Wested's HERO jacket...

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:50 pm

Thin dark brown cow.

Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:51 pm

is it a flat or a 2 toned skin?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:19 pm

Holt wrote:is it a flat or a 2 toned skin?

Plain old brown!

Bubbletonic · Post by **Bubbletonic** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:36 pm

I got in touch with Wested and got some measurements back and I was told the Hero would be made to the measurements I send with the order, so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the replies!

Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:44 pm

Kt Templar wrote:
Holt wrote:is it a flat or a 2 toned skin?
Plain old brown!

thanks, what I ment was does it show aging? does it have a lighter underbelly?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:55 pm

Holt wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:
Holt wrote:is it a flat or a 2 toned skin?
Plain old brown!

thanks, what I ment was does it show aging? does it have a lighter underbelly?

Slightly, but it takes a while to get down to it!

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:54 pm

Kt Templar wrote:
I have a 38 and it measures 20.5 pit to pit. I have a 40-41 inch chest.

You have 40-41 inch chest and you wear 38 size jacket, which has 41 inches total in chest? It should fit like second skin, and from the pics I can tell it doesn't

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:33 pm

Thats a great looking Raiders jacket, KT!

Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:36 pm

I think I have set my eyes on a new jacket!

I have this jacket allready but I didnt get the silk sleeves and I tell myself that is a reason alone for getting a new one! ( even tho the tailor is a few minutes away

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Forrest For the Trees · Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:36 pm

KT, when zipped, that jacket must be snug, right? I have a 38 inch chest, and I was considering going up to a 40.

Oildale Jones · Post by **Oildale Jones** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:47 pm

I was out of the Wested Owners' Group for a while, but I'm back in now, having scored Tibor's size 46 Hero in seal brown lambskin. It looks brand new and fits beautifully, and the leather is luxurious. The sleeves are a tad too long but it's barely worth mentioning.

I had long considered a Hero for my next (and possibly last--hah!) jacket purchase and I couldn't pass this up. It's like it was made for me, at a third the cost. Thanks, Tibor! Pics coming...

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:01 am

Just how the Hero 46 differs from the standard? Just being curious...

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:02 am

Forrest For the Trees wrote:KT, when zipped, that jacket must be snug, right? I have a 38 inch chest, and I was considering going up to a 40.

On this pattern I had a 40 and it was too roomy for me (not to mention too long). I like the close fit when zipped, it has that 'miltary fit feel' and it kinda makes me think of the Raven bar jacket look. YMMV. I think the action pleats give you back a couple of inches on Indy jackets anyway.

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:37 am

I normally fit a 46 Wested, and the Hero I got from them was a 46 as per....

Since then, I've added about an inch or so to my chest (in order to make a Nowak 48 work better on me) with benching and weights, and the 46 Wested now fits a lot better in my opinion...I showered it, and then dried it, and it's shrunk a touch with that, but that and the slightly wider size has worked wonders all in all..It's a really good shape now...

Not quite as close as KT's, but I tend not to like jackets that close to me anyway, I like a touch of room to move with, but it's a better fit like that..For sure...

It's a pleasure wearing now...

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:39 am

I wear my dark brown lamb hero everyday and it's getting better and better with time. It's so soft, what I like the most is the collar and slim sleeves.
I hadn't got any better jacket. Well done Wested

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:44 am

I just took a few "before" pics last night to help me remember what it used to look like. I'll do the water treatment in the next few days and then wear it and see what it looks like. Very impressed with this one as well. Thin like the old Todd's jackets, but specs are right on.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:29 pm

There´s a jacket almost made for me...http://www.wested.com/hero-44-shrunken- ... -571-p.asp length is good and above all it´s size smaller! My old is 46 Long standard with same length sleeves but this is "Hero" and shrunken-brown-lambskin..how do authentic brown differ to the SBL...Hero is slimmer I believe,how´s the "room to move" on this one? similar owners please help

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:39 pm

27'' in hero is pretty long. How tall are you? I'm 6' 3.5'' and I went with 25 inches back and it's great fit.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:30 pm

MARQ wrote:There´s a jacket almost made for me...http://www.wested.com/hero-44-shrunken- ... -571-p.asp length is good and above all it´s size smaller! My old is 46 Long standard with same length sleeves but this is "Hero" and shrunken-brown-lambskin..how do authentic brown differ to the SBL...Hero is slimmer I believe,how´s the "room to move" on this one? similar owners please help

Guys that are used to wearing slim or athletic cut jackets, etc., would not have a problem with the Hero. Of course, the authentic brown leather will be smoother in texture than shrunken. SL is also veg tanned. For around $300, considering your choice of leather, custom sized, and the details being vertually spot on, the Hero is about the best deal $/$ in the forum at present.

