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Topic: Tim Gagnon's commemorative patches
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-27-2012 06:30 PM
   
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Here's a brief clip from Spain's ANTENA 3 ("El Hormiguero") showing Apollo 16 lunar module pilot Charlie Duke wearing a flight jacket with Tim's commemorative patches.
Thanks to Jorge who saw this on TV last night, thanks to you Robert for posting this... and thank you to Charlie Duke. |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 654
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 03-28-2012 08:55 AM
Ha, ha, ha... Your fame is growing with you along the world my Big Brother! Congratulations  |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 648
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-28-2012 09:38 AM
Congratulations Tim, I have always known you to be a talented artist and now the world will follow. |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 313
From: Riner
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 03-28-2012 12:34 PM
Congrats Tim!! I just saw the clip. I loved the 12 inch Apollo Commemorative on the back. I have the complete set framed with my collection and they always get the most and I quote, "Ahh those are the coolest neatest looking patches I have ever saw!!" comment. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-05-2012 10:26 AM
This card arrived yesterday in the mail. Nice to know (like Neil Armstrong) John Glenn has a collection too.
In the event the photo is not clear the note reads: Jon McBride gave me the collection of patches you designed - many thanks. They will be part of our collection. Best regards, John Glenn  |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 648
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 04-05-2012 11:23 AM
Tim, congratulations, what an honor to receive a note from a true American hero. |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 760
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 04-05-2012 11:32 AM
That is so neat. John Glenn is the best. Where can I get one the Glenn 50th patches? |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 313
From: Riner
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 04-05-2012 11:59 AM
Tim, I just saw this on Facebook. Congratulations and what an honor!! I enjoy my patch that is framed with the 50th Anniversary Sheperd and Grissom patches.Are there any plans for 50th anniversary patches for the rest of the Mercury missions? HINT HINT!!! |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 599
From: Holland, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 04-05-2012 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by dogcrew5369:
That is so neat. John Glenn is the best. Where can I get one the Glenn 50th patches?
Ditto! Where can we get these? |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-05-2012 12:45 PM
Contact Brett at The Space Store. Joe at Sky Force Patches carries my stuff as well but after checking his site, he may be out of stock.Either gentleman will take good care of you. |
BMckay
Member Posts: 4106
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-05-2012 01:58 PM
Lets keep the praise to a minimum for Tim otherwise it will go to his head. Another great job by Tim. Keep it up. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 1058
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-05-2012 05:02 PM
Congratulations Tim! Another great job and much deserved recognition! Tim you are the greatest space patch artist!!Congratulations again, my friend!!! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3121
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-05-2012 07:54 PM
Very cool Tim! |
Space Emblem Art
Member Posts: 200
From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-05-2012 10:48 PM
Tim — From John Glenn - What an honor! Congratulations. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 04-06-2012 04:12 AM
Congratulations, Tim! One of our greatest spaceflight heroes honors your work.The patch is real BEAUTIFUL and I framed it together with my John Glenn autograph... |
Mike Z
Member Posts: 451
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 04-06-2012 09:56 AM
Congratulations Tim!! Another fantastic patch!! You well deserve the honor from John Glenn!! |
Harald Kraenzel
Member Posts: 325
From: Dinslaken,Germany
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 04-06-2012 11:56 AM
Congratulations Tim! That's kind of a great honour, isn't it.That's a great way of giveback to you for designing such beautiful patches. |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1487
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 04-06-2012 03:59 PM
Now all we need is a cS patch designed by Tim to help identify ourselves as we go from one space event to another!  |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 04-07-2012 03:22 AM
Thank you for all the kind words. As for the size of my head, John Glenn has a wonderful story about how Annie keeps his ego in check. I have a wife like that too. I've been asked many times times which patch I like best, the real answer is "the next one". The memory of working with people I consider as heroes is what makes it for me. I'm a very lucky guy and have been blessed to work with Jorge, get to know Luc, Jacques and Erik, "e-meet" Blake, collaborate with Nathan as well as one of the great unsung artists Bill from Space Emblem Art. How I miss his website. As for a cS patch. Robert and I did kick around ideas a few years ago that just didn't work. I'm always willing to revisit that project. Watch this space for news about my 12 inch Space Shuttle Commemorative, "A Generation of Exploration." Coming really soon. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1526
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 04-12-2012 09:39 AM
I received Tim's Friendship 7 50th Anniversary patch along with Nathan Moeller's 50 Years of America in Orbit patch. Both are very nice and surprisingly large. Well done guys. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1377
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 04-12-2012 09:17 PM
I've purchased several of Tim's commemoratives, including Glenn/Friendship 7, and have never been disappointed...they're truly little works of art. Reeeeally looking forward to the big Shuttle patch. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 04-13-2012 07:05 AM
I did not miss one of Tim´s patches the last years! All of them are great, each a fine little piece of art to honor our heroes and favourite space flight programs. I have them in my collection, some of them framed with precious astronaut autographs and some I bought twice to wear them on my flight jackets too.I am curious about how the new Shuttle Commemorative Patch will look like! |
p51
Member Posts: 1786
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 04-13-2012 08:42 PM
Great patch and I love the Glenn note! quote:
Originally posted by onesmallstep:
Now all we need is a cS patch designed by Tim to help identify ourselves as we go from one space event to another!
