My USW Limited Edition

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:11 am

Well, I finally decided to post pics of my USW beauty. I did a little distressing on the sleeves and colar to make it fit my tastes a little better.

I love the feel of this leather, it's amazing. I can't wait for the temperature to drop because my wifes tired of the house being an icebox so I can wear it in the evenings

This jacket is amazing, I understand now, what everyone has been talking about for so long. Also the quality of the construction is just incredible. There is not one thing I would change about it.

Anyways, here she is.... What do ya think?

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:21 am

It seems a little big, but the colour and distressing is PERFECT!

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:30 am

Fit looks fine to me, considering there's only a t-shirt underneath. Great distressing. Makes me want one. That's the "same leather as Indy IV" edition, right?

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:43 am

Yeah Chewie, exact same leather.

I got a little worried when it was shipping, on whether it would fit or not. I had already had to return one of Todd's standards because it was too short for me. But this fits great on me and feels perfect. I'm a coat guy normally but this jacket sits perfectly where I want it to.

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:03 am

That looks excellent Tennessee! That last pic shows of the jacket particularly well. Looks like the kind of jacket you could go off and save the world in!

Weston

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:12 am

Tennessee Smith wrote:Yeah Chewie, exact same leather.

I got a little worried when it was shipping, on whether it would fit or not. I had already had to return one of Todd's standards because it was too short for me. But this fits great on me and feels perfect. I'm a coat guy normally but this jacket sits perfectly where I want it to.

What size did you get and what are your measurements? I'm thinking of getting an XL cowhide as I am 6'3" 215 lbs. Thanks!

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:18 am

Chewbacca Jones wrote:Fit looks fine to me, considering there's only a t-shirt underneath.

I concur. That's roughly how my Wested fits me, and it's the most comfortable jacket I own. It's a keeper Tennessee!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:34 am

Pics are very dark, but leather and distressing look very good!

CM · Post by CM » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:48 am

That's an impressive jacket. Love the pockets and the leather.

DVD Connoisseur · Post by **DVD Connoisseur** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:41 am

Fantastic looking jacket. I love everything about it but the sleeves look particularly good. Great work!

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:13 am

Thanks Everyone!

What size did you get and what are your measurements?

The size is a USW medium, I'm 5'11" and wear aound 46 in a Wested.

I love everything about it but the sleeves look particularly good.

Thanks, the sleeves were a lot easier to distress than I imagined. I took one of my 4" diameter poster tubes and fed it through the sleeves after I soaked them in water and rubbed it in. Then I smooshed them from the cuff to the seam of the shoulder and let them set for a few hours. I did this 2x and I really like the way they turned out.

I'll try to get a few pics of the jacket in sunlight today, so it can be seen with better lighting

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:33 am

that is a sharp looking jacket and the distressing looks great. it looks like it will last you a lifetime enjoy.

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:53 pm

Tennessee, how'd you get the collars to look like that? That looks superb.

SD

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:30 pm

St. Dumas wrote:Tennessee, how'd you get the collars to look like that? That looks superb.

SD

Honestly, its the leather. This is a nice durable, thick hide. This thing has some weight, which is exactly what I wanted.

The leather itself was pretty giving and accepted all the modifications I threw at it. For the collar I got it wet and rubbed the water in to saturate. Then I proceeded to roll a "S" shape out of the standard flat collar. I over exaggerated the roll going so far as to include the top of the storm flap. I then put in on a thick wooden hanger to dry; making the jacket rest as far forward as possible to put more weight on the back crease. Then I took it off the hanger the next day and wore it around the house, pulling, twisting and suffered a brief episode of narcissism while looking in the mirror, other than that it was pretty easy.

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:24 pm

Very nice looking jacket. That's a great idea on distressing the sleeves and they turned out sweet.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:57 pm

Here's a few better pics outside with direct sunlight...so now it's oversaturated

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:44 am

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but... I want one.

