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by Harry Steele
Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Holt's search for TOfD gear **FINITO!!** ( well,....Almost )
Replies: 47
Views: 2649

Re: Holt's search for TOfD gear **FINITO!!** ( well,....Almo

:clap: :clap: :clap: :TOH:
by Harry Steele
Tue May 12, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New hat
Replies: 8
Views: 544

Re: New hat

That's one smart-looking hat. I really like the color and contrasting ribbon.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: so...any ONE jacket owners out there?
Replies: 106
Views: 4222

Re: so...any ONE jacket owners out there?

Just one Indy jacket. Wested Raider, dark goatskin, circa 2002.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Got my Nowak Crystal skull jacket repaired today
Replies: 23
Views: 721

Re: Got my Nowak Crystal skull jacket repaired today

Wabi-sabi. ;)

Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 2036

Re: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/pets/ ... -cats.html
by Harry Steele
Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: how many brown hats do you own?
Replies: 59
Views: 2351

Re: how many brown hats do you own?

Two of the Federation I model.

Harry
by Harry Steele
Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Aero Leather Jacket sizing
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: Aero Leather Jacket sizing

Their e-mail problems may have been due to their website update: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/ I've found their customer service to be excellent (Amanda). If you email them your measurements (chest inhaled/exhaled, stomach, height), they will recommend a size based on jacket model and your pre...
by Harry Steele
Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What is your "Go To" jacket?
Replies: 69
Views: 2455

Re: What is your "Go To" jacket?

My Aero Anniversary A-2.

Harry
by Harry Steele
Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: So AUSTRALIAN HJs DO EXIST AFTERALL!!!
Replies: 100
Views: 2779

Re: So AUSTRALIAN HJs DO EXIST AFTERALL!!!

Even Alan Ladd in "China."

Image

Imagine, here's Indy explaining to Short Round's father. . . .
by Harry Steele
Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Weak/floppy brim
Replies: 5
Views: 185

Re: Weak/floppy brim

Sometimes using a bit of steam on the brim will "reactivate" the stiffener already in the hat -- especially in hats that originally had a lot of stiffener applied during manufacture (like Akubras). Stiffener, like shellac, will break up with handling; steam will soften the existing stiffen...
by Harry Steele
Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What? Another possible mink hat???
Replies: 27
Views: 952

Re: What? Another possible mink hat???

Steve,

Very glad to hear you'll be getting your mink! I wonder how much (ballpark) mink can be used, but I imagine that's a trade secret.

Well, now this mink/ beaver blend...will it be called Bink? :Plymouth:

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Aniline leather
Replies: 37
Views: 1073

Re: Aniline leather

Indy's jacket (of course we're talking hypotheticals here) could have been horsehide, especially if he purchased it between the wars. Aero was offering their A-2s to the civilian market as late as May 1941 (Marc at Acme Depot has posted an ad image from Flying Magazine http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jac...
by Harry Steele
Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A2 or Indy jacket?
Replies: 116
Views: 4413

Re: A2 or Indy jacket?

Dover subbed the 80s jacket?
by Harry Steele
Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A2 or Indy jacket?
Replies: 116
Views: 4413

Re: A2 or Indy jacket?

I've a Bean A-2 from the 80s. Nice goatskin, collar stand, single piece back, two-piece sleeves, a Scoville zipper, and Scoville snaps. Still in great shape. I've wondered who manufactured it, but I guess that info is lost in a govt warehouse. It's a good beater for hiking in the woods with the dog....
by Harry Steele
Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The real Indy complete with hat.....
Replies: 21
Views: 856

Re: The real Indy complete with hat.....

I thought it was a pre-production costume test for Indy 5. :shock:

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:38 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Sergei (funeral service held 1/17/09)
Replies: 126
Views: 11697

Gospod blogoslovite tibia, Walt.

My sincere condolences to Walt's family and many friends.

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tony Nowak Indy I #666/888
Replies: 82
Views: 4304

Very nice jacket.

The fit looks good to me. The back panel might look too large because, I assume, you haven't zipped up the jacket for that pic. Shoulders look good, and panel under arm looks trim.

Wear it in good health and on great adventures.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: who wears their fedora in street clothes?
Replies: 94
Views: 5427

Fedora? Almost everyday. The other days -- Akubra Cattleman.

