Popular Post Scrappile Posted October 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) A while back I got into making military emblem plaques for members of my surrounding family that has served... I really enjoyed the little project and all that received them seemed to be really appreciative... I made 4 USMC ones because I wanted to ensure I had enough that I had one for myself... Well that did not work out.... next thing I knew all emblems were gone.. none for Papa.. So,, I made another just for me... Got it done today.. It will go on my wall above my computer desk... I made some enhancement for myself... I increased the size by 20%. The original ones were a little over 7" in diameter,,, mine is 10". I also I increased the size of the "Semper Fidelis" an additional 5% so I could scroll it. On the others I used decal because it was too small for me to scroll. On mine I have about 10 coats of "Gloss" finish on the center part,,, with sanding to 15K grit. between coats... I wanted it to shine. The reat is about 5 coats of simi-gloss. This is the results... First picture is comparison in size, not sure why the Navy one looks so out of round.. it is not... the second is a better picture of mine... I am thinking of making more as time allows, just to give out when the occasion calls for it.. Trust me.. they are well received... I don't think I have made much of anything that seemed to mean so much to the person receiving it.... Edited October 18, 2021 by Scrappile ChelCass, GrampaJim, TripleJScroller and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr42 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Looks very nice. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Looks great Paul. You got the better one for yourself, as it should be. Marg Scrappile and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 A Most Excellent job. I Salute you. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Those who have served and received them must be very proud to display them. Your enhanced piece is absolutely great. Hoorah! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Great Job Paul. I made a similar one for a friend of mine and he really appreciated it. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Stunning, great work as usual. Enjoy the piece you made 'just for you', you deserve it !! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 excellent job Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 They are excellent, where did you get the pattern from, RJ Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, rjweb said: They are excellent, where did you get the pattern from, RJ I purchased this book off ebay. Said used.... look like new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/313677000675?epid=211381183&hash=item49089b2fe3:g:qm0AAOSwVNZf~5f4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I just ordered the book from Fox Chapel. I hope I can cut it as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice job, Paul. And thank you for your service! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Well done and well deserved. Thank you for your service and God Bless! Spirithorse (Navy Vet) Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Ha,,, my story,,,, I am not from a military family. I was the first one to go in.. I knew nothing about it... I lived in a boarding house when in college, there were two other guys living there also.. All they talked about was the Marines,,, everyone in their families were associated with the Marines... Ones sister was in the Marines... Anyway,,, I had no goals in college, so I was sorta flopping around, wondering what the heck I wanted to do.. One day I told the guys, I though I would quit school and go in the service.. Besides we were on our way to war in Cuba, so it looked like on the news... I felt the call..They said what branch are you joining... I said I guess the Marines,,,, They laughed,,, told me there was no way I could make it through the Marine Corps boot camp,, I took it as a dare,,, went the next day and joined..I love the challenge of Boot camp... I loved being in the corp.. I kind of gave me direction and I grew up some. Never been sorry about that decision.. Edited October 18, 2021 by Scrappile munzieb, meflick and RabidAlien 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Love it! Very nicely done!! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Beautiful job! Thanks for your service! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 They look great my friend. Glad you took the time to make one for yourself Dick heppnerguy Scrappile and munzieb 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Paul, thank you and your extended family members who followed your lead for your service. Loved reading your story on how you ended up joining the marines. Glad you got one made. For yourself. Excellent work. Edited October 19, 2021 by meflick Typos 🥴 munzieb and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blume Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Awesome job for sure. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedido Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Very well done for the squids and jarheads… this is coming from a zoomie Scrappile and Jim Blume 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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