Recent content by bigbacon

these are re-pops though using what is probably a modern sizing yet they can't get them size correctly. I'm still trying to get my issue resolved and they don't seem to respond. Next stop is my CC to charge back. Their chart says measurements are X yet that can't be true when the shoulders on...

be semi careful though because even if you give them your measurements, the coat may not fit well anyway. I order a hat and A2 from them and I'm here like 2 weeks later trying to get them replace both items because the hat is HUGE and the coat is a bit tight in the armpits and shoulders. I...

would you suggest an oil or the sort of gooey/cream kind of stuff?

Will do! seems they are out of all B3s right now anyway :( What about the WPG stuff? I have to assume 5Star is better but always curious. I have some stuff from WPG, but its basic clothing or gear and it seems decent enough but a 350 coat vs the 5star 400+ is not a huge deal but I want...

So I recently aquired an original pair of B3 flying pants that are in pretty decent shape. zippers all work, the suspenders are usable, no tearing or major cracking in the leather. My question is, what is the best way to preserve the leather so that it doesn't get any worse than it is, stays...

I am looking at getting 2 jackets from five star, A-2 and B-3 the A2s have a million choices and I'm not even sure where to start to determine which one I would want? I do some USAAF living history stuff. The B3 has less choices but I'm looking to have a mid war like 42/43 thing going since I...

which B3 is that from them?

I am looking at getting 2 jackets from five star, A-2 and B-3 the A2s have a million choices and I'm not even sure where to start to determine which one I would want? I do some USAAF living history stuff. The B3 has less choices but I'm looking to have a mid war like 42/43 thing going since I...