mr_lits Posted March 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2013 So I have this parachute harness. It still has the original tacking in the webbing, this makes the harness very small, thus I can not fit it on to any of my display mannequins. Am I being stupid to consider cutting the tacking (just the tacking) to be able to adjust harness for my displays? Would this devalue the harness or will it make it less market desirable? Let me know what you guys think. Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAF_Collection Posted March 23, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 23, 2013 Personally I wouldn't do it. Can you not get a smaller mannequin? I know that's easier said than done,but surely it's better than cutting original stitching?. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaaf93 Posted March 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2013 I don't think cutting this tacking will devalue the item. Personally I had to do it on my two harness and I don't regret it. I have small mannequins but it wouldn't have fit them without out cutting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted March 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 23, 2013 I agree with Matt. Once altered, it's never the same. I have an idea. Pass it my way, as I know I have a mannequin that it will fit. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks for the prompt feedback. It would have to be a pretty damn small mannequin to leave it uncut (like 5'4" or smaller), and Anchorage, AK it not prime territory for finding obscure size mannequins. Thus is the plight of living in a frozen wasteland. Thanks Guy Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder505 Posted March 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 23, 2013 Check Webster Displays for a mannequin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Andrews Posted March 24, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 24, 2013 Just make a small snowman and display the outfit in the carport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 24, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 24, 2013 Personally I wouldn't do it. Can you not get a smaller mannequin? I know that's easier said than done,but surely it's better than cutting original stitching?. Matt. I agree. These things survived for too long a time to consider making any alterations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted March 25, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 25, 2013 Also, it you cut the tacking and lengthen the harness there will be clear Ditry/clean lines where the folded material hasn't been dirtied by handling and use. It won't look right after that. I'd leave it and maybe look for a child's size form. Tom Bowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted March 26, 2013 I'm even thinking of using a half upper display and letting the lower half just hang. You are totally right about the fold dry clean lines and would not want that. Decision made. Thanks for all those who contributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted March 27, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 27, 2013 vintageparachutes.com makes nice reproductions of WWII parachute systems with original hardware if you need a larger harness or parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 6, 2013 Here is how I figure I will end up displaying the harness with an old B3 Mae West and one of my more beat up B3's. It helps that the kit is all of a smaller size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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