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Hi All, My WW2 original A2 Roughwear jacket the seams has started to come away. I'm looking for suitable threads that are a close match to the original. Can anyone point me to were to purchase such threads? Cheers

I've been using camellia oil recently with great result. It quick dry, odourless and less likely to affect patina compare to pecard. I use it to gently soften stiff or add strength to weak leather.

Eastman supplied the jackets, lots of them.

Yes so have I. Your sweeping statement is your reference to male collectors. Please don't take what I quoted you on out of context.

I have a cape like that. It is not ANC or any of the major female military service. However it is widely used in the homefront stateside by trainee nurse during the war so technically it is military in that sense because of the war and higher recruitment.

That is a bit sweeping. Although I have seen male sellers trying to fob unaware buyers that it is military rather than civilian.

Any idea how many subscribers they have?

Had 10mins spare after a photoshoot so decide to do a quick trial run test shoot of a lady with some wartime uniform. I will get the hair and makeup right when I get the chance to do it properly;)

So who is a subscriber of "The Chap"?

I might put it on ebay, any idea what the price is for a Dubow in good condition?

Dubow has a size 38 tag but it is bigger and generous fit and longer torso more like a modern 38. My size is modern 36 and this is too big, bought it a few years ago, doesnt fit and put it away.

Who is the lady? I might hire her for a photoshoot :) I'm after a WW2 Irvin 36"-40" chest in good condition. Willing to do a trade, I have an original WW2 A2 Dubow it is superb condition I think it is worth more than an Irvin.

Does many watch achieve 36 hrs? Does the duration varies?

The full wind lasted 9 mins shy of 35hrs. Is that good?

Thanks