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Indydawg wrote:And....a few more taken this morning in a little different light...man, I can't get over this jacket!
And here's the rest...
http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll59 ... ero%20III/
Regards!
Indydawg
(though it would be helpful to rid areas of vermin and the like! 
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What do you mean? Those pockets are for the ice packs!Michaelson wrote: Not much call for a leather jacket with 100+ degree weather and high humidity!
", was intended as a compliment! I see the same chiseled good looks that Christopher Reeve, Dean Cain, and Brandon Routh brought to the character of Clark/Superman, in IndyDawg. Just no superhero suit.We have made the Hero Line with a little extra body movement in mind ! I can take a close look at the size small and Med.of the hero line and see if anything can be done for these jackets in the future,, It may take a few weeks before we can offer a down size for small and Med.. I guess we could offer two sizes for Small and Med. Norm. and down size.Michaelson wrote:Yep, I recall that.
I think I can do better with sleeve openings though.
It will have to be tonight, though. I'm 10 miles away from my jacket right now.
Not much call for a leather jacket with 100+ degree weather and high humidity!
In the meantime, anyone else close to their jackets who can offer some data?
Regards! Michaelson
Cheers to that!scot2525 wrote:Just another example of Wings monitoring this website and trying to offer solutions. Outstanding customer service!!
We try.. I just told Glenn our web master to remove the size chart for the Hero Jackets...scot2525 wrote:Just another example of Wings monitoring this website and trying to offer solutions. Outstanding customer service!!
That sounds like a pretty good idea! I wouldn't change the arm length on the downsize though. To be honest, however, (and remember I don't know what I'm talking aboutSgt. wrote: We have made the Hero Line with a little extra body movement in mind ! I can take a close look at the size small and Med.of the hero line and see if anything can be done for these jackets in the future,, It may take a few weeks before we can offer a down size for small and Med.. I guess we could offer two sizes for Small and Med. Norm. and down size.
Sarge
) I wouldn't make the jackets with much extra body movement in mind. Reason being that if you were giving a little extra movement to those who fill the jacket best, you're giving ALOT to those who are on the smaller side, like the people who are just barely too big for the next size down. I would make the jackets a normal (or maybe even military?) and suggest a size up for those who want more room. Only reason I suggest military is because the measurements listed on the normals seem just plain huge! Remember though, this is coming from a guy who doesn't entirely know what he's talking about Well said... Our Hero line is made for the everyday person in mind that wants that extra movement and for a year around jacket that frankly can not afford to spend a lot of Money for a quality high end leather jacket.... With that said for that customer that wants the 100 % Indy spec jacket .. stand by and Neil Cooper and US Wings will offer those in the future.Indiana Holt wrote:just to throw this out there... and dont get this thread of topic but take it with you and keep this in mind.
the cooper HERO seen on screen had alittle bigger upper sleeves then the wested hero. they bunched up way more up there. you can see that in the imam house scene. so they are alittle bigger up there. maby not as big as they are on the HERO Neil Cooper jackets but I dont think they are that HUGE either as people say they are. maby a little to big for screen acurrate but in real life they can be usefull. However, Sgt and Co. are telling yall now that the wheel has started to turn about the sizes. a promisse about 100% SA has been given and the company is trying as hard as they can to please the fans
oh, and I keep reading about people sayin that they can put their leg into them, well if so, you either need to eat more or start working out! lol.
Tundrarider wrote:Third, it's funny how a person's avatar sorta influences how I imagine them. I gotta say, you look nothing like your avatar led me to believe!! You're a strikingly handsome man and the Sarge has gotta be pleased that you are showing off his work so well!!!
Method #1, sir.Tundrarider wrote:I'm curious as to how folks are measuring their arm holes.
1) Are we measuring along the edge of the sleeve seam where it attaches to the body?
or
2) Are we measuring the sleeve width at the armpit measuring 90 degrees across the sleeve to the outer arm and then multiplying by two?
Measurement #1 is going to be much larger than measurement #2.
My Nowak has very tight sleeves and measurement #1 is 21" while measurement #2 is 9" x 2= 18"
Perhaps this is what's causing the variances?
The larger sleeve is appealing to me as mine are so tight (my fault, not Tony's
Michael
Ha, ha. No, I can't fit my leg in there. I do have skinny arms, though. I should ask you and _ about building up those shoulders, biceps and triceps, I guess. I'll just keep doin' those pushups in the mean time!Indiana Holt wrote: oh, and I keep reading about people sayin that they can put their leg into them, well if so, you either need to eat more or start working out! lol.
Ok, man....I guess you know MY jacket better than I do sitting right here in front of me!I seriously doubt the armhole on your jacket is 10" flat, Dawg, sorry! I would predict 12", just by the bagginess of the upper sleeve.
Maybe we just measure differently.
Regardless, a 4" (at least) variation from the spec sheet on the website is worrying, to say the least....'SLIGHT', hardly!
Oh, and thanks guys....Tundrarider wrote:
Third, it's funny how a person's avatar sorta influences how I imagine them. I gotta say, you look nothing like your avatar led me to believe!! You're a strikingly handsome man and the Sarge has gotta be pleased that you are showing off his work so well!!!
