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  1. Hawk_Eye

    1950s Sears Hercules Half-belt

    I mostly intend to use it to repair the lower tear, which has created a flap of leather that when pressed down makes it look invisible, and I think it can can be glued without being seen., the larger upper one is a bit of a pickle and I'll probably just leave it.
  2. Hawk_Eye

    1950s Sears Hercules Half-belt

    I ended up buying a tube of something called barge cement, which seems to be pretty highly recommened for leather repairs between both forums.
  3. Hawk_Eye

    1950s Sears Hercules Half-belt

    My interest in half-belts was inspired by pics of James excellent Aero. After looking the last few weeks, I stumbled upon this one in Toronto just today, made of front quarter horsehide, with a chocolate bar style conmar zip. The size tag is inside the sleeve strangely enough, tagged 48. The...
  4. Hawk_Eye

    original ANJ-4

    Small sized original ANJ-4 Size 38R. Its in good wearable shape, in no danger of falling apart from wear. That being said, its not perfect by any means. Has old looking repairs and patches on the back and front of the jacket, and a couple small holes which are pictured. Other than these issue...
  5. Hawk_Eye

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Thats a shame about the sizing, my first B-2 was a 7 1/8 and was too small, so I went the next size up for the Irvin cap and it fit perfectly. It might be the camera, but it looks like both of your Irvin caps have very matt looking surfaces on the sheepskin, while the one I recieved is very...
  6. Hawk_Eye

    Two G-1s for sale: 42 and 46

    I have two C-series G-1s for sale if anyone is interested. Ones a size 42 Star Sportswear dated 1964, the others a size 46 Irvin B. Foster. They are listed on ebay for 250 and 299 respectively, if a forum member is interested I can do 220.00 and 270.00. Descriptions and photos on the auctions...
  7. Hawk_Eye

    One reason why I would never buy from LOST WORLDS..

    I respectfully disagree John. Repro vintage clothing and by extension their various makers are a large part of Fedora Lounge. I think a vendors attitude towards their customers is just as valid a discussion topic as the vendors products themselves. Jacket Vendors especially. These are huge...
  8. Hawk_Eye

    One reason why I would never buy from LOST WORLDS..

    Another gem from Stu: "On the various flight and vintage jacket forums, where "men" put up digital pictures for their "buddies" of how they look in flight jackets -- children dressing up, no, cross-dressing as adults -- one can read expert instructions on aging, softening, antiquing new...
  9. Hawk_Eye

    One reason why I would never buy from LOST WORLDS..

    ..besides the obscene pricing and rock hard leather is his utter contempt for his customer base. From Lost Worlds: "BE VERY WARY OF SO-CALLED "NON-COMMERCIAL," "INFORMATION ONLY" WEB SITES AND CHAT GROUPS, RUN BY SELF-APPOINTED "EXPERTS." SUCH ARE USUALLY MANUFACTURER SHILLS OR "BASEMENT...
  10. Hawk_Eye

    Flying boots

    Aeros after 4 months everyday use. As its unlikely that we'll be getting any more snow, I've washed them down and they'll be getting a nice coat of pecards before they go away for the next 6 months.
  11. Hawk_Eye

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    The card was charged last night, was only charged the regular cost of 15.00 pounds, either the checkout was mistaken, or it was changed because I said something. Either way I'm happy.
  12. Hawk_Eye

    VLJ down?

    Guess it was just me, and now its working again. Strange.
  13. Hawk_Eye

    VLJ down?

    Is VLJ down? Whenever I try to go to the site I get the following message. Is this a problem of mine, or is it VLJ? This Account Has Exceeded Its CPU Quota Please contact this site's webmaster. Wait a few minutes and use your browser's "Back" button or click here to try again...
  14. Hawk_Eye

    Aero booked up in hard times?

    The low value of the pound against the dollar is a big factor.
  15. Hawk_Eye

    Cloth A-1 Test Jacket size 44

    You should get some mouton and try a B-10 next, judging by this jacket it will turn out great.
  16. Hawk_Eye

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Inspired by Holdemchamps photos, I went and ordered an Irvin B-2 one size up from the cap I have right now. Strange thing is the checkout charged me 20 pounds for shipping, when only a week or so ago it charged me 15 for a cap of same size and weight. I left a message in the order asking Gary...
  17. Hawk_Eye

    Zipped vs Non-Zipped Sleeves

    I dont have any experience with the Highwayman, but zipped sleeves on my Irvin are really good if you need to cool off a bit, crank open the zips and let some of the heat out. Plus the zips just look cool :D
  18. Hawk_Eye

    LUFTWAFFE jackets - Eagles who Dare to Wear..!

    Im starting to think that theres been more "genuine Luftwaffe" jackets on ebay than the amount of pilots ever in the Luftwaffe...
  19. Hawk_Eye

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Wow, I REALLY like the look of the RAF cap, it may not be an issue item it it sure looks sharp! And the price can't be beat either. I may just have to pick one up...It looks like the sheepskin used is the same as the 42 pattern Irvin, would match my jacket perfectly. And is that a little woven...
  20. Hawk_Eye

    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Holdemchamp, any chance of getting a pic of the RAF version?

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