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  1. bentusian

    WTS: Sterlingwear Pea Coat NWT

    BUMP with prive drop - now 50 euros shipped to EU destinations. Thanks.
  2. bentusian

    bran new real mccoy horsehide a-2 jacket

    Last time I contacted Kojax he had sort of withdrawn the item from sales.
  3. bentusian

    bran new real mccoy horsehide a-2 jacket

    It'd be very much helpful if Kojax could kindly clarify whether the jacket is still available or not, or at least the conditions for sales (CONUS only, etc)...
  4. bentusian

    A-10 gloves

    I am currently using a pair of A-10 from MASH Japan based in Osaka. Made of goatskin, they're of reasonable quality, except for the AAF decals not being 'transparent' enough on the leather shell. I don't know whether it's the case with the original A-10s and other brands, but when you choose...
  5. bentusian

    The chronicle of my A-2s

    Thanks for the kind words, and here's the story behind "The War Lover" A-2: TWL A-2 jacket is actually not the most expensive one I've ever got, but the "The Great Escape" A-2 by Toy's McCoy was. This one was in my possession only very briefly, because of the sizing problem I previously...
  7. bentusian

    The chronicle of my A-2s

    My story is coming to an end.. (or is it? :D) My nineth A-2 was a slight deviation from the previous Japanese A-2s, an ELC Star Sportswear repro (not from the current lineup) with time-worn finish: This one has the thinnest leather of all the A-2s I've experienced, which makes it the most...
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    The chronicle of my A-2s

    [BTW, what is "sleeve tunneling"? ] by OneEyeMan I learned that terminology from here, which describes a situation where the wrist bands become hidden under/devoured by the leather part of your sleeves. Picture N-3B parka or N-1 deck jacket. :)
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    The chronicle of my A-2s

    In the meantime a beautiful 'Band of Brothers' version A-2 popped up on the classifieds section of a local 'flight jacket forum', which became my sixth A-2: This jacket was posted somewhere here before, so I'm not going to describe in details. I still keep this one. Now, after all those...
  10. bentusian

    The chronicle of my A-2s

    My fourth A-2 was the very first 'high-end' A-2 for me, made by The Few Mfg (a Japanese brand headquartered in NZ) - Rough Wear AC 16159 repro. (From this point on all my A-2s were in HH) It was quite a quantum leap for me in every respect including price and quality of the jacket. So back...
  11. bentusian

    The chronicle of my A-2s

    Here are some picture references for the past and present of my A-2s so far. Some have been sold off or given away, so as to 'upgrade' or because of the sizing problem. My very first A-2 was, as many other loungers would share, a US Authentic repro in seal brown goatskin. I really liked...
  13. bentusian

    I don't know if I should thank you guys...

    Merry Christmas and stay safe. Hooah. ;)
  14. bentusian

    a2 real mccoy jacket

    If you're talking about RM Japan, then it's definitely one of the top repro A-2 makers around the world for sure. But the sizing/fitting of those Japanese A-2s, including those from RM Japan, should be quite elusive especially by the western standard. I think most of the Japanese repro A-2s are...
  15. bentusian

    Windward jackets by Montgomery Ward (and copies)

    Looks toasty!
  16. bentusian

    Repro MA-1, B-15C Mod. & Helmet Bag

    Items no longer available. Cheers.
  17. bentusian

    Fading an old Korean War Fishtail Parka

    I too agree with that. I wouldn't dare to do further damage to such a well preserved piece of history. I'd at least keep the mint M-51 as an investment (especially for the Japanese market) and get another one. ;)
  19. bentusian

    Question: what about the new ELC Type A-2 Star Sportswear Contract 28557?

    That is exactly why we all should be using office address for shipping. ..Well, smuggling stuff from there to your home closet is something else, though. ;)
  20. bentusian

    WTS: "The Great Escape" A-2 Jacket by Toy's McCoy

    Bump
  21. bentusian

    Question: what about the new ELC Type A-2 Star Sportswear Contract 28557?

    One should have A-2s BOTH in Russet and Seal Brown. That is just inevitable. :) That being said, I recently got ELC's Star repro A-2 from Ebay, but it's the older version (once discontinued) so I cannot really speak on their new war horse material. Maybe because of its thin leather, it is...
  22. bentusian

    WTB : ELC A-2, size 42, time-worn

    Looking for an ELC A-2 jacket in horsehide with time-worn treatment. Size 42R, in either seal brown or russet colour. ELC brand or original maker repro - either is fine. Hopefully in nearly new/excellent condition. To save the postage to where I live, UK/EU owners only please. ;)...
  23. bentusian

    bran new real mccoy horsehide a-2 jacket

    PM sent. Cheers.

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