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  1. thor

    A-2 Review, Leather Coats Etc.

    Not bad, TXFlyGuy! Does the jacket have one inside pocket or two? Do the photos represent the true brown shade of the leather? Color (particularly brown) can vary greatly in photos depending on lighting conditions. Enjoy your jacket!
  2. thor

    A-2 Review, Leather Coats Etc.

    Just checked their website; they list 2 different A-2 jackets, number 6020 and 6014, with the exact same description and the same price. I wonder what the difference is? Tempted to order one as a daily "beater". TXFlyGuy, do you know which specific A-2 you ordered, the 6014 or the 6020?
  3. thor

    My BK Westfall in badalassi cowhide

    I've received samples of various leathers and IMHO the Badalassi is similar in weight to the mid-weight HH.
  4. thor

    My BK Westfall in badalassi cowhide

    A wide cuff opening can also give the impression of a short sleeve length. The right cuff looks a bit wide (unlike cafe racer zip cuffs that are snug) showing more wrist/hand then some would prefer. It's all a matter of personal preference. I like a longer sleeve myself. It is a nice looking jacket.
  5. thor

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Nice! Is that shade of red representative of the standard Aero M-422a lining or is it a special/custom order?
  7. thor

    Another Grail Found! :D

    Congrats on a great jacket! Nice to hear some good news coming from the 'Bay.
  8. thor

    Aero M422a sleeves

    I hope Aero updates their M-422a lining. They call it "deep wine" but in the photos it looks too purple.
  9. thor

    Aero M422a sleeves

    If one is interested in a specific contract repro M-422a, check out Bill Kelso. They do the Willis and Geiger and the Gordon & Ferguson model M-422 jackets.
  10. thor

    Temple of Jawnz?

    Yes Smithy, you're right; I remember the posts re the Aero FQHH A-2 (it looked fantastic!). But I thought Aero no longer entertained the notion of constructing an A-2 from FQHH? I agree that a nice 2.5-3.0 oz mid-weight HH is ideal for an A-2. But when the Zombie Apocalypse starts, I think I'll...
  11. thor

    Temple of Jawnz?

    Probably the closest to a FQHH A-2 that's readily available today is the heavy duty russet HH used by Lost Worlds. The jacket doesn't drape, it slowly conforms and molds to your shape and movements until it fits like a suit of leather armor. Really amazing hide!
  13. thor

    Kangaroo From Aero

    US Wings is also offering kangaroo hide jackets, billed as "limited editions", in the A-2 and the Indy styles. They retail for $849US. Their website states: "Limited Edition – Back By Popular Demand! We last manufactured a kangaroo A-2 more than 10 years ago, but we’re once again offering the...
  14. thor

    Aero v Eastman A2s: which leather more characterful?

    Perhaps the revamped Aero A-2's that they've been tweaking will be both more authentic and more characterful...and without too large a jump in price!
  15. thor

    Some people just want to be Indy!

    I'm fairly certain that his A-2 is from The Cockpit; I have one myself and it's decent quality (seal brown goatskin, one-piece back, cotton lining, no hand-warmer pockets). The guy is 70+ years old and probably just wants a comfortable, loose fitting, waist-length leather jacket.
  16. thor

    Goatskin

    In my experience, the goatskin M-422 jackets I've worn in heavy rain is every bit as impregnable as my chrome-tanned "bullet-proof" LW horsehide A-2.
  17. thor

    Aero Leather - Caveat Emptor?

    I'm a 46 long in a suit and my Eastman M-422a was a 46 long which fit me "military snug". I now have a BK M-422 in size 48 which fits perfectly. Maybe the pattern in general is a bit on the small size in regard to the tagged size?
  19. thor

    Goatskin

    I have two jackets from The Cockpit in their "vintage, washed goatskin" hide, an Oil Driller half-belt and a vintage G-1. Fabulous leather with heavy pebbling as well as varying (large and small) areas of grain, wrinkling and burnished patina. Looks and feels exactly like 40-50 year old goatskin...
  20. thor

    Quatermaster Inspector's B-10

    Spearhead militaria also make a B-10; retail price is $229. Their products are decent quality (I have one of their olive drab wool A-1 jackets).
  21. thor

    Langlitz Prices Go Up May 1st

    In the past year or two, GW, BK, US Authentic, LW, ELC and now Langlitz have all raised prices. An increase in the cost (and limited supply?) of the raw materials (leather) must affect all the manufacturers in some way.
  22. thor

    Goatskin

    One of the funniest posts I've seen! Thanks for the chuckle Bunyip.
  23. thor

    New Bill Kelso Half-Belt California Sportswear

    Great looking jacket! It's believe it's based on the jacket worn by Bruce Willis in "Surrogates" (I may have to watch the film just to check out the jacket). BK certainly make a quality jacket and this one looks like a winner.

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