AVI LTHR launches B-3 Sheepskin Flight Jacket - wow

[mortene]

Thanks Morten. The overall shape of the jacket looks really nice, I’m sure it will be a great fit.

Also - calling B-3 experts - what was the ratio of mismatched panel B-3s vs homogenous ones? Maybe it’s just my eyes that got used to it but I do think mismatched panels look a bit cooler.

Im glad you like the overall shape. I guess you mean Russet Brown facings? That could certainly be something that could be offered if there is interest in it.

 

[Kermit3D]

Yeah, not bad at all!
I also think the sleeves are a bit short (and a bit tight ?)...
But for a first B-3 jacket, it's pretty good. The shape seems ok.

I also find the sheepskin a bit smooth (lacks a bit of grain), and I also think that mismatched skins (different skin colors on the same jacket) would be really cool.

@mortene , here are some pictures of original B-3, check the sleeve length .

 

[Brettafett]

Some more originals. Generally most of these the cuffs are a bit longer.

 

[Brettafett]

If you compare with top tier repros, at a massively higher price point, this is a great copy.
I think the leather looks fine and the colours also. Remember, hues will vary under different lighting conditions (not to mention batches of leather, available at different times)...
Also with wear, grain and character will develop quick enough.
Look at some of the originals above, some were more, some less contrasting. I think in this respect AVIs is good.

 

[Brettafett]

Heres an Eastman seal and a Goodwear for comparison.

AVI LTHR B-3 for comparison.

 

[mortene]

Thank you very much for the feedback. I have checked some different pictures and it looks like the size of the cuffs varies from contract to contract. But i will certainly investigate it more and maybe create the cuffs a touch longer.

 

[John Lever]

Heres an Eastman seal and a Goodwear for comparison.
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They are both ELC. John had an ELC on his sales page a while agp
You swapped photos !

 

[Brettafett]

They are both ELC. John had an ELC on his sales page a while agp

Yes, you are right. I have updated that post to show ELC and GW

 

[John Lever]

Both have longer cuffs.

 

[Brettafett]

And slightly longer sleeves...

 

[flyincowboy]

yes longer sleeves and a correct chain hanger will be fine as well as a flat pocket.. not so saggy and straps with the correct buckles. not avirex look a like

 

[flyincowboy]

mixed batch will be fine

 

[FreddyF9]

Sleeves aside, I must admit that it looks very nice! If I wasn’t already in line for a Goodwear B-3 I’d be very, very tempted!

 

[coolhandluke]

Looks good for a first attempt. IMO, the cuffs are approximately 1/2" short and the overall sleeve length looks approximately 1" short. What's the label look like?

 

[WingAndaPrayer]

If I could get any use out of it I would take a flyer on it. The 50 looks like it might be a good fit for me. Too bad we don’t get winter in Kansas anymore.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Tell that to Dorothy

 

[Pa12]

Don’t forget Toto

 

[Chandler]

Tell that to Dorothy

Tornadoes are usually springtime phenomenons.

 

[Dumpster D]

Looks like a great Jacket!!!

I wish the original wasn't blown at the waist and collar, glad to see it got saved and put to good use!

..do you think maybe it just had shorter sleeves for some reason?

 

[Brylcreemer]

Has anyone pulled the trigger on one of these yet? I'll be very tempted to in autumn if they can make them with longer sleeves