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2011's New Repro(s)
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jonnyboy
Member
I'm hoping to have my first decent Irvin test jacket finished within the next few months (just waiting for my twin-needle machine to be fixed), so will hopefully be able to put it through it's paces while it's still cold outside!
Sounds like Lewis Leathers may well be using skins very similar to mine. I had Fenland make some matched to an original sample back in 2009. I don't know if LL have a sample of this, or if they've had Fenland make up something matched to an original jacket of theirs.
Regarding zips, I had a quote to reproduce the Dot zip and slider bucket, and was told it would cost at least £20K!! I'll be sticking with Lightning repros for mine!
Cheers,
Jon
Sounds like Lewis Leathers may well be using skins very similar to mine. I had Fenland make some matched to an original sample back in 2009. I don't know if LL have a sample of this, or if they've had Fenland make up something matched to an original jacket of theirs.
Regarding zips, I had a quote to reproduce the Dot zip and slider bucket, and was told it would cost at least £20K!! I'll be sticking with Lightning repros for mine!
Cheers,
Jon
airfrogusmc
Well-Known Member
Just talked to John about an SAT so maybe, but not till about the end of the year. John really swamped.
Weasel_Loader
Active Member
I'm down to just my GW Bronco (daily wearer) and B model Rolen N-2B. Done for a while as I'm focusing on expanding gun collection.
Only thing I'd really like to add flight jacket wise is maybe an ELC or GW A-1 and tanker jacket.
Only thing I'd really like to add flight jacket wise is maybe an ELC or GW A-1 and tanker jacket.
Marv
Well-Known Member
Originally I was looking for a GW RW 27752 but when JC put all new orders on hold I decided to give the ELC's new model 27752 a look with the intention of breaking in/wearing (as I have not had a RW contract before) to see if I like the pattern and if I do then when JC starts taking orders again may sell this one on and purchase a RW 27752 from GW.
So far I have been suitably impressed with ELC's model in the new HH, very comfortable and easy to break in, however the only issue I have with the new HH is that it is rather shiny out of the box so I am hoping this will wear off after a few weeks of breaking in and a few more HW misting sessions, possibly a HW bath but we shall see.
Other than that, the jacket is fantastic and I am certainly very happy with it........
So far I have been suitably impressed with ELC's model in the new HH, very comfortable and easy to break in, however the only issue I have with the new HH is that it is rather shiny out of the box so I am hoping this will wear off after a few weeks of breaking in and a few more HW misting sessions, possibly a HW bath but we shall see.
Other than that, the jacket is fantastic and I am certainly very happy with it........
Weasel_Loader
Active Member
Marv said:
My first GW was a Dubow 20960 that was really shiny and super squeeky. It was so loud, people couldn't notice but say something when I walked into a room. I believe it had the Japanese horse hide. Nice jacket, but slightly too small and couldn't get through the loudness of the jacket during break in. :roll:
Since then, all my other GW jackets were never loud, but still a tad shiny when new. I found that wore off quick.
kkochheiser
Member
Glad you are enjoying it!Dr H said:
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