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  1. Bix B.

    My fathers war

    Found this thread so late, but so interesting and touching ... Thanks Spitfire My father`s war After reading Spitfire`s interesting and touching thread about his father`s war, seen from the Resistance` view I thought about a view from the german, also known as the “evil`s” side. Our...
  2. Bix B.

    Are heavy jackets bad for the back?

    Rudie, as I don`t have experiences with wearing bra `s myself:D, isn`t it that leather jackets, even stiffer ones spread the pressure over a much larger area? And by the way, isn`t "myofascial triggerpoints" a theoretical agreement among some physiotherapists which isn`t widely accepted among...
  3. Bix B.

    Are heavy jackets bad for the back?

    Some guys with a bad posture and low self-esteem may gain a benefit when feeling "stronger" by putting on a nice leather jacket and thereby getting a much better posture. I`m not kidding, my wife is a physiotherapist and she told me about this effect. Problems (not only for the back) may rise...
  4. Bix B.

    Eastman raised prices?

    Yes they are very expensive. But, to a rookie like me, the B3`s and especially the B6 "rough wear broken grain" look better than anything similar of the other producers. I`m thinking about getting a B 6. Hard decision so far ...
  5. Bix B.

    Customized Noble House Jacket

    Metatron, I have long arms. It was my intenton to get a more simple form. I like to wear the jacket open and the heavy buckle swinging was something I didn`t like. Butte, I still have thoughts of a denominational change.
  7. Bix B.

    Customized Noble House Jacket

    Thanks, well ... I don`t think NH can equal the quality of the manufactureres you named. The new stitching of the tailor looks far better than the original one. Also the lining isn`t comparable. I just think the leather is good and for the lower price it`s ok. For those who go praying in the...
  8. Bix B.

    What are you listening to?

    Found this weird but wonderful swinging thing (music starts at 0:54): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaXl7fhVvvE&feature=related a strange summertime version changing during the song into a french chanson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHJq5MaYglM&feature=related
  9. Bix B.

    Customized Noble House Jacket

    Hi Toomuchcoffee, thanks. I used a coathanger as a rough scale: it`s weight is approx. like 2 Liters of water (ca. 2 Kg)
  10. Bix B.

    Customized Noble House Jacket

    I went with this jacket http://www.noble-house.eu/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/91/language/en to a tailor and got the body shortened (the main zipper had to be altered completely, of course). I am quite happy with the outcome as the leather (medium HH) is of better quality than...
  11. Bix B.

    YES, it's TRUE! the SCHOTT 641 STEERHiDE REViEWED! with a picture!

    Great jacket. I like the simple and "pure" look. After a few years training it could perhaps also look nice on me ;) Thanks for the review.
  13. Bix B.

    Vegetable tanned leather care?

    I just had given a veg tanned aniline finished leather jacket to a professional leather tailor. He told me that even if the jacket is worn on a regular basis, the leather should be treated once or twice a year. He said not rain but the sun with uv is the "most dangerous opponent". Bix
  14. Bix B.

    A short guide to Luftwaffe flight jackets

    Thank you for your work, Metatron, great read. Will order the recommended book.
  15. Bix B.

    Awesome Luftwaffe jacket. If only I had the doe for it!

    Interesting, here we see the same jacket type in brighter and darker variations: The ebay jacket mentioned by Tonys B is surely beautiful. I wonder if some sellers put on some civil jackets the label "Luftwaffe", and within seconds the jacket is worth more?
  16. Bix B.

    Awesome Luftwaffe jacket. If only I had the doe for it!

    Nice one! Will go far above my budget, too ... The father of my former girl friend owns one. Also impossible to get. Your avatar jacket was patterend after that type? But again, original is brown. Bix
  17. Bix B.

    1943: US Aircrew wearing interesting Jackets

    "Bix, isn't that Major Elissen in your avatar?" Very good, Fletch! "F.P.1 (Flying Platform Number One) was the name of a 1931 novel written by noted science fiction and fantasy writer/director Curt Siodmak, best known as the creator of the The Wolf Man. The novel was turned into three films...
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    1943: US Aircrew wearing interesting Jackets

    Hey Metatron, that`s what I was wondering, if there are B-6`s visible? And you are right, that interview is somehow`real`, showing good mood after surviving a successful first operation.
  20. Bix B.

    1943: US Aircrew wearing interesting Jackets

    Just found on youtube and worth a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgO6DX_9z0I&feature=related Bix
  21. Bix B.

    Windward jackets by Montgomery Ward (and copies)

    Looks great! ... especially as you are already in good shape yourself!
  22. Bix B.

    Bought Noble House „BF 109“ before knowing this forum ...

    Thanks. best to go for quality! Yes, but choosing starts getting difficult ... ... and I also would be interested in pics of the brown ELC Jacket.
  23. Bix B.

    My Stockman

    Perfect! I need that ...

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