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Topic: AB Emblem Gemini quality reproductions
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Gonzo
Member Posts: 187
From: Battle Creek, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-30-2012 11:48 AM
   
Resurrecting an older thread and getting it back on subject...I snagged a set of these reproductions "Gene had made"  from eBay. They were delivered yesterday. What can I say besides "Wow! These are awesome!" Very well produced. Some of the best looking patches I've seen. Great job all on a really super set of reproductions for Gemini! Thanks all for your efforts! |
spaced out
Member Posts: 2409
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-30-2012 01:40 PM
You can still order sets of these patches direct from the AB website here. |
butch wilks
Member Posts: 155
From: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 08-31-2012 03:51 PM
Is this a new run of them by AB Emblem as I thought they only made up 200 sets? And that they sold out some time ago, did they not? |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 835
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 08-31-2012 09:30 PM
Since this thread has been resurrected, I thought I'd post a pic of the AB Emblem GT-5 patch "uncovered," as I had previously discussed... |
butch wilks
Member Posts: 155
From: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 09-01-2012 02:19 AM
I too was able to do one too. I now have a lovey display with a cover and uncovered patch. Thanks to you for the how-to. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 187
From: Battle Creek, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-02-2012 07:10 AM
And after I recently received a set, I decided to buy an "extra" GT-5 patch just for this purpose. I mean really, how can you be serious about collecting these little gems to the point of buying one of these wonderful sets and NOT honor GT-5 by not having both versions of the patch (as the crew did originally)? If you look at the history of this patch, they flew with it covered because they had to and then uncovered it upon landing. If I recall correctly, Cooper said something at the time to the effect that being just 103 minutes short of "8 days or bust" was "close enough" and then uncovered his! |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 331
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 09-02-2012 10:37 AM
I too have a set of these excellent patches, and hope to put up a nice wall display with them. A question for those already displaying or planning to: Many here on cS have used the GT-3 Molly Brown and GT-4 McDivitt-approved patches as part of their displays. But shouldn't an American flag of the style used on Gemini suits also be put up, as the Gemini 4 crew stated that would be their crew patch? It could get crowded on any collector's wall display, what with the covered/ uncovered Gemini 5 patches, the blue/black Gemini program insignia etc. A happy problem for any space fan!  |
Spaceguy5
Member Posts: 342
From: Pampa, TX, US
Registered: May 2011
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posted 09-02-2012 10:45 AM
Personally I was considering trying to find an American flag to display with mine. One thing to remember: Their American flag was not embroidered. Does anyone know the approximate size and material? |
Bill Nelson
Member Posts: 31
From: Lakewood, Colorado U.S.A.
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 09-02-2012 07:19 PM
Here is a good photo of Buzz Aldrin's American flag that he wore during Gemini 12. It appears to basically be a small desk flag. |
Spaceguy5
Member Posts: 342
From: Pampa, TX, US
Registered: May 2011
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posted 09-06-2012 03:47 PM
I finally received my set today. Very, very nice patches, although I don't like how they mounted them to the informational cards. The backing on a few of mine were damaged in the process of removing them. I'm glad I at least have a huge roll of iron-on backing, so I can repair them. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 2409
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 09-06-2012 04:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by butch wilks:
Is this a new run of them by AB Emblem as I thought they only made up 200 sets? And that they sold out some time ago, did they not?
I've been told they produced a new run after the original sold out. I don't believe this was ever designated as a limited edition. |
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