"It's Awful quiet out there...." "Yeah... TOO Quiet!"

[Grayland]

I'm guilty myself. I've got a new Redskin D1 to show, my Vanson's due back soon from the factory. My modded Veste De Rallaye and cheapo Schott are due back from Johnson Leathers in Frisco. I'll have some stuff to show soon myself, just not right now!

Worf

Not right now is right. This heat/humidity is no fun at all.

 

[nick123]

Are you using Tapatalk?

Nope, just a regular iPhone. I have the FL in my bookmarks in Safari and it always goes to the mobile version, which I've always used.
The other day it locked me out because of an update to the forum, and when I returned, the format is now in bulletin. The regular site works fine though.
Sorry this is off topic to a degree and feel free to delete or move. Hope this helps.

 

[bn1966]

I too have noticed how quiet it is at present on the Lounge. Due to Saab's head gasket packing up & my pending marriage this Saturday I am only able to afford nylon at the moment. Other projects (leather) are shelved until the New Year (D1). Can post pictures of current grabs: Schott CWU & G&B MA1 (modified) but you guys probably don't want to see pics of those (nylon junkies only). Autumn is kicking in now..Honeymoon in St Ives Cornwall next week..so a selection of jackets will be going with me: ELC A2, M422A, C3 Vest & Alpha vintage series B15 (nylon) in the blue.

St Ives:

 

[andyfalzon]

it's the calm before the storm

 

[aswatland]

I'm sure members will be posting pictures of new purchases soon and hopefully there will be interest in their threads.

 

[Stand By]

I'm still yet to show my new (old version) ELC B-6 that's had new zips added (RiRi to Crowns) by ELC. I took photos of the jacket last week and am waiting until it gets cool enough to actually wear it to work for a few snaps of me wearing it - figured people would want to see the fit as they seem to ask for these things. A jacket lying on the ground only tells so much after all ...
But as I said, I'm just waiting until it's cooler. I'm still not wearing it yet - it was 42C (!!) again with the humidex yesterday. What can I say? Turns out that I'm not a complete martyr to the Lounge ...!

 

[DesertDan]

Well, it rarely gets very cold here in the desert southwest and even when it does it is for a relatively short period of time. Jackets more often than coats. So I have a heavy wool coat and a trenchcoat that see me through the worst of it. However, I have been having a hankering for a nice leather jacket, you people are a bad influence! The Aero stuff is beautiful but way out of my price range, so I am educateing myself so that I can make an good choice when the time comes.

Meanwhile, I live vicariously though you gentlemen's purchases!

 

[Plumbline]

I'll have two new ones in the next 6 weeks ( One is in the US ..... Aero Halfbelt Deluxe Brown FQHH and one is in my wardrobe ... a new AL Drifter in Black CXL Steer ) ... I'll also have a pair of Edwin ED-77's and a pair of vintage levis to show off ( two forays into strange territory .... the levis are 1967 505's )

That's about it for the moment ....

 

[Worf]

I too have noticed how quiet it is at present on the Lounge. Due to Saab's head gasket packing up & my pending marriage this Saturday I am only able to afford nylon at the moment. Other projects (leather) are shelved until the New Year (D1). Can post pictures of current grabs: Schott CWU & G&B MA1 (modified) but you guys probably don't want to see pics of those (nylon junkies only). Autumn is kicking in now..Honeymoon in St Ives Cornwall next week..so a selection of jackets will be going with me: ELC A2, M422A, C3 Vest & Alpha vintage series B15 (nylon) in the blue.

St Ives:

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Unh... Marriage... honeymoon.... You best get them hides before any kids show up! Congrats and I hope all goes well.

Worf

 

[nick123]

I too have noticed how quiet it is at present on the Lounge. Due to Saab's head gasket packing up & my pending marriage this Saturday I am only able to afford nylon at the moment. Other projects (leather) are shelved until the New Year (D1). Can post pictures of current grabs: Schott CWU & G&B MA1 (modified) but you guys probably don't want to see pics of those (nylon junkies only). Autumn is kicking in now..Honeymoon in St Ives Cornwall next week..so a selection of jackets will be going with me: ELC A2, M422A, C3 Vest & Alpha vintage series B15 (nylon) in the blue.

St Ives:

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Could you pick me up some of that face scrub they make there? Count me out for posting any reviews until my face clears up!

 

[Spitfire]

Wait, wait...I've got something to show:
My new zipper - repro Lightning with art deco stopper box - in my Aces High Irvin:

How's that for a starter?

 

[fukigen]

I have been quite busy lately, and not much time to come to the lounge...
I got the Indy jacket from BK already a few months ago, great jacket, just waiting to be reviewed...
I hope I can before end of year...

 

[Sloan1874]

Somebody who actually owns a recently-bought BK? Please post, just to prove they exist!

 

[Worf]

Wait, wait...I've got something to show:
My new zipper - repro Lightning with art deco stopper box - in my Aces High Irvin:

How's that for a starter?

That's good for a start... BUT we need MORE! We have to see you in it, smell your excitement get amped enough to drool over it! You know love from afar!

Worf

 

[Dr H]

My A-1 will be posted on VLJF in due course.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Well I sell my Aero.

So I was able to order my Pegasus Luftwaffe now I wait....

 

[Smithy]

Somebody who actually owns a recently-bought BK? Please post, just to prove they exist!

¿Qué? There's been about 4 new BK jackets posted over at VLJ over the last month or so. This "never seen a recent BK" rubbish is getting old really quickly.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm getting bloody sick of all the slagging off makers for the sake of it and snarky comments that have been going on for months now in relation to companies. And that goes for BK, Aero, AL, etc.

But back on topic...

I've got two on the list to put orders in over the next half year or so: a BK House A-2 in seal; and an Aero HBD a la Butte's one. Couple of things to do first on the car - joys of classic car ownership ( ) - and I'll be good to go.

 

[Grayland]

But back on topic...

I've got two on the list to put orders in over the next half year or so: a BK House A-2 in seal; and an Aero HBD a la Butte's one. Couple of things to do first on the car - joys of classic car ownership ( ) - and I'll be good to go.

I have a BK House A-2 in seal hh with olive drab thread. I'm not really an A-2 guy (and not concerned with authenticity), but I like my BK quite a bit. I have a feeling it won't be worn much once I get my GW Ventura, but it appears to be a quality jacket and fits very well.

 

[Smithy]

I have a BK House A-2 in seal hh with olive drab thread. I'm not really an A-2 guy (and not concerned with authenticity), but I like my BK quite a bit. I have a feeling it won't be worn much once I get my GW Ventura, but it appears to be a quality jacket and fits very well.

Thanks Grayland. Did you post pics on here? Would love to see them.

I'm not an A-2 fanatic but want a pretty good level of authenticity and the BK house for me seems to fit the bill. Plus that Victory HH they can offer it in is seriously beautiful. It's next on my list.

 

[Grayland]

Thanks Grayland. Did you post pics on here? Would love to see them.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?66952-My-quot-New-quot-Bill-Kelso-House-A-2&highlight=

These pics were literally taken minutes after taking the jacket out of the box. it looks much nicer now that it's broken in a bit and a little HWT on the collar. . Victory Hide wasn't offered then, so this was just the basic chrome-tanned hh.