The Supply Depot
'where to find it'
Engines
• LeRhone Engine Works of Auburn, Inc.
Our mission is to supply quality replacement engine parts for the 80, 110, and 120 horsepower Le Rhone rotary aircraft engines, with a long-term plan to reproduce complete, operational replicas of these unique engines.
Coverings
• Vintage Aero Fabrics, Ltd.
Purveyors of the finest vintage aviation fabrics and accessories
Kit Planes
• Airdrome Airplanes
3/4-scale and full size flying replica kits covering a wide range of historical aviation.
Plans
• Replicraft
For the Discriminating Modeler
Here is a list of WWI repo flying gear and uniform makers and suppliers as compiled and commented by Dwight Rudder
Leather WW1 type flying helmets (not WWII or modern type)
• Garcia Aviation Co.
• RSC - Restoration Supply Company
• Cirrus (UK) Leather Helmets & Accessories
WW1 vintage type goggles (not WW2 RAF)
• Classic Goggles
I recomend the Becker Horex a simple early style goggle or the Aviator by Leon Jeantet ( the type you see pictures of Rickenbacker wearing)
They also have high quality Gauntlet Gloves
• Patrick Wilson's Father flew in the RFC 100 sqdn. Here are scale drawings of his father's Aviation Goggles , for those inclined to try and make their own goggles.
Uniforms and flight suits breeches etc.
• Historic Reproductions & Restorations
They have a excellent reputation for highest quality repro uniforms . They can also make specialty items too. Ask if you don't see it.
• Great War Militaria
Dean and Rick have been making WWI reproduction uniforms for years, They also have original items for sale too. Look them up with your needs.
As recomended by UK's Craig Healey
• Angels Fancy Dress
For RFC maternity jacket uniform, Angels, theatrical costume makers in London. They're dear, but they copied an original uniform from the RAF museum in Hendon. You can e-mail them at angels@angelscos.co.uk or 'phone 44 171 387 0999.
Incidentally,Craig Healey can recommend Cirrus flying jackets. He has one of their Number 18 long flying coats
Sam Browne Belts
• International Military Antiques, Inc.
Replica Webley holster
(also Replica Steyr Hahn 1912 holster [Austro-Hungarian])
• Dave's Military and Collectables
2605 Hwy 80
Pearl, Ms 39208
Phone 601-939-2712
Ask him for anything you need original and if he doesn't have it he has connections. Also some repo stuff. Usually has Sam Browne Belts. Tell Dave I (Dwight Rudder) sent Ya.
Aussie Slouch hats and Sam Browne Belts
• Crusader Trading
Flying Coats ( high quality)
• Cirrus (UK) Leather Helmets & Accessories
Boots
• Crazy Horse Tack & Gift Shop
Pytchley Dress or Field Boots
English riding boots (order in brown)
I (Dwight Rudder) wear the Effingham field boot that I had a shoe repairman cut tops straight• Lightning G Horseman's Shop
Insignia, Medals, Pilots badges etc.
• Der Dienst Military Antiques and Collectibles
Reproduction parts for antique aeroplanes, cars, trucks, airplanes, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, pedal cars and toys.
• Jerry Turner, NostalgicReflections
Other than these places and items, I am still looking . If you know a good supply source, let me know and I can add to the list.
You can get some things at a good Army Surplus store that caters to the collectors.
Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC
Military Wings and Badges
Weingarten Gallery
Weingarten Gallery
Joe Weingarten
14066 Deer Stone Ln
Fortville IN 46040
317-598-1026
317-223-5344 cell
Aviation Books
Byrd Aviation Books
114 Deer Path Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-565-4814
Custom Metal Fittings
Offering small quantity production of metal fittings at a reasonable price.Fittings can be cut from mild steel, chromoly steel, or aluminum. Also offering the creation of 2D CADD drawings in many common file formats.
The Fitting Factory
Al Cvelbar
458 Wilson Street
Sharon PA 16146
djcvelbar@woway.com