Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:47 pm

Sarge big news! Is the Navy getting rid of Goatskin or just adding to?

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:54 pm

Indydawg wrote: No sweat, man....

That's GOOD to hear, Gringo! Where there's a will....there's a way, right?!

And CONGRATS on the military jackets making it out, Sarge...just looked at 'em on the site and they look FABULOUS!!!!

High Regards!
Indydawg

Thank you!
One thing for Sure.. Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford will be wearing them... amoung others!!
Sarge

sharkboy · Post by **sharkboy** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:55 pm

The G-1 in Antique Cowhide is absolutely amazing!!!! Congrats Sarge.

SB

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:57 pm

Sarge big news! Is the Navy getting rid of Goatskin or just adding to?

I'm sure just adding to, Gringo...goatskin is one of the best leathers in the world for longevity of the garment under harsh conditions...I wouldn't think the Navy would be axing the goat....

Regards!
Indydawg

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:59 pm

I dont think so either Dawg! Its the best!

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:07 pm

Sarge I just went to the site. Very nice looking G-1. Could we see the full lining(maybe I missed?). I love the collar and zip.

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:18 pm

Yeah...the lining is NICE...I think a full pic of the Navy Flyer's Creed is there somewhere....

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:20 pm

Gringo wrote:Sarge I just went to the site. Very nice looking G-1. Could we see the full lining(maybe I missed?). I love the collar and zip.

Yes just pont your mouse and you will be able to pull them up.. If not just send me a e-mail and ask to see the Files and I will send them over! PLus I will send over the Board members list.
info@uswings.com
Sarge

Post by **Holt** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:22 pm

Love this jacket Sarge!

I always have had a thing for the G-1's

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:43 pm

It's because of Top Gun....or, it is for me!

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:09 pm

Thanks Sarge. Will do! Yeah, I always had an affection for the G-1(just call it that). I had the WWII Air Transport coat for along time. That is why I fell for goat. Anyways. Navy is now goat and cow hides. I know they did cow a few decades ago. Just wondering if they will be mil issue again and I will get back on topic. Cheers

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:18 pm

Oh! Yeah you are right Dawg, Top Gun changed alot. Navy went back to goatskin and the Air force brought back the A-2. A Cooper no less!(as most of us know)

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:22 pm

We have strayed off topic a bit, haven't we?

Sorry....

But, yeah....that was one movie that really did change this country's culture a bit..for awhile, anyway!

Ok...back OT!

Regards!
Indydawg

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:39 pm

It was Sarges fault

He dropped big news! Anyway, since I am sneaking a cow hero, I would love to see more photos of the Cowers wearing the jacket!

Post by **Holt** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:52 pm

Thank you my friend.

Appreciated.

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:45 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:Thank you my friend.

Appreciated.

I have been reading the threads for a very long time... This is a true salute to all the manufacturers that keep the hobby alive ! Well done Indiana Holt.
Sarge

Bryanakin · Post by **Bryanakin** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:05 pm

I own a size large of the COW and it fits great. I also have a medium jacket on order. I'm interested in feeling the size difference.

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:59 pm

Bryanakin wrote:I own a size large of the COW and it fits great. I also have a medium jacket on order. I'm interested in feeling the size difference.

Good idea! Shipping this Month is free for any Indy Jacket! Oh BTW Neil Cooper will open His new office at 561 E. Hines Hill Road Hudson Ohio 44236 the 26th of July .
Sarge

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:14 pm

Let the games begin!

Regard! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:03 pm

was outside today taking a picture for Sarge,

here is the HERO naked cowhide in its true look.

how can you not love this jacket!!

edit

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:29 pm

Awesome, dude!
Indydawg

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:10 pm

Holt, Way nice jacket!

BTW what hat is that, is that your FedIV you reblocked?

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:51 pm

You know Holt, when you show off just one piece of gear, you have got to mention what the rest is, especially when it all looks THAT good!

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:09 pm

Indiana Holt wrote: how can you not love this jacket!!

Simple, it's on you, and not me. But I do believe I shall be ordering one of these in the somewhat near future. That picture ain't helpin my bank account

-KB

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:15 pm

Looks great Holt!

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:54 pm

Holt, your jacket looks darker in the photo than mine.....might be the lighting?

Post by **Holt** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:14 pm

here it is in natural daylight.

this is how it looks in the flesh.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:39 pm

The leather is hand aged and prepared. No two jackets will be alike in that regard

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:19 pm

RCSignals wrote:The leather is hand aged and prepared. No two jackets will be alike in that regard

Yes that is a fact!!
Sarge

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:34 pm

Holt, that just looks fantastic! I'm glad we finallly get to see the entire hat as well! I know that the pattern differs in some details from the film jackets, but to me, this one, the Hero jacket, takes the best of all of them, rolls it into one jacket that is all it's own, yet so completely Indy it would absolutely look the part in any of the films. My Favorite jacket, hands down!

Weston

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:04 pm

Weston wrote:Holt, that just looks fantastic! I'm glad we finallly get to see the entire hat as well! I know that the pattern differs in some details from the film jackets, but to me, this one, the Hero jacket, takes the best of all of them, rolls it into one jacket that is all it's own, yet so completely Indy it would absolutely look the part in any of the films. My Favorite jacket, hands down!

Weston

For sure Weston.. I took a 1985 Indy Pattern Neil Cooper gave me and made a little change here and there and you have a USW Hero Naked Cow Indy Jacket... It really brings out my personality and Weston You look like you can take on anything that comes your way.Oh BTW The Cooper Family has a long tradition of making superbly functional and distinctive leather jackets in the finest quality from 1917 Neil Cooper's Grandfather founded the business and is known the world over as the best of the best.
Sarge

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:29 pm

Phenominal photo(s), Holt!

