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I'm especially excited to see what this new washed goat looks like, if it is a lot like their previous washed goat, or maybe even a little darker, I'm all over it.

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Looks like Wested is now offering the Hero in "standard" and "special". Standard is available up to size 48 in seal brown washed goat, seal brown lamb, dark brown lamb and predistressed hide. Anybody know what the seal brown washed goat looks like? Not sure what it looks like, b...

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I'm wondering, since I'm 6'2" will these jackets not work for me? I'm about 185lbs and I think the large would fit great in the body from what I can tell from the measurements, as well as the sleeve length should be sufficient, but a 24" back panel? I don't think that would even come close...

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Weston, do you think we can get some more recent photos of this jacket? I feel obsessed....

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Can anyone provide the sleeve length of a regular XL in the Legend? This would be greatly appreciated.

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"from everything I've read and researched these are to long" -That's what she said :rolling: The length of this type of jacket is about as subjective of a thing as there is. To my eye the basic proportion is there- now it's probably not spot on to a screen used Raiders jacket but Harrison...

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Also, if someone could give me the back measurement of their XL and/or XL-long it would be greatly appreciated. Just trying to decide which size.

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Does anyone know Sarge's direct e-mail at US Wings?

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damian della morte wrote:I'm 5'7 1/2" tall and 155lbs here's a 44r expo compared to a wings legend in large

What skin is your US Wings legend in?

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Can someone give me a pit-to-pit measurement of a large or large long? It'd be appreciated.

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I absolutely love this striated lamb (sheep)! Other than it being a tad too thick, to my eye it has about as good of a Raiders vibe as anything out there. G&B and Todd's may be a hair better on cut or construction but they don't have the "warts" like the SL Legend. Not sure I'll ever ...

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Well I ordered one on Saturday. Still haven't received an e-mail confirmation, so I doubt if they're even in-stock. If it's like my last order I'll let you know in 3 1/2 months.

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Mark Brody wrote: US Wings has a reputation of screwing up the customers order, blaming the customer for the screw up, charging twice as much as they were supposed to, and accusing customers of hating the troops serving overseas. That said, the imported jacket was a bargain.

Took the words right outta my mouth.

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What about my Wested? Will alcohol be to harsh on it?

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Guys: Here is my Magnoli Goat, 26.5" back from collarstand, 26.5" on the arms, 21.5" pit to pit, 2 pockets on the interior, Nickel no. 5 zip, X-box stitch + sliders, let me know: http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2633/pic1bgm.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3962/pic2lq.jpg http...

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Seriously? Because, below is a Magnoli CH XO. Washed then a conservative application of heavily diluted acetone to remove pigment from the high spots. Also note, the hides Magnoli uses WILL react to rubbing alcohol, i.e. it'll remove pigment. Did you use liquid detergent when you washed it? Regardl...

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I want to use rubbing alcohol, but doesn't that remove the color? Is there a best method? Whether alcohol removes pigment varies from leather to leather. Test an inconspicuous spot - like inside a pocket. For a long time, movie costumiers and and reenactors have used hot water to give new leather t...

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I want to use rubbing alcohol, but doesn't that remove the color? Is there a best method?

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I'd always wanted an accurate copy of the LC jacket, and maybe it was overkill, but they delivered: http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp137/TexanScott/Indy/101_1735.jpg Just by the way that jacket lays and folds while on that hanger, I can tell it is a different leather than my Magnoli goat is. An...

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I had a War of the Worlds hero jacket in goat and a Minority Report jacket in goat. Both were pretty poor leather - plasticy feel and stiff. Wouldn't say they were thin, no. Certainly not worth the price by a long shot. What jacket are you after by the way ? Took the words right out of my mouth. Bu...

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I think the Magnoli jacket looks awesome - the hide looks a bit like than on my older 2006'ish or so Wested goat jacket, which is somewhat more stiff and heavyweight than their current goat hide. Is your Magnoli a heavier jacket than your Wested? If it fits, I would definitely keep it. Or sell it t...

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WESTED:

Now here is the new Wested ROLA Goat:

And does anyone know if these are RAIDERS SA?

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...try page 2.... I see what you mean by the rectangular rings, I guess I meant a different thing. I wanted a black slider like the one that is on my magnoli, it is just a single piece of metal, instead of 2 separate rings. To be honest, in the end, I just want whatever is most SA in regards to Rai...

