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  1. Dr H

    New A-1- New capeskin

    It does, and it shows wear quickly too, as indicated.
  2. Dr H

    New A-1- New capeskin

    Hi Mark Lovely craftsmanship - I wish you could source that older capeskin as the combination would be peerless. Cheers Ian
  3. Dr H

    New A-1- New capeskin

    \ Mark's A-1 is already available with the normal '31-800 P' tag for this contract.
  4. Dr H

    The Hot Water treatment-

    Yes, I agree with Scott: hot shower in my case, tucked knits, some tumble drying (on low/medium heat) to bring out grain, use of hot hair drier on occasions.
  5. Dr H

    The Hot Water treatment-

    I wouldn't go that far Jeff, JC gives some guidance on HWT on his jacket CD ROM and shows examples in which he's aged jackets, unless he's changed his opinion in recent years. It does depend on the hide though - he counselled against using it on his goatskin as it would leave it dry and stiff...
  7. Dr H

    Spearhead Jackets

    Yes, will do - it doesn't disappoint. I bought it used for £20, so it was a punt, but my son quite likes it.
  8. Dr H

    Spearhead Jackets

    I have a 42, but it's snug on me so I've given it to my son. I'll post some images, but ignore the fit as I'm really a vintage 44.
  9. Dr H

    Very nice Goodwear Aero A-2 in Reddish Russet F/S

    The new samples are inferior to that older hide, both in terms of thickness and grain.
  10. Dr H

    F/S Original JA Dubow G-1 jacket, size 40

    Sadly, a little too small for me too - good luck with the sale.
  11. Dr H

    Who should make the M442A jackets for John Woo's Flying Tigers movie?

    :-D
  13. Dr H

    Perry Sportswear Private Purchase A-2?

    Superficially, it looks like a Perry Sportswear with the scalloped pocket flaps, but there's reinforcement stitching at the base of the zipper and diagonal reinforcement stitches at the top of the pockets (both not typical Perry features). The placement of the box stitching on the epaulettes...
  14. Dr H

    The quest for a perfect fitting Aero goes on

    Ah, but the VAT would be charged on the £50... No wriggling there Jeff...
  15. Dr H

    The quest for a perfect fitting Aero goes on

    £50 for the addition of a strip of leather, seriously? What is that as a % of the purchase price?
  16. Dr H

    Who should make the M442A jackets for John Woo's Flying Tigers movie?

    Good Wear all the way IMHO - if the Monarch M-442 is anything to go by...
  17. Dr H

    Collar Stands on A-2s What do they do?

    As Andrew says, it's an acquired taste. The Perry Sportswear contracts are amongst my favourite patterns - all, including the 'no name' 1756 if this is by Perry as believed, have collar stands. However, the collar stands very proud and can chafe the neck a little in use. For comfort, I've come...
  19. Dr H

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    Can't go wrong with it!
  20. Dr H

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    I agree with Scott. My vintage AN-J-3 really shouldn't fit me - tagged 40 although not small - as I wear a vintage 44. However, it's a forgiving design and a flattering cut.
  21. Dr H

    My sheepskin jacket's leather tear

    Goat is the best long term bet provided that the small 'pebbles' in grain (sometimes seen in much older jackets) don't peel to reveal the softer hide underneath. Personally, after capeskin I prefer goat to horsehide, but it does take a little longer to wear in.
  22. Dr H

    My sheepskin jacket's leather tear

    Yes sheepskin is significantly thinner/weaker than the other hides that you mentioned. Of those, goatskin is believed to be the sturdiest in terms of tear strength (measured against e.g. a horsehide of similar weight).
  23. Dr H

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    ...and the blousiest GW A-2 around the mid section is the Security Aviation Togs (SAT) so give that a wide berth if you're looking for a trim jacket.

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