New and waiting

[Capt. Winters]

Howdy folks! I'm new here at Fedora Lounge. I've been a frequent guest (and member) at COW for some years, but since I'm now waiting for my first A2 jacket (Mc Coy's) I felt that I needed to join here as well.

BTW, what are you experts thoughts of the Mc Coy A2 jacket? I ordered a Dubow in seal.

See ya!

Capt. Winters

 

[PADDY]

Greetings Winters!

Good to have you on board, and don't forget to visit us at the WWII branch of the forum.
Re: the RMNZ A-2, a couple of the boys at VLJ-III (vintage flight jacket buffs) have just been discussing the merits of the Dubow, as I believe Jake (who is a member here too/ lots of cross pollination between these sites!) has just grabbed one.
Take a look anyway and when you get it, be sure to post lots of pics (preferably wearing it, as it always displays better that way).
http://cornellsurgery.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/
Enjoy your time with us at FL.

See pic below of a size 40 RMNZ Dubow that one of the boys has.

 

[jake431]

Paddy,

I am awaiting an Aero 1940 contract in russet. I'll post pics when I get the jacket.

It's not my first A-2, but it's my first A-2 since I've figured out (or at least I think I have) my "fit. It's a strange hobby, these jackets, and I think it takes a while to learn how to interpret fits of jackets.

But I've learned now, and I am pretty sure this jacket is going to be just what I want.

-Jake

 

[airfrogusmc]

Capt, Gotta seal Dubow made from their drum rolled horse. Don't know if you can get that hide anymore. I love mine.

I also bought a NOS Crown Zipper from MASH and had it installed when RMNZ made the jacket. Great choice. You are going to love it.

 

[Capt. Winters]

That's a great site Paddy. Can't believe I've missed it until now. Thought I had read everything there was about these jackets on the web! Can't wait to wear my jacket. Here in southern Sweden it's soon perfect weather for a leather jacket and I think I will be preatty alone with a RMC A2 jacket I had a long discussion with Paddy at McCoy's about the size. I ended up with a size 42 and I pray it fits me as it's non returnable since I got it at a discounted price. Can't wait..........

 

[MudInYerEye]

Captain, how did you get the jacket at a discounted price? Is it a factory second? I've heard that RMNZ occasionally has them available.

 

[Capt. Winters]

Yes it's a second. A little thing with the zipper. Paddy assured me that I wouldn't even see it as I am no expert, but it's there so the the price was lowered a bit.

 

[MudInYerEye]

Cool. If that jacket is even half as nice as Allen's photos you will be one happy fellow.

 

[Capt. Winters]

I just hope that it fits me. Otherwise I will sell it on. Don't know where though, but I guess E'bay is the right place to sell the jacket. Or??

 

[airfrogusmc]

Capt. If it doesn't fit the good thing about RMNZ jackets is they fetch a decent price on e-bay. Their standard jackets are made for the Japanesse market so they usually are a couple sizes small even WWII sizing and the sleeves are usually a little long. I wear a 48 in some originals and a 50 in others depending on the maker and my Dubow would be a 54 in RMNZ sizing. It was a custom jacket. If you send good measurements Paddy can usually put you in a jacket that fits.

 

[Capt. Winters]

I got the Dubow yesterday! It's awesome. It's my first ever A2 jacket and I love it already. It got that snug 1940's miltary fit that I like. I will post some pics when I find my memory card to the camera

 

[Daniel Riser]

I need to post pics of my FS historical A2. It's adorned with patches, so I don't wear it often. (not to mention it's summer time right now)

Anyone have a Cable Raincoat Aero?