Hahahahah. I had exactly the same reaction! Good God, Dawg, you a catalog model or actor or both? I had you pictured a lot more like your avatar too. (No offense). You look an awful lot like a younger Bruce Campbell, (Army of Darkness, etc.).
can't believe I remember that) before I took some time off from the hobby to finish up some unfinished business....but, I don't even have a facebook account and usually keep my online activities limited to eBay and reading The Onion....so, like I said....I have just not found a good reason to post pics before now...but heck, these are unprecedented times for the Indy jacket....things are coming full circle from when Neil Cooper first started down this road with Raiders...and I guess I just felt it was time I actually got myself fully in the game. ) back after college and since then I've mostly taught and directed theatre and literature. well yeah, lets not get carried away with the 'star' thingIndydawg wrote:..........
Anyway....thanks, again, for the compliments, all! But I think the jacket is the real star here!
High Regards!
Indydawg
Not that anyone needs defending....but speaking strictly for myself...I don't know that I KNOW a better Indy jacket...regardless of price.The "for the money" wasn't a jab at all. Don't be too defensive! Do you know a better Indy jacket for $195? I don't!
I'm just pointing out my personal qualms with them.
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Just wait till you get the antique cowhide! I'll be very curious to read your comparison of the two jackets.Indydawg wrote:
Not that anyone needs defending....but speaking strictly for myself...I don't know that I KNOW a better Indy jacket...regardless of price.
I'm loving mine! And since I haven't recieved the lamb yet, I may put up a couple more pics of the antique cow now that I've had a few days to wear it.Forrest For the Trees wrote:Just wait till you get the antique cowhide! I'll be very curious to read your comparison of the two jackets.Indydawg wrote:
Not that anyone needs defending....but speaking strictly for myself...I don't know that I KNOW a better Indy jacket...regardless of price.
Don't tell me the weather has really been nice enough in Oregon to wear a leather jacket!Weston wrote:I' loving mine! And since I haven't recieved the lamb yet, I may put up a couple more pics of the antique cow now that I've had a few days to wear it.Forrest For the Trees wrote:Just wait till you get the antique cowhide! I'll be very curious to read your comparison of the two jackets.Indydawg wrote:
Not that anyone needs defending....but speaking strictly for myself...I don't know that I KNOW a better Indy jacket...regardless of price.
Weston
I lived there for six years, and let me tell you, I miss those summers. Texas in the summertime? Not leather jacket weather... 
Like I have always said.. How do you feel that counts!! As for myself.. I honestly think You look good and could not ask for a better look!Indiana Holt wrote:like I said. I dont think that the sleeves are to big for real life.
they may be alittle too big for a raiders screen accurate jacket but not by much. the sleeves are being adjusted to fit the screen one.
so for what its worth, here is a picture of how the sleeves are on me.
Not knocking , I wear something superman everyday practically I feel for an everyday jacket in fall/winter time I need it. it counts. I love the widr sleeves on this jacket. but on the other side, I must admit I do like the sleeves to be a tad slimmer on the upcoming jackets to match the screen jacket sleeve fit. but not much!! this is just my opinon and personal taste. but let me say, this jacket here is amazing and I cant get enough of it! everytime I slip this baby on I either want to jump onto a tank or run from a big boulder. I know the jacket can take it! love it!!Sgt. wrote:Like I have always said.. How do you feel that counts!! As for myself.. I honestly think You look good and could not ask for a better look!Indiana Holt wrote:like I said. I dont think that the sleeves are to big for real life.
they may be alittle too big for a raiders screen accurate jacket but not by much. the sleeves are being adjusted to fit the screen one.
so for what its worth, here is a picture of how the sleeves are on me.
Sarge
I am making 12 with longer arms.. 1 and 1/2 in. longer.. they will be done in ten days.Tundrarider wrote:Eric, you rock every jacket I've seen you in!!!Indiana Holt wrote:I love the widr sleeves on this jacket. but on the other side, I must admit I do like the sleeves to be a tad slimmer on the upcoming jackets to match the screen jacket sleeve fit. but not much!! this is just my opinon and personal taste.
I'm glad to hear what you said about the sleeve width. But what about the sleeve length? In the photo of you above, the right sleeve on your extended arm, looks a bit shorter than the "hit your thumb knuckle" length you usually have. I was wondering if the Next Generation Wings jackets might offer longer sleeves without having to get the longer body, as well.
I'm glad you're involved in the Wings project, my friend!
Michael
I think I understand what you're saying here, but do you care to clarify it for me, just so I'm sure?they may be alittle too big for a raiders screen accurate jacket but not by much. the sleeves are being adjusted to fit the screen one.
the collar is one of the best Last crusade collars I have seen to date. the tip is 3.5''
the collarstand is 1.5'' and guess what! it curls exactly like it does on film! this is it! FINALLY! St. Dumas would love this feature.
Large only!!RCSignals wrote:thanks Sarge
Will the jackets with the longer arms be in all sizes or just Large?
Sorry guys, and especially you, Holt. Miss monitoring a thread for even a short time and this is what happens to me. That collar looks very good. Thanks for the measurements.RCSignals wrote:Holt previously posted thisthe collar is one of the best Last crusade collars I have seen to date. the tip is 3.5''
the collarstand is 1.5'' and guess what! it curls exactly like it does on film! this is it! FINALLY! St. Dumas would love this feature.
