Show us your US Wings Antique COW Hero jackets
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Sarge big news! Is the Navy getting rid of Goatskin or just adding to?
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Thank you!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!!!!
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One thing for Sure.. Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford will be wearing them... amoung others!!
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The G-1 in Antique Cowhide is absolutely amazing!!!! Congrats Sarge.
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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....Sarge big news! Is the Navy getting rid of Goatskin or just adding to?
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I dont think so either Dawg! Its the best!
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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.
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Yeah...the lining is NICE...I think a full pic of the Navy Flyer's Creed is there somewhere....
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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.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.
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Love this jacket Sarge!
I always have had a thing for the G-1's
I always have had a thing for the G-1's
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It's because of Top Gun....or, it is for me!
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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
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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)
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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!
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Sorry....
But, yeah....that was one movie that really did change this country's culture a bit..for awhile, anyway!
Ok...back OT!
Regards!
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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!
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Thank you my friend.
Appreciated.
Appreciated.
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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.Indiana Holt wrote:Thank you my friend.
Appreciated.
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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.
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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 .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.
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Let the games begin!
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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!!
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here is the HERO naked cowhide in its true look.
how can you not love this jacket!!
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Awesome, dude!
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Holt, Way nice jacket!
BTW what hat is that, is that your FedIV you reblocked?
BTW what hat is that, is that your FedIV you reblocked?
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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!
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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 accountIndiana Holt wrote: how can you not love this jacket!!
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Looks great Holt!
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Holt, your jacket looks darker in the photo than mine.....might be the lighting?
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here it is in natural daylight.
this is how it looks in the flesh.
this is how it looks in the flesh.
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The leather is hand aged and prepared. No two jackets will be alike in that regard
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Yes that is a fact!!RCSignals wrote:The leather is hand aged and prepared. No two jackets will be alike in that regard
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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!
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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.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!
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Phenominal photo(s), Holt!
But then... I've learned to expect nothing less from you.
But then... I've learned to expect nothing less from you.
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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.
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.
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I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.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.
And guess I'll have to turn the AC down.
My wife: Honey, why is the thermostat set at 60?
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If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too
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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!!RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too
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RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too
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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.
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Sarge now you may have to start making these in more 'petit' sizes as wellSgt. wrote: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!!RCSignals wrote: If you are going to do that JC at least get her a jacket to wear in the house too
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D'oh!!JC1972 wrote:I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.
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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.PsychicsAndSwords wrote:D'oh!!JC1972 wrote:I called up before and seems like they won't ship till the end of next week.
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.
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Funny, I get that sometimes too…but usually when we're trying to put out fires on the board.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 !!!
That might be a bit of an understatement.Sgt. wrote:There is a major demand for both of these jackets.
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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
Again, my thanks to all and most of all Sarge and USW!
Highest regards,
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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
Top of storm flap
Bottom of storm flap
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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
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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?
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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.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
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