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  1. AdeeC

    Question regarding using Pecards on a painted flight jacket

    Unless kept in museum like conditions, painted finishes on leather will continue to deteriorate steadily over time. Applying proteclive lacquers is an old time preservation technique so I can't see anything wrong with it IMO if the jacket can't be kept in a static climate controlled glass...
  2. AdeeC

    Question regarding using Pecards on a painted flight jacket

    I have a jacket with a painted patch. Has some heavy flaking and cracks evident. Someone a long time ago had put a coat of clear lacquer over it. What is interesting is that I have a photo of the patch taken over 20 years ago. The flaking and cracking has not changed since then. Looks...
  3. AdeeC

    A short guide to Luftwaffe flight jackets

    Typical German trait. Over engineer everything.
  4. AdeeC

    FS: 1943 AN-6552 40

    Sent PM.
  5. AdeeC

    What Does It Mean To Dress CASUAL In The 1910s And The 1920s And The 1930s And The 1940s?

    I don't believe the concept of "casual" was the same then as now. In western countries, most men wore a suit, tie, trousers, hats coats and jackets on most occasions. Everyone would dress up as much as they could afford. Then there was also work, military and sporting wear which had a specific...
  7. AdeeC

    Why all the hatred towards black leather jackets?

    Never liked black much for myself though I can admire a cool black leather jacket on someone else. I sort of feel uncomfortable in black for various reasons though I have recently tried to break the mold and bought a used black leather jacket which I intend to wear when it gets cooler. 11 of...
  8. AdeeC

    A Visual Guide to Good Wear Jackets

    I have a GW SAT A2. I can attest that it is a super fine jacket exhibiting superb workmanship and attention to detail. Those little details that make it different to all other A2's makes it a great alternative to owning too many almost identical A2's. I believe it is not a great seller for...
  9. AdeeC

    Why are original G-1 jackets so cheap compared to A-2s?

    A few points from my experience with both. The A2 looks more attractive than the G1/M422 but the G1 is more comfortable to wear IMO. The bi-swing back allows for freer movement and the fur collar is nice on cold windy days. But the windflap gets annoyingly in the way if one wants to wear the...
  10. AdeeC

    Actor/Film ID

    That is John Standing as Nick Jenkins at the beginning of the 4th and final episode of British TV series A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME from 1997. Based on the 12 novels by Anthony Powell of the same name. An absolutely brilliant unconventional TV series IMO.
  11. AdeeC

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Greats shots. Thanks. Lots of variation. Impossible to determine a definitve style.
  13. AdeeC

    "The Grizzly"

    Here is my Grizzly made by Steve S.
  14. AdeeC

    What Other Forums do the FL Crowd Frequent?

    Nitrateville is a great forum. There are many film professionals, academics, collectors and just plain old fans. A very inclusive forum, a fantastic resource of classic cinema and also a great heads up on current and pending releases of classical films. And happily free of trolls.
  15. AdeeC

    Import Duties....... What the Hell?

    You must have been very unlucky. The opened parcels have only been an occasional experience for me. I live in Richmond which is a prime Asian area. I did often buy those smuggled cigarettes before I found my trusted Chinese supplier. Problem is many are counterfeit brands and poor quality. I...
  16. AdeeC

    F. S. 1950 Front Quarter Horse Hide Leather Indian Ace 1 Rider Jacket

    Hi Ricky. Just got the jacket. Fantastic jacket in great condition. Great fit and fast shipping too. Looks like one of those Toyo Enterprises/Buzz Rickson Indian jackets. Superb horsehide. Many thanks.
  17. AdeeC

    Import Duties....... What the Hell?

    I have to disagree with that. For over two years I have been importing my favourite brand of Chinese cigarettes from China every month. Customs have only detected about 50% of the packages over that period. During busy times most get through undetected. Very few are opened when detected. X-ray...
  19. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    Some of the smaller individual makers might be more flexible with customs declarations.
  20. AdeeC

    John Lennon Suede Leather Moto Jacket Size 40

    I would not have a clue. Likely only of interest to Beatles fans. Should have some value. Best to test the market on places like Ebay.
  21. AdeeC

    Custom Aero Hercules

    Looks amazing. Beautiful colour and detail. Strongly hints of Art Deco. I could imagine Buster Crabbe wearing this in a Zeppelin flying low over New York circa 1932.
  22. AdeeC

    John Lennon Suede Leather Moto Jacket Size 40

    Interesting looking jacket. Mainly going by the Made in USA label it looks more recent. Looks to me like an 80's, 90's tribute jacket IMO. According to their website Branded Leather was trademarked in 1999. That may be a clue.
  23. AdeeC

    Diamond Clothing Buco J100 review.

    Not only customs duty but also 10% GST and also customs brokerage fees if declared value over AU $1000. Below that blissfully nothing. I believe the government has shelved the reduction of customs duty threshold for the time being probably because they need to hire a lot more people and they...

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