Cheers,

Harry Steele
by Harry Steele
Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Harry Steele jacket (Secret of the Incas)
Replies: 28
Views: 1345

Here's a link to a site devoted to Secret of the Incas:

http://incas.mysite.orange.co.uk/


Here's a news story on "Indiana Heston." Writer notes Paramount has rights to Secret.

http://www.t-g.com/blogs/brianmosely/entry/17975/

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Sun May 18, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB, NY Post, and Indy
Replies: 2
Views: 319

AB, NY Post, and Indy

Today's edition of the NY Post has a story on the evolution of the KofCS script. [Not endorsing accuracy of story.] http://www.nypost.com/seven/05182008/entertainment/movies/raiders_of_the_lost_story_arc_111367.htm?page=1 I was pleased to see a tip of the fedora to Mr. Delk in the short gear blurb t...
by Harry Steele
Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:37 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: A public service announcement...........
Replies: 21
Views: 795

Steve,

Very glad to hear you're o.k.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:41 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Maltese Falcon Bogey
Replies: 37
Views: 1560

That is one sweet lid. Congrats, Steve. What are the specs? Beaver? Ribbon height? Crown? Brim? Curious minds . . . .

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu May 05, 2005 10:06 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The "Australian" hat
Replies: 25
Views: 730

Hope the "top hat" comment wasn't over the line. Just a little cross-thread jest. I think the height of Indy's hat is one of it's best features. Your lid looks good in your avatar pic, JPenman.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Wed May 04, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The "Australian" hat
Replies: 25
Views: 730

I've had someone ask me if my hat was from Australia -- when I was wearing my Akubra Federation. The only time I've heard an "Indy hat comment" was when I was wearing an Akubra Cattleman. Go figure. At least I wasn't complemented on my "top hat." :wink:

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:07 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Work Lid?
Replies: 28
Views: 1205

Sure I wear mine to work -- what's a hat for? :wink: I've always received positive comments and usually from the ladies. :D When wearing my Fed, someone once asked me if it was Australian. Well it was an Akubra. Oddly enough, I never had anyone associate the Akubra Fed with Indy, but I was told I lo...
by Harry Steele
Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:36 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Flightsuits Dark-Brown Goat:
Replies: 16
Views: 845

Rixter,

You mean FSuits isn't producing _any_ new consumer (I take it you mean individual customers rather than corp accounts) jackets -- even A-2s in standard sizes?

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:24 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How many?
Replies: 42
Views: 1651

2 Federations -- one in use, one backup (in case of emergency break glass)
1 Akubra Cattleman
1 Irish wool cap from Hanna Hats, Donegal
2 Watch caps

Looking forward to acquiring an Adventurebilt fedora.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Young Indiana Jones Jackets - Photo Help?
Replies: 12
Views: 1190

Rob, You might also want to check out Aero Leather (Transatlantic Clothing Co). http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=38&prodid=utility_wear%231 Their "Barnstormer" is similar to the Eastman jacket. Also, check out t...
by Harry Steele
Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:21 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Bring it on! I have ordered my Wested horsehide!
Replies: 25
Views: 1220

Hi, Rob. I look forward to your review of the new horsehide Wested! When I ordered my Wested back in the day (dark brown goatskin), I initially ordered a Regular, and I found it too short for me. I'm a good 6' with a longish torso. I usually don't wear a long in jackets, but the Regular Wested looke...
by Harry Steele
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:11 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Coming soon, my online hat shop
Replies: 545
Views: 30524

This is great news, Fedora.

Unfortunately, I wear a 7 3/4 long oval. :cry:

Could a 7 5/8 be stretched to fit? :?:


Very best wishes on this new adventure!

Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My trip to Flight Suits
Replies: 76
Views: 2806

Nicely stated Mr. R. If I might ask, what's been dropped from the catalog?

Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My trip to Flight Suits
Replies: 76
Views: 2806

The Flightsuits website still states the satifaction or return guarantee is 6 mouths -- but I don't think it's been updated. The catalog is copyright 2003. You might want to call to be sure of the current return policy. I do want to add that Flightsuits/Gibson & Barnes does make very high qualit...
by Harry Steele
Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My trip to Flight Suits
Replies: 76
Views: 2806

According to Flightsuits' (now Gibson & Barnes) latest catalog, the satisfaction or return guarantee is now 30 days. Defects in materials or workmanship are repaired free of charge during the first year, and "after that" zipper and stitch breaks are repaired, free, as long as you own t...
by Harry Steele
Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:19 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Which one looks the best?
Replies: 27
Views: 881

Raiders. As Michaelson wrote, the Raider's jacket looks the most natural. TOD? Blinked and missed it. :P LC -- looks like a pocket knife was used on it -- IMHO.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:27 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Are certain bashes more prone to tapering?
Replies: 10
Views: 488

David Morgan's site provides a fairly good explanation and pictures:

http://www.davidmorgan.com/bashinghat.html


Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Fri Mar 05, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Are certain bashes more prone to tapering?
Replies: 10
Views: 488

Hey, Bushman!

