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    Thanks for all the compliments, I got them all day too - from girls and guys!

    Yes, it's a Freelander, on its virgin outing.

    The belt is a standard Sam Brown Duty Belt. I got it for around $30 at the local uniform supply shop, but you can get them on line. They are available in brown, but you'll have to look for them, black is the most common color.

    I made the sporran strap. It's kind of hard to describe. It's got a double twist closest to the sporran, but then has a mystery braid from there to up past the hips. I made the size adjustable by joining it in back with an overlap and some sort of screw-in rivets, instead of using a buckle. ...and tonight I added a couple of small diamond shaped conchos in front, between the two differently braided portions. I'll have to post a picture.

    I'm thinking about changing out the horn pieces on the Freelander to some kind of antiqued silver medalion and beads, but I'll have to find the perfect pieces to do it with; the pieces it came with are nicely understated, I don't want to change that.

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    that tartan looks great! i cant wait to see mine should be here wed or thurs! anyway great pics! and of couse the sporran looks top notch!

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    Huh.....maybe I need a Nightstalker..

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    I reckon you got the look about right, nice kilt and good to see it in proper daylight aswell , but I don't like the socks, sorry not for me.
    It's just not fair that the sun is shinning there, and it cold over here ! Enjoy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranald
    I reckon you got the look about right, nice kilt and good to see it in proper daylight aswell , but I don't like the socks, sorry not for me.
    It's just not fair that the sun is shinning there, and it cold over here ! Enjoy.
    Like I said earlier, the socks are a much darker gray than they look. the sun is really bringing out the white in them!

    BTW, here's a picture of the next day; I was much more casual. (...and I had faded black socks, pushed down to the same boots)



    ...and here's a better picture of the sporran strap.


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    You got a fine look goin' there!!
    [B]Paul Murray[/B]
    Kilted in Detroit! Now that's tough.... LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iolaus
    Like I said earlier, the socks are a much darker gray than they look. the sun is really bringing out the white in them!

    BTW, here's a picture of the next day; I was much more casual. (...and I had faded black socks, pushed down to the same boots)



    ...and here's a better picture of the sporran strap.

    Er, don't know if you know but you posted a fine picture of a sporran strap,
    but no offence intended, short socks are not for me but if it does it for you then we're all happy.
    The picture when I clicked on the link showed you but no socks, oh well. but I see your a chick magnet !!
    My best.

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    You look very very smart, I like the tartan too, and the shoes look nice.
    All round a smart look that would do hamish proud!

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    Great Look! You're a credit to the kilt ! :-)

    I like how your pride and confidence shows through.

    Ron
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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