Who makes the most accurate hi-quality A-2 budget Repro ?

[Chandler]

...which gives a good idea of the real color :

On whose screen? On my desktop Mac, your jacket color shades toward yellow, on my Motorola mobile, it's more blue.

I think we all need to buy graphics computers and color-correct them with the same calibrator.

 

[Kermit3D]

And this is how the color of the BK seal matches the color of an original A-11 helmet :

 

[ZuZu]

And this is how the color of the BK seal matches the color of an original A-11 helmet :

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I admit it it! Your jacket looks great! Nice subtle brown. Seal? Russet? Ambiguous like the WW2 colors!

 

[Kermit3D]

On whose screen? On my desktop Mac, your jacket color shades toward yellow, on my Motorola mobile, it's more blue.

I think we all need to buy graphics computers and color-correct them with the same calibrator.

Yes, as a CG artist I agree with that 200%... This is the kind of problem we often encounter with customers.

 

[Chandler]

Yes, as a CG artist I agree with that 200%... This is the kind of problem we often encounter with customers.

I was a color-correction tech for many years -- some clients are difficult.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Bk liberty on a 27752. I think it is the best out there when compared to originals

 

[Kermit3D]

I admit it it! Your jacket looks great! Nice subtle brown. Seal? Russet? Ambiguous like the WW2 colors!

Thanks, this jacket belonged to Brettafett and I am grateful to him for selling it to me... I love it !
It's the "Liberty Horsehide Seal". But there may be shades depending on the lot.

 

[Kermit3D]

Looking at the photo of the ELC showroom collection, I wonder:
Did the "russet" as it exists in most modern jacket manufacturers really exist on the original jackets ?

Modern reproductions of russet often look too red to me.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Same jacket in bright sunlight

 

[Wz1999]

Platon Dubow in russet
Original Dubow in russet

 

[Micawber]

Bk liberty on a 27752. I think it is the best out there when compared to originals
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I spy a nice Marine Blue Series III petrol Land Rover...

 

[flyincowboy]

T o me i went a different way i went with an original one bought in an antique shop all i can say it was an A2 and my first jacket paid 1000 francs long time ago for it which is at least 150 euros . Then i ve tried mall jacket Avirex Cooper Cockpit Schott.... Then the second hand route, first one was an Aero A2 bought from a friend... Each time it was like finding the graal .This forum was quite helpfull for the great knowledge shared on jackets and for sought after well made jackets. My first New One was from 5star and fit like glove for a right price . Id rather have 2 or 3 jackets made for the price of one, made by high end reputable maker . It's only a repro jacket not an original one . My guess is that i could have a pretty good one from the high end maker for a decent price. it's just a matter of time and money.

 

[Wz1999]

Left: Early (2010) GW Dubow in russet Shinki HH
Right: Original re-dyed 16159

 

[ZuZu]

Same jacket in bright sunlight
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This illustrates the Brown Theory perfectly! This is not seal as we define it- it's what russet should be. Great leather!

 

[B-Man2]

Here’s another BK RW 27752 to throw into the mix, photographed in indoor light .

 

[Pa12]

Here’s another BK RW 27752 to throw into the mix, photographed in indoor light . View attachment 92447

Not an expert on what colour they are supposed to be, but that’s a nice seal in my eyes.

 

[Skyhawk]

Not an expert on what colour they are supposed to be, but that’s a nice seal in my eyes.

It is becoming obvious, and it's been said before...
The color is "Shit Brown"

It even has all the various colors just like the real deal.

 

[ES335]

Platon Dubow in russet
Original Dubow in russet
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Now, that looks almost Havana to me...

 

[Chandler]

Now, that looks almost Havana to me...

Is that a Government spec color?

 

[ES335]

Is that a Government spec color?

Ha! Doubt it!