I've worn my complete gear for Halloween once, about three years ago. Other than that, I usually wear the whole get-up a few times during the summer at the YMCA camp where I work. The kids range from age 7 to 15, and they LOVE IT. (They call me 'Mr. Jones'; I politely correct them--"That's Dr. ...

Here's one from last May: (note the cardboard holster--from before I acquired the revolver) http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e252/AHollis13/Indy/DSC00173-2-1.jpg Keep in mind that about the only time I wear more than boots, belt and jacket together is for the kids at summer camp, or for drunk colle...

I was raised to ask 'why buy it if you can make it just as good yourself?' I have no problem with being 'close enough'; I get plenty of nice compliments anyway and I don't feel bad getting my gear dirty! Fedora--$0 (family heirloom--my great-grandfather's from the '20s) LL Bean Akubra--$20 (A more p...

I have a query re: A2 jackets, and figured this would be the best place to ask: Does anybody know of a source for the cuff/waist material? The knit bits on my A-2 (Army Air Force) seem to attract moths especially well, with the result that the waistband is quite hole-y. No fabric or craft store that...

Victory I picked up back in June: http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e252/AHollis13/Indy/Victory.jpg It was refinished in nickel at some point, but still a beaut! I am still looking for Indy-style medallion grips, and have installed a lanyard ring since I took the photo. Holster I made for ^: http://...