That just means he needs to go on more adventures.
As good an excuse as any to get thrown through a wall, I say.
Nick
As good an excuse as any to get thrown through a wall, I say.
Nick
Wolverine all day baby! Jackets, belts, claws, oh my.
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PrimoOptimoso
Sr Member
I'm very sad - I've waited so long and now I can't even order an X2 from Jorge at the moment - it's just too much when we are trying to pay for our wedding in 4 months.
But I still wanted to ask - do they make X2s in any lighter weight leather than yours, drool?
But I still wanted to ask - do they make X2s in any lighter weight leather than yours, drool?
enervator
Active Member
:lol The shine actually made it really hard to take pictures.
I was walking with the jacket on earlier, and passed a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses. One I know from seeing around town, but the other one I didn't. The one I didn't recognize immediately starts telling me what a handsome jacket it was. The other was staring at it for several seconds before finally asking, "X-Men?" I confirmed his suspicions. I've gotten tons of compliments on both the X-1 and X-2, but this is the first time someone has actually recognized where it's from. It's especially interesting since they weren't even the same sleeve colors as in the movie.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
I finally made it out to the gun shop and picked up some Aluminum Black to weather the dog tag. Here is how it turned out:
BTW: I still have these available in the Junkyard.
BTW: I still have these available in the Junkyard.
Tylerdurden389
Member
Hey guys, I'd like a little help with my "Wolverine" jacket. I bought this 9 years ago at one of those Army surplus-type stores in my neighborhood. The rings on the sleeves is what interested me, as it reminded me of the Wolverine jacket. I had gotten really into the jacket that year, but none of the vendors that we have now existed at the time. For 175 bucks, this was a steal. It's a very heavy thick jacket. Thing must weight about 6-8 pounds. The only problem was the sleeves were too long for my short stature (5-2 here, basically like comic book version Wolverine, lol). Well, last year I plunkered down the 100 bucks to get the sleeves shortened, so now I wanna get the rings colored in. Only problem is I have no idea how. I don't even know what material this stuff is. So here's some pics.
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enerv - Glad you are liking the jacket, can't wait to see that guy broken in... Patterson has some awesome pics of how his Horse relaxed after it's initial break-in, those things just become pure awesomeness, can wait to get my own someday whenever they get more Horse in and I can get in line behind the existing customer needs.
superDrool
Sr Member
Enervator- Thanks. Horsey Hide is awesome.
The stripes seem to be suede. I'm not sure how you want to change the colors of the stripes...darker/lighter?
Primo-
I can ask Jorge for you, but they might end up using the crackled/distressed fashion leather they use for they're X1/X0's.
Hey guys, I'd like a little help with my "Wolverine" jacket. I bought this 9 years ago at one of those Army surplus-type stores in my neighborhood. The rings on the sleeves is what interested me, as it reminded me of the Wolverine jacket. I had gotten really into the jacket that year, but none of the vendors that we have now existed at the time. For 175 bucks, this was a steal. It's a very heavy thick jacket. Thing must weight about 6-8 pounds. The only problem was the sleeves were too long for my short stature (5-2 here, basically like comic book version Wolverine, lol). Well, last year I plunkered down the 100 bucks to get the sleeves shortened, so now I wanna get the rings colored in. Only problem is I have no idea how. I don't even know what material this stuff is. So here's some pics.
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The stripes seem to be suede. I'm not sure how you want to change the colors of the stripes...darker/lighter?
Primo-
I can ask Jorge for you, but they might end up using the crackled/distressed fashion leather they use for they're X1/X0's.
Tylerdurden389
Member
Thanks for the response. I want them to be something close to the stripes colors on the X1. I understand that going from black to bright yellow would probably be impossible, so something in a faded gold is more what I'm aiming for. They feel like suede, but I've never felt REAL suede before, just imitation lol.
What do you mean by Jorge using crackled/distressed leather? Wouldn't the stripes just be dyed? Also, if you mean talking to them and seeing if I can ship it to them, I'd honestly rather just go somewhere with the jacket here in NY and just have it done. I'm really just interested in knowing what everyone's suggestions are as to how to go about this, as well as the best way to get it done. Thanks though!!
What do you mean by Jorge using crackled/distressed leather? Wouldn't the stripes just be dyed? Also, if you mean talking to them and seeing if I can ship it to them, I'd honestly rather just go somewhere with the jacket here in NY and just have it done. I'm really just interested in knowing what everyone's suggestions are as to how to go about this, as well as the best way to get it done. Thanks though!!
InLikeFlynn
Active Member
Tylerdurden389-
Suede is hard to dye, for me the colors never come out as they should and that is starting with the suede being a light base color. In your case with the stripes being black I don't think a dye is going to get you good results. You may want to try a gold or tan paint of some kind, but the best thing to do would be to have the suede stripes replaced with the correct color of leather. Then you could even adjust the width of the stripes and the placement.
Suede is hard to dye, for me the colors never come out as they should and that is starting with the suede being a light base color. In your case with the stripes being black I don't think a dye is going to get you good results. You may want to try a gold or tan paint of some kind, but the best thing to do would be to have the suede stripes replaced with the correct color of leather. Then you could even adjust the width of the stripes and the placement.
Tylerdurden389
Member
Do you mean having leather stripes put on the sleeves? Ya know, I never thought of that. Wish I could just dye them though, but if it won't work then no point in trying. Thanks for the comments everyone!!
superDrool
Sr Member
Tyler, I was addressing Primo's question. But yes, ILF is correct. Stripping the color from suede and redyeing from black is near impossible. You best outcome is gray or brown at best. And if you don't use suede dye, it will no longer maintain suede attributes, it will turn into regular leather. ILF, is also right about your other options, but remember that leather holes won't disappear or blend like fabric, they are permanent.
superDrool
Sr Member
Yep. Me too.
Been spending some time on my X1 Wolverine display.
The Hugh Jackman likeness is a little spotty but the base mannequin is nice and short.
Still trying to find accurate boots but these will have to do for now.
Nick
The Hugh Jackman likeness is a little spotty but the base mannequin is nice and short.
Still trying to find accurate boots but these will have to do for now.
Nick
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
Just a heads up to Wolverine fans here. I posted this in the JY thread in regards to my Wolverine dog tags.
