THAT is beautiful!!!!! Hmmm I have a Pro that has never come around ....

well between this and Impala77 I may reconsider my advice about not attempting a DIY, but I'd bet the nose is the place where a hand-molded job will disappoint. Maybe do a cut-away nose more in the Ideale mode.

I still have one more to do. I just got really busy though. I haven't even ridden my bikes, let alone tinker with them, in weeks. Between the weather and the backlog of excavation work, I'm swamped. :(

my attempt.
I made the outer mold, then took the original cover off the frame and lined the outer mold and cast the inner mold. The leather was immersed in water for an hour and vacuum formed over the inner mold. The vacuum was left running for 30 min, then let it dry slowly. Mount it on the saddle frame and trimmed for the chopped and tied style.
I used steel fittings to match the shiny effect I am seeking for the build.
This saddle frame dates from 1948 and the frame has been chromed.
I also laminated another section of leather under the saddle.
Hardest part was sourcing the leather.

I really like those rivets. Thats cool.
-Gene-

very impessive! Not many of us have a vacuum table, however...

No vacuum table used, just a large ziplock bag and old fridge compressor pump converted (borrowed from a friend) to gently suck the air from the bag. And duct tape to patch any leaks.

B 72
 

I have the opposite situation: my rails are broken but my leather is fine. Can I buy your frame?

new frames at http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/partsandaccessories.html
just scroll down the page.
I have remade my saddle cover. Full images and step by step are here