WPG Cameron Review

**Mael Coluim** · 1st January 09, 08:42 AM

Looking good, David. I am fighting an increasing itch for the WPG Gordon.

**David White** · 1st January 09, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Looking good, David. I am fighting an increasing itch for the WPG Gordon.

Aye, the Gordon is very nice-

**puffer** · 1st January 09, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by David White

Aye, the Gordon is very nice-

David, again, we have similar tastes.

Puffer

**Nanook** · 1st January 09, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Looking good, David. I am fighting an increasing itch for the WPG Gordon.

Why grab for a less than stellar Asian replica of a Gordon Highlanders kilt when the market has large numbers of un-issued or 1st grade army kilts available. These tartans and patterns are, in an Army context, now obsolete. Army kilts have quite a different quality of material (expensive heavy wool spun tartan with a special sheen and feel that only Robert Noble could deliver), quite a different standard of workmanship (hand made by some of the finest kiltmakers in Scotland including Thomas Gordon & Sons of Glasgow) and more accurate pattern (literally the "real thing"). Unless one is of a size not available in military stocks (they did not go much beyond 38" waist or 28" in length) and one does not want to have one made up (the tartans are getting increasingly difficult to source as they were amalgamated nearly 15 years ago) I see no reason for anyone to purchase one as long as these surplus kilts are flowing into the market.

**Mael Coluim** · 1st January 09, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Nanook

Why grab for a less than stellar Asian replica of a Gordon Highlanders kilt when the market has large numbers of un-issued or 1st grade army kilts available. These tartans and patterns are, in an Army context, now obsolete. Army kilts have quite a different quality of material (expensive heavy wool spun tartan with a special sheen and feel that only Robert Noble could deliver), quite a different standard of workmanship (hand made by some of the finest kiltmakers in Scotland including Thomas Gordon & Sons of Glasgow) and more accurate pattern (literally the "real thing"). Unless one is of a size not available in military stocks (they did not go much beyond 38" waist or 28" in length) and one does not want to have one made up (the tartans are getting increasingly difficult to source as they were amalgamated nearly 15 years ago) I see no reason for anyone to purchase one as long as these surplus kilts are flowing into the market.

Nanook interesting point. Do you have any websites where the original issue could be obtained? I have only know of happy customers of the WPG's wares from the east. I am one too! But to have an original army issue would be a fine posession.

**puffer** · 1st January 09, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Nanook interesting point. Do you have any websites where the original issue could be obtained? I have only know of happy customers of the WPG's wares from the east. I am one too! But to have an original army issue would be a fine posession.

Not to "high Jack" this post I will post a new one with my thoughts

Puffer

**McNulty** · 3rd January 09, 12:49 PM

Thanx for the great review and all of the info so far. I'm a 46" and no way are there any MoD in my size so WPG is the only venue available. The Cameron is high on my list of next kilts for winter out here on the Western Slope! "The Beast" served me well today while out snow blowing the drive and walks.
Nulty

**Thunderbolt** · 3rd January 09, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by McNulty

Thanx for the great review and all of the info so far. I'm a 46" and no way are there any MoD in my size so WPG is the only venue available. The Cameron is high on my list of next kilts for winter out here on the Western Slope! "The Beast" served me well today while out snow blowing the drive and walks.
Nulty

I have to agree. I've been told in the past that a 38"+ MOD kilt is impossible to find. Let alone one in a 23" or 24" length! I could probably get down to get into a 38", but that and the length...no.

So, other than finding 22oz tartan, then having a kiltmaker sew one up for me, at 2 or 3 times the WPG cost, it isn't an option.

T.

**puffer** · 3rd January 09, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

I have to agree. I've been told in the past that a 38"+ MOD kilt is impossible to find. Let alone one in a 23" or 24" length! I could probably get down to get into a 38", but that and the length...no.

So, other than finding 22oz tartan, then having a kiltmaker sew one up for me, at 2 or 3 times the WPG cost, it isn't an option.

T.

Again I would RECOMMEND contacting this Gentleman. As you can see he does offer a 38" + he will make larger. In my experience He has been GREAT to work with. ( NOTE I have yet to order one these from him (I am talking with him & as soon as $$$ are avail, I WILL) but I my MoD came from him + other items.
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**Cavebear58** · 4th February 09, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Nanook interesting point. Do you have any websites where the original issue could be obtained? I have only know of happy customers of the WPG's wares from the east. I am one too! But to have an original army issue would be a fine posession.

Yes, I agree and I'd like to see those too. I've been hanckering after one for a long time, but they are always in sizes suited to young 20yr old males with a degree of fitness I've never boasted. One large one came up on eBay recently, but it sold for almost as much as a WPG sells for.

Cheers, Graham.