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Topic: Suggestions for replica space patch projects?
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David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 11-13-2013 08:06 PM
  
Not sure about Apollo X, I think that the Lion Brothers patch is excellent. And are we talking about the "Grumman" or "post flight" patches? I was just at the Astronaut Hall of Fame and noted that Young had a Grumman patch on his shuttle jacket.Personally I'd rather have Apollo 8, the current AB Emblem effort is awful. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 11-13-2013 09:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by David C:
Personally I'd rather have Apollo 8, the current AB Emblem effort is awful.
"Awful?" Really? Looking at my AB and Lion Bros. patches, and the vintage examples on Chris' site... yes, there are detail differences but I don't think they're radical enough to justify a undertaking a replica. Obviously Apollo 8 was an iconic, milestone mission and the patch is worth examining in the spirit of these projects for that reason alone... but in this case I just don't think the variations out there are worth the effort or expense of "correcting" in a replica. Just my opinion, of course. |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 11-13-2013 11:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by GoesTo11:
"Awful?" Really?
Yeah, really. Apollo 8 is a basic classic design. However, now that AB have seen fit to "simplify" the continents, we've gone from classic to childish. To me it's as bad as their Apollo 9 rocket (I cannot call that thing a Saturn V). Also, I'd be looking for the segmented "crew souvenir" version.
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mooncollector
Member Posts: 104
From: Alabama, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 01-08-2014 11:17 PM
I really have to second the motion about an Apollo 8 replica. A version that would outdo (by leaps and bounds) the AB version needs a darker blue background, better detail, and the selvedging should be the same color as the background to match the original borderless effect. Or just a cut edge.This is a milestone mission with maybe the most evocative and symbolic design of all the Apollo patches and it deserves a better treatment.
UPDATE: I see from researching the excellent Crew Patches site that the A8 crew never had an embroidered patch on their jumpsuits. The ground support people did though... and guess what, that patch DID have a white border. So the AB version is in fact as close as we can get to an "original".
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garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 01-09-2014 09:51 PM
It would have been great to have a nice Apollo 8 patch in time for the 45th anniversary and to follow the great Apollo 8 Xmas patch that Chris produced for 2012. I will join in the growing demand for an Apollo 8 replica patch. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 01-10-2014 09:44 PM
Received my Apollo 13 patch replicas from Skyforce today! They are fantastic! |
sts205cdr
Member Posts: 649
From: Sacramento, CA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-10-2014 10:26 PM
I'd ike to suggest again a patch for the Interstellar Association of Turtles. Anyone else interested? |
astrorero
Member Posts: 42
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 01-21-2014 09:43 AM
How about the Gemini 6A patch showing the capsule linking up with the Agena instead of the ugly 6A patch showing only stars. |
Besixdouze
Member Posts: 235
From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 02-24-2014 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by spaced out:
Okay, I'm going to make an Apollo 9 Crew Patch replica, based on the main variant patch worn by the crew for their pre-launch photo shoot.
How's this project coming along Chris? |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 02-24-2014 06:03 AM
It's been a very slow process for various reasons but the go-ahead for the final production run should go through any day now. That still means about 6 weeks typically before I have the patches ready to sell but at least it's progress. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 04-10-2014 01:52 AM
The Apollo 9 replica crew patches are due to be delivered any day now and are available for pre-order. See the formal announcement here. |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-10-2014 02:51 PM
Looks excellent Chris - as usual. Have you given any thought to Apollo 8 in the future? |
Bull_Eckert
Member Posts: 28
From: Cadiz, Spain
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 04-10-2014 06:50 PM
Congrats Chris for another excellent replica!Regarding future projects, I think a replica of the Apollo 10 patch would be a better option than making an Apollo 8 replica. In my opinion, the current AB version of the Apollo 10 patch is far away from the original artwork and from the patch worn by the crew.
