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08-04-17, 20:52
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Hi,
No need to swear, but the suit is a std. size 8. I'm 2 meters tall and weigh approx 105kg Irfan did an amazing job. Other than the previous mentionend short straps (approx 12" to short) the suit is great. Now it needs patina 
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Cheers Remko The Netherlands 43 Willys MB Willys MBT CX 5713957 With tandem hitch Bantam T3 Last edited by Remko; 08-04-17 at 22:03. 
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08-04-17, 22:48
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Spend a week in a carrier matey....soon give you all the patina you need
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10-04-17, 13:42
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Wow they look very good, and wow you are a tall fellow, the jeep looks like a dinky toy..... thanks for the link to the album Remko, was able to see them..
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10-04-17, 17:15
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Hey Rem, I am 6 ' 1 "" and 200 Lbs ( 185 cm and 90 Kgs ) so I ordered size 7 Tall.
That should hit the spot right on. Cheers.
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10-04-17, 20:49
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Robert,
Yup, spot on like my size 8. Sleeves could have been an inch longer but.... nah, just right.
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10-04-17, 20:56
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Quote:
Original seat not adjusted.
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Cheers Remko The Netherlands 43 Willys MB Willys MBT CX 5713957 With tandem hitch Bantam T3 Last edited by Remko; 10-04-17 at 22:10.
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12-04-17, 00:43
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Pixie suit arrived today. DHL had it scheduled for Thursday but showed up today (Tuesday). Appears to be very well made and is an excellent fit for me (Size 7R in this case). Lining is much more comfortable than the original while still having the same outward appearance. Haven't tried out the suspenders/dead-man's lifting straps yet so can't report if they are short or not as someone previously mentioned for their suit. Even if they are, I wouldn't complain as everything else looks good and there isn't anywhere else to get a correct looking wartime or postwar suit in anything bigger than a size 6.
Well done Jim for spearheading this project  Bring on the denim suits
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12-04-17, 11:33
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Will be awaiting some pics of the Pixie Dave...
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12-04-17, 17:11
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Will make a comparison shoot tonight. Repro side by side an original of a friend of mine.
Hereby the link to the album https://goo.gl/photos/Mp6jHWtehZQaFePt7 Photo 1 Collar inside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 2 Collar outside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 3 Left front pouch UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 4 Belt inside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 5 Belt outside UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 6 Fasteners in collar UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 7 Pouch on leg UK 1945 right, repro left Photo 8 / 9 Side slith for pouch UK 1945 right, repro left (missing the fastener both sides) Photo 10 11 Different reinforcements on various places Photo 12 / 13 Right front pouch UK 1945 left , repro right Fastener different Photo 14 (original) / 15 repro / 16 repro inside rear pocket different Photo 17 Missing the Mfg. label Original sent to Irfan can be a different Mfg. than this one of my friend. The missing the label is in my opinion the only thing i would recomend to sew in the suit.
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Cheers Remko The Netherlands 43 Willys MB Willys MBT CX 5713957 With tandem hitch Bantam T3 Last edited by Remko; 12-04-17 at 22:36.
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