For Sale: Repro winter AFV Crew Coveralls aka "Pixie or Zoot Suit"

[Jim Burrill]

A number of buyers (and some non-buyers) have PMed me about this.

While everyone agrees that these should have some kind of ID as a repro, the consistent feeling is to be discreet with the markings.

Since Irfan has already made up facsimile labels which include the word Reproduction and his Internet website on it, I think we will just leave it there.

It is up to the buyer to add any additional markings to theirs to address their concern about preventing some future fraud.

What you can do is to take an indelible ink pen like a common Sharpie and mark your suit where-ever and however you choose.

Personally, I use my last 5 of my SSN as my pretend "Army Number" so I can recognize my webbing and kit from my club-mates.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jim Burrill

Since Irfan has already made up facsimile labels which include the word Reproduction and his Internet website on it, I think we will just leave it there.

That is perfect. Anyone wanting more than this genuine maker's label is "looking for nails at low tide", as we say in Dutch.

As for differences between this reproduction and originals, having seen Jim's photos, I'd say there are similar differences between wartime originals.

Indeed, Jim is to be commended for taking this initiative and Irfan for applying his skills while making a living.

Let's leave this debate where it is and move on to the next project: denim coveralls. Bring it on Jim & Irfan!

Hanno

[RichardT10829]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

That is perfect. Anyone wanting more than this genuine maker's label is "looking for nails at low tide", as we say in Dutch.

As for differences between this reproduction and originals, having seen Jim's photos, I'd say there are similar differences between wartime originals.

Indeed, Jim is to be commended for taking this initiative and Irfan for applying his skills while making a living.

Let's leave this debate where it is and move on to the next project: denim coveralls. Bring it on Jim & Irfan!

Hanno

Well my suit arrived today, and I have to say I am very very very happy with it indeed ! A perfect fit too. I am a typical size of your average 1940's British soldier ! 5'10" 36" chest 32" waist. I purchased a size 5 and it's spot on with my denim bottoms on underneath and a jumper.

Very warm too.

So glad I bit the bullet and got one now.

[Jordan Baker]

Good to hear Richard.

My order should be getting shipped by the end of the week. Can't wait to see them.

[Remko]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Good to hear Richard.

My order should be getting shipped by the end of the week. Can't wait to see them.

Fingers Crossed.....

[horsa]

A couple of shots showing one of the new tank suits. It has the same weight as my smaller original but is much more supple and easy to move in compared to the stiffness of the original. My original is a size 5 but I had this one built as a fantasy size 7 so I can wear full battledress underneath if we ever play up north during the winter months. Temps were hovering around 50F when we took these so I was only wearing shorts and a tee shirt underneath so the suit hangs loosely on me but was nonetheless very comfortable.

PS - should have worn a tanker badge for the shots with the Sherman but it was a spur of the moment opportunity ;-)

[Jordan Baker]

Looks great David.

[Remko]

Originally Posted by horsa

It has the same weight but is much more supple and easy to move in compared to the stiffness of the original.

This is because the 'plastic' layer between Outer and inner is not there in the repro. The original has a (What I think) waterproof layer in upper arms upper legs shoulders, breast and upper back.

[tankbarrell]

I finally have taken delivery of my suit, it having been sent to a different part of the country...... Fortunately to a friend so I collected at Beltring. As others have observed, the original sizes are not the same, I have an original size 6 which fits perfectly but Irfans size 6 is a little smaller but not enough to be a problem, especially if not used as an oversuit in the strictest sense.

However, a mate ordered a size 4 as his original size 3 is too tight in the body and the new size 4 is a very close match to his size 3 and therefore too small for him. Does anybody wish to buy it? It is a close match to an original 3 which is 5'7 to 5'8 tall, 36"-38" chest, 32"-34" waist and 31" leg. These sizes are over clothes so will fit a larger size.

He is asking what he paid, it is in the UK and available now.

[Remko]

No more updates on the Pixie deliveries?

[Paul Dutton]

Jim, I was just over in Arnhem with Martyn Tasker who had one of your suits and an original. Very very good reproductions my friend. Hats off to you.

[Eric R.]

Just curious if everyone has received there suits or not. I received a goof on the first try and have been on contact with Irfan and keep getting told soon now for several months. At one time Jim told me there was another person having the same issues and was wondering if they were getting the same answer or if they have received their replacement suit.

[Jordan Baker]

Saying reproduction on the label is fine. Stencilling it with 3" letters across the garment just to please some who never seem to be pleased is senseless.

I'd rather buy a book and learn the differences between an original and repro then see what amounts to nothing but graffiti.

[Chuck Anderson]

As Tim said, it won't take long for the collectors to identify a couple tells that differentiate the repop from the original. I don't want the 3" lettering mucking things up.