Looks Like AVI is Back in the Game!

[Brettafett]

Quite possibly. Ive often wondered why ELC dont use 'nicer' mouton.
BR and RM use it (AVI...!)... So must be available/ accessible.
Ive seen some ELC B-10s with it before, but there was only a handful (one of the London pop ups), so I know they can.

All I'll say is that I much prefer the mouton on my Buzz B-10 to that on my ELC B-10 & 15

 

[mulceber]

Same for my BR B-15 vs. Natalie’s ELC B-17.

 

[Brettafett]

I want to source some good old clean vintage mouton and have my ELC B-10 and 15 upgraded. Future project.

 

[B-Man2]

I want to source some good old clean vintage mouton and have my ELC B-10 and 15 upgraded. Future project.

Brett
You might consider doing what Jan and I did, and purchasing a vintage mouton coat . We got one on EBay for very cheap money and we used it to make collars for some of our jackets. Here’s a photo of one the finished collars.

 

[mulceber]

I'll second Burt's advice. The mouton we found from a random ebay auction was almost as nice as the stuff Buzz Rickson uses.

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, thats a great idea. Ive been looking, vintage beaver lamb fur...
Just dont know what condition and more importantly how to clean it.

 

[mulceber]

btw, the neat thing about this project of yours is that you could totally do some research into what shade of mouton appeared on the originals and try to color match it. Most of the RW B-15s that I've seen, for example, had more russet, honey-colored mouton, as opposed to the rich mid-brown that Eastman uses. This project is an opportunity for an accuracy upgrade as well as a luxury upgrade.

 

[Brettafett]

BTW AVI's updated their size chart, makes more sense now.
The measurements for the 40 and 42 are almost spot on compared to my ELC M-422As (that I no longer have...)

 

[Greg Gale]

Wow, based on this I'm square in between 40 and 42... I needed a 42 of their G-1 though.

BTW they replied to me that the USN stencil is not on the collar, but they can put it there upon request.

 

[ausreenactor]

Just buy a BR and you won't have to lift a finger. Wear and enjoy it...

 

[pierregloom]

BTW AVI's updated their size chart, makes more sense now.
The measurements for the 40 and 42 are almost spot on compared to my ELC M-422As (that I no longer have...)
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Morten contacted me to decide what size to chose after they updated their size chart, so with the new sizes I'm in for a size 40. I didn't asked to put the USN stencil, to be able to exchange it if the size doesn't fit right, because I was note quite sure as it's my first repro jacket. And it's not something I care a lot, as @mulceber said, some original seemed to have it when other didn't.

 

[Brettafett]

Just got around to finally putting in my order for the M-422A.
Was vacillating between the 40 and 42, but opted for a 42 (measurements close to my ELC 42, which felt a bit more comfy than the 40)
Will do the usual pics and review.

 

[Enigma1938]

Just got around to finally putting in my order for the M-422A.
Was vacillating between the 40 and 42, but opted for a 42 (measurements close to my ELC 42, which felt a bit more comfy than the 40)
Will do the usual pics and review.

Do you have asked Morten when you can expect your jacket to be ready for shipping ?

 

[Brettafett]

No. I just ordered off the website.
Im pretty sure it'll be pre-Xmas. At least thats the hopium.

 

[Enigma1938]

No. I just ordered off the website.
Im pretty sure it'll be pre-Xmas. At least thats the hopium.

Just asked cause AVI jackets are made to order.
Well good luck on this and I hope covid will not slide in before

 

[pierregloom]

My M422-A is on it's way ! Shipped from Danemark, so may be not too long before it knocks at my door

 

[Brettafett]

Coolio. I hope this jacket meets expectations. Looking forward to fit pics...
Ill be very lucky to receive mine before Xmas...

 

[London Cabbie]

I prefer the fur like mouton of AVI. But suspect the thick ELC Mouton is more correct. I’ve never held an original.
I’m a G1 fan boy.

 

[mulceber]

I prefer the fur like mouton of AVI. But suspect the thick ELC Mouton is more correct. I’ve never held an original.

I think they're actually both correct. I've definitely seen pictures of both on originals.

 

[London Cabbie]

I think they're actually both correct. I've definitely seen pictures of both on originals.

Really..? Interesting.
next year I will be purchasing my Third AVI 55j14…one size up. I only came here for one new jacket…