Anything and Everything A-1

[johnwayne]

Without reading thru this 'War and Peace' of a topic, has anyone seen the latest BRicksons catalogue offering via Eastmans? There's a nice Olive A1 that takes my fancy but not even considering the exchange rate, I wondered if anyone had ever bought direct and how the sizing and ease of buying might be?
I really liked the look of GW's but JC says he's no suitable skins at present hence the A1 is currently not on his site. Have tried Eastmans but I dont know, somethings holding me back! Ive always thought an Olive one would be nice, as it certainly looks (unlike Lost Worlds which isn't!!!) in the BR catalgue.

Cheers
Wayne
PS might be tempted if anyones considering offloading a 44? Seem to keep missing out whenever they appear on the bay

 

[John Lever]

I can't see the jacket you mention on the BR Europe webpage.

 

[dadgad]

A1 (Eastman), a perfect daily wearer in these first autumn days in Milan...just perfect.

 

[johnwayne]

'I can't see the jacket you mention on the BR Europe webpage'.

Hey John,
no its not on website itself but in 2010 Fall Catalogue - that cost £5 and ordered via the webpage!! It's sent via Eastmans, Ivybridge and post was £1 inc in the fiver!!
Unfortunately lots of the text is Japanese albeit theres English translation for much of it - I only got ity'day so still perusing thru it!!

Cheers
Wayne

 

[John Lever]

Ah thought so. I think Gary will do a special order for you, but they won't keep stock of any BR gear that competes with their range. So beware of huge import duties and no returns.

 

[deeb7]

... no its not on website itself but in 2010 Fall Catalogue -

It sounds interesting, but I can't find it online ... only that OD wool jacket. What sort of hide did they use?

 

[Grant]

The A-1 in the new Real McCoy's catalog looks really sick. Nice caramel color capeskin.

 

[johnwayne]

............What sort of hide did they use?

The translations in the brochure arn't the best and I don't have it in front of me (I'm at work!)
but I think it is a lambskin. Also, if my memory serves me well and my calculations are right, at Y140,000 the cost is around £1070 before shipping!! Wow!!!!!!


Cheers
Wayne

 

[John Lever]

The A-1 in the new Real McCoy's catalog looks really sick. Nice caramel color capeskin.

Sounds interesting where does one get this publication ?

 

[deeb7]

Sounds interesting where does one get this publication ?

Just have a rat around the website, John ...

http://www.realmccoys.co.jp/

 

[airfrogusmc]

The A-1 in the new Real McCoy's catalog looks really sick. Nice caramel color capeskin.

Are there any photos on line Grant ?

 

[dadgad]

This is "THE FEW" last production A1:

http://www.soen-chitose.com/items/fj_l_img/the few 09-10/an9-012 a-1/an9-012 a-1.html

 

[John Lever]

Sounds interesting where does one get this publication ?

Just have a rat around the website, John ...

http://www.realmccoys.co.jp/

Ah, the Real McCoys Japan.
Thanks, David

 

[bseal]

The A-1 in the new Real McCoy's catalog looks really sick. Nice caramel color capeskin.

Are there any photos on line Grant ?

 

[bob capa]

i just go a Few A-1 ill post some pics soon

Bob

 

[deeb7]

i just go a Few A-1 ill post some pics soon

Bob

Thanks Bob Capa ... we'd like to see it.

 

[Grant]

Here's a couple photos from the catalog. Check out the price (over 2K)!
Also a cool vintage photo of civilian aviators. The A-1 jacket style was quite popular in the 20's and 30's as a civilian jacket.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Grant and bseal. Looks like a killer A-1.

Love the old photo.

 

[John Lever]

The thinner hides show the design and fit perfectly.

 

[bob capa]

FEW a1 just landed at the capa ranch

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