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  1. Dr H

    New Good Wear Leather A-1 (size 46) - early 1920s pattern

    Here is my latest jacket (a capeskin A-1 by Good Wear Leather). John Chapman bounced over some images of a recent A-1 test jacket that he had produced and, despite the figuring of the recent capeskin, I was really won over by the detailing. There are several generic A-1 patterns that tend...
  2. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Yes, Andrew and a number of others who know their Irvins have slated the zips. Personally? If I were to pay that price, I'd want the zips to look right (see http://www.flickr.com/photos/68855139@N08/6328755138/in/photostream/lightbox/). The Devil is in the detail and it is down to personal...
  3. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Now Aero need to tackle the repro zips.
  4. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Excellent news! Good luck both, looking forward to seeing the results.
  5. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Yes, Aero have other problems, covered in depth elsewhere on FL. However, for accuracy I'd look to others to help. The 'fashion CC' that was posted looks like the unhappy union of an Irvin and an AN-J-4 and that fluorescent orange hood is an odd choice. I don't think that the CC was...
  7. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Do contact Jon, Rick - at least he can advise you before you start. The CC Irvin is comparatively rare and it would be shame to source the 'wrong' materials. Jon is a very helpful and practical guy (and posts on FL). Cheers Ian
  8. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    That's an awful replica - it bears little resemblance to a CC Irvin.
  9. Dr H

    WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

    Rather than tackle it yourself, why not contact Jon at Aces High (http://www.aceshighjackets.com/)? His Irvins are really excellent and he might be willing to try a collar. Cheers Ian
  10. Dr H

    WTB Eastman Leather Company A-1 in capeskin (size 44L or 44R)

    I'm in the market for an Eastman A-1 in capeskin that's a bit rough around the edges as I have a project in mind. Ideally, I'm looking for a 44L, but a 44R would do (regular finish, timeworn or .50Cal would all be fine). I'd prefer the lining to be in good condition as I'd rather not...
  11. Dr H

    Aero Half Belt HH (44L) for sale on VLJF

    I thought so too, if Aero is your thing it looked sound (and too old for there to be a concern over the nature of the hide).
  13. Dr H

    Aero Half Belt HH (44L) for sale on VLJF

    He's also offering it at same price on VLJF down the thread, my mistake.
  14. Dr H

    Aero Half Belt HH (44L) for sale on VLJF

    There's an Aero Half-Belt for sale on VLJF for those that are interested. Ken made it for the owner about 9 years ago. It's a special horse hide that's a little less thick than heavy front quarter but thicker than the one on the A2. Still a heavy jacket. It's on the "Thunderbay" label...
  15. Dr H

    Aero FQHH Half Belt for sale on VLJF

    There's an Aero Half-Belt for sale on VLJF for those that are interested. Ken made it for the owner about 9 years ago. It's a special horse hide that's a little less thick than heavy front quarter but thicker than the one on the A2. Still a heavy jacket. It's on the "Thunderbay" label...
  16. Dr H

    My new AL-8 ( grainey steerhide)

    It's possibly just me, but I find the generic 30s/40s/50s half belt styles to be derivative, regardless of the manufacturer.
  17. Dr H

    B3 - material vs $

    He's about - posting on VLJF this afternoon.
  19. Dr H

    What is it about horsehide?

    That might be mine - a test jacket of an early A-1 pattern with buttons instead of snaps at the waist and a single collar button.
  20. Dr H

    What is it about horsehide?

    I've had two horsehide GW Perry 42-16175-P A-2 jackets (one russet, one seal) and an original (44) - sold them all to VLJF members. The GW russet had seen some hot water treatment in the past and was a bit snug in the chest; I didn't get on with the seal (too dark for my taste). I needed a...
  21. Dr H

    What is it about horsehide?

    Veg tanned goatskin is significantly lighter than most forms of horsehide (and better wearing). For the last few years I have preferred capeskin or goatskin as summer jackets (e.g. capeskin A-1 jackets by Eastman or Good Wear, goatskin Good Wear A-2 Perry Sportswear 23377 or Doniger jackets)...
  22. Dr H

    My new AL-8 ( grainey steerhide)

    Really? I prefer it to the Aero logo.
  23. Dr H

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Nerkg, are you planning to work through the seasonal vacation? Wishing you a merry Christmas...

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