Inviting Critiscism.... For Jock Scot etc.

**Calgacus** · 24th July 14, 01:43 AM

I agree with all the above. Firstly, I agree that you are very well turned out and just need some little tweaks here and there.

The bonnet leans towards the historical, but I like the way you are wearing it in the second picture of the three. It's probably the nicest 'blue bonnet' that I've seen.

I'm not a fan of button-down collars.

I would fasten the bottom button on your waistcoat.

I'd wear the watch chain with the bar inside.

Your sporran looks like it might possibly be a youth's sporran. Adult sporrans are typically 7" wide, I think.

Your kilt pin would be safer the other way up.

Your kilt and hose both look a tad high (not often I get to say that!).

You are showing a bit too much garter.

That may seem like a long list, but they are all just minor details.

**Kilted Karl** · 24th July 14, 06:39 AM

Thanks for all the advice so far! The sporran does seem a bit small but I made it myself and copied the size from a WWII era original. So I am kind of stuck with a smaller sporran. Thanks very much for the size advice though. It will come in handy when I get around to making another one.

Sincerely,

:ootd: Karl

**Nathan** · 24th July 14, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Karl

Thanks for all the advice so far! The sporran does seem a bit small but I made it myself and copied the size from a WWII era original. So I am kind of stuck with a smaller sporran. Thanks very much for the size advice though. It will come in handy when I get around to making another one.

Sincerely,

:ootd: Karl

Are you certain it was an adult sporran you were working from? Great job on the DIY craftsmanship on all the items, btw. Excellent skills.

**Kilted Karl** · 24th July 14, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Are you certain it was an adult sporran you were working from? Great job on the DIY craftsmanship on all the items, btw. Excellent skills.

Yes I am, although since I was eyeing it, it could have come out a bit small. I was copying (as well as I could) Bill Millin's D-Day sporran (which does seem a little on the small size).

Sincerely,

:ootd:Karl

**Nathan** · 24th July 14, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Karl

Yes I am, although since I was eyeing it, it could have come out a bit small. I was copying (as well as I could) Bill Millin's D-Day sporran (which does seem a little on the small size).

Sincerely,

:ootd:Karl

Right, OK. I was following that thread. Very cool.

**Kilted Karl** · 24th July 14, 06:42 PM

This would be the place where post the reference pictures of Bill Millin's sporran... and you tell me I still made it way to small

. Well hopefully not but here goes.

The statue is the Normandy monument and is probably the most accurate representation on Mr. Millin out there.

Well, is it still too small

:ootd: Karl

**Kilted Karl** · 24th July 14, 06:47 PM

Of course I should post a picture of me in the uniform. There are still problems as it is still a work in progress.

This was at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The Veteran is one of the "Terrible Terrells", really neat story. So does the sporran still look small?

:ootd: Karl

P.S. I made that kilt too and I don't much like "Military" Box pleats any more

**Nathan** · 24th July 14, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Karl

Of course I should post a picture of me in the uniform. There are still problems as it is still a work in progress.

This was at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The Veteran is one of the "Terrible Terrells", really neat story. So does the sporran still look small?

:ootd: Karl

P.S. I made that kilt too and I don't much like "Military" Box pleats any more

Really good work. What are the sporran's dimensions? It looks smaller than the standard civilian sporran to my eye but the dimensions would help. There's also the possibility that the sculptor made it a little too small.

In any case, it's no big deal. I like my kilt with military box pleats but I don't like sitting while wearing it.

**Kilted Karl** · 24th July 14, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Nathan

Really good work. What are the sporran's dimensions? It looks smaller than the standard civilian sporran to my eye but the dimensions would help. There's also the possibility that the sculptor made it a little too small.

In any case, it's no big deal. I like my kilt with military box pleats but I don't like sitting while wearing it.

The Sporran (I made) is 6.5" (inches) wide by 7" tall. The sculptor may have got it wrong but what about the approximate size of the original?

The box pleats come unpressed and loose their crispness way to easily. Other than that it is kind of fun to have an "odd" kilt.

I really appreciate all this help.

Sincerely,

:ootd: Karl

**Nathan** · 24th July 14, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted Karl

The Sporran (I made) is 6.5" (inches) wide by 7" tall. The sculptor may have got it wrong but what about the approximate size of the original?

The box pleats come unpressed and loose their crispness way to easily. Other than that it is kind of fun to have an "odd" kilt.

I really appreciate all this help.

Sincerely,

:ootd: Karl

My military style sporran is 7" wide by 7.5" tall.