gimp Posted February 23, 2016 Share #251 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 Link to post Share on other sites
hair Posted February 24, 2016 Share #252 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/ Link to post Share on other sites
jgwc Posted March 15, 2016 Share #253 Posted March 15, 2016 Anyone recognize this repo pattern? Thanks, James Link to post Share on other sites
jgwc Posted March 15, 2016 Share #254 Posted March 15, 2016 Here's a pic of the button. Shirt has lower pockets only. Link to post Share on other sites
vintageproductions Posted March 15, 2016 Share #255 Posted March 15, 2016 Hunting clothing probably made by Ranger Sales or one of the other commercial companies Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 3, 2016 Share #256 Posted September 3, 2016 New TS classics Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 3, 2016 Share #257 Posted September 3, 2016 Classic jungle hat Link to post Share on other sites
shawnmt6601 Posted September 5, 2016 Share #258 Posted September 5, 2016 New TS classics why did they ever stop making these ? Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 5, 2016 Share #259 Posted September 5, 2016 These are new to the market mate , spot the difference see if you can guess real and repro. Link to post Share on other sites
shawnmt6601 Posted September 6, 2016 Share #260 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo2zero Posted September 6, 2016 Share #261 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Soar Posted December 15, 2016 Share #262 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. Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon Posted April 13, 2017 Share #263 Posted April 13, 2017 Anyone else make good repro tiger stripes besides Moore Militaria? He seems to be out of stock at this moment. Link to post Share on other sites
turko Posted April 14, 2017 Share #264 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. Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon Posted April 14, 2017 Share #265 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? Link to post Share on other sites
empireguns Posted April 14, 2017 Share #266 Posted April 14, 2017 Ok I can admit it now I believe these to be fake. But in my defense they looked better online Link to post Share on other sites
Beau-Brummel Posted April 21, 2017 Share #267 Posted April 21, 2017 Yeah, those ebay phone photos can be tricky! Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 Share #268 Posted August 18, 2018 Here's an illustration of what eastasiasupply JDW print looks like after some real wear in the sun. Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 Share #269 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? Link to post Share on other sites
MACSSOG Posted August 18, 2018 Share #270 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Doodlebewi Posted November 15, 2018 Share #271 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 Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 Share #272 Posted December 8, 2018 Para Tiger Smock , this is a movie prop and has been aged with paint Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 Share #273 Posted December 8, 2018 the jacket rear Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted December 8, 2018 Share #274 Posted December 8, 2018 I got this from London , its a fashion tiger jacket made of original weight tropical cloth Link to post Share on other sites
bravo_2_zero Posted November 8, 2020 Share #275 Posted November 8, 2020 coming out of Thailand for $35, just ordered one for the laugh being soooooo cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
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