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  1. Per Hansa

    My first A-2 Jacket : Bill Kelso Dubow 27798, Liberty Seal

    Eastman will do "Long" (1") or XLong (1.5"), but that's the limit of their customization--what I was told by HPA. I went with the XLong, and by my in-person measurements the XLong was 1.25" longer than the regular. Also, it took 9 months for the non-standard Long sizes to be made, so be...
  2. Per Hansa

    Over 50 wearing leather jackets

    Dav your BK Dubow has to be one of the best A2s I've seen. You don't by chance know which BK knit color you went with? I love it's contrast with your Liberty Horsehide Seal.
  3. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    I've had two A2s issued during my military career (USAF policy is that each pilot is entitled to two leather jackets during their career--at least that's what our uniform supply guy told me several years ago, and I got my second one a couple years back). Like the flight suits, the jackets will...
  4. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Yes I'm glad I trusted Charles and stayed with the larger size than I'd usually go with, good advice I think for WW2 replica jackets (at least for Eastman--can't speak to the other manufacturers). And yes, good eye, I had the titanium Seamaster in one of my previously posted photos--for these...
  5. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Ok, my Rough Wear 27752 48 XLong (custom) has finally arrived! All told, it took exactly 9 months from order to delivery for it to arrive from Eastman via History Preservation Associates (ordered mid-Sept 22', delivered mid-June 23'). I'm guessing part of that was due to ordering at peak...
  6. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Hi David, I decided to go with the Eastman Rough Wear, size 48 Xtra Long. Unfortunately, I am still waiting for it to arrive (I placed my order in Fall 2022). From what I've been told Eastman only occasionally manufactures their custom-ordered sizes. l have been working with History...
  7. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Thanks for the feedback Brettafett. All good advice. This past week HPA sent another 48R, this time in the Rough Wear 27752 Model. Overall, I felt the "House" model afforded me more room throughout. The Rough Wear was slightly tighter in the sleeves--especially at the wrist (hard to get...
  8. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Yes they can do Long (extra 1”) or XLong (extra 1.5”), but those will be custom orders, which are non-returnable, so we’re trying to figure out the proper chest size at least in the regular size.
  9. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    I've been working with HPA to get the size right, and today an Eastman "House" 48R arrived in the mail. I'm curious as to what you think of the fit. It's a tad roomy (especially through the torso), but I'm thinking that's standard for a WW2 era A2, and I think I'm fine with that since it's...
  10. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    That’s good advice. I’ve been in contact with Charles and he’s sending a size 48R Eastman “House” jacket to start off. He also mentioned the Roughwear was a historical model that was more in line with modern sizes. Thanks.
  11. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    I can log in and see everything. Just haven't been officially approved yet, so can't post or reply. After setting up account I get a message saying "your account is awaiting confirmation, a confirmation email has been sent to your email address", but no such email has ever been sent (confirmed...
  12. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    I noticed the same El Marro, tons of threads to read through from 2010-2015, not so much anymore. Maybe when Spielberg finally gets his series "Masters of the Air" released it will reinvigorate people's interest in that look again--they're filming now. I've been attempting to get into VLJ for...
  13. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Ha, I noticed that too, but maybe because we're still having 90 degrees+ (F) days this time of year A2s just aren't on anyone's minds right now. Nevertheless, sound advice from everyone, and I think I'm at least headed down the right direction now--including your advice about Eastman. Was...
  14. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Thanks Peacoat for getting things kicked off. All great advice guys, and after reading your suggestions it reaffirms my thoughts that I'll probably need to size up in order to have any chance at getting the fit right. As El Marro said, the Eastman's follow the older patterns, so will probably...
  15. Per Hansa

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Dav, your BK Dubow has single-handedly convinced me "I need one of those". Great fit, patina, creasing, contrasting knits. Looks great on you. I'm assuming it's still in your rotation and doing well these years later? Cheers!
  16. Per Hansa

    Big guy needs sizing help; Leather A2 repro...

    Hello everyone, Have been stalking this site for years, and finally decided to order a quality A2. I am built like a sasquatch, so could use some help. I've been in contact with David from Eastman, and he has been incredibly helpful, providing me with measurements of their size 46 and 48...

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