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  1. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    Hydrogen peroxide is better used as wood bleach for example. Good to know its not safe on leather. Thanks.
  2. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    Just Regular white vinegar.
  3. Dumpster Diver

    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    I got a reply from Over at history preservation associates, who told me their B-1 Hats are imports from Japan (probly Mash) and retailed through them at about 81 Dollars. They will have some in stock later in the year I was told.
  4. Dumpster Diver

    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    It wouldnt be far fetched if the well made originals had bakelite brims, a lot of industry standards were bouncing and stretching out for new ideas during wartime, if you look close at some of the Wartime photos of guys wearing these, the brims never have curves. My money was on cardboard...
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Why & when do we love the A-2 & other leather jackets?

    I wish A-2s werent so popular, maybe I could afford a nice one then..
  7. Dumpster Diver

    Found an Aero B-7 flight jacket. Original ww2

    What do I think... I think you shouldnt use a coat hanger!!! Keep it nice on a display dummy or lie it down on a shelf nicely. this stunning Example of a RARE Jacket, especially in wearable size. super awesome, super cool, if you ever sell it please contact me with a price! wow.
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    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    Wondering is this one by MASH is worth the 5,800 Yen..(thats like 61 Dollars) http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/eng_moc/collection/b-1_cap/index.cgi They ship worldwide right.. and secondly, is this actually a repro or an original. (it looks THAT good to me.) says the brim is...
  9. Dumpster Diver

    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    Ok, My B-1 China made Repro Came a few Days ago. After a few days of wearing it looks a little more like the original excepting the brim doesnt shape like the original and its a LOT lighter material, its Khaki that doesnt quite match anything in my collection, more like a scouts shirt. (Im sure...
  10. Dumpster Diver

    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    http://usaafflightcaps.blogspot.ca/search?updated-min=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2014-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=2 I ordered that B-1 From Amazon, Was like another 10 Bucks for the shipping, probly going to arrive in a refrigerator Box or something. However, Click that link...
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    WW2 B-1 Summer Flying Hat, Repro Vs. Original

    I see there is a cool B-1 Repro available through several Sites http://www.amazon.com/B-1-Summer-Flying-reproduction-aviation/dp/B008O7KTKW Nice price, But Ive never owned or seen an original, would anyone with experience please pipe up and let me know how the two compare. I really want one...
  13. Dumpster Diver

    Show us your Militaria

    oops, I meant to quote this with photos of that post.
  14. Dumpster Diver

    Show us your Militaria

    Amazing Jacket, could I see some pics Of the Artwork on your Bomber Jacket Please!
  15. Dumpster Diver

    ruined 1940s uniform

    Patch The sleeve and holes, Save the Jacket intact as is!!!! Seriously! You can find another Jacket that is more ruined and use it for Scrap material.
  16. Dumpster Diver

    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

    Looks like one of mine, and its doing fine.
  17. Dumpster Diver

    New Aero Irvin Pre-war - I love it!

    Nice Jacket, Looks like its a bigger size, fits good! Excellent!!! I want one now too!!! :D :D :D
  19. Dumpster Diver

    Mould

    UPDATE: I have very good news to report about getting the musty smell completely out of leather. Those RCMP gloves had still residual mustyness to them after all the oiling and washing, and wearing last winter. I left them under a table by the wood stove for the late spring, I checked them...
  20. Dumpster Diver

    Another Grail Found! :D

    Youre a Size 38!!!! How do you do it, hahah..do you eat regularily, like 3 times a day. AWESOME JACKET, totally AWESOME!!!
  21. Dumpster Diver

    I got an Irvin and its too small, help me choose a right size.

    Appears to be Just longer over 2FT, plus about 3 more inches I would say.
  22. Dumpster Diver

    I got an Irvin and its too small, help me choose a right size.

    Jacket Length Apologies for taking awhile, My Grandmother Passed away, and her memorial was a long distance. These might not be the Greatest Photos, anyway. Let me know if this helps you or not. -Jules
  23. Dumpster Diver

    Scuse me Miss...Thats a lovely Jacket you have on.

    [url] Aaannnd *right Click....Save as* dont she look swell, TOo bad shes not included with the Jacket. :D;):p

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