gimp Posted February 23, 2016 looks like Tadpole Sparse pattern first run heavy-weight fabric with black stripes, not the blue stripes variant by Sessler/Nakatashoten Japan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hair Posted February 24, 2016 looks like Tadpole Sparse pattern first run heavy-weight fabric with black stripes, not the blue stripes variant by Sessler/Nakatashoten Japan Thanks! I never would've been able to figure that out myself. The sizes definitely look right according to this store's page: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/auc-swat/ses0500902/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgwc Posted March 15, 2016 Anyone recognize this repo pattern? Thanks, James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgwc Posted March 15, 2016 Here's a pic of the button. Shirt has lower pockets only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintageproductions Posted March 15, 2016 Hunting clothing probably made by Ranger Sales or one of the other commercial companies www.vintageproductions.com "A militaria show is a social event for anti-socials" - A.T. 2008 ASMIC Executive President Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 3, 2016 New TS classics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 3, 2016 Classic jungle hat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawnmt6601 Posted September 5, 2016 New TS classics why did they ever stop making these ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 5, 2016 These are new to the market mate , spot the difference see if you can guess real and repro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawnmt6601 Posted September 6, 2016 is the left one the real one? I only take a wild guess cause it looks a little like its been washed at little. Then again it could be the repro and faded and washed 'cause some one didn't mind washing repro. haha I can't tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 6, 2016 Real is left , right is repro. But yeah one or two washes on the repro and it's bang on. I can see people buying these and working dark magic and selling them on eBay as real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soar Posted December 15, 2016 I brought a pair of trousers from the new East Asia classic pattern (JWD) - as shown above - just to see how they where. Its ok, but not a brilliant copy. There is too much base fabric showing - especially around the black stripes. Plus, as always, the fabric is way off. Finally, it is designed to look faded from scratch - the classic pattern never looks like this when mint. Its a shame (or fortunate, depending on your viewpoint) because, with a bit more work, it could have been really good. Anyone seen the new early pattern (JWS) copies from Korea close up? They look very good in pictures. Makes one think, that you might have to look twice at supposedly original early pattern suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon Posted April 13, 2017 Anyone else make good repro tiger stripes besides Moore Militaria? He seems to be out of stock at this moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turko Posted April 14, 2017 Does anyone have any good ideas on how I can "lighten up" a tiger stripe top? I have a bottom-of-the-line reproduction one, and the colors are really dark and muddy. I just want to make it a little brighter so it doesn't look so crappy. I was thinking of dumping a dash of bleach in the washing machine and running it through to see what happens but I wanted to see if anyone had any better ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon Posted April 14, 2017 Does anyone have any good ideas on how I can "lighten up" a tiger stripe top? I have a bottom-of-the-line reproduction one, and the colors are really dark and muddy. I just want to make it a little brighter so it doesn't look so crappy. I was thinking of dumping a dash of bleach in the washing machine and running it through to see what happens but I wanted to see if anyone had any better ideas. Maybe just hang it up outside and let the sun do some fading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
empireguns Posted April 14, 2017 Ok I can admit it now I believe these to be fake. But in my defense they looked better online Scruff was the best boy who was at my side for 16 years. He will be terribly missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beau-Brummel Posted April 21, 2017 Yeah, those ebay phone photos can be tricky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 Here's an illustration of what eastasiasupply JDW print looks like after some real wear in the sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 These are new to the market mate , spot the difference see if you can guess real and repro. And after a year in the sun. Says a lot about dye techniques. Nothing like a good quality material and vat-dye. Are there ANY report manufacturers who produce a quality JWD of the correct fabric, print and dye? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 Does anyone have any good ideas on how I can "lighten up" a tiger stripe top? I have a bottom-of-the-line reproduction one, and the colors are really dark and muddy. I just want to make it a little brighter so it doesn't look so crappy. I was thinking of dumping a dash of bleach in the washing machine and running it through to see what happens but I wanted to see if anyone had any better ideas. Based upon my experience, you'll not get them looking like the real thing. They'll fade for sure, but likely to turn the color of the base fabric. In most cases, that's a tan brown or OD. The dye process for modern repros is not what it was in the 60s and they don't hold any colors very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doodlebewi Posted November 15, 2018 I just had to post this topic is great reference material trying to buy a tiger flight suit and this really helped me Buying : Abraham Lincoln Brigade items Selling woodwork militaria www.castiliancloset.com Instagram @Iberian_militaria new items each week. https://www.instagram.com/iberian_militaria/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 Para Tiger Smock , this is a movie prop and has been aged with paint http://www.facebook.com/bravo.2.zero?ref=name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 the jacket rear http://www.facebook.com/bravo.2.zero?ref=name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 I got this from London , its a fashion tiger jacket made of original weight tropical cloth http://www.facebook.com/bravo.2.zero?ref=name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
