Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:04 pm

I took a few Indy jacket pics today. Here's a couple updated shots of mine.

These shots don't show off the leather like Scott's do, but should show how it looks when you get a good fit. When I find something I don't like about it, I'll let you know. You could be waiting a while!

Weston

Post by **Holt** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:24 pm

I too was just about to upload a picture to illustrate how good this is for LC. Ill get it up soon.

nice pics wes.

Post by **Holt** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:54 pm

how'bout a pic of the back?

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:05 pm

Here you go.

I may have just exceeded my pic limit in this thread. If so, let me know.

Weston

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:28 pm

Weston, you can just go back to your prvioious ones and change them into links and you should be fine. (Of course, keep the most recent 6 as images.)

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:37 pm

Wow! Scott those are beautiful pics! I assume that is a 'regular' size and not a long, correct? My leather looks nothing like that, with the natural sheen, it's more of a 'suede' feel. Since the longs are made somewhere else, I wonder if the leather is a bit different? Pics below- flash and no flash- if you rub it one way it's light, rub it the other way it's dark. It acts like suede this way. I rubbed finger marks the opposite way to see the contrast. Do you think rubbing some oil in it would make it 'slicker'?

Post by **Holt** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:58 pm

LC vibe?

oh yeah...

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss23 ... wlc8-1.jpg

Post by **Holt** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:06 pm

Kokopelli,

I would believe rubbing it in with some standard pecards or some boot oil would darken it for sure leaving a slight 'slick' surface.

its a naked skin afterall and I believe it would just 'drink' the pecards/oil up.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:20 pm

And to add what Holt said, Pecards makes a brown colored conditioner. I used it on my USW CE awhile back and it really darkened it up for a bit. The only problem is that with time the Pecards will dry up and it will return to it's original condition after a year. So, it you put it on annually it'll be fine.

-TS

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:44 pm

Tennessee Smith wrote:And to add what Holt said, Pecards makes a brown colored conditioner. I used it on my USW CE awhile back and it really darkened it up for a bit. The only problem is that with time the Pecards will dry up and it will return to it's original condition after a year. So, it you put it on annually it'll be fine.

-TS

Have you tried Black Rock ? I have used Black Rock for years and it brings out the true color ! Just an idea.
We should release the Raiders Legend Cow week after next and we will see what all the Fans have to say about the look and feel of this leather.. The weight is just a little more than the Hero But the feel is high end all the way and the look is as close as posable to the Raiders Movie.. We also want to make all the Raiders Legend Jackets the same weight if posable ! I have a whole Team working on these issues.
As you know the Raiders Legend Striated Lamb is done.. Roz Schott is now putting them together! _ is the First Retail customer I would not release that information until he posted a thread this date.. Weston Has the very first Raiders Legend made by Roz Schott and it was my own Raiders Legend.. He has the Cow and the Striated Lamb.. Now comes the major plus.. We will offer Long sizes! Look at _.. He is seven foot 12 and looks like the Iron Man!! Roz is still talking to herself.
All long sizes will be custom made and may take a month or so to hand make but just ask _.. It will be worth it due to longs are only $ 20.00 extra,
Like My best Friend said today.. it has been a long time coming!!

Sarge

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:42 pm

Just got my returned AC and I think its darker than the 1st one I sent back. But I love it. The look and feel is awesome! $\:D/$

With flash:

On indoor mode:

Without flash:

Thanks Sarge and Myke!

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:13 pm

Oooo, that's a great Raiders Peru Temple color... Very nice!

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:50 pm

Great looking jacket JC, now lets see some outdoors pictures with it being worn.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:10 pm

scot2525 wrote:Great looking jacket JC, now lets see some outdoors pictures with it being worn.

Sure thing, once my photogra...I mean my wife gets home

steerpike · Post by **steerpike** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:19 pm

scot2525 wrote:Great looking jacket JC, now lets see some outdoors pictures with it being worn.

Absolutely LAST CRUSADE!

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:21 pm

Sorry I missed yours earlier steerpike. Looking good as well.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:24 pm

That's a GREAT looking jacket in ANY light (but I LOVE the way it looks without a flash!)