The Magnoli was supposed to be my last! It's not fair. It's just not fair!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:11 am

Looks good, TN! It looks like you've had that jacket a long time, too! I like how well worn it looks. It's got a nice color and the pocket flaps look spot on.

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:23 am

A very nice looking jacket. And the wrinkling of the sleeves has been done to perfection - great technique.

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:41 am

awesome looking jacket.. I love my CE wings, but am still a little envious of the LE..

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:44 am

No real reason to be, Piers. Same leather, just a different run.

Regards! Michaelson

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:53 am

I thought it was the same tannery, different leather.

regardless, you have treated me as well as any therapist, and I'm no longer envious .. the feeling has passed

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:13 pm

No, same leather....just a different run. Remember, the difference between the LE and CE is the LE run was used in the making of the production jackets for Crystal Skull.

Otherwise, no difference between the items but the provenance.

Regards! Michaelson

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:54 pm

Good job on the collar.

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:52 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:It seems a little big, but the colour and distressing is PERFECT!

For a USW it's not big at all.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:25 pm

That is one sweet looking jacket!

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:30 pm

Michaelson wrote:No, same leather....just a different run. Remember, the difference between the LE and CE is the LE run was used in the making of the production jackets for Crystal Skull.

Otherwise, no difference between the items but the provenance.

Regards! Michaelson

By "CE" do you mean the standard distressed cowhide version?

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:49 pm

The CE (Collectors Edition Signature Series™ Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket) is a slightly different version of the PD cow due to the provenance of the leather used to make it

http://uswings.com/aviatn.asp#IJVIN

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:18 pm

Piers wrote:The CE (Collectors Edition Signature Series™ Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket) is a slightly different version of the PD cow due to the provenance of the leather used to make it

http://uswings.com/aviatn.asp#IJVIN

So then, the LE is an even rarer jacket that's not listed on their website, but is the exact same run of hide?

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:20 pm

Right, it was the original run of movie hide, 90 jackets that, as Michaelson mentioned, sold out very quickly

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:29 pm

One week, to be exact.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:45 pm

Hey everyone, thanks for all the compliments.

bigrex wrote:
Kevin Anderson wrote:It seems a little big, but the colour and distressing is PERFECT!
For a USW it's not big at all.

I agree it fits me fine... but it is a medium and I'm usually a Large, Extra Large guy. So that says how much oversized their sizing is... then again I could be a slouch and wear oversized clothing...

(maybe my Mom was right!

)

Michaelson wrote:One week, to be exact.

Regards! Michaelson

I can only imagine how fast they're going to sell out of the TOD jacket Holts working on.

WalkingEye · Post by **WalkingEye** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:22 pm

Tennessee Smith wrote:
I agree it fits me fine... but it is a medium and I'm usually a Large, Extra Large guy. So that says how much oversized their sizing is... then again I could be a slouch and wear oversized clothing... (maybe my Mom was right!

I'm also a size 44/46 and i own a couple of medium shirts that fit the same as a large. and a couple of extra large shirts that fit more snuggly than a large. funny how much give there is in sizing from one manufacturer to another.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:06 pm

Great looking jacket, Tennessee Smith!

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:02 am

Alright, I'm at a crossroads... should I wash it?

The leather is thick but I'd like a more seasoned drape to it. I also want it to feel broken in a bit more. I just love this jacket so much and I don't want to go past that point... of well, we've all seen the pictures here.

Truth be told, everyone here has mention how the distressing looks good, pockets and all but I only lightly, and I mean lightly scuffed them. Most of what you see is the actual leather. But as I said I think I want to wash it... Any suggestions? Any warnings?

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:19 am

I wouldn't do it, myself. Just a personal preference.

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:05 am

I prefer natural distressing myself. Just wear it and it'll become the jacket you want before you know it.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:41 am

Well, after a good nights rest I've come to the conclusion that I will go the au'natural method because I love this jacket too much to allow anything to happen to it. Plus it'll be nice to see what a few years will do to it.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:45 am

You chose wisely...