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  1. RRackleyAdams

    Goodwear / Diamond Collaboration is live... at intro price

    I believe that this is along the same lines as the GW Combat Clone offering, which I recently acquired this Rough Wear 1401...and LOVE it. The hide is insane...so much character in the leather and a really great look & feel.
  2. RRackleyAdams

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Doesn't it seem that Hollywood always likes the seal jackets...and that russet colors are ignored?
  3. RRackleyAdams

    Has anyone ever successfully extended the sleeves of a vintage leather jacket?

    This sounds crazy, but your real option here would be to send it to someone like Bill Kelso Mfg and have them completely replace the sleeves. They have replaced knits & zippers for people, and I think even a collar.
  4. RRackleyAdams

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Thank you Jeff...really excited about breaking it in this Fall/Winter. Leather: veg-tanned seal brown wax-aniline front-quarter horsehide...the Japanese HH.
  5. RRackleyAdams

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Ha...you got me. Thanks for the compliment...and those are absolutely some serious clown shorts in the photo...I knew that would catch flack as soon as I pressed "Post Reply".
  7. RRackleyAdams

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    My new GW Rough Wear 27752 in brown seal Gents: I'm thrilled to take pre-fall season possession of my new GW Rough Wear 27752 in brown seal. This is the one currently featured on John's site as the example jacket for the contract. It was awesome working/speaking with John Chapman in picking...
  8. RRackleyAdams

    Does anybody recognize this early rmnz dubow A2?

    That's the nicest patina I've ever seen on a lighter-shade russet...really amazing jacket. Thanks for sharing pix...can't believe some of you gentlemen were willing to part with it!
  9. RRackleyAdams

    New order, Aero A2 Jerky Russet

    Aero makes a great product but I made a mistake and bought one too short for me. Be very clear on how long the zipper is...mine was 22.5" (their standard length for a size 46)...I am 6' and this is hella too short for my size. If you're 5'10" or under then you'll likely be fine...if you're...
  10. RRackleyAdams

    Painted A2 from the 388th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force

    Check out this link...there was a "Shy Ann" in the 390th. You will see that many of these B-17Fs were received at the "Cheyenne Mod Center"...so the word "Cheyenne" may have been top-of-mind for these guys. Just a thought...beautiful jacket and in great shape Andrew. Size 44...
  11. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Gentlemen: Here's the update from my end... 1) The Spearhead Militaria horse hide A-2s are made in South Korea, not China, according to their eBay rep in the US (see e-mail below) 2) I bought this because I love A-2s and the price was attractive. I do like my coat but wish I bought a Kelso...
  13. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Jag: Sorry for your experience here...that's a very peculiar way for the leather to wear. I will say my jacket has gotten better...little bit of rain, yard work and time. I can see unique wearing away of color along the collar...not sure if it's going to end up looking weird or great...time...
  14. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Seam not rotated under the arm...not a big deal, but not true to Monarchs according to Acme Depot's great info ([url]http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/a2detail2a.html Grain on sleeve
  15. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

  16. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Nice work on the shoulders...seam is behind epaulet which is not true to Monarch (but common with A2s).
  17. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Here's some pictures after week 1...it is more Havana (orange) than I would prefer but it's growing on me. The sheen on the leather is significant...my wife's "is that a Mr. Farley jacket" comment hit home (Mr Farley = the landlord on the 1970s sitcom "Three's Company"). I'm concerned that...
  19. RRackleyAdams

    Leather conditioner for new A2 repro jacket?

  20. RRackleyAdams

    Leather conditioner for new A2 repro jacket?

  21. RRackleyAdams

    Leather conditioner for new A2 repro jacket?

    I just got a Havana brown horsehide A2 from Spearhead Militaria. I would like to soften it and darken it slightly and have read about a lot of different options. Lexol, mink oil & saddle soap to name a few. Any thoughts here? On a side note, if I wanted to really darken it (say to a...
  22. RRackleyAdams

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    A-2 from Spearhead Militaria My first post...I actually found The Fedora Lounge while searching for information about the HH A2 from Spearhead Militaria. This is a great site with great conversations...highly informative! I just received this jacket and have had a similarly positive...

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