Goldsmith A-2 Reproduction - Headwind Mfg Co

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should there even be any? Earliest contracts had the latches sewn into a slit, rather than riveted.
(Good Wear '33 Werber)

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

Jay.................don't shoot the messangers

 

[Skyhawk]

Jay.................don't shoot the messangers

Quite the contrary, I was asking what everyone thought about the hook attachment method and I always appreciate feedback. Thanks guys!

If it had been visible in the photos, it would be easy to get it right with no guesswork.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

The clue is surely in the fact it WASN'T visible?

 

[Skyhawk]

The clue is surely in the fact it WASN'T visible?

No that part of the jacket is not visible in any of the photos I have seen. Whether the rivets are there or not can not be determined from the photos because that section of the jacket can not be seen.

 

[2BM2K]

I don't know about a "Faux Pas" because other A-2 contracts had the rivets exposed as well.

Early contracts did not have visible rivets on the throat latch, presumably they were stitched.
The first contract to have visible rivets was in 1939.

 

[Skyhawk]

Early contracts did not have visible rivets on the throat latch, presumably they were stitched.
The first contract to have visible rivets was in 1939.

Great that is the kind of feedback I was looking for. Thanks! The necessary changes will be made.

 

[B-Man2]

The amount of research that goes into making accurate repros of all these jackets is impressive.
Great job by all the makers ....and impressive input by you guys as well.

 

[zoomer]

I for one am confident that unless a surviving Goldy has wild card details, like a yoked shoulder, it will be essentially the jacket Jay is making.

 

[B-Man2]

Definitely looking forward to the “final draft” of this beauty !!

 

[Skyhawk]

We have sorted out the final details and supply issues and we are starting on the first production Goldsmith A-2 Jackets! I expect to have photos of the finished jackets within two weeks. Zoomer's will be among the first to be finished and sent out so it wont be too long now buddy! Hang in there.

The Goldsmith Pre Order option ends on October 1st.

https://www.headwindmfg.com/goldsmith.html

 

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Yaaay!!!

 

[ausreenactor]

Give this a bump before the Pre Order closes!

 

[Royalcrown32]

Liking this jacket a lot!

 

[Skyhawk]

Alright Fellas, last day for the preorder deal.
Also last day for free international shipping.

For international customers, this is a saving of
$225 if you purchase today.

It is pretty much a giveaway on our end and will not happen again on this jacket, so LAST CHANCE.

Goldsmith A-2

Regards,
Jay

 

[ShanghaiJack]

Ordered..!!!

Thank you Jay.

 

[saucerfiend]

It's been 2 weeks since Sept. 27th {when you said you'd have finished pics}. How about it?

Brian

 

[Skyhawk]

Should be next week. The boys in production are working hard to redo all the small details that were not 100% correct last time.
I am not rushing them. I would rather them get it right. My last estimate from them is that it will be in my hands on Friday.

Regards,
Jay

 

[ausreenactor]

Good things come to those who wait.

Keen to see it.... No rush.... But hurry.

 

[Skyhawk]

I am working closely with production today. We are putting the finishing touches on the Goldsmith. It is turning out really nice! I should have full photos by next Friday, so just one more week to go...