But then... I've learned to expect nothing less from you.

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:35 pm

I need to stop looking at this thread. I am too excited to get my long size cow Hero (hopefully) next week...!

Sure it's gonna be 90ish degrees every day for the foreseeable future, but from what I hear, it'll make a heckuva leather-scented air freshener for my bedroom.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:47 pm

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:I need to stop looking at this thread. I am too excited to get my long size cow Hero (hopefully) next week...!

Sure it's gonna be 90ish degrees every day for the foreseeable future, but from what I hear, it'll make a heckuva leather-scented air freshener for my bedroom.

I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.

And guess I'll have to turn the AC down.

My wife: Honey, why is the thermostat set at 60?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:57 pm

If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:39 pm

RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too

The good news is you have my ear !.... Lani said to me the other day.. Before you even say a word to me or the Dog you want to know what is going on with COW !!!.. True Story!!
Sarge

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:40 pm

RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:27 pm

RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too

JC that would be a good idea! My wife has wanted an Indy jacket for herself for quite some time. US Wings has an extra small size coming soon in the Hero collection which may fit.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:16 am

Sgt. wrote:
RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too
The good news is you have my ear !.... Lani said to me the other day.. Before you even say a word to me or the Dog you want to know what is going on with COW !!!.. True Story!!
Sarge

Sarge now you may have to start making these in more 'petit' sizes as well

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:46 pm

JC1972 wrote:I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.

D'oh!!

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:21 pm

PsychicsAndSwords wrote:
JC1972 wrote:I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.
D'oh!!

Okay... Yes we are making Our Indy Hero Cow in a more trim pattern and yes we will also offer them for the Female Fans.. 60 days out.. same size as our WASP A-2 34 Reg. on up to 52 Reg.No longs in the WASP cut.
One week from this wed. we will release 100 more Indy Hero Cow with and without snaps plus some longs...the 3rd week of Aug. we will release a very vew Indy Hero Lightweight Lamb.. Indy Hero Cow 146 without snaps Reg. and Longs 127 Without snaps and size XS Reg and small Reg and Med. Reg. all without snaps... This leather is very hard to get and they are hand aged .. one jacket at a time.. No two jackets are the same.... There is a major demand for both of these jackets.
Sarge

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:11 am

Sgt. wrote:Lani said to me the other day.. Before you even say a word to me or the Dog you want to know what is going on with COW !!!

Funny, I get that sometimes too…but usually when we're trying to put out fires on the board.

Sgt. wrote:There is a major demand for both of these jackets.

That might be a bit of an understatement.

riothamus · Post by **riothamus** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:25 am

Having been made aware by M in another thread that perhaps I (and others) should be more active in the subjects we care about, I wanted to give a shout to those that have posted pictures! The jackets look great on everyone. Your pictures and posts with measurements have helped me in my decision. They've also led me to have several nice chats with Sarge by phone and email. They even resulted in Sarge making longs, for which I thank him. I may also have to wait for the Larges with longer sleeves to come in. Now I'm just patiently awaiting the longs so I can get measurements from Myke.

Again, my thanks to all and most of all Sarge and USW!

Highest regards,
Riothamus

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:47 am

Sarge has also been nice enough to make some without snaps for those of us who don't prefer them on our jackets. I'm waiting patiently for mine, but will post pics when I have it!

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:56 am

I have to say that I can't decide on snaps or no snaps, of course it may not be an option on the forthcoming Neil Cooper jackets (

). I see the functionality of snaps, but I like the uninterrupted flow of leather on a Raiders (of the snaps that Sarge choose for the Hero line are as good as it gets they look good, very, very good). And I think I just contradicted myself,but I hope someone kind of gets what I WANT to say... What about something like a hook and eye closure ( heavy duty one of course) or something magnetic?

Rick Deckard · Post by **Rick Deckard** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:02 pm

Hook and eye, like on an A-2? That would be interesting as you could hide the hook and eye a bit better and so get the look of no snaps - like in the Raiders movie - but have the functionality of a snap with the hook and eye. Another idea would be to hide the snap under the leather so only the other part - that the snap snapped onto - was exposed.

ProfessorHenryWJonesJr · Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:12 am

COW member "Rick Deckard", here are examples of the "hidden" snap idea you stated. This is from one of my old Cooper/Disney jackets.

Top of storm flap

Bottom of storm flap

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:15 am

The hidden snaps are a LOT easier to use, that's for sure, but the real downside to them is they're a bear to get fixed if they fail.

Regards! Michaelson

CM · Post by CM » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:47 pm

Michaelson wrote:The hidden snaps are a LOT easier to use, that's for sure, but the real downside to them is they're a bear to get fixed if they fail.

Regards! Michaelson

Huh? How are they easier to use? What have I missed?

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:34 am

Michaelson wrote:The hidden snaps are a LOT easier to use, that's for sure, but the real downside to them is they're a bear to get fixed if they fail.

Regards! Michaelson

WOW.. You sure did your home work! What a great picture.. But after speaking with Neil about that snap he told me he had major problems with them and always exchangeing them.. With US Wings if any customer ever has a problem with our Jackets all it takes is a FREE phone call and we will send out a pick up from UPS and in our written policy we even say that if you don't have UPS just send it back and we will pay for standard shipping up to $ 10.00 meaning we do walk the extra mile.. 99.9% of our customers feel as we do and underestand... Now and then you will get some off the wall customers.
Sarge