Another Bronson F—-k Up. Their L-2 jacket .

[Micawber]

In my parallel universe perhaps it's a totally automated robotic production line type process where the decal is silk screened multiple times onto sheets of fabric which are then laser cut in sizeable batches before having the additional bits attached then the thing is made up into sleeves. Who knows?

 

[coolhandluke]

These are from the website, Based on the position of the text above the sleeve pocket, " Angela" may have a point. (except for that XXL size problem)

Nonetheless, positioning is chosen poorly


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+1...if she isn't incorrect regarding the position in correlation to the epaulet. The roundel appears centered on my size 38 sleeve in that location when the sleeve is flattened against the side of the jacket, even though it's not centered below the epaulet. Looks like all of Bronson's L-2s will have the roundel placed in this location, so an exchange likely won't fix the issue. IMO, Burt's decal also looks a little crooked, but that could be from the perspective being warped due to the mirror, angle, and cell phone lens.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Naw, the decal on Burt’s jacket it totally misplaced, and not like the ones shown recently.

 

[coolhandluke]

Naw, the decal on Burt’s jacket it totally misplaced, and not like the ones shown recently.

Not trying to be argumentative Vic, but the placement looks consistent with mine. The rear edge of the epaulet bicects the center of the roundel on mine. Burt’s actually looks like it's placed slightly forward of that position, but possibly rotated at an angle.

 

[Chandler]

Not trying to be argumentative Vic, but the placement looks consistent with mine. The rear edge of the epaulet bicects the center of the roundel on mine. Burt’s actually looks like it's placed slightly forward of that position, but rotated at an exaggerated angle.

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Honestly, I think yours is off, too.

Anyone got any images of originals?

 

[coolhandluke]

Honestly, I think yours is off, too.

Anyone got any images of originals?

That's exactly my point. The placement is going to be the same on all of Bronson's L-2's and L-2A's.

 

[Chandler]

That's exactly my point. All the Bronson's are off.

Gotcha.

 

[Chandler]

Here's a BR on eBay -- looks the way I'd expect.

Buzz Rickson's L-2 Flight Jacket Khaki Size 36 Used From Japan | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Buzz Rickson's L-2 Flight Jacket Khaki Size 36 Used From Japan at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[leper-colony]

This jacket is from a few years ago.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Nothing to add to Bronson quality control as I am not interested in it and I say this respectfully to members that buy Bronson. Its just me.

Burt, here is an original American Pad L-2 from Jorge superb collection. See exactly where it should be.

ORIGINAL AMERICAN PAD & TEXTILE CO TYPE L-2 LIGHT ZONE FLYING JACKET​

Dany

 

[Pa12]

I’m sure there’s slight discrepancies from jacket to jacket, but Burt’s is beyond any acceptable anomaly in my eyes. It’s closer to the tricep then shoulder. I wonder if they had a whole run like that in this size? Maybe that’s why she is suggesting a different size. But, perhaps I’m giving her more benefit than is deserved . Maybe she is just a slinky.

 

[leper-colony]

I beginning to wonder if they made the positioning more accurate, and thus the perception of an error?

 

[Otter]

Nuts, those photos have made me want one !

 

[Pa12]

If someone on the forum had the same jacket, same manufacturer and size, a comparison picture would be worth a thousand words…or emails.

 

[Chandler]

@B-Man2 -- based on the pics at the Bronson web site, looks like you should have ordered the blue -- that one has the decal in a more appropriate position.

 

[B-Man2]

The original looks like it sits to the rear of the epaulette as well . Now I have another repro called a Jinrushi that I purchased a while back and the decal is perfect . It’s a size XL as well so I’m surprised that the original sits in the correct position when the jacket is being worn . I’m guessing , but I think the problem with the Bronson is the decal is misplaced and the sleeve was mis rotated a bit toward the rear.

 

[Brettafett]

Late to the party, but mines also misplaced. Funny, I never checked more closely.Mine resembles @coolhandluke's above...

 

[B-Man2]

Late to the party, but mines also misplaced. Funny, I never checked more closely.Mine resembles @coolhandluke's above...

@coolhands looks like it’s off to me as well.
From the photos of Jorge’s original, I’m not sure why the original wouldn’t be off when the jacket is being worn as well …… strange .

 

[B-Man2]

So sorry for you Burt. This situation is frustrating.
I don't understand how Bronson could make such a big mistake.
I was considering buying a B-10 from Bronson... for me this is a definite "No go".

Kermit
I had a Bronson B-10 and there wasn’t an issue with the decal . It looked perfect . I wouldn’t let this problem influence my decision if I were you . Cheers

 

[leper-colony]

@B-Man2 -- based on the pics at the Bronson web site, looks like you should have ordered the blue -- that one has the decal in a more appropriate position.

They do not always update the photos to represent the product sent. Been there.