Sure, I have three known contracts for the whiteskins.
The original 1930s Werber pattern (photo 1&2) had no arm reinforcements, a different gusseting in the armpits (more like an RAF Irvin) and it was a two piece back pattern. This is the only photos I have seen of a surviving example.
The...
Really tended to be dictated by contract. Early contracts (prewar and early war) were two panel backs and were mostly redskin (in a range of tones and finishes varying from rusty orange to dark burgundy purple). As budgets got tighter they refined the pattern (in 1942 I believe) to a three...
In terms of durability I would recommend the horse over the goat. Goat is great and really comfortable "out of the box", but horse is significantly heavier and takes longer to break in. I have both in the kit and like them for different reasons but in terms of character, once broken in, horse...
Interesting, the outside shots look short in the arms but the interior shots look good. It is a tough call, the B3 was not designed with a lot of movement in mind but I think that being said should work well for the daily wearer. Eastmans B3s are premier and you should be pleased with it. I...
Offered up is a wearable Western Lea D1 jacket in size Large. The leather is still quite pliable and not brittle, I have worn it on several winter walks without hesitation. Paint is in good condition and appears commensurate with it's age. There are several repairs to the shearling cuff at the...
Like Devilish said it is a softer leather but still quite robust. I have a GW cape A1 as well and the leather is quite soft with lots of drape, but still feels quite durable. I also have an ELC Hartmann that is in their cape skin and though it has a lot less character to the grain feels more...
Thanks Tony, it is a beast for sure.
Here are a few more shots of it with some of the details. I like the Talon zip but it is a bit finicky. I'm hoping that with a bit of use it will smooth out a bit.
Still trying to figure the use of the buckle on the chest though.
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You have handled an original whiteskin B3!? Holy crap that's like riding a unicorn to take a swim with a narwhal!!
I have a B3 photo archive and this one matches the 1937 SFAD almost to a T.
It is a suede-like finish, creamy white in color. And yeah... it scares the hell out of me and think that in time I will just need to embrace the way it will take marks.
Just received my new B3 Whiteskin by Real McCoys New Zealand. I have waited years to find one in whiteskin, though strikes fear me to have a white leather jacket. Quite happy with the fit and feel, I think I will end up living in it this winter. The leather is soft and smells like heaven...
In Alaska we see a lot of the old "hobnail" boots similar to the above. Miners and mountaineers would use them, as well as being an asset in the icy winters in general up here. They give good traction on frigid icy surfaces. Do you have a few more photos of the boots?
Thanks gents, I am taking out tonight for street trials. Needed a bit of timing adjustment and as soon as I had that all cleared up it started raining. But today it is dry and temps are good enough to take it for a spin. Hopefully I will get some video and more photos tonight.
After months of wrenching, waiting for parts, and the consumption of unfathomable amounts of coffee and cigarettes, she lives again. The Bonnie breathed life for the first time in over 30 years. She still needs a bit of timing and jetting love before I take her to the streets but she is loud...
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