Earloffunk
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Pics or it did not happen!Arlo - Aero 18775 Reproduction
Ordered on 21 Sept
Received on 25 Sept
Thanks !
Pics or it did not happen!Arlo - Aero 18775 Reproduction
Ordered on 21 Sept
Received on 25 Sept
Thanks !
Hi Yes I'm in The PDX area. I am always up for a visit from a fellow jacket fan. Just shoot me a message.You're in Portland? If I could pull the trigger, could I come down to pick out the best fit? I'm only a tad over 100 miles north of you...
I am not familiar with that jacket. We used an original Aero 18775 to make our reproduction. Maybe they did too, and that's why the similarities. Our production is explained in the first post in thread. Here are some shots of the Aero as I was taking measurements:Design wise this looks pretty much identical to the Buzz Junky Special Ltd Ed jacket I have, the one exception being the BR has collar snaps while your version seems not to have. Did you copy this from an original or the from the Buzz, or was it just an idea you had that happens to be close to the latter?
Pics or it did not happen!
So, I met with Jay earlier today and picked up the 46 he had. More pictures will follow when I get home.
Initial impressions are that it is a decent value for the money. Leather is very similar and like a cross between the Avirex and Willis & Geiger horsehide of the late 1980s. In fact, it feels very similar to the W&G hides--chrome tanned, drum dyed, with a pigment finish. Should be very water proof.
Quality of materials is on par or exceeds Five Star while constuction quality is not there, particularly when it comes to the lining/attachment. Knits are superb. Stitching threads per inch varies.
It is probably typical of a war time jacket.
Here's a photo of a top stitching issue attaching the liner to the zipper and then to the jacket. I did not notice this when I was inspecting it pre-purchase:
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JuanitoSo, I met with Jay earlier today and picked up the 46 he had. More pictures will follow when I get home.
Initial impressions are that it is a decent value for the money. Leather is very similar and like a cross between the Avirex and Willis & Geiger horsehide of the late 1980s. In fact, it feels very similar to the W&G hides--chrome tanned, drum dyed, with a pigment finish. Should be very water proof.
Quality of materials is on par or exceeds Five Star while constuction quality is not there, particularly when it comes to the lining/attachment. Knits are superb. Stitching threads per inch varies.
It is probably typical of a war time jacket.
Here's a photo of a top stitching issue attaching the liner to the zipper and then to the jacket. I did not notice this when I was inspecting it pre-purchase:
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Plain and simple: there remains an appetite for all walks of jackets from me. I browse for Gibson & Barnes all the time too, as I like those a lot. I love Good Wears to the max but this one struck a nerve, and was looking for a chrome-tanned A-2 with a nice cut. At $350 (which is still a lot of dough but tiny in this hobby) it is worth a try, and one attempt to stay somewhat frugal and try something new.this is all odd to me. the folks buying these on the forum own/have owned numerous Good Wears, ELC< originals, etc. Why purchase an entry level A-2? I just don't get it. I guess its just out of curiosity or the uncontrollable urge to buy another jacket (and that is reasonably priced to boot). Perhaps some therapy is in order? But..........enjoy! Jay, I am not knocking your jackets, looks like good stuff at the price point!
Wait until the Bronco comes out. It will be a full blown pandemicHey, no worries, I was posting somewhat lightheartedly. I DO understand and have suffered from the illness!!!!!!
You seem to be referring to the Arlo, where as I was referring to the jacket pictured in my post. Here's the Buzz that the design resembles...I am not familiar with that jacket. We used an original Aero 18775 to make our reproduction. Maybe they did too, and that's why the similarities. Our production is explained in the first post in thread. Here are some shots of the Aero as I was taking measurements: