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Topic: Retrorocket's Project Mercury art patches
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Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-26-2020 02:59 PM
   
As soon as I get the final pricing on all of the items and logistics squared away I will be launching another Kickstarter for a set of eight Mercury spacecraft art patches. Initially I was going to release just two round patches to augment the Eagle One Aerospace set, but because that set is becoming harder and harder to put together or find as a complete set, I decided to release a new set of patches with my own little spin and add the two proposed mission patches to that set ("Delta 7" and "Freedom 7-II"). Like the Eagle One Aerospace set, I will also make available a limited number (tentatively 20) 20x16" posters that the patches affix to, suitable for framing. Price: To be decided. Here's a sample of the artwork and the poster that will be released:  
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Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-02-2020 07:58 PM
I am happy to announce the official kick off of the Mercury Spacecraft Art Patches Kickstarter campaign. I want to thank everyone for their feedback on the materials. I have decided to go with embroidered to maximize the detail possible. This is the most ambitious Kickstarter campaign that Retrorocket Emblems has attempted but I think it is an achievable goal! It is a two week long campaign and if you only get charged for the reward you select if the campaign is fully funded. You can purchase the patches or the patches with a poster for mounting/framing.  |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 02-02-2020 08:44 PM
I'm in, I just backed the project!  |
Go4Launch
Member Posts: 552
From: Seminole, Fla.
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 02-02-2020 09:52 PM
I’m not really clear on why these are being done as patches. I’d think stamping them out of metal with a slight curve would have made a nice display. |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 02-03-2020 12:06 AM
I'm in! Made my pledge and looking forward to seeing the end results. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-03-2020 12:29 AM
I like the idea of metal, but I am first a patch collector and secondarily a patch designer, so embroidered patches are my natural go-to for a medium. Metal would be an area well outside my area of expertise, so I wouldn't know where to begin and how the cost would compare. I also am more familiar with the patch collecting market and target audience than the general space collectible realm in general, if that makes sense? It may be a limiting factor, designing just for other patch collectors, but that's the space I am most familiar with. |
David C
Member Posts: 1077
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 02-03-2020 01:35 AM
I'm in for one set, good luck. |
Go4Launch
Member Posts: 552
From: Seminole, Fla.
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 02-03-2020 07:39 AM
Got it, thanks. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 43963
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-03-2020 09:43 AM
Liem, have you considered including the start of the "crack" painted on Liberty Bell 7, which begins on the panel to the left of the stenciled spacecraft name on the spacecraft? |
vanerie
Member Posts: 62
From: Outer Banks, North Carolina
Registered: Sep 2016
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posted 02-03-2020 11:12 AM
Took it over the top with two sets. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-03-2020 11:13 AM
Just for clarification on the $150 price for two sets of patches: That tier will include posters for both.
