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  1. heron163

    Loungers' Pets

    I was at a show in NYC a couple of weeks ago and saw this across from the Javitts center: as a lover of GSD's, I found it too cute for words...:)
  2. heron163

    Show us your Guns!

    the new vs. the old in model 19's... both 3's... I wonder what the glock will be worth in 45 years?
  3. heron163

    Aero Leather new natural veg tanned Vicenza horsehide

    I like it but with the use I would put it though, it would show a lot of dirt in a short time. Patina is one thing but looking grimy is not a good look... I really wish aero would introduce a dark navy blue leather...;)
  4. heron163

    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    one thing that helps is ensuring the zipper is lubricated - I use a wax intended for wetsuit zippers but I suppose that plain paraffin would do. I have a NOS Crown on my latest aero and I would be depressed if it fails. Carefully applying the wax and working it in through the teeth has...
  5. heron163

    A-2 image collection from D. Sheley

    that is very good history - thanks for posting...
  6. heron163

    Thurston Italian Vicenza Horsehide Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets

    the pictures do not come close to the reality... that jacket is a masterpiece...
  7. heron163

    Tell a story about your first leather jacket...

    "ye olde house dragon" LOL! welcome to the forum!
  8. heron163

    Thurston Italian Vicenza Horsehide Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets

    love that tartan lining - goes very well with that shade hide...
  9. heron163

    If you could be born in any year

    1750 or so...
  10. heron163

    Replacing knits on flight jackets...

    thank you - I will check those out...
  11. heron163

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    that is a sharp looking jacket. please let us know if the movies was worth watching..
  12. heron163

    Replacing knits on flight jackets...

    did you read my original post? I come to this forum to learn things, exchange information, and yes, sometimes to show off stuff I have currently in my home. I do have some skill in sewing - in addition to repairing ripped jeans and hemming pants I did a costume of "Frank" from the movie...
  13. heron163

    Replacing knits on flight jackets...

    OK - I have reached out to Steve S.
  14. heron163

    Hi Steve - I have a couple of jackets that need the knits replaced. one is an original WWII...

    Hi Steve - I have a couple of jackets that need the knits replaced. one is an original WWII Aero that belonged to my father. The rust red knits were replaced some years back w/ brown and it just doesn't look right. the second is a newer Aero ANJ-3. I would like to replace the brown knits with...
  15. heron163

    Replacing knits on flight jackets...

    Steve S. is his screen name? thanks
  16. heron163

    Replacing knits on flight jackets...

    all the discussion on knit colors has me thinking about a couple of things... 1. I have an early version of the Aero ANJ-3 in seal goatskin with some really beat up knits. Currently brown but I would like to replace them with rust. 2. My dads original aero A2. A few years back the moth-eaten...

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