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try this site: http://www.hancockfabrics.com/search.htm?numHits=24&query=d+rings&path=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I only see D-rings on this site. Any one know a place to get black sliders....if Wested do...

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Guys: Here is my Magnoli Goat, 26.5" back from collarstand, 26.5" on the arms, 21.5" pit to pit, 2 pockets on the interior, Nickel no. 5 zip, X-box stitch + sliders, let me know: http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2633/pic1bgm.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3962/pic2lq.jpg http:...

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Ok, well, I'll post specs of the jacket in a bit as well as a photo or two. Can anyone answer my question about the sliders?

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And this jacket is the impulsive buy caused by the Magnoli goat I purchased not long ago described here: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51620" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; And I have to say, this...

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I actually did order it distressed, and it came brand new. Just curious...so, why didn't you send it back for a correct jacket? It's too late now, of course, but if you weren't happy with what you got, you could have easily had it replaced if you did indeed order a distressed jacket and received so...

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I recently bought a LC from him, and it is possible to order it distressed, which is what I went with, since it was goat. The leather was not quite as dark and it did not have the familiar plastic-y shine or texture that we have all come to know and....luv. ;) There are different techniques that wi...

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Lemon juice? :P That's what I'm looking for. The little "out there" ways to remove the sheen. I took a shower with it to no avail on the sheen, but seemed to help the plasticky feel. I'm wondering if I should mix like 91% isopropyl alcohol with water in like a 50/50 mix. I do need to star...

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And the goat is very plasticky and has a bright sheen. So much so, that I impulsively went online, customized a Wested ROLA goat, and purchased it. Maybe I was a bit quick to judge, but I knew from the second I opened the package that this wasn't "my" Indy jacket. Obviously I'll be beating...

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See I ordered mine on 4/14 and on 4/15 received an email stating that it is processing, but nothing since. Should I be worried?

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Do you receive an email once it ships?

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Yeah, I forgot to add, it is a custom ROLA.

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I'm just curious, as I purchased one back on the 14th.

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Are those Todd's boots comfortable?

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That's fine. Nothing wrong with your reasoning, and I totally understand it. :M: :tup: Like I said, I just look at things differently. I'm not meaning to throw the 'age' card :lol: , but if I went down that path with all the vendors I've dealt with over the past 30 years, there are only a handful, ...

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Yeah, I went ahead and canceled mine. I thought 3 months was a bit excessive for an OTR jacket. I went ahead and ordered a custom Magnolis which might get here quicker even though its custom. When US Wings actually has them in stock I might rethink it, which will be a while I'm guessing.

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The backpiece seems to taper more on the Wings instead of staying one width all the way down like the wested, and I like the shape of the pockets a lot more on the wested, more square versus long and rectangular.

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Just ordered this: 1. Magnoli Predistressed Dark Brown Goat 2. Version A 3. Dark brushed Gunmetal would be my first choice for color of the sliders, my second choice would be Flat Black 4. (Nickel) Number 5 zipper 5. Dark brown 100% silk interior (body & sleeves) 6. Extra reinforcement on handwa...

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Thanks for the help guys. Here are my updated specs, check the lining :TOH: : 1. Magnoli Predistressed Dark Brown Goat 2. Version A 3. Dark Gunmetal would be my first choice for color of the sliders, my second choice would be Flat Black 4. (Nickel) Number 5 zipper 5. All dark brown silk interior (bo...

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Any help?

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I have canceled my US Wings US made Legend order because I had been waiting months without much of an update and am now looking for something more custom. I have decided to go with Magnoli. I'm looking for a jacket that is pretty SA in regards to Raiders. Here is my customized list of add-ons/change...

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Has anyone gotten an update on the US made Longs? In my case, the US made Cowhide Long?

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Didn't G&B use a jacket from the movie to go off of too? I though I saw that in a thread around here.

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I appreciate your response Tundrarider. That gives me an idea. BUT, if someone had a gun to your head and you had to pick the one you thought was the MOST screen accurate, which one would you go with?

Thanks,
Billy

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If you were to order each of these stock which would be the most screen accurate? For argument's sake they would be in the same type of skin...

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Hey Holt, I love those pockets. Could you inform me on what you told Wested, so I can get them that way? Thanks

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Does this have gussets? Are they SA by the way?

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Is that a glass pepsi bottle? If so, haven't seen one of those in a while.

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