MaydayWei
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Holy Guacamole. If you ever had the time I would love to see a dedicated thread to these beauties!
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- Thread starter Micawber
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Holy Guacamole. If you ever had the time I would love to see a dedicated thread to these beauties!
917_k
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Yep, couldn’t agree more. Don’t get me wrong, I love the leather jackets, but originals are increasingly hard to find, especially in wearable condition. With most of the jackets I buy I try to buy originals, that I can wear, so nylon jackets fit that perfectly and are versatile enough to wear with lots of different outfits. I find the history fascinating as well, essentially that era when the Air Force established itself as its own service. The clothing is interesting both as an exercise in the Air Force creating a distinctive look, but also creating clothing to suit the new requirements of the jet age. For me there’s just something very ‘cool’ about these jackets.
B-Man2
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Great talking points .. all of them .
Cheers
MikeyB-17
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His last film. I read in one of the Japanese publications that the MA-1 was a Sportsmasters.
foster
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I never thought I would have any interest in Nylon jackets, mostly because it was too similar to work since modern textiles are largely defined by Polyester and Nylon. As the #2 ranking manmade fiber, I viewed it as commonplace, with less character than leather.
I will admit, my opinion has shifted in recent months. My interest in Nylon jackets has been growing throughout 2021, and given me a welcome distraction when I needed to get my mind off A-2's.
I will admit, my opinion has shifted in recent months. My interest in Nylon jackets has been growing throughout 2021, and given me a welcome distraction when I needed to get my mind off A-2's.
Nickb123
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Nick
I’m afraid you are too far gone ...
it’s best now to just wear the piss out of them
Trying to!
Dany McDonald
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Hi, can you share an image of the model you are after?
I own 2 RM L-2, a Reed and American Pad patterns and I think, from images comparison, that they are really well done. Color, knits,details, cut and NOS Crown zippers are what make them ahead from Buzz in my opinion. My only complain is that the manufacturer label is missing the original name...
I'd say try to find as much images of originals on the web and compare.
Dany
Dany McDonald
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Man that's a nice one, especially with the label and correct zips for that contract! It looks really well done.
What are your concerns if any?
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What are your concerns if any?
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MaydayWei
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I'm on the fence. I've never spent that much money on what is essentially a windbreaker. I guess I had hoped for a few personal opinions to sway me one way or another. 180 USD shipped. Hmmmmm...
Or perhaps, I need someone to curb my jacket habit
Dany McDonald
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Yeah but for a manufacturer label you always get a bit more $$$, authenticity is valued at a higher price, especially in Japan I guess.
But that RM Pritzker L-2A is probably one of the best recreation ont there for that jacket. At a size 34, you can wait and find yourself another L-2 A-B at a lesser price if you are patient.
Just saying
I love Nylon!
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But that RM Pritzker L-2A is probably one of the best recreation ont there for that jacket. At a size 34, you can wait and find yourself another L-2 A-B at a lesser price if you are patient.
Just saying
I love Nylon!
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MaydayWei
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Yeah but for a manufacturer label you always get a bit more $$$, authenticity is valued at a higher price, especially in Japan I guess.
But that RM Pritzker L-2A is probably one of the best recreation ont there for that jacket. At a size 34, you can wait and find yourself another L-2 A-B at a lesser price if you are patient.
Just saying
I love Nylon!
D
Saw an original sz 34 L-2a on the Bay listed for around 700 buckaroonies. Holy moly.
Some people really do love Nylon!
Dany McDonald
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Yeah, N-3, L-2 and B-15 have a revival of interest, especially the first iterations. Japan is Nylon drunk, search for originals on yahoo and see the asking prices, sometimes more than their cloth iteration.
I've been looking for a N-3 for the last 15 months and the prices are going up-up-up.
Here's my collection of L-2 and L-2A, I am also drunk!...sorry Micawber...
MaydayWei
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Yeah, N-3, L-2 and B-15 have a revival of interest, especially the first iterations. Japan is Nylon drunk, search for originals on yahoo and see the asking prices, sometimes more than their cloth iteration.
I've been looking for a N-3 for the last 15 months and the prices are going up-up-up.
Here's my collection of L-2 and L-2A, I am also drunk!...sorry Micawber...
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That's a beautiful collection. Being drunk isn't necessarily a bad thing! Maybe just don't tell the better-half!
Dany McDonald
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I am a lucky collector, as my better-half like's my jackets, so no problemo there... But getting home drunk on the other stuff......
Dany McDonald
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Chandler
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I'll do what I can -- it's been put away for the season.
