Eastman A-2 help

[GregGale]

Tickets booked, I will be there on Nov 17-18th Many thanks for the info, I wouldn't have thought of this. Two birds with one stone, as the missus has never been to foggy Albion before

 

[Brettafett]

Cool, will likely meet you there. Bare in mind that they will generally only have standard sizing in stock, so you may have too try on and then place orders... I would also email a month before and ask if the jackets you are looking for will be there...

 

[Asaha]

Greg.. consider a RW27752 XL. You should get the 18.5 shoulders and 22 pit there... Plus it has the collar stand, seal warhorse and contrasting olive thread... beautiful.
I had a 38 Long a few years back, it fit and looked pretty good.

@Brettafett Do you know if Eastman can customise the the shoulder for their A2 instead of going one size up? I just received my civilian jacket few days back and already planning for an A2 for my holy trinity.
Contacted both Rob and Gary, but no reply.

 

[Cocker]

As far as I know, Eastman is not offering customizations anymore, only long and extra long variations.

 

[Asaha]

As far as I know, Eastman is not offering customizations anymore, only long and extra long variations.

Long and XL in terms of just sleeve and back? Sorry if that sound very obvious.
One of their slender A2 shoulder is 16.75", do they change it to lets say long and add an inch?

 

[bn1966]

Going up for the 'Pop Up' shop in Shoreditch too..after an ELC MC C-3 Vest..and a couple of beers

 

[Sloan1874]

Where's the shop in Shoreditch? Might take a wander along when I'm down there next month.

 

[Brettafett]

No, they won't customise... Only lengthen the sleeves and body. Its very tricky to take in the shoulders, thats a serious pattern adjustment... That said, drop Rob an email... I think they may be on holiday at the mo, or busy with Airshow orders... so will have to wait. I'm in the same boat
Aero may do some customisation though, within reason.
The Slender is trim, truly!
Sloan, they should have a link to a map... if not I can find it for you... It is a little obscure... Wear your 1756!

 

[Gav]

The pop up shop is pretty much next door to son of a stag.

 

[El Marro]

I emailed Aero once about whether they could add width to the shoulders of their A-2 jackets because I found them to be too tight in a jacket that otherwise fit very well. They replied that that they could not make any such alterations to their stock pattern.

 

[Justhandguns]

I emailed Aero once about whether they could add width to the shoulders of their A-2 jackets because I found them to be too tight in a jacket that otherwise fit very well. They replied that that they could not make any such alterations to their stock pattern.

To alter just the width of the should would be difficult, especially if you want to keep the pattern pretty much the same.

This is last year's ELC opo-up shop.

 

[Sloan1874]

It's a single panel, so once you start shifting those dimensions you're potentially changing the whole shape and fit.

 

[GregGale]

Hypothetically speaking, if I don't find an Eastman that I like in the popup store, and I go with an Aero Bronco, what options should I go for?

Color:
I don't like light russet, but nearly black jackets either. Their "seal" is the same as Eastman's "seal"?

Leather:
Jerky vs Vicenza - what's the difference?

Cuffs:
What color cuffs would be accurately matching a seal brown jacket? Rust or Mid brown?

 

[kowalski]

Hi Greg, see this thread.Old good Eastman
Maybe you should look for an older release ?

- Eastman A-2 Rough Wear 1401P limited edition No 252

 

[kasa7]

Hypothetically speaking, if I don't find an Eastman that I like in the popup store, and I go with an Aero Bronco, what options should I go for?

Color:
I don't like light russet, but nearly black jackets either. Their "seal" is the same as Eastman's "seal"?

Leather:
Jerky vs Vicenza - what's the difference?

Cuffs:
What color cuffs would be accurately matching a seal brown jacket? Rust or Mid brown?

Did you try the US Mfg A2 Jackets (flightjackets.com)?

 

[Cooper A-2]

Did you try the US Mfg A2 Jackets (flightjackets.com)?

Hi Greg,
First I enjoy your glider photos (ASW 19? 21? Twin Astir?).
Both Aero and Eastman make great jackets, use great HH hides and provide great service and support.
IMHO its only your own privat taste who can guide you, once your wear or try the jacket.
The P.U. show is a great oportunity and or a visit to AERO, where you can do the same...see them, try them...wear them.
All the best and see you at the Eastman show.

 

[Cocker]

Hypothetically speaking, if I don't find an Eastman that I like in the popup store, and I go with an Aero Bronco, what options should I go for?

Color:
I don't like light russet, but nearly black jackets either. Their "seal" is the same as Eastman's "seal"?

Leather:
Jerky vs Vicenza - what's the difference?

Cuffs:
What color cuffs would be accurately matching a seal brown jacket? Rust or Mid brown?

Hello Greg,

I'll try to answo the best of my knowledge:

- I think their Vicenza seal is lighter than the jerky seal, you might want to ask them for a swatch of each one

- The jerky is, well, jerky. Lots of character straight up, great grain, sometimes mismatched from one part of the jacket to another. IMHO, the closest a wartime A-2 would look. The vicenza is more smooth.

- For a Bronco, the mid brown knits would be the more correct

There you go!

 

[GregGale]

@kasa7, that link leads me to flighthelmets.com and there are no a-2s there.

 

[Cooper A-2]

Hello Greg,

I'll try to answo the best of my knowledge:

- I think their Vicenza seal is lighter than the jerky seal, you might want to ask them for a swatch of each one

- The jerky is, well, jerky. Lots of character straight up, great grain, sometimes mismatched from one part of the jacket to another. IMHO, the closest a wartime A-2 would look. The vicenza is more smooth.

- For a Bronco, the mid brown knits would be the more correct

There you go!

Hi Cocker,
I have a very recent Aero A-2 HH 42-15142-P in 44” ( posted photos in another thread about softest HH leather etc,...)
I can confirm the Aero Jerky HH is lighter than all I have handled so far...Recent ELC War Horse, all GW HH and Vincenza.
On a scale or weight balance,...the lightest of all is the jercky Aero HH.
the heaviest the GW shinki.
I also do enjoy your cockpit photos... ( looks like from a Zlin, T-6, Cap 21 ,or Electra...or?)

 

[Cooper A-2]