NEW W&G M-422a repro

[HPA Rep]

The photos show something very nice, no doubt about it. And the collar fur could pass as Eastman's, if reality matches the photos. Good luck, Thor!!!

 

[thor]

Here are some quick fit pics taken at work on a cold, blustery afternoon (wearing a medium weight sweater over a shirt). The sunlight really brings out a truer color of the russet goat.

 

[thor]

The jacket has a slightly longer body than my G-1 jackets (as per WWII M-422a's) and is super comfortable to wear (I've been wearing it for 8 hours at a time while at work).

 

[Deacon211]

Looks fantastic Thor! Fits you like a glove even with those layers on.


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[nick123]

Excellent Thor. Excellent.

 

[HPA Rep]

Here are some quick fit pics taken at work on a cold, blustery afternoon (wearing a medium weight sweater over a shirt). The sunlight really brings out a truer color of the russet goat.

I don't know which I like better, the jacket or your cap. The cap is very Commander McHale, which I mean in a very good way - I always thought his cap looked superbly salty.

 

[thor]

^Thanks Charles! It's a Merchant Marine officer crusher cap with WWII badge, chinstrap and brass side buttons (all beautifully weathered with verdigris and patina). The other captains at my job wear the ubiquitous baseball-style cap while I opted for a more traditional look.

* I totally agree re CDR McHale's cap; very salty indeed!

 

[Deacon211]

^Thanks Charles! It's a Merchant Marine officer crusher cap with WWII badge, chinstrap and brass side buttons (all beautifully weathered with verdigris and patina). The other captains at my job wear the ubiquitous baseball-style cap while I opted for a more traditional look.

* I totally agree re CDR McHale's cap; very salty indeed!

Yeah, I dig the cap. Even the ball caps today don't look as good as the old felt sized caps...too polyester, Stuckey's truck stop.

No offense to truckers of course, though I liked your old style caps better as well.

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[Steve S.]

Yeah, I dig the cap. Even the ball caps today don't look as good as the old felt sized caps...too polyester, Stuckey's truck stop.

No offense to truckers of course, though I liked your old style caps better as well.

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I like the cab over Chevy more than the hat!

Thor, you now have the hat & jacket, all that's left to complete the package is MacAurthur's pipe! I would go to sea with a Captain outfitted like that!

 

[bn1966]

That's one sweet jacket there Thor.....lovely

 

[Deacon211]

MacArthur? Puh-leese!

Halsey baby, Halsey.

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[w126c]

Thor,
I got a J-7823(Aer), J-7823A and J-7823C, which I'm happy with. Now seeing your M-422a fit pictures, I have to add this one to the collection. Just outstanding, well done sir.

 

[HPA Rep]

^Thanks Charles! It's a Merchant Marine officer crusher cap with WWII badge, chinstrap and brass side buttons (all beautifully weathered with verdigris and patina). The other captains at my job wear the ubiquitous baseball-style cap while I opted for a more traditional look.

* I totally agree re CDR McHale's cap; very salty indeed!

Well, you're a traditional guy, so you have a leg up on those other skippers. Let's see a cap closeup if you get a chance; it sounds fab!

 

[thor]

 

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[thor]

Wearing just the new jacket (without that sweater underneath) shows the fit much better. Love the drape and the overall dimensions were exactly what I intended when placing the custom order.

 

[leper-colony]

Looks great!! Does Steve have a website?

 

[thor]

I've got the wingspan of an albatross so finding a good, comfortable fit is always a challenge. Steve nailed the measurements I gave him and produced a really great jacket that fits me just the way I like. The jacket is soft and super grainy and the pebbled goatskin hide is really popping with character, even after wearing it a short time.
I love this slightly longer (body and sleeves) m-422a since it doesn't ride up at all as I sit at the helm and pilot the ship and find myself reaching up to adjust the radar or stretching to my right or left to talk on the marine VHF radios or just lunge to grab my coffee cup

 

[thor]

Looks great!! Does Steve have a website?

Steve S. is a regular here on TFL and you can PM him. I don't think he has a specific website.

 

[Skyhawk]

Steve S. is a regular here on TFL and you can PM him. I don't think he has a specific website.

Steve's fine jackets are available on the Headwind Mfg Co website:
http://www.headwindmfg.com/home.html