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  1. fishmeok

    Leather Jacket #4 For Sale Size 44-42 Long Depending on how you prefer the cut

    Now on E-bay, seller slkflys2 Cheers Mark
  2. fishmeok

    (2) WWII AAF Mechanics Sweaters 34-36

    I think the most important thing is the sleeve measurement- length would be difficult to increase. They have a bout 4" total of stretch, I would say 2 " would be realistic and still be able to wear them. $30 apiece or $50 for both (plus shipping) Cheers Mark
  3. fishmeok

    (2) WWII AAF Mechanics Sweaters 34-36

    Hi Sorry those are the only authentic WWII sweaters I have- modern 5-button sweaters are easy to come by and if you replace the buttons they are dead ringers for WWII sweaters. Cheers Mark
  4. fishmeok

    Leather Jacket #4 For Sale Size 44-42 Long Depending on how you prefer the cut

    Selling to continue the obsession... Jacket #4: I made this one using more A-2 features. One piece back, two piece arms, Dubow A-2 collar, epps, and pockets. A-2 patterns have the shoulder seam sloped farther back then my civilian pattern and the Dubows have a more generous cut in the body than...
  5. fishmeok

    (2) WWII AAF Mechanics Sweaters 34-36

    Sizes: They have about 4" total of stretch, so I would say you could comfortably add about 2 inches to the measurements and have a nice snug fit. Sweater #1 has the snagged waist knit and is a little more beat up than #2. These are surprisingly heavy sweaters. Back From Bottom of collar : 1)...
  7. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    So I had some friends try this thing on to see if I could figure out the correct size. Unfortunately even a size 42 binds the arms when you raise them up and straight out forward. So I resorted to my favorite altering tool: the washing machine. Soaked the jacket then spun dry it. Put the wet...
  8. fishmeok

    Slightly odd Avirex shearling/flight boots 9 1/2-10

    I thought about that, but I already have a pair of black English-made Cockpit '36rs. OK, any offers? Cheers Mark
  9. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    Thanks guys- I'm going to have to try having them widened- I don't need much, just another 1/4 inch or less. I wonder who actually made the the Cockpit boots- they say "English Made" on the inside. Cheers Mark
  10. fishmeok

    Flying boots

    If you re-sole, can they be widened? I've been wearing my Cockpit 1980's vintage '36ers lately in the yard and snow and the lug soles Avirex put on them are way too slippery- also I'm a 9.5 E (U.S.) and these are a bit too tight on the pinky toe, probably a little small too, can't really wear...
  11. fishmeok

    (2) WWII AAF Mechanics Sweaters 34-36

    Two very small AAF sweaters (34-36), one has some snags on the waist (see pics). $50 plus shipping for both.
  13. fishmeok

    Slightly odd Avirex shearling/flight boots 9 1/2-10

    Shearling uppers (note the B-3 tag!?), leather lowers (no shearling in the lowers). I'm including some buckles and straps to replace the broken ones. 9.5 E or a narrow 10. $50 plus shipping.
  14. fishmeok

    (2) WWII Chocolate Officer's Shirts- one "Rangoon" style

    Cleaning out my collection: 15X34 "Rangoon" style (scalloped pockets) chocolate officers shirt. Eastman charges $100 for the repros, here's an original for $50 + shipping. Good condition, slight snags on the upper right sleeve (see pics) 14X32 standard chocolate shirt. Nice 15th AF patch...
  15. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    That's really an impressive jacket- and basically a longer version of the one I just made, minus the knits and with larger armholes and slash pockets. It looks like the back tapers in a bit like most 3/4 coats I have seen, but it's very hard to tell from the photo. I'd be concerned about it...
  16. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    Yeah, I think "character" is going to by my new special word for what most people would call a "mistake":) Cheers Mark
  17. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    I was trying to make something different- John already makes superb A-2's and I didn't want to get into the "perfect A-2 replica" argument. But each of the three I have made have kept getting closer and closer to an A-2 anyway. If I make another of this pattern I will probably just add a...
  19. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    Thanks everybody- this shot of jacket #3 in daylight is probably the closest to the true color. I bought enough of this leather to make two jackets, on jacket #5 (going to be an ANJ-3) I will try a different hide. Cheers Mark
  20. fishmeok

    Jacket #4 Finally Done...

    I finally finished the next jacket. I made a different pattern for this one, based more on an A-2, essentially a Dubow body (one pice back, two pice arms) with narrow arms. I noticed that the A-2 patterns have a different shoulder cut than the civi jacket I originally used. In an A-2 the...
  21. fishmeok

    List of jackets keeps expanding

    The only cure I know of is to go down the path I took- learn how to make your own jackets. Once you realize that you can make something as good as the big manufactures and in YOUR size, every other jacket becomes a pattern, not a collectible... 'Course then the obsessive side switches to hides...
  22. fishmeok

    Average size for jackets?

    I've been thinking a lot about what size to make my next jacket (after I finish the one I'm working on). I need to practice different sizes so I'm interested in what everybody thinks is a good "generic" size to try- I know we are generally stouter about the tum these days, butafter having been...
  23. fishmeok

    What is B-3 Jacket temperature comfort range?

    Speaking of which, it's 22 F here in the cities this morning, got to wear the B-3 over a very light sweater and my B-6 "gunners" cap- kept me nice and warm... Cheers Mark

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