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:08 pm

JC1972 wrote:Just got my returned AC and I think its darker than the 1st one I sent back. But I love it. The look and feel is awesome! $\:D/$

With flash:

On indoor mode:

Without flash:

WOW now to me that is a good looking jacket!! I don't know anyone that wants a Indy Jacket to look like it just came out of the box.. No way!! Looks like it has paid its dues.
I love that look... Time and time again I get the same question.. How old is that jacket?
You nailed it.
Sarge

Thanks Sarge and Myke!

stevemahaffey · Post by **stevemahaffey** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:25 pm

Sgt. wrote:
JC1972 wrote:Just got my returned AC and I think its darker than the 1st one I sent back. But I love it. The look and feel is awesome! $\:D/$

With flash:

On indoor mode:

Without flash:

WOW now to me that is a good looking jacket!! I don't know anyone that wants a Indy Jacket to look like it just came out of the box.. No way!! Looks like it has paid its dues.
I love that look... Time and time again I get the same question.. How old is that jacket?
You nailed it.
Sarge

Thanks Sarge and Myke!

That is absolutely gorgeous. I only Wish mine looked that good. I'm not complaining, I do like mine, but the look of the leather is not at all consistent across the different sections. Some panels have almost NO 'antique' look at all, while the back is perfect. This questions probably doesn't belong here, but does anyone know how I could mimic this 'antique' look myself? I can't send the jacket back because I got it in trade from another member (Thanks, again, nicktheguy! It fits great!).

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:55 pm

Would you be able to put some pics up for us stevemahaffey?

Weston

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:58 pm

JC, great jacket!

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:54 pm

Got a couple of outdoorsy shots (just ignore the backpack

)

Zipped:

Unzipped:

And a closeup of the leather, this is the biggest instance of "variance" in the look of the leather (that's the storm flap, in case you're wondering)

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:55 pm

You wear it well!!!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:15 pm

Thanks much!

stevemahaffey · Post by **stevemahaffey** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:31 pm

I don't think the pictures quite show the variance in hide or especially the 'antiquing', but maybe you can notice it. The right side of the jacket, overall, has less of an antique look than the left or back, but it is most prominent on the sleeves and collar, I think. I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer to make the jacket more evenly, um, uneven.

http://web.me.com/stevemahaffey/Gear/AC_Hero.html

Thanks!

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:45 pm

Well...I think it looks very good actually. I think just wearing it around for awhile will take care of it. You could even it out with a leather dressing, but then you totally change the patina of the leather.

Weston

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:18 pm

I agree with Weston, I think the jacket looks great as is, but applying a leather dressing may give you more uniformity. I would leave it as is for at least 6 months before applying any treatment products to it. I plan to wait a full year before applying Pecards unless I feel the jacket has truly dried out before then. On a side note I really like the presentation/website you have set up for pictures steve.

I really cannot express how much I love this leather. I know many have placed orders for the Legend in the Striated Lamb and are also

over the Bison however I ordered my Legend jacket in the Antique Cow leather.

I have not worn any of my other Indy Jackets, except for comparison pictures, since recieving the AC Hero. Do not be surprised if you see several of my other jackets posted in the Cairo Bazzar before the year is over.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:18 pm

Just received an email that needs to be shared:

FYI..
There will be a Price increase of $ 100.00 for the Hero Cow and Lamb from $ 195.00 to $ 295.00 and $ 20.00 for longs.
This price increase is not for COW members in good standing. All COW members will still be charged the old price.
If they are charged the new price they must tell either Myke or Myself and we will give them a refund.. Our Web Master is changing the prices this date.

Sarge

Bold lettering is mine.

If you have questions, contact Wings.

Regards! Michaelson

damieneo · Post by **damieneo** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:25 am

This is how my jacket looks like now after being caught in 3 tropical storms and fully drenched, and multiple days out in the sun on a field trip. Sleeping in the tropical jungles, crawling on the ground, etc. Basically the whole gamut of rough wear in the jungles. Talk about being built like a tank! The only thing I haven't done is being drag behind a truck. Not that I'm going to do it anytime soon

Also, the climate here in Malaysia is sometimes very hot, and in evening, humid. A jacket that is fully soaked wet will dry in about half a day

I should add that I bought the Jacket and had been wearing it for about a month now, in addition to the field trip, to air-conditioned offices, daily walks etc. Seems like durable. I am hoping that the US made Legend will be this tough as well

It seems to feel a bit dry though, and I'm wondering if I need to apply a leather dressing on the jacket. Don't have pecard but do have Drubbin so am wondering if that will be good.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:35 am

The texture on your jacket looks great! Glad to hear it's holding up to everything you are throwing at it. If it's been soaked and dried as much as you're saying, a bit of leather dressing is probably in order.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Holt** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:06 am

the jacket looks great from the front and LOVE the texture on it...

but wow, that backpanel got to be the slimmest panel I have seen on a jacket..

damieneo · Post by **damieneo** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:21 am

Indiana Holt wrote:the jacket looks great from the front and LOVE the texture on it...

but wow, that backpanel got to be the slimmest panel I have seen on a jacket..

