One reason to buy repops ...

[Thomas Koehle]

well we had discussions about the pros 'n cons of reproductions vs original vintage jackets already before ...

beside availability of my size in originals, price and condition of "real" ones, preservation or use of period jackets aso, one reason for me to buy repops is coz i like to personalise and patch them. It is not about "posing" or even to pretend i would be real Army/Airforce personel, it is not about "Stolen Valour" or something it simply attracts me how individuals during any wars tried to make their gear "their own" or try to stand out of the uniformity of an whole Army consisting of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Compared to other Armies - especially WW2 - the armed forces of the United States where the ones with the widest variety or the most leeway to paint or personalise their uniforms and equipment (see noseart on WW2 planes).


G1 made by AVI size 46 - patches from EBAY

A2 made by 5Star custom size - patches made by @ties70

A2 made by "Noble House" size 44 - artwork @ties70

A2 DONIGER by Star - bloodchit and chestpach made by Sean Collins, shoulderpatches @Miro

G1 by 5Star - patch @Miro

ANJ3 by 5Star - patch by Steve McNeely

G1 in HH by 5Star - artwork by Steve McNeely

still more in my collection ...

All repops - no period jacket got destroyed - like 'em all

 

[Thomas Koehle]

some cloth stuff outta my collection ...

37J1 made by BRONSON size 44 - artwork done by JOSH

37J1 made by BRONSON size 42 - artwork by @ties70

L2 made by BUZZ RICKSON size 44 - artwork by JOSH

N1 Deck Jacket made by BOB DONG size 44 - artwork done by @ties70

 

[Silver Surfer]

If you are happy, that’s all that really matter, don ha think, Thomas?. “Once ya have a woman with no legs, ya never wanna go back”- Eddie Murphy

 

[ausreenactor]

well we had discussions about the pros 'n cons of reproductions vs original vintage jackets already before ...

beside availability of my size in originals, price and condition of "real" ones, preservation or use of period jackets aso, one reason for me to buy repops is coz i like to personalise and patch them. It is not about "posing" or even to pretend i would be real Army/Airforce personel, it is not about "Stolen Valour" or something it simply attracts me how individuals during any wars tried to make their gear "their own" or try to stand out of the uniformity of an whole Army consisting of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Compared to other Armies - especially WW2 - the armed forces of the United States where the ones with the widest variety or the most leeway to paint or personalise their uniforms and equipment (see noseart on WW2 planes).


G1 made by AVI size 46 - patches from EBAY

A2 made by 5Star custom size - patches made by @ties70

A2 made by "Noble House" size 44 - artwork @ties70

A2 DONIGER by Star - bloodchit and chestpach made by Sean Collins, shoulderpatches @Miro

G1 by 5Star - patch @Miro

ANJ3 by 5Star - patch by Steve McNeely

G1 by 5Star - artwork by Steve McNeely

still more in my collection ...

All repops - no period jacket got destroyed - like 'em all

Some robust value adding there...

Great art as well...

 

[Spitfireace]

well we had discussions about the pros 'n cons of reproductions vs original vintage jackets already before ...

beside availability of my size in originals, price and condition of "real" ones, preservation or use of period jackets aso, one reason for me to buy repops is coz i like to personalise and patch them. It is not about "posing" or even to pretend i would be real Army/Airforce personel, it is not about "Stolen Valour" or something it simply attracts me how individuals during any wars tried to make their gear "their own" or try to stand out of the uniformity of an whole Army consisting of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Compared to other Armies - especially WW2 - the armed forces of the United States where the ones with the widest variety or the most leeway to paint or personalise their uniforms and equipment (see noseart on WW2 planes).


G1 made by AVI size 46 - patches from EBAY

A2 made by 5Star custom size - patches made by @ties70

A2 made by "Noble House" size 44 - artwork @ties70

A2 DONIGER by Star - bloodchit and chestpach made by Sean Collins, shoulderpatches @Miro

G1 by 5Star - patch @Miro

ANJ3 by 5Star - patch by Steve McNeely

G1 by 5Star - artwork by Steve McNeely

still more in my collection ...

All repops - no period jacket got destroyed - like 'em all

Cool to do what you want with it, but only the real is the real as we all know. Not to be a stickler, or maybe I am (I know I am), but what is up with the yellow undertones of a five star jacket? I think Wei brought this up?

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Cool to do what you want with it, but only the real is the real as we all know. Not to be a stickler, or maybe I am (I know I am), but what is up with the yellow undertones of a five star jacket? I think Wei brought this up?

There is nothing more "real" like a "real period jacket" - off coarse

i listed 5 of my 5Star jackets ... - which one do you refer to about a yellowish undertone?

 

[B-Man2]

What a great collection Thomas .
You did a great job putting that together.!

 

[Spitfireace]

There is nothing more "real" like a "real period jacket" - off coarse

i listed 5 of my 5Star jackets ... - which one do you refer to about a yellowish undertone?

The last G-1 pic with Steve McNeely art patch on the chest. It's got an aged look to it, you accelerated the wear to the finish I presume. Where the finish is worn away the leather looks to be a tan or yellowish colour. I don't think the originals had that yellow undertone to them. It's a matter of opinion as to whether this is good or not. It's all in the eye of the wearer. MaydayWei was not happy with his five star doing this though, as there was a long thread about it. Some other people have noticed it as well. As I say though, it's a matter of personal taste, if you like it, then great.

FIVE STAR

You are a freaking addict! Happy customer Ties..... happy customer...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Silver Surfer]

incandescent lighting is what makes that yellowish color in the pix.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

incandescent lighting is what makes that yellowish color in the pix.

Indeed!

As you can see on the "daylight" photos there is nothing yellowish to complain about ...

 

[tda003]

All of my G-1s are original. That said, if I decide that I need a beater, It's not going to be my G-1 that I just had refinished. It'll be one of the less expense repros or even a goatskin 60's era G-1 with the Dynel replaced by mouton. I just can't bring myself to abuse my originals They have already gone through all of that that they need to. I will, though wear them around town, even in inclement weather. I think that there's a place for both and I don't feel the need to deprecate the repros or the work that goes into making them. In fact, I've just sent Shawn an e-mail asking him the difference in pile between his D-1, M-444 and M-445A. One of those is my next purchase.