weather the jacket and only have about 24 hours to do it so I could use some advice!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I worked something out with Indy where he worked extra hard to get me this by Dragoncon. I am 3D printing the jacket greeblies as we speak. Definitely need to weather the jacket and only have about 24 hours to do it so I could use some advice!

You should go over to the Wolverine thread. Those guys have a lot different techniques for wearing leather jackets. I think on of the things they mentioned was putting it in the dryer with a bunch of tennis balls. http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=111619&highlight=Wolverine