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  1. chamboid

    Bill Kelso New Breed

    Thanks Otter, do you have one of his A-2's?
  2. chamboid

    Bill Kelso New Breed

    Does anyone own one of the new breed of fantastic looking jackets, think I'm going to take the plunge later in the year and get their G&F, an original being the pride of my collection, and his looking spot on. if some one owns one, or any other, would love to hear how them compare thanks
  3. chamboid

    M-43 Style boots

    I used mink oil, and saddle soap, but since have turned to pecards, if I could start again, I would have started with pecards, which would give a nice deep brown to russet shades. But I did wear them about 'naked' before as well, so the suede on the toe darkened up a bit from natural wear, and I...
  4. chamboid

    Veldtchoen Boots, unknown maker.

    So I received them today, and they are as they look in the photographs, striking. The leather at the front is incredibly hard, so I have rubbed Pecards into them as deep as it will go, and waiting for them soak it in. But the main thing is they fit! and have a beautifully aged patina. The...
  5. chamboid

    Veldtchoen Boots, unknown maker.

    Interesting use of the exclamation 'HA!' there, wonder in which vain it is meant? But yes field shoe in Dutch, which I believe we're first manufactures being for the army, but this might just be faux history and I'm sue I'll be corrected. I was indeed very luck, pray to Northhampton they fit...
  7. chamboid

    Veldtchoen Boots, unknown maker.

    I don't think they are Lotus, the details are slightly different, I don't know if Lotus' have the, 'V' vamp construction on the sides, or the leather pull tab on the back. I will keep you posted when I receive them, but it's going to be a long weekend, so Tuesday hopefully, but wednesday more...
  8. chamboid

    Veldtchoen Boots, unknown maker.

    Just won these on ebay, been after a pair for a while, listed as a size 8, but think the measurements fit more like a 7.5 UK which is lucky, cause thats my size. They look to be in fantastic condition and some lovely detail, the grain looks so course, and nicely polished out at the toe, really...
  9. chamboid

    Eastman B-6 'redskin' jacket

    It's just cause its an older model, wanted to make sure it's the same process and quality of sheepskin. Always get worried about putting a hole through shearling jackets. But I think I will snap it up. Missed a b-10 by Eastman the other day for £200 quid which I'm a bit gutted about. Thanks otter
  10. chamboid

    Eastman B-6 'redskin' jacket

    I am in the good fortune to be able to buy a Eastman Rough Wear B-6 Redskin jacket, much cheaper than new, but in as new condition. It's an old model, with Talon zips and a slightly 'more generous' cut as I have been told by Eastman. I was wondering if anyone could give me a review, or...
  11. chamboid

    What Are You Reading

    Just listend to a BBC radio production of The Cruel Sea. Spine chilling. Will have to watch the movie
  13. chamboid

    Buzz Rickson's A-2 repro. of the Aero 21996

    Hey Damian, sorry to drag up an old thread, but love the jacket, just got myself an L.W A-2 great jacket, not big on the details though. I was wondering if you could tell me what the trousers your wearing in the first photos with the patch pockets? are they military? thanks
  14. chamboid

    Ww2 a-2 contact on ebay?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-WW2-A2-Leather-Flight-Jacket-CBI-Pilot-Logs-Year-Book-P-38-B-25-model-/200722470465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebbfdd641#ht_9468wt_1107 What is this contact no. ? It has the same contract no. as a Dubow, but can't find much info on it.
  15. chamboid

    What Are You Reading

    Just finished two, `Brighton Rock' Graham Green, and The Subterraneans Jack Kerouac, first reading if a Kerouac and loved it. Think I'm going to have to pick up On the Road. Has anyone read Mr. Vertigo by Paul Auster? read that last year on a recommendation and would suggest it to anyone from...
  16. chamboid

    My New LW Dubow A-2

    Just took it out the tub, and let it drain, wrapped it in a towel and tried to put it in the airing cupboard, which was like trying to hide a dead dog, it was so heavy and warm, odd feeling. Anyway the dye from the linning ran quite a bit, but apart fromt that it's just the waiting game...
  17. chamboid

    My New LW Dubow A-2

    cheers, and as I said to JohnnyJohnny a few pages back that was the look I was after, and authentic look, not a vacuum-packet trendy look.I am soaking the jacket as we speak, been in four about an hour so gonna take it out soon, and sandwich it between two towel and put in the the airing...
  19. chamboid

    My Leather Jackets

    http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=71 http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_info.php?products_id=162 http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/type_a1.html
  20. chamboid

    New Aero 42-15142-P

    Beautiful rich colour, like the green stitching, Monarch-esq, nice jacket, whats the leather feel like? Looks soft, but not in a bad way. Nice non-shiny matt look as well.
  21. chamboid

    My New LW Dubow A-2

    Would love to see some pictures of yours Jwag, as previously stated, I am pretty short, and have short arms anyway.
  22. chamboid

    My Leather Jackets

    Try Good Wear and Eastman, in fact Aero in the UK does one as well I think, but how about a barnstormer that looks more to your taste, Aero's is superb looking, but so's is Buzz Ricksons.
  23. chamboid

    My New LW Dubow A-2

    Stu do you write the adverts for Marks & Spencer in the UK?
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