Recent content by heron163

they are too long. I have 34" sleeve length and a coke bottle shape - long torso and a 42" chest. I have owned two LW A-2's still own one custom A2 in deerskin and one B-3. The custom is a bit on the long side but the other two A-2's were annoyingly long for me so I sold them... my experience...

thats my point...

I am built like a chimpanzee... every LW military pattern jacket I have owned has had sleeves that are too long...

I am curious about the back... is it one piece or 3? I have a LW B-3 with one piece that after 20 years of use is still stiff as a board lol! I swear it must be bulletproof the collar appears to be twice the width of the McCoy’s. The straps appear equivalent. It is a 44 and even with a bulky...

I bought a used Goodwear off the exchange here. It is an A-2 Monarch pattern. It is a very nice jacket although the color is somewhat unusual being a very light almost tan... It doesn't fit me as well as my Eastman A-2 Monarch but that is probably more of a function of my body type... which is...

Ohh dumper, after all we have been through, the thought of you putting me down is just too much for me to bear... seriously, as in most things, there is no universal, one size fits all solution for all situations. Golf isn’t played with one club and a macro lens as well as a telephoto... a very...

the mixture that you use at home is much weaker than commercial preparations sold for the purpose of killing molds (Spor-Klenz for ex). I wouldn't use one of those on clothing lol... but white vinegar and the strength of H2O2 you can buy at the market is pretty weak stuff... but works. yeah it...

A mixture of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide will kill the mold if carefully applied... late to the thread...

Your comments about the character of the capeskin are spot on. I was concerned about durability but after wearing that A1, I am convinced it is up for the task... and Charles at HPA offers unparalleled personalized service. Enjoy the jacket - it is truly a classic.

I would love to get this same jacket in a 42... with light weight tartan lining

Welcome! Northern NY? I can't even take the summer weather... it is beautiful for about two weeks!

Hi Carrie - Is this one still available? thanks, Paul

Hi Charles - I took a chance on a size 42 Perry B-3 and lucked out as sleeve and body lengths are down right perfect. It may be a little loose at the waist with the side straps cinched in but not bad. Upper chest and shoulders fit well. I am amazed how close it resembles the original B-3’s...

Hi Charles - I really like the look of the Perry you describe in this thread. I am right at 150 pounds right now and 5'9" tall. I would like a fairly trim fit and only wear a thin shirt under the jacket - no layers. The 44 Dubow is huge on me right now! I am in no particular rush don't know...

Charles@HPA: I am in the market for a new B-3. My precious lost worlds B-3 in size 44 with original crown zip is now absolutely ridiculously large for me. 20 years old and looks fantastic. Over the last 2 years I have changed my physical training to almost exclusively running and cycling and...