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  1. Dr H

    The Hot Water treatment-

    Difficult to comment without images. Is the leather vegetable tanned or a pigment finish?
  2. Dr H

    Jimmy Stewart A2 "Wear" Picture

    With regards to the A-1s , anyone have an idea if these were leather or other material ? They seem to be very soft almost like sweaters ! The issued A-1 is capeskin, which drapes very well. Lindy's jacket, which is a private purchase jacket lacking some features of the A-1 looks like cape...
  3. Dr H

    1943 - AN 6552 - USCG Aviator's Jacket

    You're the best judge, but I don't agree: your 40 fits you well (trim, military fit), the 36 bunches too much at the belt causing the upper torso to flare out and give you an additional roll of leather above the belt. I have the same problem with an AN-J-3 that I have (tagged 40). I typically...
  4. Dr H

    Buzz Rickson MA-1 William Gibson Collection in Slender Review

    Time for Polymer Chemistry 101... ;-) Yes, simply both Nylon and Nomex (both trade names) are polyamides. Nylon is also a family names (there are many Nylons: Nylon 6.6, Nylon 6.10, etc depending on the component parts/composition. Nomex (and Kevlar) are aromatic polyamides containing carbon...
  5. Dr H

    Just arrived recent Goodwear Monarch A2 acquisition

    I think Alan picked it up quickly rather a long commission.
  7. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    Scott, they cut the tree down and made it into a fence :-P
  8. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    Yes, plenty of people - these are good (http://www.old-town.co.uk)
  9. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    It's not a problem Jan, no offence taken - this place takes itself too seriously ;) I'm not talking about high rise slacks or jeans (not for me), but vintage trousers from between the wars which are naturally more high waisted and suit the A-1/A-2/M-422/B-10 very well in terms of silhouette (as...
  10. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    Possibly because it has a rep for being a bit on the trim side (with limited freedom about the armholes)?
  11. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    Mine are ca. 1935 and fishtailed...stylish enough for me ;-)
  13. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    Just the die-hard folks wear those high waisted trousers these days... Oi, who are you calling 'die-hard' Jan? :-0 ;-)
  14. Dr H

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    You'll regret losing the GW A-1 Scott. Not too many of that vintage/hide around. Take it from somebody who has hunted high and low for them. Now that I've found a 44 (#2) I'll be holding on to it. Keep yours and get the torso tailored - comparatively easy job for a decent tailor.
  15. Dr H

    My "New" Bill Kelso House A-2

    So says the man with his gate... ;-)
  16. Dr H

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Generally yes - the goatskin contract 23377 is a darker russet (I've had several of these). The horsehide 16175-P varied from a lighter caramel coloured horsehide through to a darker russet (I've owned the former, but have seen images of the latter). The seal jackets are generally the results of...
  17. Dr H

    F/s chapal leather jacket

    Fine looking AN-J-3
  19. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Joel, unless your horse was wearing a sweater you can rest easy this A-1 is woollen ;-) Quality of this product is also perfectly acceptable.
  20. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    It's a lovely jacket - I passed on a 42 to my son (to grow into) as it was too snug for me; I'd need a 44. The quality of workmanship was superb...and it had cost me £30 so I was doubly chuffed.
  21. Dr H

    Goatskin jacket suggestions/recommendations please

    Good Wear Leather goatskin is uncannily close to wartime originals.
  22. Dr H

    FS Rare David D Doniger/McGregor Sportswear AN-J-3 tagged size 40 (actual 42)

    I am offering for sale my David D Doniger/McGregor Sportswear AN-J-3. This is a civilian example of the short-lived attempt to address the flight jacket needs of both the army and navy - consequently it has some elements of both the A-2 and later naval jackets (e.g. the AN-J-3A or M-422A)...
  23. Dr H

    Goat v. Sheep v. Cowhide

    For long term wear, I'd also advocate goat; for drape I'd go for capeskin (although my capeskin A-1 is worn daily in all weathers and is fine).

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