Anyone know the make / model of Jack's long coat in Torchwood?
is it an off the shelf thing or a custom?
is it an off the shelf thing or a custom?
Torchwood: Jack's coat?
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DoctorWho
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It is suppose to be a vintage RAF issue officer's coat from WW2, but that being said.
The one that Barrowman wears is a custom made coat. Not only does it fit too well to be off the rack, but he is deathly allergic to wool. The orignal coats are wool, so his is custom made for him out of a non-wool material.
If you are looking for one and do happen to find one on Ebay in England, be warned that it is very a heavy coat and would cost more to ship it to the US than you would pay for the coat itself.
It is a very specific coat and not easy to find. I have looked but not found the right one often. The one time I did find it, the cost to have it shipped to the US was nearly $100.00.
The one that Barrowman wears is a custom made coat. Not only does it fit too well to be off the rack, but he is deathly allergic to wool. The orignal coats are wool, so his is custom made for him out of a non-wool material.
If you are looking for one and do happen to find one on Ebay in England, be warned that it is very a heavy coat and would cost more to ship it to the US than you would pay for the coat itself.
It is a very specific coat and not easy to find. I have looked but not found the right one often. The one time I did find it, the cost to have it shipped to the US was nearly $100.00.
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it looks like the coat from dr. who when he was introduced was a ral one... thick, bulky, etc...
but that torchwood has a custom one. more tailored, much nicer looking.
the RAF coats seem fairly cheap... around $80. but as you say, shipping will be bad. maybe i'll get lucky and find one stateside.
but that torchwood has a custom one. more tailored, much nicer looking.
the RAF coats seem fairly cheap... around $80. but as you say, shipping will be bad. maybe i'll get lucky and find one stateside.
i just ordered one from
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr2688.html
the down side? about $110 to ship it to the states.
i have another one that is too small for me that i've been meaning to put up in the junkyard. it would probably fit a 36" chest or so... no bigger. i'm around a 39" and it can button, but it's REALLY tight.
i got my coat a week or so ago...
and sure enough... over $100 to ship it to the US. overall though i'm quite happy with it. it's got to visit a tailor to adjust the sleeves a bit. it fits well, but the sleeves are about an inch too long for me.
the buttons are staybrite and not brass, but i don't know that i'm going to be detailed enough about this to replace them. i suppose if good, cheap buttons fall on my lap i will!
i just bought the rank slides tonight. now i need suspenders!
and sure enough... over $100 to ship it to the US. overall though i'm quite happy with it. it's got to visit a tailor to adjust the sleeves a bit. it fits well, but the sleeves are about an inch too long for me.
the buttons are staybrite and not brass, but i don't know that i'm going to be detailed enough about this to replace them. i suppose if good, cheap buttons fall on my lap i will!
i just bought the rank slides tonight. now i need suspenders!
Lancer
Sr Member
one thing to consider when getting a greatcoat is that an enlisted RAF greatcoat tends to be made of a slightly scratchier hot uncomfortable material. it also creases more easily and tends to keep the crease for a while until the material loosens up.
officers greatcoats (which I think CApt Jack's is the pattern for) usually made out of thinner, better material. Often, many RAF officers would get a greatcoat made to pattern by a private tailor and eschew the 'issue' greatcoat altogether.
officers greatcoats (which I think CApt Jack's is the pattern for) usually made out of thinner, better material. Often, many RAF officers would get a greatcoat made to pattern by a private tailor and eschew the 'issue' greatcoat altogether.
i think jack's is an officer style since he has the rank slides on the epaulets, and i don't think the enlisted ones have epaulets (though i'm FAR removed from an expert)
SamandJanetFan
New Member
It looks like this US site will be producing replicas in the near future -- and $155 delievered is a great price point...
http://www.replicaters.com/ww2rafuniforms.html
http://www.replicaters.com/ww2rafuniforms.html
DoctorWho
Well-Known Member
I will definitely be watching for this. I want one so much but it costs too much to ship a real one to the US from the UK and this one will be new and tailored. I can't wait, but they are not in the US. They seem to be in India.
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DoctorWho
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Hello...
This is my Great Coat from Replicators ....
I've replaced the standard brass buttons with the correct Kings Crowns
Shipment from India to the US via DHL was an amazing 3 1/2 days
Dana/Zuul
I have PM'ed you on this. I have a few questions.
Kerr Avon
Master Member
Hello...
This is my Great Coat from Replicators ....
I've replaced the standard brass buttons with the correct Kings Crowns
Shipment from India to the US via DHL was an amazing 3 1/2 days
Dana/Zuul
More details please. What material is the coat? Can we see some closer pics of the coat with you out of it? Inside of coat, etc. How heavy is it? Does it have a liner?
DoctorWho
Well-Known Member
Thanks for asking that in the open, because that is pretty much what I asked when I PM'ed Zuul and haven't heard back from him yet. I really want those answers too.
zuul
New Member
Its very HEAVY wool...
I will try and get some better detailed photos....
i think it has a liner... not removable.. but i'll double check...
does this help at all?
Dana
