Ambitious A-2 Project

[ausreenactor]

Just draw the other side of the box on? Or sew it under the sleeve seam? Looks great to me..

 

[dmar836]

Oh, that's all? Nothing could go wrong now, right? :roll:

 

[bseal]

That's actually a really cool photo.

 

[Anonymous]

Cool indeed,
Careful, the under side of the collar should be 2 pieces. Maybe I am wrong but I see one piece in the photo.

BTW, the pattern looks very RW, where did you get it?

 

[YoungMedic]

That's actually a really cool photo.

Yeah! De-constructed

 

[dmar836]

Thanks guys. Platon, the underside of the collar was already sewn together as were the redone epaulets. This is a RW. I'm referencing my original 27752.
Dave

 

[Anonymous]

a similar photo exists in one Lightning book showing Real McCoys jackets.
did you disassemble your 27752?

 

[dmar836]

No. I leave that to the pros! That pic is of the parts for the one I'm making. The hide is awesome IMO.
I had to be strategic about not getting it too grainy from the start!

Dave

 

[Falcon_52]

I never realized that the sleeves were cut like that with curved seams. You learn something new everyday!

Looking good so far on your project, Dave.

Noel

 

[dmar836]

Thanks Noel. I too am learning a lot as I go.
Dave

 

[Smithy]

Best of luck Dave. I am always amazed by guys who have taken up the task of making their own A-2, I literally wouldn't have a clue where to start.

With the makers around here you've got some good people to ask for advice.

All the very best with it and I really look forward to following your progress!

Tim

 

[deand]

This makes cap making look like child's play! Praying for your success!









dean

 

[dmar836]

That's appreciated Dean!
Dave

 

[dmar836]

I had to stop here today for sake of hardware. Really went too far already but was having great fun. Any more and I cross over from convenient snap placement to no fun. I have two sizes of line 16 and some line 20 snaps coming. Compromises - but look who its for!

 

[ausreenactor]

Amazing to see it coming together...

Well done..

 

[YoungMedic]

yeah really cool to see the process, and you're having fun! that's the name of the game!

 

[bseal]

This has been one of the most interesting threads in years.

 

[Tim P]

Awesome.

 

[Silver Surfer]

wow. have you logged the time spent with the project?

 

[dmar836]

No I haven't kept track. A lot of careful time though. And the hard parts are yet to come!
Dave