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  1. rocketeer

    ELC SHOW IN LONDON STARTING 17th of NOV. Who is going?

    I quite liked the 'Californian' jacket in the ELCMC range though it offers no protection for modern day motorcycling, but if you are not bothered about that sort of thing well, we never worried in the 1970s did we. I would look at the Californian as a very nice streetwear jacket, though I do...
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    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    I picked on the Aviation leather craft jacket simply because it is what the makers think a flying jacket should look like to a non military enthusiast, that is someone not bothered about replica WWII construction or authentic details. Their fleece is the thickest I have ever seen, idea for the...
  3. rocketeer

    A2 shoulder width - advice needed

    Very early Eastman jackets have an 'Off the shoulder' look, by early I mean 1980s-90s.
  4. rocketeer

    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    What is the difference in the fleece please? Thicker or thinner than Aero's and how does the Aces compare to the (None replica)Aviation leather craft jacket , which looks like it is made from a skinned teddy bear:eek:
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    What are your favorite Aero designs?

    Hmmmmm, favourite. Thats a hard one. In present order:- Teamster in, may I say, 'conker brown'. Fleece lined Vicenza Thunderbay(just received today) Pics when cold enough and I can find a decent prop. Barnstormer(double breasted with belt, the original) personal I think this looks best in black...
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    ELC SHOW IN LONDON STARTING 17th of NOV. Who is going?

    Shop quite busy so didn't ask as I was not buying but is that the jacket with the triangle oxy clip patch on it? A nice detail for an original but of no practical value for everyday use. I had an original of this jacket years ago but started to split so sold on before it was worthless, Now I do...
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    ELC SHOW IN LONDON STARTING 17th of NOV. Who is going?

    Opens at 10am by the way, not stated on website so walked around the area for a bit as I was early. Just got back, first time I have seen anything in the flesh from them for years. Some great stuff, not all the sizes but you can of course order but nice to see his new offerings even if you are...
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    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    Maybe it's the 'Collection only' that puts bidders off. I would jump on a train right now if it were two sizes smaller
  10. rocketeer

    Aero Irvin jacket on Ebay very interesting!

    This is a very old patten, you can tell from the front buckle shape and the fleece patten. The auction text is German so maybe we lost something in the translation though the seller does mention 'Talon' zips, the photo's depict a DOT replica. As Cooper say's, the modern versions are gorgeous :)
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    I Want to Reduce the Thickness on a Mouton Collar

    Well worth a try.
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    I Want to Reduce the Thickness on a Mouton Collar

    That may be a bit of a drawn out process I would think. I'm no expert but the length of fur would be the next stage up from the abattoir after skinning the dead sheep then tanning the hides. Basically most Mouton is simply sheepskin fleece that has had the GHD straightner treatment. First it...
  14. rocketeer

    Question about AVILTHR A2 jacket

    There is always room for quality A2s in a competitive price range for those that simply can't afford to lay out £500+. Of course you may have to accept some detail concessions for a lower price but the knits on these look awful
  15. rocketeer

    B3s. Who's is the most accurate reproduction. The 'authenticity' factor.

    Out of all the repro's I have seen the standard colours are the most common with redskins coming a close second. I have never seen a 'mixed batch' and only one white version. That one looked so dirty I would be worried about letting the dog sleep on it. Saw the white version at the old War &...
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    B3s. Who's is the most accurate reproduction. The 'authenticity' factor.

    I guess historically this jacket was worn using a layering system of shirts, A2 leathers and whatever was meant to keep flyers warm so guess that is why arms have plenty of room at the shoulder. I just wear a T shirt with mine and find it easy to drive in, to hot to wear an A2 underneath but...
  17. rocketeer

    A couple B3 questions...

    I take it that request is directed at my jacket but I don't have a photo loaded of the label. So, to save time, and it is exactly the same as my jackets label; Here's the link to Eastman's Roughwear B3 page http://www.eastmanleather.com/type-rough-wear-contract-17756-p-160.html The only real...
  19. rocketeer

    Westworld

    I know I am rather prejudiced to the original film( One of the great scifi films of that era and still stands up today) i think it works better as a film/movie than a series. Scotrace says lots of layers to think about. I think too much to think about so not watching anymore. Shame really, I am...
  20. rocketeer

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Being re-run on British TV at the moment. Reg Varney the main star, was 53 at the time the series started. As Cairo says, chatting up the female ticket collectors was a major part of the plot, a lot of the girls being in their 20s were always going out with these older geezers with Stan(Reg...
  21. rocketeer

    Your "perfect" films

    Kes. A British film about a boy growing up in the north of England during the 1960s. No special effects to speak of, no big name actors, just real people who look like real people. But most of all, a great story and a great script makes it all work. It is so true to British life back then...
  22. rocketeer

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    On The Buses. Good old fashioned British politically incorrect humour. Chatting up girls with sexy remarks, slightly dodgy ethnic names(a black guy named 'Chalky' because his name is White) and a little ageism thrown in. Nothing too offensive
  23. rocketeer

    B3s. Who's is the most accurate reproduction. The 'authenticity' factor.

    Obviously due to winter coming on in some countries the subject of the B3 jacket looms large. I have noticed a few comments about various companies and who makes the most authentic reproduction. All the major replica makers get the details looking ok but the fact is; Instead of replying to the...
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