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  1. robrinay

    Black Hercules leather bomber jacket

    Ditto if it wasnt on the small side. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-50s-Sears-HERCULES-Black-HORSE-HIDE-Leather-BOMBER-Jacket-40-/400417552221?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item5d3abef75d
  2. robrinay

    civilian leather flight/biker jacket mouton collar

    You might find this interesting - if only I could afford to bid, but I'm waiting or my first delivery from Aero so over to you..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261172278367?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
  3. robrinay

    Which Hercules?

    Inerestingly the 1956 Sears Christmas catalogue advertises a similar jacket under a main heading Hercules Fieldmaster. The next year shows leather jackets under the more usual Hercules title - one wonders if the Fieldmaster trade mark was a short lived attempt to 'freshen up' the brand.
  4. robrinay

    Which Hercules?

    In my one year old affliction/addiction of searching for (and buying), classic leather jackets I've noticed that Sears Roebuck - Hercules and their main competitor - and usually reasonably priced Windward - by Montgomery Ward come up frequently on eBay especially if you extend the search to...
  5. robrinay

    Finally able to order an Aero

    ELC got back to me fast with a £250 costing for complete re-lining and replacement of cuffs and waist knit. I thought I'd have to save up but was lucky to find the correct lining a in 'John Lewis' store and at a reduced price so was able to buy plenty (2 metres), for £9.00 and my Tailor will...
  7. robrinay

    Finally able to order an Aero

    I am very pleased with it overall as it was a bargain price and the few faults are easily fixed. The leather is 'time worn' and is nice and flexible but it has wrinkles in the wrong places for my shape - a bit of a feed then some damp and wear should sort that out though. The main issue is the...
  8. robrinay

    Finally able to order an Aero

    Good advice Dr H, I too have often bought well and at low prices on eBay - by luck or for example auctions finishing at daft times e.g. Five mins. into the start of the Olympics ceremony when practically everyone was watching it on tv, and BINs when they don't know what they've got - but my...
  9. robrinay

    Best M-422(a) repro?

    I've just posted an ebay link in FL vintage finds - an original Church M422a in a large size.
  10. robrinay

    Original Church M422a

    Going for a lot of cash so far but a rare jacket in a rare large size - I understand that Church sizes were generous and the measurements listed support this...
  11. robrinay

    Finally able to order an Aero

    Hey Heiko - (ref buying affordable - two above -my inexperience led me to not hitting reply with quote), I'm with you on that, having started to put together a collection with insufficient research I have gradually upgraded - selling on lesser jackets sometimes at a loss in order to be able to...
  13. robrinay

    Clean Jokes

    Thought this might amuse you - please convert the cultural backgrounds of the wives to suit your part of the world: Three friends married women from different parts of the world. The first man married a Greek girl. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a...
  14. robrinay

    Interesting goatskin halfbelt jacket

    No manufacturer's label but a nice jacket http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200885343168?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
  15. robrinay

    RAF flying boots 1941 pattern

    Sold within about 4 minutes!
  16. robrinay

    RAF flying boots 1941 pattern

    I found these today - seem to be in v. good condition but a bit small fro me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150988365368?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 and if that doesn't work go to eBay.co.uk and search for 150988365368 - Item number:
  17. robrinay

    Schott half belt leather jackets

    Hi I think this might be the style you are looking for if the size is right - Item 281050788159 on ebay.uk - not mine of course. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281050788159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
  19. robrinay

    Schott half belt leather jackets

    Try searching or browsing worldwide for vintage jackets on eBay. I was lucky enough to pick up a near mint condition Windward 50's steerhide halfbelt on New Years Eve for a mere £80.00 it was listed as a buy it now or best offer, owing to a winner not paying after it had been auctioned - their...
  20. robrinay

    Mackintosh Horsehide jacket - prototype

    Has anyone else seen this item on eBay - sadly a bit too big for me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200877255439?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 ThevItem number is 200877255439 if the above link doesnt work.
  21. robrinay

    Refurbishing RAF 1941 Flying Boots ?

    For what it's worth, I'm sure the knowledge is still out there and you can learn from it and develop the skills you need. My advice would be to talk to the oldest proper cobbler you can find who may know the tricks of the trade or may know someone else who can advise. Many years ago I bought a...
  22. robrinay

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    The last one I saw at the Cinema - a lovely Art Deco building called the Showroom here in Sheffield, was 'The Hobbit'. The last one I saw on tv was 'Singing In The Rain'. Quite a contrast - the first was three hours long but was so enjoyable it flashed by and the second had the best dancing...
  23. robrinay

    Quick question: anybody know how to reduce the lenght of a jacket?

    Leather is an organic natural material and it will stretch and crease to fit you, with normal wear but will usually only shrink with mistreatment. My advice - take it or leave it is - If you want the jacket to fit and last then take it to a good tailor or dressmaker and get it altered don't...

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