MacDonald Pleats

[xman]

Depending on the reveal, probably a bit deeper, about 3.5 inches or so. The repeat on some MacDonald 16-17 oz. Heavyweight I have here is 19 cm (7.5 inches).

I'm afraid I don't get the math on that. To alternate green/blue you'd either be using half the set, 3 1/2". With a 1/2" reveal that's 3" divided by 2 = 1 1/1" deep pleats; OR you could use a set and a half, 10 1/2". With a 1/2" reveal that's 10" divided by 2 = 5" deep pleats. Either of those seems less than ideal to me. Is there something I'm missing?

[Wompet]

The MoD is alternating blue and green, yes - probably due to the military box pleat.
There is, unfortunately, no label.

The Clanranald is 16 oz., but not Locharron - it was an eBay purchase from another weaver. Unfortunately, that was a couple of years ago, so I don't remember the name.
The sett is almost exactly 7" - good eye.

[jtmilisits]

I just ordered a Macdonald Modern military box pleat from Keltoi last week. John Hart sent me 5 different pleating styles (all of which looked great). I have them saved on my computer but can’t get them to post here for some reason. If you send me your email I'll try to send them to you, or if someone could tell me who to post them here I'll try that.

Also the MOD box pleat you have pictured is from the 2nd Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders.

[MacMillans son]

Good looking kilts!
Generally speaking, I tend to favor the darker colors, so the Macdonald MOD is certainly to my liking. I also like, what appears to be, the higher rise. Do you have a front view photo of the kilt you could post, or a link/name of a tartan finder that shows that tartan?. I searched USAKs extensive finder but did not see it there. Thanks for your help.

[ForresterModern]

Box pleats for the MacDonald set are a grand idea, as the width of the pleats at the fell should be bigger lessening the likelihood of the dreaded disappearing strip phenomenon.