Popular Post Scrappile Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) I have been making some things. I just finished this Marine Emblem. This is the 6th one I have made. Everytime I make one I end up giving it to a Marine I meet. Then I have to make myself another one. The last one I gave to a Marine, it was my Dental Hygienist. She was pretty excited.. So here it the last one. I am now starting a Navy one for a retired Navy friend. He spent 35 years in the Navy.. He deserves one. Edited January 18, 2023 by Scrappile Charlie E, Wichman, Tbow388 and 21 others 20 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Awesome work Paul. Love the emblems you do. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Looks amazing well done Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrollshrimp Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Beautiful work. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Great job, Paul. And I agree that those who served giving their time, and sometimes their life, never receive the gratitude they deserve. Thanks to all the veterans on SSV that served. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 I’m glad you keep making more, and giving them away to veterans you meet. Thank you to you and all the veterans who have served our country and those who have served throughout the world. Scrappile and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 fantastic job Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Very nice and and a great thing that you are doing! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Fantastic!!! Thank you for your service Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 That looks great Paul. My son in law would love that. He served 20 years in the Marines. Can you tell me who's pattern that is. I would love to make him one. Thanks, Ralph Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 As a Vietnam vet I am so moved by the attention and expressions of gratefulness afforded to vets today. When this new trend began, I was moved to tears when I first encountered a sales clerk who thanked me for my service. During the war, I was stationed in San Diego. Every day we drove past war protestors at the main gate to the Naval Air Station with "baby killer" signs and other insulting language I won't repeat. When we returned to the States from our Vietnam deployment we were told we should not wear our uniforms or any other clothing that might identify us as active duty military. Thank you for your efforts to acknowledge and honor those who serve. It is a healing salve for all vets. bobscroll, Scrappile and meflick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, rdatelle said: That looks great Paul. My son in law would love that. He served 20 years in the Marines. Can you tell me who's pattern that is. I would love to make him one. Thanks, Ralph I purchased this book.... Got off ebay, like new for less than half price. Great book, I have made one from each branch and gifted it to a family member. Probably one of the most well received gifts I have given. Edited January 12, 2023 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Super nice job. Are there three layers? If so it takes a lot of material. Did you use 14" Baltic Birch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 13 hours ago, Scrappile said: I purchased this book.... Got off ebay, like new for less than half price. Great book, I have made one from each branch and gifted it to a family member. Probably one of the most well received gifts I have given. Hi Paul, found this book on eBay last night selling for 99 cents with no bids on it yet. It had six hours left in the auction so I bid on it and I won it this morning for 99 cents. Not bad. Just hope I get the book now. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Ha! I did not do that good. I think I paid a little over $4 for mine. There are couple sellers on there that sell for Good Will Industries. I have always received great service from them. The last book I ordered from them was said to be in used condition. It had been used, the person that used it kept it in a plastic sleeve (which came with the book). the sleeve had a little paint on it, the book was like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Dave Monk said: Super nice job. Are there three layers? If so it takes a lot of material. Did you use 14" Baltic Birch? There are three layers but I can do it with two pieces of BB two patterens, and no waste. It is 1/4" BB. One pattern used to cut the border rope and the waste is used as the backer. the second one is used for the rest of the piece, the globe and anchor circle is cut out and glued back in at the hight wanted. View from the back Edited January 12, 2023 by Scrappile Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Awesome piece. Marg Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Awesome work Paul. Jeff Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Okay I am going to post this just to give everyone a laugh. This is my boot graduation picture. Me 1963, 145 pounds of hell, death and destruction! Being in the Marines was one of the highlights of my life. Some of my worst and best memories. I never felt I needed to be thanked for my service, I always felt I was lucky I made the decision, on a dare, to try it. I was the first in my family to serve. My older brother follow when he got a draft notice. He joined the Army. Edited January 14, 2023 by Scrappile jerry walters, barb.j.enders, bobscroll and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwab Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Paul, I’ve made a few of these from the same patterns. What I’ve done is cut it all out of one 1/4” piece. After cutting the emblem and lettering I separate the center (emblem) from the middle ring (lettering) and the middle ring from the rope by cutting at an angle so that the layers come up but get locked in half way. Then I just tack them in with a hot glue gun. I add a waving flag picture to the inside of the backer that is seen through the emblem. It looks like your middle ring is recessed relative to the rope and emblem. Am I seeing that correctly? Gives it a neat look. Love the stand you made for it. Is that a pattern you made up? Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Beautiful scrolling Paul! And well finished too! Thank you for showing us your great work, Bob Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 5:17 PM, meflick said: I’m glad you keep making more, and giving them away to veterans you meet. Thank you to you and all the veterans who have served our country and those who have served throughout the world. Double ditto. meflick and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Love the picture, Paul. I went into the service the same year you did, at about the same weight (soak and wet). I too feel the same way you did, best and worst time of my life. The toughest decision I had to make was do I stay in or get out. I left, but often wonder what if I stayed in. At any rate things turned out OK for me. It was an honor to serve our country. Jerry Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Millwab said: Paul, I’ve made a few of these from the same patterns. What I’ve done is cut it all out of one 1/4” piece. After cutting the emblem and lettering I separate the center (emblem) from the middle ring (lettering) and the middle ring from the rope by cutting at an angle so that the layers come up but get locked in half way. Then I just tack them in with a hot glue gun. I add a waving flag picture to the inside of the backer that is seen through the emblem. It looks like your middle ring is recessed relative to the rope and emblem. Am I seeing that correctly? Gives it a neat look. Love the stand you made for it. Is that a pattern you made up? Bruce, Yes the middle ring is not quite the same hight as the ring. I have also cut the center ring at an angle on some of the past ones. This one I didn't because I started cutting at a 90° before I remembered. cutting it at an angle does give a nicer fit and makes it easier to glue in place. Like the flag idea. Nice touch. The stand I use is a Steve Good pattern, called a plate stand. I enlarge it quite a bit. I also have to sand or cut the bottom to slant to give it more of a backward slant. it you don't it is a little unstable and can fall forward. One of these days I want to spend a little time and come up with a better one for my emblems. I just started a "Retired Navy" one that I want to give to close friend of my son, that I met last time I visited. He retired after 35 years, It is going to Tennessee. Edited January 14, 2023 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Love it! Just perfect! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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