Repro Irvin project - UPDATE

[Roughwear]

The cowhide on the mid War Wareings jackets was spray or pigment finished whilst the cowhide on pre-War and early War IAC jackets was aniline dyed.

 

[Hawkeye]

Really looking forward to the final result. WHY OH WHY is it so hard for Eastman to make a jacket with decent sheepskin???

 

[rich]

WHY OH WHY is it so hard for Eastman to make a jacket with decent sheepskin???

Entropy?

 

[John Lever]

We may not be too keen on the current RAF skins but Rob tells me that the punters love 'em.

 

[Andrew]

We may not be too keen on the current RAF skins but Rob tells me that the punters love 'em.

Isn't that unfortunate- reinventing fact. Because they (credible authority) make claims about the authenticity it becomes a reality, at least till Jon starts mass producing and reveals otherwise.

 

[Roughwear]

Maybe these punters have not seen an original Irvin. Anyone who has can see ELC's sheepskin is now way off resembling a beige carpet! The early jackets were so much closer to originals. So much for progress!

 

[flyboy]

Isn't it because both ELC and Aero are using the same lambskins that ALC has been using for years?
Lambskin has another - more "standing" - texture, and maybe they all believe that that's what people want.
But we don't- We want short, curly sheepskin! Please!

 

[jonnyboy]

Hi guys,

It's starting to look more like a jacket now:

Still pretty dodgy stitching, but it's getting there. I'm hoping to put the sleeves and collar on over the next few days.

Cheers,

Jon

 

[art of a2]

Mighty fine work jonnyboy. The sun even came out for your pictures. Must be an omen!

I'm looking forward to seeing the jacket with the arms and collar attached.

Have you got a waiting list yet?

You must be pleased. keep us posted..

 

[philip.ed]

That looks awesome. I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Andrew]

Bloody brilliant Jon. Love the effect of the rippling of that right hand side. Hmm, winter will be here in a few months too!

 

[jonnyboy]

Hi guys,

Sleeve #1 is now attached to the jacket body, sleeve #2 is nearly finished, soon to be attached. The second sleeve was easier to put together, and the stitching is a bit better than on the first. The end is in sight!

Cheers,

Jon

 

[MikeyB-17]

Boy, this is looking great. If these ever go into production, I'm seriously interested. Well played that man.

 

[Anonymous]

Looks super!

 

[philip.ed]

Blimey! Bloody brilliant!

 

[art of a2]

Looking good. Don't worry about the stitching. That'll come I'm sure.

From what I've seen so far your work is 'out of the top draw'.

Just keep us updated..

 

[Anonymous]

I want one!

 

[flyboy]

So do I !!!!