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  1. Graemsay

    Custom A-2 opinions

    Unless you're a collector, re-enactor or jacket nerd, the details aren't going to matter. Most of the population probably won't know what an A-2 is, and even if they do, they couldn't identify a Dubow from a Doniger. Sloane's girlfriend's M422 will probably suit her needs better than a stock...
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    Poll: Goodwear Ventura, Arcadia or Mojave?

    Why not try to come up with your own spin on one of the designs? Joel Shapiro's (forthcoming) two tone Mojave would be an obvious inspiration. I like the Arcadia, but it's a bit busy with all the pockets. So were I to get one, I'd be inclined to remove both on the chest and just keep the hand...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    Joel, I think that you've answered your own question there. You seem more excited by the two tone Arcadia or Mojave than an A2, so that's what I'd suggest you go for. I don't know if Aero have any lighter coloured horse. I'd guess mixing black and brown, or brown and cherry would work. Oh...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    Both. :) I can understand your dilemma though. John's thing is his replicas of A2s, and getting one of those would make a lot of sense. But some of the two tone jackets are completely awesome. I'm thinking of getting a Good Wear myself, and I'm starting to feel a bit torn about which way to...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    I'd go with either back #2 or back #4. I've just found this jacket via Google. It's a bit more subtle than the one Wade posted earlier, but might give you other ideas.
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    The thing to do would be to ask John to see what modifications could be done to a pattern. I've got a feeling that he's more open to tweaks on a civilian than on a military jacket. But splitting up panels would involve a certain amount of surgery. If you're sticking to the original panels then...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    Another suggest. Take a Good Wear Ventura. Add a Western style yoke on the front, and (optionally) remove the chest pocket and wrist straps. This is roughly what I'm thinking, but with a zip. Then split the colours up with seal sleeves and yoke, and russet below, as per the Ricky.
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    This jacket is (I believe) owned by another FL member. Might be another way to go. I think that keeping it simple makes sense. It'll be easy to go completely over the top (and not in a good way), but get it right (and there are a few examples) and it could be awesome. I'd suggest running...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    Here's the photo of the front of the Mojave. I've tweaked Wade's jacket with my limited GIMP skills to have darker pocket welts. And, as a bonus, here's a two tone Aero Ricky. This is one of my favourite Aero designs. I think that you'd need to break up the front panel of...
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    Two-tone Goodwear Arcadia Idea

    Mister Freedom do a two tone Cafe Racer-ish sort of thing. And this one came off The Art of Vintage Leather Jackets blog, which I believe is written by our very own Himelator. Colours aside, it's not a million miles from what you're proposing. I'd be half tempted to go for a...
  13. Graemsay

    Aero A2 38-1711-P in heavy FQ horsehide after a year of wear

    Gancho, you said that you were going to post something about your new Cafe Racer a few weeks back...
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    Adapt an Aero today...

    What I was thinking was use the smaller, "biker" style bi-swing, and then have a single piece of leather making up the bulk of the back. Essentially it's eliminating the half belt strip and associated seams. It's aesthetic, rather than practical. I prefer simpler designs. The other thing I...
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    Adapt an Aero today...

    If I was coming up with modifications on a Long Half Belt, I'd consider: Remove most of the front pockets, and just retaining the hand warmers, possibly with zip closure. (They tend to sag slightly open with age.) Add a pair of G1 / pistol style internal pockets. I might consider a wind...
  16. Graemsay

    Aero Dirt Rider Collar

    Someone got a Cafe Racer with the Dirt Rider collar recently. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?65948-Aero-Cafe-Racer-Arrives!&p=1504744&viewfull=1#post1504744
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    This a "real" Aero or something "else"?

    The trouble is that the label is blurred in the advert. It doesn't look the same as Aero's, but it's possible that the design has changed. The Buy It Now price is $750. A brand new Aero including delivery, but not import duties, would come to $875. I'd be inclined to buy a new one direct...
  19. Graemsay

    Tartan plaid liners...

    I didn't realise that there were American tartan mills. Fraser and Kirkbright sell remnants, and have a heavyweight (16 oz.) black, white and red tartan in stock at $20 Canadian per metre. That would strike me as the best way to go if you're not after a particular clan's sett. I think...
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    Tartan plaid liners...

    I've got a feeling that a suit needs four yards of fabric. A kilt is about twice that, which is possibly the origin of the expression "the whole nine yards". I suspect that a liner would be one or two yards, as the sleeves tend to be done in something like cotton drill or satin. Scotweb and the...
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    Belstaff or Aero?

    Ask Will if he's got his old Highwayman back off Ironheart yet. It's had twenty or thirty years of wear, and it looks epic. Unfortunately you then realise just how long it takes to break in the FQHH! If the tartan appeals, let me know. I think that it's one of the oldest known weaves, but its...
  22. Graemsay

    Belstaff or Aero?

    It won't be available through Lochcarron because it's an obscure, very old school tartan. You'd probably be looking at a custom run, and that really isn't a cheap exercise. (It's £115 / metre at Scotweb, and you'd need four metres.) If you do decide to go for that particular fabric, then I...
  23. Graemsay

    Belstaff or Aero?

    I might even have been tempted to get concealed snaps on the cuffs. Pretty Green use that on the tabs of their suede parka (picture), and it looks very clean. DC Dalgliesh are also based in Galashiels, and can weave all sorts of obscure tartans, though there's a minimum order for custom work...

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