Brettafett
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That looks sweet!
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Brettafett
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Yes Dmitry, 42... Fits well, but as usual I would have loved an inch added to the sleeves...
For what they cost though, can't complain.
petermack09
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-2 tonight talking the dog out,no interest in not being a good copy,,this ALC such a well made and warm jacket,23years I’ve had this and it’s immaculate,comfortable & warm,plus I love the pockets
B-Man2
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That’s the reality of this whole thing in a nut shell.-2 tonight talking the dog out,no interest in not being a good copy,,this ALC such a well made and warm jacket,23years I’ve had this and it’s immaculate,comfortable & warm,plus I love the pockets
You like it and .... that’s all that counts!
Looks good to me too!
petermack09
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Yip I would rather be warm than be concerned about the authenticity of my copy,,if I had worn my Eastman tonight my balls could have shrunk to the size of conkers by the time I had fumbled trying to get my replica talon done up ,,thanks but no thanks
M. from Berlin
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First cold days in Berlin! B-15a mod. is ready
Technonut2112
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Cold enough for a B-10 this morning, and I chose to throw on my 'The Paul Reed Company' contract repro made by RMNZ / The Few. This was a wartime issued B-10 contract, and seldom seen in the repro world. I found info from VLJ dated between 2009-2010 while researching:
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
Apparently, these jackets were made for the 'Red Tails' movie by RMNZ / The Few, and ultimately not accepted by the production. The reason given was that the jacket's torso was thought to be too short, but as far as overall fit goes, the tagged size 44 (my size) is a comfortable fit for me with some blousing. I would like to see more knit cuff with my arms relaxed, but when reaching-out they extend nicely, and would actually ride-up over my wrists too much if the sleeves were shorter.
EDIT: RMNZ / The Few copied the original 'The Paul Reed Company' contract pattern and pockets / flaps / collar shape pretty well IMO:
The repro's label is pretty damn close to this original's:
Few B-10
I visited RMNZ in Christchurch NZ last week. I was lucky enough to be able to purchase this jacket, which had been returned with the other B-10's and the Tanker jackets from the set of the "Red Tails" movie. The remaining jackets are earmarked for Japanese buyers. They are all made in Japan...
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
Apparently, these jackets were made for the 'Red Tails' movie by RMNZ / The Few, and ultimately not accepted by the production. The reason given was that the jacket's torso was thought to be too short, but as far as overall fit goes, the tagged size 44 (my size) is a comfortable fit for me with some blousing. I would like to see more knit cuff with my arms relaxed, but when reaching-out they extend nicely, and would actually ride-up over my wrists too much if the sleeves were shorter.
EDIT: RMNZ / The Few copied the original 'The Paul Reed Company' contract pattern and pockets / flaps / collar shape pretty well IMO:
The repro's label is pretty damn close to this original's:
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petermack09
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Air Comfort for afternoon dog walking & ANJ4 for this evening,,
John Lever
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Real McCoys Japan Anj4
