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    Simmons Bilt D-1 sheepskin jacket

    Yes, the Honda Rebel is, as you say, a baby Harley. And very reasonably priced. And being a Honda, it's reliable! But still, as nice as it is, it's not the bikes that puts me off. It's the drivers. Frightening. And it's funny, I very briefly mused "going mod" and getting a Lambretta - they're...
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    Simmons Bilt D-1 sheepskin jacket

    COOL! Compromised?! I think you settled UP, not down on that decision! :)
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    Seal leather samples for ANJ-4 poll

    S'funny, but after Nick's comment, I'm re-looking at the photos that you sent, Sloan, and questioning my Vicenza vote; but the more I look at it, the more I prefer it - and think that the extra degree of grain gives it a rugged character and will complement the sheepkin texture and wartime era...
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    Seal leather samples for ANJ-4 poll

    What a glorious dilemma! :) So much anxiety and tension in the world, and here we are picking leather! LOL! I reviewed the photos and have appreciated each and every comment from everyone before I cast my vote - and I voted Vicenza. I love my ELC RW B-3 and the russet HH panels have worn in...
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    Removing Paint Stains from G-1 Jacket

    I also agree with Seb and Robrinay's advice. Painting over the stain would work as I once painted out the ARMY AIR FORCES part of a decal that a patch couldn't cover, and you'd never have known. If the jacket is an otherwise winner and a good price because of the stains that may put most people...
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    Simmons Bilt D-1 sheepskin jacket

    I love the look of a nice bike - and the gear. My girlfriend rode her motorcycle for many years until recently, and I always used to go with her to the bike store where she would stow her bike for the winter and retrieve it in the spring, and seeing all the gear was an eye-opener. Great jackets...
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    Simmons Bilt D-1 sheepskin jacket

    A serious jacket for a serious bike! Doesn't look like the windchill will get through that one easily!
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    Hello there!

    LOL. Superfluous, that's funny. [Spoken sullenly] "Hello. I'm Stand By. I'm an addict". [All] "Hello Stand By". "I'm so ashamed. My girlfriend came home early and caught me watching porn. You know. It's easily done, right? She goes out. You're all alone and you think you have some time. To...
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    Aero Zippers, Antique or Not?

    I had an Aero zip in the antique brass finish and liked it as it is a really great design/shape that totally looks the part. But if I had another Aero zip (and I would as it's the most functional zip I've ever come across - ran smooth-as-butter and never even tried to fail me once), I'd opt for...
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    Simmons Bilt D-1 sheepskin jacket

    I can second the service, Phil - I recently got 2 pairs of amazing trousers from Orvis made with a very substantial material and they each have 8 substantial belt-loops, and none of my belts seemed totally worthy of them as they can take a belt almost 2" wide and all mine are 1.25-1.5" wide and...
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    Hello there!

    Welcome aboard, Wade! Don't sweat the fact that you feel like your first A2 purchase wasn't the finest choice. We've all been there for one reason or another - and as one's appreciation grows, so do the prices! Looking forward to seeing how your collection grows. And feel assured that if you...
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    Attaching Morale Patches On Leather Flight Jackets

    As HD says, and to the best of my knowledge, theatre patches were just sewn on through the lining. I think they were just looking to get the job done back then. It's how mine have all been done on my jackets and I don't mind a bit.
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    Steve S. - the new An-J-3

    Looks absolutely authentic to me! Bravo!
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    I am in the club

    @Stand By This sounds very painful! I can assure you, if the mesh lining of the L.L.Beans should dissolve there will come up no piece of plastic, just leather. So not a problem here. I have been said, L.L. Bean has a very generous return policy. Whenever a problem occurs they are really freely...
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    I am in the club

    Thanks for the amazing review and thoughtful photos, Cats! Brilliant! I think your boots look great (very Indiana Jones, I think) and they're well worth a shot to replace my Blunny's. I've been wearing Blundstones since 2000 and have loved the brand and worn out a few pairs and had them resoled...
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    I am in the club

    Really great first post, Cats! Welcome aboard. And you wear your N-1 well - the cap and jeans just go with it so naturally. It looks great! And thanks for the helpful stencil info too! Bravo. PS. I've had my eye on a pair of the LL Bean boots you have for a while - to replace my Blundstones...
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    Question regarding using Pecards on a painted flight jacket

    Vaseline (?! Wow!) and Pecards work? Good to know! Thanks!
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    For the ladies

    Well there you go! :)
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    A short guide to Luftwaffe flight jackets

    Such a good thread! It's so good when a previously-missed thread (as this was to me) reappears on the radar, so to speak. I knew there was much variety in the ranks of the Luftwaffe, but it's great to see it like this. Well done Metatron!
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    Question regarding using Pecards on a painted flight jacket

    I used the finishing coat of clear Soft Wax by Annie Sloan (for her Chalk Paint range) on my painted ANJ-3 (see the How Top Paint On A Leather Jacket thread) and it goes on clear and adds a protective and water-resistant finish to the paint and it has had no ill effects that I could see. It does...

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