40's bomber jacket

[fishmeok]

Just finished this last night (except for the cuffs, I always seem to be short one pair for some reason). It's my version of a classic 40's bomber jacket (have to think up a name for the style- something catchy, yet subtle) made out of seal brown goatskin, mouton collar, wool coat lining, Talon zip, slash pockets, and an inside g-1 style pocket (size 42). Two piece back, inset sleeves, three piece arms, wool knits, etc...

Cheers
Mark

 

[Peacoat]

WooHoo! You will be up there with the master pretty soon. Very nice.

 

[thunderw21]

You're gettin' good. Very good.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Wow!

Uber nice Fish, really!

 

[Kid Mac]

Outstanding! I especially like the pointed collar and its dimensions. The interior leather hem strip is a nice touch. Very vintage look overall. Thanks for the pics.

Cheers,

Mac

 

[AlanC]

Fantastic jacket. The lining is very attractive.

 

[Phantomfixer]

Very nice jacket. Interior pocket was a great idea as was the lining. Looks very warm. Bet it outlasts any Eastman out there.

 

[captaincaveman1]

Nice jacket. Reminds me of the Fonzie's jacket except with a fur collar.

He wore a bomber style jacket with slash pockets and knit cuffs and waist band.

Is this for sale?

 

[Fiver64]

outstanding!

Fantastic work, Mark! Once my (your) new A-2 rolls in, I need to talk to you about a custom jacket...........should you choose to accept the mission!

 

[Hopalong]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TheModernLife]

Beautiful.:eusa_clap That collar is really cool. You need your own label/logo to go on the inside!

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

They keep getting better and better. :eusa_clap And I do want one. Just a matter of time,...

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks everyone- this jacket was alot of fun to make, especially the pockets and the stitching on the back of the collar. I think the yoke needs to be scalloped though, have to add that to my next one.

This jacket was a custom for a friend, but I can always make more. have to think up a good name for the style though, like flightmaster or something similar.
Cheers
Mark

 

[andy richards]

That is a great looking jacket! Nice lining and collar too!
Andy

 

[fishmeok]

The jacket is loosely based on the pics below- we decided to do away with the epps and add a two piece back. I didn't realize how close I came with the collar until I looked at these again, I just used my favorite pattern. Guess my sensibilities really are stuck in the late 40's...
Cheers
Mark

 

[jon z]

Fantastic jacket. You have a special talent my friend.

 

[MKB]

Beautiful work. I can handle a paint- or airbrush, but I can't even pick up a needle without drawing blood. I'm envious and in awe.

 

[Fletch]

(have to think up a name for the style- something catchy, yet subtle)

How about Northernaire? Slipstream? Stratocruiser?

 

[fishmeok]

Northernaire has a nice local ring to it. I like things that remind me of Northern Minnesota (where I grew up). unfortunately it's hard to make a good jacket name out of "taconite", and "iron ranger" doesn't quite sound right...
Cheers
Mark

 

[Fiver64]

Fish needs a label!

Oh, this sounds like a challenge!!:eusa_clap

What about a variation on one of your mentioned ideas...... How about "Iron Range Flight Apparel?" Gives an impression of ruggedness and "blue-collar" values.

Any other good name/label ideas for Mark? Weigh in here folks!