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astrorero
Member Posts: 45
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 02-03-2020 06:30 PM
I'm in Liem. Can hardly wait for my set! |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-03-2020 11:41 PM
Thank you to everyone who backed the campaign, it has been fully funded and then some. In the coming days I will evaluate where things stand to determine if I should offer a "stretch goal" (a reward for everyone if we hit another milestone) or if I just want to add in another reward. I did this with the last SpaceX patch Kickstarter campaign, I designed an extra patch for everyone. More later! |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 02-04-2020 01:31 AM
Great news that the target has been hit already! Selfishly hoping for an Enos Mercury 5 patch if you decide to go for another one! |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 02-04-2020 04:47 PM
I'm open to this idea. |
thisismills
Member Posts: 309
From: Michigan
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-04-2020 05:31 PM
I like the idea of the MA-5 Enos for the stretch goal. I've also always thought that this early Mercury badge design would be cool as an embroidered patch, haven't seen it done before. |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 02-04-2020 07:24 PM
…good choice as well. |
Lou Chinal
Member Posts: 1341
From: Staten Island, NY
Registered: Jun 2007
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posted 02-08-2020 01:55 PM
I'm in also. Please email. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-08-2020 03:41 PM
Lou, you can back the project on the Kickstarter site. You can purchase them directly from me after the Kickstarter closes, but I can't guarantee the same prices. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-09-2020 12:45 PM
It was never official, but in my head hitting the $3,000 mark meant everyone gets a bonus reward as a thank you for their support. Today I make it official: every backer gets a special bonus commemorative patch with their order. I liked the idea of another Mercury-related patch, so I went with an original Enos comparative patch. Here's what it looks like so far:  |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 02-09-2020 03:25 PM
Love the idea, thank you Liem! |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 02-09-2020 11:51 PM
Wow, I got my wish! |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-16-2020 12:43 PM
Just a few hours left to go! Thank you for the support. I am excited to start the production process. |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 02-16-2020 01:13 PM
Sooooo close to the $4000 target! |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-18-2020 10:01 PM
The second bonus patch milestone was reached by the skin of it's teeth! This will be a Gemini 5 crew souvenir patch replica patch, which, to my knowledge, has not yet been produced in replica form.I do have one survey question for the backers (and patch collectors in general, really): Do you prefer replicas of vintage patches to have cloth or plastic backing? Thank you! |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 02-19-2020 01:57 PM
Thank you for the second bonus patch Liem. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1319
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 02-22-2020 03:48 PM
Liem, will the Gemini 5 crew replica patch be available for purchase through your website, or is it only for Kickstarter backers of this project? |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 02-22-2020 07:27 PM
After all the backer's orders are fulfilled, the Mercury set, Enos and Gemini 5 patches will be available for purchase. |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1316
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 05-18-2020 07:46 PM
Just received my patches today and I have to say they turned out great! Thanks Liem for the effort in designing them and bringing the project to fruition. |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 05-19-2020 05:47 PM
I received my set Liem, great looking set and an awesome job in the execution of the designs! Looking forward to your future projects! |
328KF
Member Posts: 1263
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-19-2020 07:28 PM
Job well done on these patches! The shingle design is great and the execution of the artwork, though not as large, is far superior to some previous examples I have in my collection. |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 05-21-2020 07:33 AM
Received mine today (in the UK) and I'm really happy with them! Thank you for all your time and effort getting this project done Liem!What's next?! |
astrorero
Member Posts: 45
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 05-21-2020 12:32 PM
Received mine 3 days ago. Thanks Liem for getting the project going. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 632
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 05-21-2020 02:31 PM
I appreciate everyone's feedback for this set. It was quite an ambitious one and covid-19 did throw a bit of a spanner into the works. I was notified that a few folks received a bent poster so I am sending out replacements next week.If you would like to order a set, you can now find them for sale at Retrorocket Emblems. As for what's next, here are some of my thoughts: - Apollo 7 - on hold, but only due to material availability
- SpaceX SNx commemoratives- I will probably produce something for the prototype activities at Boca Chica
- An Artemis patch (happening)
- PVC NASA Meatball replica of the one spotted on the SpaceX flight suit (gathering info on this one still)
I am always open to suggestions, too. |
Paul J. Brennan
Member Posts: 127
From: Linden, CA
Registered: May 2019
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posted 05-21-2020 04:57 PM
Looking forward to any of your future projects Liem! Looking most forward to the Apollo 7 and Artemis patches. |
robtheblue
Member Posts: 70
From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK
Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 05-22-2020 02:10 AM
Very interested to see what you have in mind for the Apollo 7 patch Liem. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1263
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-22-2020 01:26 PM
I like the PVC NASA patch idea. I'd go in for a full set including the PVC flag and the NASA worm (although it looks to made of the suit outer fabric). |
David C
Member Posts: 1077
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 05-31-2020 04:33 AM
I received my set yesterday (after the Dragon launch, which was a nice contrast). Very impressive work Liem, thank you very much. I can see these being highly sort after in future. |
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