I like that idea. Heck, the logo off the top of the website could easily be made into a nametape-shaped patch that would look nice as well. quote:
Originally posted by KSCartist:
As for the size of my head, John Glenn has a wonderful story about how Annie keeps his ego in check. I have a wife like that too.
I hear you there. My expertise is in other fields than space stuff. But every time my name shows up in a magazine article, book or I show up on TV somewhere, my wife always makes sure to immediately remind me that I have to take the garbage out or take our pooch outside to do his thing. Just like the ending of the movie 'Patton,' there is always that warning that "all glory is fleeting." |
PowerCat
Member Posts: 221
From: Herington, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-29-2012 05:40 AM
I just received Tim's new 12" Space Shuttle commemorative patch from The Space Store yesterday in the mail and folks let me tell you it is absolutely awesome! The detail is fantastic and the pictures are great depicting the great events of the space shuttle program.Great job, Tim! |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1377
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 09-15-2012 01:34 PM
I'd been meaning to bump up this thread after receiving my 12" Space Shuttle commemorative patches from Tim.People, this patch is gorgeous. Calling it a "patch" even seems inadequate...it's more like a small tapestry, beautifully rendered and executed in embroidery. Pictures don't do it justice...trust me, if you're a Shuttle fan, you really need this. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 09-17-2012 04:14 AM
I received mine a few days ago from SkyForce patches. I bought one for my shuttle patch collection, but it looks so great, that I have to buy another one to wear on the back of my shuttle flight jacket! This is THE patch, I was waiting for, to wear on the back of the jacket! |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 313
From: Riner
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 09-17-2012 07:27 AM
I know what you mean. I bought two myself. One for the collection and one for the back of my shuttle flight jacket. This is a beautiful patch! |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 429
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Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 09-17-2012 08:51 AM
I agree with an earlier comment that this is more like a tapestry than a patch. As such I will have it framed to a standard which matches its own quality.Tim, long may you continue to serve up such delights. |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 654
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 09-17-2012 12:45 PM
"A generation of exploration" has really exceeded my expectations ... it is awesome. Great work Tim. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 01-31-2013 05:59 PM
Tim, You did such wonderful patches to commemorate the Mercury flights of Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter and a real outstanding patch for Wally Schirra! Are You going to do another Mercury 50th anniversary commemorative for Gordon Cooper´s Faith7 flight? - I hope "the best pilot You ever saw" will get his patch! |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 02-01-2013 03:48 PM
Thanks for the very kind words about the Mercury 50th anniversary patches.Jorge and I have designed not only a Faith 7 50th patch, but also a proper Freedom 7 50th. The official one was subpar. Big Al deserved better. We're just waiting for feedback from the families. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 02-01-2013 06:42 PM
Wow, Tim, that's great news!!! I hope the families of the astronauts will like your designs!I am real looking forward to those patches, because today I was able to finish my autograph collection I call "The Right Stuff wall" (Yeager and the Mercury astronauts), and all these autographs will be framed together with your commemorative patches. |
Skyforce1
Member Posts: 223
From: Port Richey, Florida
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 02-01-2013 07:00 PM
I can't wait to see Tim's patches! They are always well thought out and simply the BEST! |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1377
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 02-01-2013 08:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by KSCartist:
Jorge and I have designed not only a Faith 7 50th patch, but also a proper Freedom 7 50th.
Great to hear, Tim! /crosses fingers |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-16-2013 09:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by KSCartist:
Jorge and I have designed not only a Faith 7 50th patch, but also a proper Freedom 7 50th.
These complete the Project Mercury 50th Anniversary series.I will be announcing the details of their availability very soon. They will be offered in such a way to benefit the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.   |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 760
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 05-16-2013 11:13 AM
Awesome patches even in B&W. Can't wait to get these. The Shepard sure blows the other commemorative out of the water! Good timing on the Cooper patch release as well. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 460
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-16-2013 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by KSCartist:
These complete the Project Mercury 50th Anniversary series.
Tim, have you produced a Sigma 7 50th Anniversary patch? It is not listed on either of the websites above. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3096
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-16-2013 01:09 PM
Peter, yes, we created a Sigma 7 50th for the ASF with the approval of the Schirra Family.When I announce how the Freedom 7 and Faith 7 anniversary patches will be marketed, I expect to have news about the Sigma 7 as well. |
PeterO
Member Posts: 460
From: North Carolina
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-16-2013 03:36 PM
Thanks, Tim. I'm glad to hear I haven't missed it. |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 760
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 05-17-2013 01:20 PM
I was wondering about Sigma 7? I have been wondering as well if you have considered doing Gemini 50th anniversary patches? Less than two years to go. |
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