I also bash my Federation (mid-brown for me) with a pinched telescope -- just like it that way. I've had the hat a few years in rain, sun, and snow. No taper. I guess these Akubras are just tough! You and Renderking already knew that.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What would you do different on your next Wested?
Replies: 35
Views: 2063

1) Extra inch -- at least -- in arm hole so it doesn't ride up so high under arm.
2) Smaller collar.
3) Extra inch or so in back length.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Fri Nov 21, 2003 8:56 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My wested, ARRIVED TODAY!!! pics
Replies: 34
Views: 3385

That looks great! Wear it in good health and high adventure.

Cheers,
Harry

PS Agree with Pyro's pocket placement observation.
by Harry Steele
Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:54 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Great Escape jacket?
Replies: 4
Views: 543

It's an A-2. I think it's a Star Sportswear A-2. Eastman Leather makes a Star reproduction, but I can't comment on it as I haven't seen one in person.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Sun Oct 26, 2003 4:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: JerseyJones BASIC Jacket Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 514

While Peter (Wested) is awaiting a new shipment of authentic goatskin, he did post that the dark brown goatskin is available. I've a dark brown goatskin, and I'm pretty happy with it.

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Oct 14, 2003 12:16 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What do you guys think???
Replies: 12
Views: 712

Hmm. The Mark 31 is speced veg tanned goat. Did they say the vegetable tanned russet goat was reserved or all russet goat (i.e. chrome tanned)?

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Mon Oct 13, 2003 2:56 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Goat a no go!
Replies: 41
Views: 1829

Does Gerry's response refer to just the authentic color goatskin or all current goatskin (dark brown, for example) from Wested?

Cheers,
Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Oct 09, 2003 10:58 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: The Twins.
Replies: 31
Views: 1594

Those jackets look fantastic, Rundquist. The russet goat Expo is outstanding. Great choice. The A-2 is sweeeeet. Did you get the A-2 with a collar stand or without?

Boy, that russet will look great complemented by your hats ... Morocco tan, etc.

Good health and high adventure,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Oct 09, 2003 10:41 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: No Confirmation
Replies: 12
Views: 399

I never received confirmation (other than "order has been received") or a tracking number for my Wested, but it arrived just fine.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Thu Sep 11, 2003 4:00 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: How to get grease spot off of New Alden (JCREW) substitutes
Replies: 3
Views: 171

Sorry about the grease. If you think of it as oil from the underside of an ArK bearing, Nazi truck (hate those guys) it might help. You've taken Alden distressing a step further.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Tue Apr 29, 2003 12:20 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: What would you change about Indy's costume?
Replies: 71
Views: 5860

Make everything historically accurate --

or change the shoes so I can afford them! :wink:


Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:01 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Gusset (sp?) added to Wested LC Jacket?
Replies: 9
Views: 536

As I recall from past posts, _ examined a stuntman's jacket. Could gussets have been added to stuntmen's jackets given their needs?

Can anyone post a pic of HF wearing a jacket with visible gussets? Enquiring minds and all that....

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Wed Apr 16, 2003 11:34 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Taking the plunge myself
Replies: 27
Views: 2392

If you plan on being tough on your jacket -- like a true adventurer -- :wink: I personally would go with the goatskin. I found my westie goat (not authentic) to be pretty supple, especially after Pecardizing and wear.


If you've a long torso, I'd consider the tall or long.

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Wed Mar 26, 2003 6:03 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Expo Ordered
Replies: 25
Views: 905

Hey, Sergei.

How about some pics of that horsehide A-2?

Wear it in good health and on grand adventures!

Cheers,

Harry
by Harry Steele
Sun Mar 16, 2003 9:51 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Internet Ordering
Replies: 10
Views: 595

I had no problem ordering my Wested over the net. I never received an e-mail confirmation, but there was an order acknowledgment page that popped up after I sent my order.

The jacket arrived in about 4-5 weeks. I don't think you need to worry.
You'll love the jacket.

Cheers,

Harry

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