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  1. Sloan1874

    Just bought a 1963 Irvin Foster G-1 jacket

    You could get the zip tape replaced and get the repairer to swap the zipper over. I had an original Cable Raincoat A-2 in a far worse condition than yours but with a similar zipper problem. Aero swapped out the original zip tape put back the original zipper. It doesn't solve the whole problem -...
  2. Sloan1874

    Just bought a 1963 Irvin Foster G-1 jacket

    By the looks of it, the zip fitted was shorter than the jacket, so it was stretched to the length, then it shrank over time, causing the 'pull' on the right hand panel. Not much you can do, but it's proof of how-make-do-and-mend the construction of these things was.
  3. Sloan1874

    Aero x Real McCoys Brakeman

    It looks as though somebody with a bit of a sense of humour has put this together. It's like making a fake Gibson Les Paul and deliberately stamping 'made by Fender' on the back.
  4. Sloan1874

    Aero Leather

    It's a lovely drive/train journey from Edinburgh to Gala, with lots to see in the area - the stunning Melrose Abbey is just 10 minutes up the road for starters.
  5. Sloan1874

    wondering about advertised size question

    The practice of 'vanity sizing' is becoming pernicious. The number of times I've tried on a pair of trousers tagged with a 30" waist only to find they've got an extra inch-to-inch-and-half to spare, it's ridiculous and makes buying clothes on line a roulette wheel spin. With jackets, I would...
  7. Sloan1874

    Simmons Bilt. What’s happened?

    It's a very small outfit nowadays, that much I do know.
  8. Sloan1874

    Simmons Bilt. What’s happened?

    You're not far from Aero - Gala's just up the road. I suspect skipping SB and going straight to them will save you a bit of petrol...
  9. Sloan1874

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with that. They have previously stocked a darker brown with oatmeal sheepskin, and I remember them making up an ANJ4 in the B-3 redskin sheepskin, looked quite nice I recall. It's just whether you want something that is period correct. Tbh, you...
  10. Sloan1874

    Aero Type III Jean Jacket - Any experience with blanket lining ?

    I would be concerned that it might be a bit heavy for the jacket. I’ve handled the blanket and it’s substantial and v warm. I tried it on in the factory and start to sweat within minutes! I guess if you’re going for a full-on winter jacket, it’s ideal but it might be a narrow window of use.
  11. Sloan1874

    Good Wear Hercules

    From my recent conversations with John it sounds as if things are going to be moving a lot quicker in the coming year.
  13. Sloan1874

    Good Wear Hercules

    I owned a Real McCoy nylon, it's lining was wool and it felt remarkably robust, far heavier than the Alphas I owned. Didn't notice a variation in warmth but it felt as if it could take a bit more punishment.
  14. Sloan1874

    Good Wear Hercules

    Stunning stuff! Couldn't be better.
  15. Sloan1874

    This is all Superfluous' fault ;-)

    Fantastic! A perfect fit. Good to have you back.
  16. Sloan1874

    What can black or brown do for you?

    I tend to the opinion that black is a bit of a 'blah' leather and rather limiting - brown and cordovan are much more flexible and tend to age more interestingly. I do like olive, but I would agree that an olive with more brown tones is a much more wearable colour.
  17. Sloan1874

    Electric Leather Studio

    I know, I know! It was all a bit unexpected, first place we looked at, but it means I'm not going to be have any spare spend for a while...
  19. Sloan1874

    New Aero Indian Motorcycle Jacket in Vincenza Horse

    If the damn things suited me, this would be the one I'd have. Cracking jacket, sir!
  20. Sloan1874

    Electric Leather Studio

    Fantastic stuff! If I hadn't just bought a house, I'd be seriously interested in these...
  21. Sloan1874

    Aero Vicenza jacket was hung by collar and has stretched

    I got a couple weird folds in my board racer from sitting on a wet bench for a couple of hours. Just wear it and wear it, the jacket will regain its shape or at least mould to accommodate your body again.
  22. Sloan1874

    Naked Ambition

    My recommendation would be to wipe the whole jacket down with water, stick it in a sunny window, and repeat a few times. The wash will give you an even, all-over watermark, and the sun treatment will deepen the colour to a honeyish tone. After that, I'd just wear and try to forget that the...
  23. Sloan1874

    Badalassi Russet Jacket

    I remember seeing one of those jackets in AC. It was a nice enough piece but the price was off the scale.

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