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  1. MeachamLake

    My new B-15 by Pike Brothers

    Sure Cocker, I will get those measurements for you later today to confirm! Haha, I got the same reaction when I had my A2 also! I think these vintage designs look pretty great - and it's not like I wear period clothing head to toe, far from it - but somehow she just doesn't seem to "get" them...
  2. MeachamLake

    My new B-15 by Pike Brothers

    Haha, no way! Well there you go, great minds think alike (or something to that effect). :D It's a cracking jacket, I'm really pleased with it. Sadly it hasn't exactly won favour with both my girlfriend ("That jacket is horrible. What's with the offset zip and those weird triangles?") and my...
  3. MeachamLake

    My new B-15 by Pike Brothers

    Hi all, May I present to you all my latest acquisition - the Pike Brothers B-15 via Aero. After taking delivery of my absolutely awesome B6, I was keen add another jacket to my collection that I could wear on a more daily basis. I tried the Avi Lthr G1, but sadly it didn't work out and I will...
  4. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Indeed Garry - I'm keen to see what your M422a looks like if you go for one! Worth pointing out that there is a stock M422a on Aero's site that may actually be a good fit if we're similar sizes - although it's tagged a size 48, it measures more like a 46. Very handsome looking thing...could be...
  5. MeachamLake

    Type B-10 Jacket - recommendations?

    Update on this: I have ordered a Pike Brothers B15 via Aero and it is arriving tomorrow. Will share photos and details with everyone once it's here!
  7. MeachamLake

    B-1, B-2 and other rare/early jackets

    Wow, awesome information and pictures guys. Many thanks for sharing all that! Quite a handsome jacket, the B2 - it wouldn't look out of place today. It does have something of a proto-Ivin feel about it, particularly with the belt. It's a shame more companies don't offer reproductions of it...
  8. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    All very good points. I do wonder if Avi only acquired an original in a very small size - eg a 38 - and has incorrectly scaled the pattern to fit larger sizes...who knows. Cockpit ones look like decent jackets, but once I've taken into account the shipping to the UK and the taxes/import fees...
  9. MeachamLake

    Aeroleather B6 Back and sleeves lenght doubt.

    I ordered my Aero B6 slightly longer than other jackets, and I'm glad I did. Usually I would go for a 27/27.5 inch back length on an A2, but I went for a 28 inch back and it looks fine. Because it's a winter jacket, I wanted it just slightly longer to make sure it covered enough of my belt...
  10. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Really nice looking jacket you have there...that's the look I wanted! I think I'll probably have to go for a custom order Aero M422a in the future, but I'll leave that for another time. According to Avi, their jacket is a direct copy of an original L.W. Foster jacket (contract N-383S-20445).
  11. MeachamLake

    B-1, B-2 and other rare/early jackets

    I have found references in certain texts to both a B-1 and B-2 flight jacket - presumably these are very early versions of what would evolve into the B3. Lost Worlds make a version of the B-2, but other than them I cannot find any information on either of these jackets anywhere. Has anybody got...
  13. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    I'm 6"3, around 220lb. I think the length is okay but it's just the lower body section that's way too tight for me. It really will depend on how you're built - even when I'm at my slimmest, I'm still pretty chunky!
  14. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Well, the jacket arrived today. Firstly, it's absolutely awesome for the money - seriously good value. The leather is excellent, the quality of construction feels really solid and the detailing is top notch. Unfortunately....I won't be keeping it. It's just way too small for me. Argh! And I...
  15. MeachamLake

    WTB: B-15 Jacket, Pike Bros / Eastman etc. 44/46

    Looking for a B-15 jacket if anyone has one...I'm after the variant that has the two leather triangle tabs attached to the chest. Ideally I'm looking for one that is slightly longer, although I will consider regular length depending on measurements. Drop me a message if you have anything of...
  16. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Wow, yours looks great. Looks to be a perfect fit...just right. Not too tight, not too loose. Looking forward to seeing mine now! When they shipped yours, did they provide tracking numbers or not?
  17. MeachamLake

    G1 Restoration advice

    Thanks for that...do they provide their own knits or would it be best to buy some beforehand, and then send them to Byson to be installed?
  19. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Great to hear - would you be able to share photos at some point? What size did you order - does it fit as you expected?
  20. MeachamLake

    G1 Restoration advice

    Who do you guys get to replace the knits on your jackets? Is this a job that a competent tailor could do?
  21. MeachamLake

    G1 Restoration advice

    That looks brilliant! Wouldn't worry about the fit, it looks great. Sounds cliched, but that leather looks full of character...very nice. A new set of knits and it will do very nicely indeed!
  22. MeachamLake

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Indeed, I think there was a gap in the market for a mid range repro that isn't just a generic design and makes a good attempt at being faithful to the original - looking at the images of their G1, the attention to detail on it is certainly more than good enough for the money they're asking. The...
  23. MeachamLake

    Closer details of my Aero Redskin B3 40-1721p

    Redskin is amazing, and I think one day I will have to get a B3! My only concern is that it might perhaps be too warm...but who cares if it looks as good as yours! ;)

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