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  1. rocketeer

    Eastman B-3 .50 CAL

    Yes A2s were worn under B3s, there are lots of photo's that feature this. I have one of his early Roughwear jackets, the lacquer finish is nothing like an original but thats all the was available 15 years ago. I have never been keen on so called time worn looking items, walking the dog...
  2. rocketeer

    Has anyone tried Aero factory visit/tour?

    Ah yes, the stories that jacket holds span 30+ years. I just don't have enough time to jot it all down again so I will direct you to this little ditty: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-road-to-galashiels.68659/#post-1562005
  3. rocketeer

    Has anyone tried Aero factory visit/tour?

    In England, and also probably Scotland too, Suspenders has a different meaning to the USA. For your delight, here we have Tim Curry as Dr Frankenfurter or Rocky Horror fame Pic nicked from Pinterest
  4. rocketeer

    Aero Blue Label Project

    I'd buy it, then maybe spray dye it till the colour was even and wear the hell out of it. Unfortunately I don't need / can't fit in wardrobe, not enough life left in me to beat it up and added to that, it's SOLD :)
  5. rocketeer

    Outerwear-best dressed band (according to you? )

    Barbarella(Cheer you up in the Pin up club) Youtube link Well thats what they wear onstage so it does count for Outerwear:p
  7. rocketeer

    Help with Barbour Tartan

    JoJo at Rag Parade may be able to help, he is in Sheffield. They have a large range of Barbour in there, maybe some beyond repair items.
  8. rocketeer

    40s Harley Davidson Cycle Queen-Mint

    I once had a made to measure 1960s Lewis Leathers jacket that was obviously made for a man who probably was a body builder as it had a 32 waist with a 46 chest. Very hard to find used female fitting jackets that fit correctly as I had to show a rather well endowed woman how her jacket stuck out...
  9. rocketeer

    40s Harley Davidson Cycle Queen-Mint

    They are usually called 'Darts' to shape the clothing into a more suitable shape, you notice them more on a suit jacket that has a nipped in waist, placed here they will help the jacket fit around a woman bust and make the jacket slightly baggier in this area. A mans jacket that fits a woman...
  10. rocketeer

    40s Harley Davidson Cycle Queen-Mint

    A lovely jacket, but it is a shame there is no lady to model it :(
  11. rocketeer

    What do you think about rolling up the sleeves once in leather jackets?

    I have one like this and roll my cuffs once also roll my cuff up, but sometimes leave it down. This is an earlier design ANJ4 by Eastman as can be seen by the pocket design. Eastman will not make this design anymore even though I think it is more attractive and historically correct than the...
  13. rocketeer

    Fonzie's Jacket No Longer On Display At Smithsonian

    Apparently, vinyl photographs better than leather according to a friend in the trade, particularly with older style TV cameras.
  14. rocketeer

    help w/ jacket id?

    I especially agree with this last statement :)
  15. rocketeer

    So, I got myself an A2(Eastman)

    Nothing wrong with Eastmans 'house' jackets, they have improved a mint since mine was made back in the 80s. The original makers are for those who require a more authentic fit and details, but to be honest whats the point of all those details if the fit does not fit so to speak but the house...
  16. rocketeer

    Aero labels

    It certainly does. The internet gives folks just too many choices which is why there are so many topics such as 'Need help choosing.....' etc. To be honest I once chose a label for a very special jacket, but time and not wishing to bore everybody to death prevent me from discussing my reasons...
  17. rocketeer

    2 Jackets - The Beauty and The Beast

    The older jacket looks fine for a person with the right build. If companies decided to reproduce this I personally don't think the shape would work for us fatties(i.e. me:D) Not keen on the B3, looks like something Avirax may have sold during the 1990s. They had no idea during the early 80s...
  19. rocketeer

    eBay A2, The description is amazing(for an amazing jacket)

    I was bringing attention really to the jacket description. A masterclass in using an online translator such as Google Translate. The jacket may appear pricy, but then it does look a great jacket and those Japanese at one time would pay the earth to get the best. Worth watching just to see if it...
  20. rocketeer

    eBay A2, The description is amazing(for an amazing jacket)

    I just happened upon this...
  21. rocketeer

    New Aero jacket in the house, now with photos

    Great Jacket and bike. When it is hot I remove visor but put on industrial safety wraparound glasses.
  22. rocketeer

    B-3 back seam

    I could never 'Baby' a jacket to get a better price when sold, I just would not get the enjoyment out of the thing. Not to say I treat them badly but I don't care about them getting the RWT or stuffing my hands in my pockets during a cold spell. About the only thing I would not do is stick pin...
  23. rocketeer

    B-3 back seam

    From my experience of B3s and Eastman repro's their standard jackets come with the three piece back. I have a 17 year old version of Eastman's Roughwear version that has the centre seam 2 piece back, though at that time this was the only other model they made, no 'Time worn' '50 Cal' or whatever...
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