Forrest For the Trees · Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:20 pm

Why don't all of the jackets available from Wested have the same selection of leathers in the drop down menu? I know that a few can only be made in the thinner hides, like the TOD, but why can't I choose the new lamb-touch cowhide or the brown cowhide KT is showing off when I make selections for a Hero jacket? I know I could send an email or call, but the website seems to be the most fool proof method of ordering.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:23 pm

KT and others have the benefit of going there and sampling the leather personally. We do not always know all the leather they have onhand at any given time. There is nothing like being there. Takes the guesswork out of the "internet" order process.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:26 am

tomek9210, I´m 186 cm (or 6´1") tall...

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:24 am

I'm afraid it'd be too long. I've gone that path with ordering too long jacket and returning it for shorter one. I've ordered 26.5" back and it was longer than my old Rotla with 27" back. The pattern does the trick. If I were you, I'd go with 24" back.

pdraycott · Post by **pdraycott** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:52 am

I have the standard raiders size 40 regular. It's a snug fit when fastened but not tight. I think a size 42 in the hero would be better for me as from what I've read it's a tight fit. Anyone else found going up a size is better in the hero?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:56 am

I have 2 Hero jackets and both are my normal size and they fit fine. The jacket fits blousy in front, like the film jacket, so I see no need to go up one size.

Forrest For the Trees · Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:29 pm

I have two Westeds. My first was a size 40 dark brown lambskin. Good jacket, but a loose fit and I found the lambskin to be too light weight. My second is a size 38 authentic brown goatskin. The fit was better. I'm looking to replace both jackets with a Hero cut, and I'll probably stick with a 38 based on the discussions here. As to which leather, I can't decide at all. I really like that cowhide KT is showing off. Also, if they still have any dark brown goatskin in stock, I may go with that.

Oildale Jones · Post by **Oildale Jones** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:09 pm

I am really torn about my "Tibor Special" Hero. It's a beautiful, practically brand new jacket and it fits very well, but I'm hesitant to do anything to it in case I decide to sell it. My earlier post with pictures got nuked, so here are a couple again:

Nothing against Tibor or Wested, of course, but you all know when a jacket just doesn't "speak" to you...

Part of my unease is the color; the majority is the uncertainty of how it's going to fit after I soak it.

That said, I just got a killer deal on a goatskin Hero, so I'll see if that is a little more satisfactory. (I'm also bidding on an XL Todd's, and I know I can't go wrong there.) And here I thought I was finished with the Jacket Quest.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:44 pm

...received a Wested Hero in lambtouch hide and maybe its the TX-un in my, but I think I'm more of a cow-man than a goat-man, myself...bhaaa!

I look like an oversized football, but I've always liked cowhide. Previous to lambtouch, the novapelle hides were too thick for a Raiders jacket. This one, however, is a Quality Dawg! There is some fine work coming outta that barn these days! Thing is...these straps will reach up and slap you in the face if you're not careful!

KT, can you pull some strings over there...? Put the heat on them, would you?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 am

LOL what's up? You finding the straps a bit long?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:08 am

...well, when I received my ziplock bag full of leather

the thought did cross my mind.

Love the jacket. I need to post a few I suppose. Does anyone else have the hero in lambtouch?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:50 am

WWID

Post by **Holt** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:51 am

Exactly!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:45 am

That sure is a nice jacket. I want one!

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:48 am

I dunno Tex, it looks rather worn out. I'd think about getting a new one

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:52 am

Yeah! At least ONE!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:01 pm

Here's that Quality Dawg in action....

