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  1. Siggmund

    aero b-3 arrived , comparison with my Eastman b-3

    Keep the Aero. The sleeve length is better (which is why you weren't happy with the ELC); besides, some of the fluff will go down as you wear the Aero out in the elements and it will look neater, like the ELC, than it does now. The color is sublime - but that's just personal preference, I guess...
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    WWII Beacon Aero Leather B3?

    It's a beautiful old jacket with well-preserved leather. No apparent cracking, peeling or leather failure as seems so common in American hides. If I am perceiving it correctly, the improvised size enlargement looks competently done and doesn't detract from the aesthetics of the design, imho. Do...
  3. Siggmund

    Aero Leather D1

    Fabulous fit, a beautiful jacket. Congrats!
  4. Siggmund

    My original B3 and repro 2 in 1

    I admire your B-3 restoration a lot. I wish I knew a source for the sheepskin that was used. I really like do-it-yourself projects such as this. Well done!
  5. Siggmund

    Aces High Irvin, what's wrong with it?

    Won't ship to U.S. Incredible jacket and price.
  7. Siggmund

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    +1 Deceptive mail: the phishing spam of the analog era. I have had conversations with my young adult children helping them identify bogus mail such as seemingly valid checks which, if cashed, create some headache for the unwary.
  8. Siggmund

    Help me date this B3

    How long is the tear? Is the leather brittle and likely to tear again? Use a simple loop stitch with 2mm spacing using cotton-poly thread in the best matching color you can find. Let the stitching hold the leather, not pinch it, so that the mend doesn't raise the profile of the leather. For...
  9. Siggmund

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Here is a pic of one of Andrew's originals that has the finish I desire for my '04 ELC. And here's a pic of my jacket, which does not seem to have the same finish at all. I attribute the gloss and crackle on Andrew's jacket to the application of some sort of acrylic finish in the...
  11. Siggmund

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    I was referring to the ancient post (with photo) by Windsock: "I have since seen a few shots of 455 Sq crewmwmbers wearing the odd Irvin or Irvin waistcoat. Here's a shot of an Irvin waistcoat I used to own lying on top of an Irvin..." I finally did stumble on an FL thread about an RAF...
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    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    So, I notice that some repros have what looks like an acrylic top coat that yields the crackled finish one also sees on some originals. Has anyone had the nerve to apply acrylic to a repro to go beyond the dull matte finishes now sold by the likes of ELC?
  14. Siggmund

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Maybe someone already mentioned lead toothpaste tubes? Hard to believe, these days, but they were convenient: you didn't have to roll up the tube from the beginning every time you brushed your teeth. (First world problem.)
  15. Siggmund

    I Want to Reduce the Thickness on a Mouton Collar

    I agree with several of the above who advocate misting and scrunching. If that doesn't help you might try trimming it yourself using the appropriate attachment to an electric shears such as is used to trimming hair. I did this with a B-2 hat I got from US Authentics. It arrived with 3/4" fleece...
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    WWII Films

    Just discovered a fascinating 16mm film by a "Doc Furniss", a Physician with the AAF 92nd BG (Podington). Amazing footage of this B-17 base, many varieties of aircraft, personnel, accidents, and even mission footage. Well-narrated but not by the Dr. himself. Runs over 90 min.
  17. Siggmund

    M-422A pic thoughts (pics)

    I actually think the fit across the shoulders is great. It's a very trim fitting jacket and the looseness you are feeling in the upper chest (I'm guessing) will diminish as it conforms to your body over time. Lookin' good!
  19. Siggmund

    Your Most Disturbing Realizations

    If the Cubs had won the World Series at their current rate, their last win before 1908 would have been in 1800 (if organized baseball had existed).
  20. Siggmund

    Cooper A-2 question

    Flightengineer, I think the new patch color is great. Surely there is a lot of variation in original patches, too.
  21. Siggmund

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Does anyone besides Windsock own or have knowledge about the "Irvin Waistcoat"? It's a Brit equivalent of the American C-3. Seems quite rare.
  22. Siggmund

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Well, if you're not, I am. That jacket is perfect. I'd like to see it in 20 years or so.
  23. Siggmund

    baseball gloves

    It's really interesting. On Heart-of-the-Hide glove manufactured prior to 1998 there is a code stamped on the thumb above where it says, "Gold Glove Series" which denotes year, month and leather. The letters B-L-A-C-K-H-O-R-S-E are code for the numbers 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0. B=1; L=2, etc. The...

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