MOD "surplus" vs WPG

**puffer** · 4th January 09, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Nanook

Surplus kilts: Being in Kent I'd just ring up a few of the militaria dealers in greater London to see what they have--- or can get (they seem pretty well networked). Squaddiekit.com in Colchester had (probably still has) a large number of Gordon kilts. I know a few places on the Continent with a good supply but with near EURO GBP parity (and postage) they are really only interesting to Continental Europeans given the high cost of mailing anything over 2 kg out of the UK (a Gordon Kilt would cost about 28-35 GBP to send by Parceforce by the cheapest means depending upon the destination in Europe).

Current makers: beyond all the suitable military tailors--- greater London is filled with them--- and kiltmakers there is, of course, the "current" Army contract holder: Argyll Bagpipes & Kilts Ltd in Alexandria (West Dunbartonshire). Despite the folklore, Army tailors can alter Army pattern kilts for a better fit should it be called for (smaller as well as bit larger).

NANOOK. Thank you.

BTW, I live in KENT WA USA, not UK.

Puffer

**David White** · 4th January 09, 02:04 PM

Yes I would like to own a MoD kilt, but given the exhange rate for having one made and sizing issues........I would however love to own a Royal Regt. of Scotland MoD if I could just find one!

Thanks Nanook

**McFarkus** · 2nd January 09, 08:03 AM

Another drawback to MOD kilts, they are generally not available in larger sizes.

**Jack Daw** · 2nd January 09, 11:01 AM

Good link, Puffer! Thanks!

**macwilkin** · 2nd January 09, 06:33 PM

I think I must have posted a few hundred messages here so I don't quite know what can be so "mysterious". Sure I don't have a profile and can't receive or send private messages but that's only because you ("the moderators" of this forum) don't let me (and have not for some years).

As I am no longer a Moderator, I cannot help you here, Nanook. You'll need to take this up with Hank, the forum's owner, or one of the Moderating staff.

In the meantime, perhaps you'll tell us a bit more about yourself and your personal experiences.

Regards,

Todd

**Piobair** · 7th January 09, 06:13 PM

Also selling more surplus on eBay... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbugpiper

A little pricey, but very reputable.

**puffer** · 7th January 09, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Piobair

Also selling more surplus on eBay... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbugpiper

A little pricey, but very reputable.

YOU HAVE THAT RIGHT

Puffer

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 11th January 09, 03:14 PM

OK, I have bought a couple of kilts from Bugpiper. He has an ex-Army kiltmaker, which means his kilts are bespoke, but pricey as heck. Bespoke means you get the MoD quality with whatever bennies you want (e.g. sporran belt loops).

The WPG Gordon kilts are nice, but the belts don't allow for extenders since they have double holes rather than single. Now, if someone knows a source for extenders for WPG kilts, please tell me!

Actually, WPG's quality is not as nice as a real MoD kilt, but they are far more easily come by. Not to mention that WPG's prices are pretty good and they have Gordon kilts in loads of sizes! Surplus kilts you have to hope for the correct size or tartan. So, the WPG kilts are a heck of a lot better than the cheap poly viscose jobs out there.

http://www.squaddiekit.com/ was a wash for any kilts, at least online. I did find a few on their eBay site, but they are not in wearable sizes except for a tall teenager.

Anyway, I find that a good surplus kilt is pretty hard to find and I am a real military surplus freak. And since I wear Forbes Tartan, I would have to hope for a Liverpool Scottish kilt in my size.

Good Luck!

**chasem** · 11th January 09, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dukeof Kircaldy

Anyway, I find that a good surplus kilt is pretty hard to find and I am a real military surplus freak. And since I wear Forbes Tartan, I would have to hope for a Liverpool Scottish kilt in my size.

Good Luck!

This seller frequently has regimental weight Forbes tartan woven by Robert HM Noble in 2-4 meter lengths (double width). I ordered 2 meters and made it into a box pleat not too terribly long ago.

Perhaps you could keep an eye out there and order the material, then have it made into a kilt in the same manner as a regimental kilt? Just a thought.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 11th January 09, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by chasem

This seller frequently has regimental weight Forbes tartan woven by Robert HM Noble in 2-4 meter lengths (double width). I ordered 2 meters and made it into a box pleat not too terribly long ago.

Perhaps you could keep an eye out there and order the material, then have it made into a kilt in the same manner as a regimental kilt? Just a thought.

Thanks, but I have 3 Forbes tartan kilts! One from Bugpiper.

Forbes Tartan is hard to find.