Thanks. Actually, the back panel looks the way it did because of the way the jacket is hanging from the hanger.

The panel is the same as before. I should take some pics of me wearing it later.

Post by **Holt** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:28 am

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:45 am

One day I'll get some decent shots of my jacket but for now all I can say is that it surpasses my expectations and its a keeper to be sure..

Without mentioning names, my grateful thanks to two of the members here who facilitated this acquisition!

Regards

MARK

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:52 am

That suits you very well! It's one of the best fitting Hero jackets I've seen yet.

Weston

Post by **Holt** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:44 am

WOW. I imagined you so differently Mark. you look like a Terminator! cool.

and NICE jacket.

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:49 am

VERY nice, indeed! And a perfect fit!

High Regards!
Indydawg

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:07 am

More than TWO were involved, Mark.

Absolutely perfect fit!

WELL done!

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:17 am

Great looking jacket!!! Perfect fit IMO!!!!

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:16 pm

More than TWO were involved, Mark.

True...

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:11 pm

Michaelson wrote:More than TWO were involved, Mark.

Absolutely perfect fit!

WELL done!

Regards! Michaelson

Certainly then I owe some other good people my gratitude. Let me know the team so I can at least extend my grateful thanks!

Out of interest, in the short while I've owned this peach, these are the places it has already visited:

Los Angeles, Death Valley, Riverside, San Diego, Atlanta, San Francisco, Petaluma, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.

Fanboy places it has spent significant time include: Digital Domain, DreamWorks, Rancho ObiWan, Tippett Studios, PIXAR, Lucasfilm and SkyWalker Ranch.

… and not an argument between us yet!

Regards

MARK

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:18 pm

Jacket looks great Mark, another fantastic looking Hero jacket from US Wings. Sarge and company may want to add another model to the fray.

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:41 am

Tundrarider wrote:Wow, Mark! You and that jacket are a perfect match! Must be special, as it's the first thing that's prompted you to finally post a pic of you! Great picture, and it's nice to put a face to the name of a friend I've come to know and admire.

You've come this far...mind as well go for the whole ensemble! You've already got the jacket and a great Indy vibe goin'! $\:D/$

Michael

LOL thanks a bunch bud!!

You'll be glad to know I DO have quite a bit of Indy gear that I use for reference in my work but wearing it all together?? Hmmm….. not sure about that!

Who knows maybe someday I'll get my act together but before that, I'll try and get some better pix to post here…!

Cheers mate..

MARK

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:12 pm

Mark, you wear the jacket very well. It really fits you great.

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:56 am

I think I missed it, but if I order the the Legend cow for 295.00. I get a 100.00 off that for being a cow member?
Cheers,
Billy

ron521 · Post by **ron521** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:55 pm

Now all you need is a video of you in some narrow hallway with a high ceiling, maybe a storage room at a vinyl manufacturing plant...and the blue and yellow beachball comes rolling down from above trying to crush you?

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:08 pm

Gringo wrote:I think I missed it, but if I order the the Legend cow for 295.00. I get a 100.00 off that for being a cow member?
Cheers,
Billy

Yes!! Plus If you order the Kids Legend you will receive $ 75.00 discount. The New replacement Kids Legend pictures were put up over the week end.
Please let us know you are a COW member in the remarks on the order form and or e-mail us or just give us a call.. We want this to be the best X-Mas ever for COW members.
Sarge

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:21 pm

Thanks Sarge, I will just call. As you say. it will be a nice X-mas! Thank you Governer!(best cockney I can muster).

Post by **Mike** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:56 am

KramStaar wrote:

Not quite accurate for recreating the "big boulder scene". I would've used a more subtile rock-tone.

Looks like a great fit and that it's settled in to you nicely!

Mark Raats · Post by **Mark Raats** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:18 am

Mike wrote:Not quite accurate for recreating the "big boulder scene". I would've used a more subtile rock-tone.
Looks like a great fit and that it's settled in to you nicely!

LOL - Cheers Mike!

The biggest 'round thing' I could find is the giant ball at P I X A R but the lamp in the background was watching me closely to see if I would try and make off with it!

Best

MARK