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Post by Noah on Jan 12, 2011 20:12:47 GMT -5
I love how it looks G-MANN. Terrific!  |
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Post by Biker Jacket Jones on Jan 16, 2011 18:12:20 GMT -5
It looks like you've got some serious leather mojo going on, especially on that left patch pocket (the striations popping out in wrinkled lines, I guess?).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2011 19:44:32 GMT -5
It looks like you've got some serious leather mojo going on, especially on that left patch pocket (the striations popping out in wrinkled lines, I guess?). You are correct sir. How is that G&B of yours working out for you? Cheers, John |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2011 9:56:42 GMT -5
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Jan 19, 2011 10:06:20 GMT -5
It's looking great! I love the camera angles in those two shots! Steven |
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Post by Noah on Jan 19, 2011 13:06:33 GMT -5
Your jacket is looking great!
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Post by fifthchamber on Jan 22, 2011 21:08:22 GMT -5
Jacket looks great....Wow...
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 6, 2011 17:19:45 GMT -5
well, wouldn't you know it... I went and bought one. lol just what I need: Another jacket! Time to make good on my promise to my wife that I am going to sell all of the old ones. The only jacket I like to wear is my Tony Nowak CS (which goes against my Raiders tendencies). It's just that its comfortable.
Is there any way to get them to switch the zipper to the Euro side? Or is that something I have to do at a tailor?
Also, does anyone know the turnaround time on these?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2011 18:59:09 GMT -5
Andy, I think regular sizes of the US Made are in stock and long sizes are still a few weeks off. No, they will not do any mods. That I am sure of. It also looks like the prices have gone up again.  www.uswings.com/ijlegend.aspCheers, John |
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 7, 2011 7:34:10 GMT -5
John, did you get that thing wet? It looks great. I'm thinking this time I'm not going to do a single thing to my jacket but wear it... that will be a first in my jacket owning career that I wont give it the washer/dryer treatment.  I've encountered so many variations on lamb skin that didn't fit the bill, I'm really excited for this one. Does the jacket have some weight to it? I have a Magnoli lamb that feels like a tshirt in weight. I don't wear it for fear that I might rip it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2011 8:43:02 GMT -5
Andy, No sir, no water treatment at all. Just wore it every day. Mine is a size Large or about a 44 and It is about 4 pounds so yes it has substantial heft to it. IMHO it's the best Indy jacket I have had out of about 8 different ones. Here is one more pic. Jacket is one month old here.  Cheers, John PS: IF you do decide to do the Washer/Dryer treatment be aware that the once nice soft Lambskin will become tough, stiff, dryed out and shirnk a size. It will also need to be relined from lining sag. You can see one that went through this treatment at FILMJACKETS.COM in the forum there. |
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 7, 2011 11:00:37 GMT -5
Andy, PS: IF you do decide to do the Washer/Dryer treatment be aware that the once nice soft Lambskin will become tough, stiff, dryed out and shirnk a size. It will also need to be relined from lining sag. You can see one that went through this treatment at FILMJACKETS.COM in the forum there. Yeah, I've had that problem before several times. The washer/dryer treatment is no good for synthetic liners. They don't shrink at all like cotton liners do. I've had bad luck with the washer/dryer thing with both types of liners though... just in varying degrees.  Oh well... never again. |
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 7, 2011 11:02:04 GMT -5
oh, and John.. I forgot to mention. GREAT looking jacket! You wear it well, and I really dig the green Pennman.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2011 11:53:05 GMT -5
Many Thanks Andy. I'm really happy with the Moss green Penman. John's really found his niche and is making great strides as a hatter.
When you get your jacket just wear the heck out of it and I think you will be really happy. It seems stiff at first but breaks in super fast.
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Post by Kaplan on Feb 7, 2011 16:05:48 GMT -5
Im just happy its a substantial lamb. It's got to be heavy and thick for me... like the weather outside since I moved back to the midwest.
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Post by Prof.Wex on Feb 10, 2011 18:38:14 GMT -5
Hey John,
Congratulations, Man that is one fine jacket, I think Im going to order one as well. I was just on U.S.Wings website checking them out. They look great! Mind if I ask what size you ordered?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 18:56:07 GMT -5
Hey Jason, Great to see you here. Mine is a size Large. I am 5'10" and about 190 lbs [unfortunately]. If you decide to order let me know. I have a $20 gift card. I'll give you the number on it and you can save a few bucks. Cheers, John |
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Post by bigguedo on Feb 11, 2011 21:27:44 GMT -5
In the sun to me it does not look right. Too shiny. In the pictures on the hanger and on you not in the sun,it looks great.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 9:13:39 GMT -5
Wings sprays these with a clear coat. Hence the shiny look. It starts to break down pretty quickly though.
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Post by cazafantasma on Feb 19, 2011 20:06:52 GMT -5
HI, great jacket by the way! Looks amazing... was wondering if i could ask you a question because i'm really new on this stuff... what's the difference in material and quality between one US wing jacket and one of the Coyle's jacket that is sold by todd's costumes? DOes anybody know?
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Post by twistedotter on Feb 21, 2011 15:13:46 GMT -5
HI, great jacket by the way! Looks amazing... was wondering if i could ask you a question because i'm really new on this stuff... what's the difference in material and quality between one US wing jacket and one of the Coyle's jacket that is sold by todd's costumes? DOes anybody know? Thanks! Sal This may be threadjacking, but I'll chime in with a quick opinion on that. Generally speaking, the Todd's Costumes jackets are, while good, quite a bit thinner than the US Wings jackets. So, the Todd's jackets make good light duty jackets, but aren't really built for long term endurance. That being said, many claim their Todd's are the best jackets they own, so your mileage may vary. I didn't have mine long enough to really get a good feel for it. On the other hand, US Wings jackets come in many flavors and qualities, which makes it very hard to talk about a "US Wings" as a single jacket. I have owned (cheaper) US Wings jackets that were as light weight as Todd's and not nearly as well made and I've owned ones (more expensive) that were far heavier cowhide and seem very durable. In the end, I would say a high-end US Wings is better quality than an average Todd's, but it is typically reflected in the price difference. If I were to buy one of the two again it would be the US Wings that G-MANN is showing off. If I were working under a strict budget, the Todd's is definitly a good jacket for the money. They tend to run small, though, so make sure you verify the exchange policy in the event one you order doesn't fit right. My 2 cents. TwistedOtter |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2011 17:23:19 GMT -5
TwistedOtter Very well said. Cheers, John |
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Post by cazafantasma on Feb 21, 2011 20:51:50 GMT -5
Thanks a lot guys. THanks a lot. You guys are the best. I'm hunting down one Indy jacket. This one looks awesome!  |
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Post by manpurse on May 24, 2011 20:06:28 GMT -5
is it just me or is the left cargo pocket a bit higher
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Post by Mr. Fusion on May 31, 2011 15:18:08 GMT -5
is it just me or is the left cargo pocket a bit higher It's just you. ;D Oh, and it's called a hand warmer pocket, by the way. -Josh |
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