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  1. fishmeok

    Proper relaxed A2 fit

    Well that's just not fair- I for one would like to know the results... Cheers Mark
  2. fishmeok

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    My production capacity is about 2 jackets a month, so it's going to take a while to get the Spring line ready....:) I really like the A-1, will be working on a leather version here soon. It has some interesting differences from a basic A-2 pattern, shoulder seam, arms, and body are all...
  3. fishmeok

    Proper relaxed A2 fit

    IMHO the most authentic look comes from the jacket pattern. Take a look at Chapman's site, he's 6' and the jackets that fit him are all 46's or larger. Because the jacket body is cut square with the shoulders the jacket looks like a period piece. I'm about the same size and it took me 4...
  4. fishmeok

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    A-1 Test Jacket This is my A-1 test jacket. It worked out OK, but some things I need to change on the next one. Longer arms, bigger armscythe, 2 inches off the middle, etc. I also tried to make the pockets offset A-2 style, but that doesn't look right with a button up front. I'm pretty happy...
  5. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    Maybe we should have a convention at one of those Ice Motels in Norway...lol Actually, that would be a hell of a lot of fun, now that I think about it. If I win the lotto tonight I'll organize one.:) I need to get one of those WPG sweaters though, been searching for something that looks...
  7. fishmeok

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    That is an awesome jacket, the amount of work that went into it is mind-boggling. It would take me weeks to even come close. From a practical standpoint Aero's design makes a lot more sense than the original with it's tapered panels at the waist- with the adjustable tabs at the side you can...
  8. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    I thought this was funny enough to double post from the VLJ. maybe we should start a "show us your flight boots and sheepskin jackets" thread...:) You know, my wife laughs at me A LOT... Hey Hawk- here's the American version, it's 4 degrees F here in Minnesota today, B-3, Eastman AAF A-1...
  9. fishmeok

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I think there re enough people on the FL that are not on the VLJ that double posting is not a problem. I do it all the time...:) Cheers Mark As I said over on the VLJ- great A-1!;)
  10. fishmeok

    Salt-and-Pepper Swiss Army surplus - Will we ever see that quality again?

    Long Live The Guide- though they don't seem to have as much stuff as they did a couple years ago. I live in the Twin cities and go to the retail outlet a lot, it's in the back of their shipping warehouse and is full of returns, stuff that didn't sell, etc. Great Place and the closest thing to a...
  11. fishmeok

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    My brother had the same issue with his WPG Irvin- he had the zipper fixed locally then Gerry reimbursed him for it. The zipper seems to be a problem with the current jackets. Cheers Mark
  13. fishmeok

    The B-3 appreciation society …

    Unfortunately that's not my jacket- but I will ask the owner. Cheers Mark
  14. fishmeok

    How to Stretch a Leather Jacket?

    Is that a half belt? I have had great sucess stretching A-2's and the like, but once you start adding in half belts, gussets, etc. it may be more difficult. You can definately stretch the back panel, but be careful to keep the other panels proportional or it will look odd. Cheers Mark
  15. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    Yeah, I know how it is- I grew up in Duluth. The winters down here are pretty wimpy in comparison, but on the other hand a person can actually find a job.... What jacket are you making? What machine do you use? Cheers Mark
  16. fishmeok

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Great Thread- I make leather jackets and force people to look at them in the outerwear section (also rebuild motorcycles and in my previous life airplanes). I am trying my hand at simple tailoring here and there, am currently trying to re-build a shirt to fit me. At some point I'd like to try...
  17. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    Hey Omar, you in the cities? Cheers Mark
  19. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    AS done as it's gonna get... I finished it a best I could today- the pattern is just too wonky to make it wearable. I hoped it would turn out better, but that's why it's a test jacket. Fun to do, but a pricey little hobby I've got going here. I'll keep this one to try different things on, and...
  20. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    Fletch, this would be a great do-it-yourself project. No real problems that some determination and practice wouldn't solve. The gusset itself is just a football shaped piece with a small seam sewed down the middle do make it fold in the right place- I think you mentioned before that you had a...
  21. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    Thanks- it took about 7 practice flaps to come up with a pattern I really liked. The underarm gussets are fairly easy to do, but the 422A/G-1 sleeves with gusset are made very differently from an A-2. The A-2 has a single side seam, from the waist knit to the cuff, with the body portion top...
  22. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    I would definitely be nervous about using a machine on an original, but I have not tried that yet. My really big issue with restoration would be getting authentic hardware, the correct shade liner, etc. I know John Chapman hand-dyes his knits and liners to get the correct color. My A-2 knowlege...
  23. fishmeok

    Making an ANJ-3

    Moving along. Unfortunately I guessed the cut of the back wrong giving me a pretty sweet '80's vibe to the back of the jacket. This one is going to be strictly a practice piece. I like the collar and the liner is coming along well. Cheers Mark
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