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David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-10-2014 10:09 PM
I think Apollo 10 is a good suggestion for the reason mentioned. However, the LB is still available and excellent, although not strictly a replica of the Grumman patch (I think it's better, but that's not really the point).As I've said in the past I think AB's current Apollo 8 is equally poor, and being a more historic mission, I'd be looking for 8 first. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 04-10-2014 10:14 PM
9 looks fantastic! Thank you so much for doing it. My preorder is placed.And I just realized we have recent replicas of Apollos 7, 9, 11 and 13. This is rather odd...  Is 15 and 17 next? |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 04-11-2014 01:25 AM
An Apollo 8 replica would be tricky. Any vintage AB patch looks very similar to the crew souvenir patch and I think it would be pretty tricky to make a modern patch that would look more like the crew souvenir version than the old AB patches.In any case I won't really be in a position to work on another project for a while as I need to try to get some of the money back on this one first. |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-11-2014 02:29 AM
Sure, understand the money. Vintage, mint AB patches seem hard to find now, but I suppose that if the segmented look can't be done then it may not be worthwhile. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 04-11-2014 06:25 PM
Funny thing, I'm very late to the party to just find out replicas of the NASA T-38 patch are indeed being made, I assume these are yours?I thought I'd asked this a while back, which I did, very early in this thread: quote:
Originally posted by p51:
Did the T-38 operations have any special patches in the Apollo era? If so, I'd love one of those.
And the response:
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Originally posted by spaced out:
Would probably be a pretty small market which would make it very difficult to break even on it. I don't produce these patches to make money as such but I do hope that they will eventually break even otherwise I'm effectively running a charity.
I just realized these are indeed being made. So, how's the charity working out on that? |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 04-12-2014 02:31 AM
quote:
Originally posted by p51:
... So, how's the charity working out on that?
As a charity for patch collectors in need it's working fine. However, if it were a commercial enterprise I might not be so happy. I might break even on it one day but not just yet. Likewise my Apollo 11 crew patch replica project, which may never break even. |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 04-12-2014 02:44 AM
Chris, I can at least speak for myself that I appreciate the hard work and financial cost that you have committed. I think so far, I've purchased about a dozen or so of the Apollo 11 replicas as they are fantastic. I even have one with me here on my deployment. Maybe I will give away a few to young space collectors to help them get started on their collections. So from a charity standpoint, I will work that avenue for you. Keep up the great work and I hope to see Apollo 8 replica in the future! Maybe some vintage styled NASA vectors? |
randyc
Member Posts: 779
From: Chandler, AZ USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-12-2014 12:48 PM
My recommendation is to make all of the Grumman Lunar Module patches. There are several, such as the one with a yellow ring with the words Grumman Lunar Module and the Lunar Module descending to the Lunar Surface with the Earth in the background. There's also one with the Lunar Module being held by a hand.There's only a few patches produced by Grumman so, like the Gemini series replica patches they can be sold as a set or individually as they are made. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 04-14-2014 08:18 AM
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Originally posted by garyd2831:
Maybe some vintage styled NASA vectors?
There's actually a replica of the Gemini-era NASA vector/meatball patch produced by Space Boosters in the UK. See this page. |
David C
Member Posts: 1014
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-17-2014 07:34 AM
My Apollo 9 replicas have just arrived. Thanks Chris, they are once again to your usual high standard. I think this may have been the most desperately needed one since the AB patch has always been dreadful. |
Cozmosis22
Member Posts: 968
From: Texas * Earth
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 04-17-2014 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by sts205cdr:
I'd like to suggest again a patch for the Interstellar Association of Turtles. Anyone else interested?
Oh yeah, YBYSAIA. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-17-2014 03:23 PM
For anyone looking for a Turtle patch. I have about 175 of the Sigma 7 50th patches authorized by the Schirra Family remaining.It depicts a turtle orbiting the Earth. Mrs. Schirra liked that tribute very much. They come with a folio that has a portrait I drew of Wally along with a description of the patch. The patches are $10 each plus shipping. You decide if you want the security of Priority mail or First Class.  |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 04-22-2014 10:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by David C:
My Apollo 9 replicas have just arrived. Thanks Chris, they are once again to your usual high standard. I think this may have been the most desperately needed one since the AB patch has always been dreadful.
I received mine yesterday and they are brilliant! But I had totally forgot that Apollo IX was a smaller patch than most. |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 578
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 04-23-2014 01:31 PM
Mine arrived some days ago. And it is awesome! A great work Chris. Really. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 08-30-2014 08:34 AM
Chris, have you given any thought to producing a replica of this? It seems like a logical follow-on to your Grumman LM series. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-31-2014 08:15 AM
I might have done but someone else has produced a version quite recently. You can find them for sale on eBay. e.g. here. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 08-31-2014 08:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by spaced out:
I might have done but someone else has produced a version quite recently. You can find them for sale on eBay.
Except that one says "Grummar". Pass.
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spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 09-01-2014 01:36 AM
It's not a perfect replica but the design is pretty close in appearance overall.The seller has asked me to point out that this replica wasn't produced by them. The original maker is unknown. |
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