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  1. Deacon211

    Travel Jackets

    Great pics! I just picked up this Barbour after seeing one in a small bespoke shop in Providence, for just the purpose of traveling: Borrowed from the Net It’s the Bond jacket, which initially put me off a bit. Don’t get me wrong, I like Bond in general and Daniel Craig’s Bond style in...
  2. Deacon211

    Help Me Find a Modern A2 That Fits

    Their prices are Looney Tunes! I might try one just to see how they are. I see that they have larger sizes than previously as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help Me Find a Modern A2 That Fits

    My interests lie more along the G-1 line, but wasn’t one of the “features” of the A-2 redesign of the ‘80s the addition of hand warmer pockets? Looking up the tag from at least the Saddlery issue, the white label does still say “A-2” so, as the OP stated at the outset that he was looking for a...
  4. Deacon211

    Early 90's Eastman b3

    I have put everything on my B-6 from Pecards to Mink Oil, before I heard that it was contraindicated. My jacket looks great after 20 years and much of the cracking and peeling seems to have been forestalled FWIW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    LOL, it had occurred to me that this movie might usher in the next retro leather jacket trend and I’d be “another wannabe” instead of occupying my currently coveted position as “charming grognard”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    Jackets aside, I think they did a great job with the propaganda posters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Vintage G1 Restoration Help!

    Beautiful work! That is a great looking jacket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    I appreciated the caps and field dress uniforms, though I wondered if they wouldn’t have worn better in the O club. Still, I thought the uniforms looked believable and the CGI was far better than most I’ve seen. There were a few times I wondered if they weren’t actual aircraft. Back to the...
  10. Deacon211

    Cracked/Torn Capeskin

    Sorry to hear this. But I can’t help wonder if a sewn repair by a good tailor wouldn’t give the jacket a bit of a “field repaired battle scar” vibe. I mean, the jacket looks well charactered with what appears to be the intention of making it look like it’s been there and done that. So a faux...
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    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    Just got back myself and agree with everything said here. The big brass zips and Dynel were the things I noticed initially on the web that made me think modern repro. But seeing them more closely on screen reveals more variation and what are almost certainly some originals. The light fur...
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    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    I was wondering the same thing. The G-1s look utilitarian. They don’t feel, “high end repro” to me. About as you’d expect from the Cockpit maybe? Based solely on a few small screen snaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cockpit USA mil spec G1 jacket

    I have a Cooper now and had been issued a Cooper in the military. Both have that one piece in the front. I think you’ll find that the lower piece will bend and curl a bit over time. The front of the jacket will “blouse” to match the sides and that tenting will go away a bit. For me at least...
  15. Deacon211

    Cockpit USA mil spec G1 jacket

    Looks good on you! I think that the leather begins to crease and accordion as you wear it which will shorten it a bit. Though, having said that, I can’t see where the folding is occurring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New Store to Shop Toys McCoy in NYC

    Thanks! I never realized that they didn’t have a running product line. The G-1 series is my jacket of choice. So while I might like to see some of the other Japan imports out of curiosity, I’ve really always wanted to see a RM or TM Navy jacket as I have always heard so much about them. I had...
  17. Deacon211

    Black G-1 Jackets?

    The Cockpit is very well established and makes nice, mid range jackets. I have had several and never had an issue with any of them. If you are in or near NYC, they still have a showroom, though it is not as spacious as in the glory days of the brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New Store to Shop Toys McCoy in NYC

    So is there a place in the states where one can try these Japanese makers? I had finally gotten to NYC last year and was disappointed to find that the RM store had closed. I’ve always wanted to see their G-1 jackets, but short of buying one never thought I’d have the chance unless I went to...
  20. Deacon211

    Raiders 'Hero' jacket, Wested Leather Co. bulge/crese?

    I’m not sure that I’d wait to have it addressed. My experience with leather is that, once it creases in a certain way it can be very resistant to change. I had a G-1 that was very stiff when new and noticed that it developed a few very definite “folds”. Try as I might I was never able to get...
  21. Deacon211

    WWII Era Jacket -Any Info?

    Great looking jacket! Nice ID by Thor as well! I was going to say Air Training Command from the patch, but I think CAP is a much better call. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Black G-1 Jackets?

    I also recalled USWings having black G-1s. For the lower end of the price scale they do nice work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. Deacon211

    Best mouton for collars?

    Others would know better, but my recollection is that modern mouton tends to be like that. For whatever reason, the way that older mouton was processed keeps it straighter though it will still age over time. That’s why so many repro makers use old coats; if they can source enough of them to...

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