Love the jacket! Just the right weight and thickness for a Raiders cowhide in lambtouch, save for these mutant straps that will reach up and do a person bodily harm.

They almost touch, kinda like una straps.

I've been using mine for a replacement bag strap..hehe. A snip or two by leather alterations will bring balance back to the universe once again. Hightly recommended!

Sometimes, you receive a jacket and you know from the first moment you try it on that it could not be any better. This one is a perect fit, and the leather sort of retains that dusty novapelle look as well.

CM · Post by CM » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:36 am

Kt Templar wrote:

WWID

When I see that shot I remember why I loved this jacket. In certain shots it looks longer and baggier like this shot. That's the jacket I want.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:17 pm

I finally got a copy of the blue ray set and one of the first things I noticed when watching the behind the scenes stuff is "Wow! That jacket looks just like my Hero!"

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:45 am

...it looks like my Hero!

This one in lambtouch reminds me alot of the RoLA jacket that I received a few years ago in that it is the perfect fit. I do not know if it was purposeful or happened by accident, but I understand the reason for the off the neck design. It's just more comfortable that way. I frequently miss that feature with other 'real world' jackets and coats.

Bubbletonic · Post by **Bubbletonic** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:11 pm

I love my hero. I've been layering up with it rather than wearing a winter coat, though I think there's only a certain amount of layering one can do with it and at -20 I think even Indy would have had to go back indoors!

HANSOLOJONES · Post by **HANSOLOJONES** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:20 pm

DELETE

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:43 pm

Which version....movie or TV? Saw them both when they were brand new.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055608/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards! Michaelson

HANSOLOJONES · Post by **HANSOLOJONES** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:51 pm

Michaelson wrote:Which version....movie or TV? Saw them both when they were brand new.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055608/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards! Michaelson

God bless you sir!

Actually from both!! The Feature film AND the First Black and White Season!! After that it went to color and the windows were reduced from eight to four...among other things...Like the addition of the Flying Sub!!

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:58 pm

I always loved that show, until they seemed to run out of script ideas.

All you ever saw was Captain Crane get in trouble, then something would attack the Seaview and you could see the walls rattle as everyone was thrown around.. Never thought steel was supposed to rattle like that.

Can't recall, but didn't they also add the front head light in the TV version, or was it on both?

Great old show, and the effects WAY ahead of their time!

Regards! Michaelson

HANSOLOJONES · Post by **HANSOLOJONES** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:08 pm

Michaelson wrote:I always loved that show, until they seemed to run out of script ideas.

All you ever saw was Captain Crane get in trouble, then something would attack the Seaview and you could see the walls rattle as everyone was thrown around.. Never thought steel was supposed to rattle like that.

Can't recall, but didn't they also add the front head light in the TV version, or was it on both?

Great old show, and the effects WAY ahead of their time!

Regards! Michaelson

The Nose light was on both versions...it's just missing from the prop here.

If you can, do yourself a big favor,Pick up Seasons One and two. Season one is excellent!!Great writing great acting!
As a side note...Steven Speilberg also loved this show and Lost In Space , back in the 90's he tried to get the rights to both. He couldn't but made the inferior Seaquest and Earth 2.
By the way, I love the jacket!!

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:49 pm

Dont have a clue about the prop but the jacket looks amazing!

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:09 am

I am another old one who watched Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea first time round. As a boy growing up in England this show along with Thunderbirds, Stringray and Dr Who where required vieving. An yes...great jacket. Shunken lamb I assume?

CM · Post by CM » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:21 am

Gorak wrote:Dont have a clue about the prop but the jacket looks amazing!

Yes, the prop? Couldn't care less about it or those shows but that's a great looking jacket.

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:41 pm

Yup I remember the show too! Great model BTW!

Oh yeah, the jacket's kinda cool too... hehe.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:53 pm

HANSOLOJONES wrote:
Michaelson wrote:Can't recall, but didn't they also add the front head light in the TV version, or was it on both?

Regards! Michaelson
The Nose light was on both versions...it's just missing from the prop here.

If you note on the link, it was missing in the original poster artwork too.

Regards! M