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  1. fishmeok

    Hand made A-2 style jacket (#3)

    :) Awesome! I'm so glad you like it. It's a little nerve wracking sending out one's hard work for the first time. Pictures! I need to see pics of you wearing it... I'm going to have to figure out some way to make you a label for that thing- it IS jacket #1 as far as keepers I have made...
  2. fishmeok

    Hand made A-2 style jacket (#3)

    Just put this one up on OFAS. $300 for loungers. Seller slkflys2. Look up my posts in the outerwear section for a detailed discussion of my adventures making this thing (jacket number 3). Cheers Mark
  3. fishmeok

    What is B-3 Jacket temperature comfort range?

    I think that would be a good choice- it's 33 F, cloudy and windy here in the Twin Cites. I just came back in after wearing the B-3 out to play with the dog. After a few minutes of playing tug-of-war (the kind where you spin the border collie around until he lets go and see how far he flies) I...
  4. fishmeok

    What is B-3 Jacket temperature comfort range?

    My U.S.Auth B-3 was mega long too (before I shortened it)- maybe the guys who made the pattern were all 6'3 with short arms:) Cheers Mark
  5. fishmeok

    What is B-3 Jacket temperature comfort range?

    I'd go for a B-6. The B-3 is uncomfortable above 30 degrees F if you are moving around (after all, it was made to be an outer layer at below -30). Cheers Mark
  7. fishmeok

    Hand Made Brand New '40's A-2 Style Civi Jacket

    Sold to a Lounger- thanks everybody. Jacket #3 (dark brown one) will be up this weekend. I'm halfway through #4. Should probably figure out some neat way to serialize them... Cheers Mark
  8. fishmeok

    Hand Made Brand New '40's A-2 Style Civi Jacket

    Finally forced myself to put this up on OFAS, seller name SLKFLYS2 Ends Sunday. Discount for Loungers... Cheers Mark
  9. fishmeok

    "The Grizzly"

    How are those constructed? Do they use a layer of leather under the mouton to back it up, or just sew the sheep directly to the horse trim pieces? Cheers Mark
  10. fishmeok

    Minimize stitching holes from patch?

    About all you can do is wet the leather, then try to massage or lightly pound the holes down a bit. They will never go away, but this will minimize them Cheers Mark
  11. fishmeok

    A2 fit?

    I didn't mean to re-open the "Proper Fit" argument, especially since I come down on the whatever-is-most-comfortable side of things. There are pics of every conceivable A-2 fit being worn during the war, I personally prefer them a little more trim in the body. The biggest problem with more...
  13. fishmeok

    A2 fit?

    That particular Avirex is a pretty decent cut as far as authenticity (not all of the Avirex jackets are). Some of the WWII makers had roomier shoulders and arms (like the Dubows) and a few were even tighter than the jacket you have. It has a lot to do with the shape of the top of the sleeve and...
  14. fishmeok

    Aero B-10 size 46-48

    I just went back and listed it again about 5 minutes ago with a buy-it-now of $250- Thanks Mark
  15. fishmeok

    B-Beautiful in a B-10..! (The ultimate American Beauty cloth flight wear)

    Yeah, well, I said that, and I stand by that statement. The black color just washes out too many of the details that make a B-10 distinctive. Fine for some, but not me. Cheers Mark
  16. fishmeok

    Aero B-10 size 46-48

    Now on Ebay #260300657026 Cheers Mark
  17. fishmeok

    Leather Ike

    That would be a good one to try and make- I even have a couple to make patterns off of. I think an M1941 "Parsons" jacket would also be pretty cool in goat or horsehide. I've noticed that there is a very fine line between authentic '40's 50's and disco '70's sometimes. The collar and cut...
  19. fishmeok

    Hand Made Brand New '40's A-2 Style Civi Jacket

    PM sent Cheers Mark
  20. fishmeok

    Who else makes/repairs/paints jackets? Show Pics!

    I can probably give that a try- PM me about it, we just had a baby last night so my jacket-making is going to be on the down low for a month or two... Cheers Mark
  21. fishmeok

    Hand Made Brand New '40's A-2 Style Civi Jacket

    Thanks for the compliments. I'm kind of shying away from A-2's, John has them pretty well perfected. This is a replica of a civilian type jacket very popular in the '40-50's. I added some of my own touches like A-2 pockets, A-2 Dubow-pattern epaulets and pocket flaps, etc. That's where the fun...
  22. fishmeok

    Who else makes/repairs/paints jackets? Show Pics!

  23. fishmeok

    Who else makes/repairs/paints jackets? Show Pics!

    I went through most of the home machines of the '40's and '50's- Singer, White,Kenmore, Necchi, etc. before I lucked out and stumbled on my Singer 78-3 walking needle, originally made to sew auto tops in the '30's. Straight stitch, no reverse. It still struggles in some areas (topstiching around...

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