johnnysignor

Thank you "Itch" for the compliment , I have 30 years into making the patches, started out with them being not as good as my present works , but we all have to start somewhere ! I highly enjoy making the patches , especially when most have gone to veterans , and some were nearly in tears to be able to have their old unit patch/es as some lost them etc ! It's fun hobby and very rewarding knowing the veterans appreciate them the most !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny

Hello Itch's wife, well , I've been making the patches going on 30+ years now, when I first started they weren't 'Clean/neat" as my work now, , I do all by hand , cutting the leather out ,tooling the design into the leather and painting it . As to neatness/clean lines , I use a very small pointed brush for the fine details, actually for just about the whole patch, I use just basic store bought acrylics from Wal Mart , nothing pricey . I think the "key" to really good "line " work is the small fine point brushes , I used to use somewhat larger width/size bristles and found the smaller superior in what details you can achieve, also don't rush the colors, even though acrylics dry fairly quick it's best to give them a little extra drying time before painting another color along next to the others , I'm all self taught, no classes college courses etc , but again a lot of years are behind me in my work, the old saying "practice makes perfect" is a good one to go by , anyway thanks for the compliments and good luck in your art works, don't get discouraged , it takes time .................... Coming soon to the link a WW2 era version of the 309th Fighter Squadron ......................

VF(N)-11 and a VB-11 now added to the post http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches All shown are custom order , if you have a "specific" unit patch want please contact me, I can make just about any WW2 aviation unit emblem USAAF/USN/USMC

VF(N)-11 and a VB-11 now posted on the link

VMF-452 added to the link , others coming soon ....................... http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

VMF-452 now on the link , others will be posted soon ................................ http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Also coming soon a VB-11 and a VF(N)-11 ......................

Also coming to the link soon, VB-11, VF(N)-11 and a VMF-452 ...................

67th Fighter Squadron and a VS-11 patch now on the link and coming soon a VMF-452 http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches Two albums to view on the link and 200+ various patches shown

VS-11 and 2- 67th Fighter Squadron leather patches added to the link , others coming shortly , two separate "albums " to view on the main page of the link and 200+ various photos of them, be sure to view them both, enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny

VS-11 and the two-67th Fighter Squadron patches now on the link , there's two separate "albums" to view and 200+ patch photos on the main page of the link, take a look and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches More patches coming soon .....................

Now 200 various patch images to view in two albums on the link below, just added some and will be adding a few more shortly , also working on a VF(N)-11 in progress and will post it when finished and time permits .................. http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Also have a VF(N)-11 patch order in the works and will post it when I get it finished time to post it up .....................

Just finished a VS-11 and will be working on a VF(N)-11 patch , both will be added into the link above when I get them finished and posted ..............

Now posted are the 436th Troop Carrier Group, 779th Bombardment Squadron and a 355th Bombardment Squadron , will be adding a 67th Fighter Squadron as time permits , all under the link in two albums and 200 images to view ,enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

779th Bombardment Squadron, 355th Bombardment Squadron and 436th Troop Carrier Squadron patches now in the album "Ziggy's patches" on the link, will also be adding a 67th Fighter Squadron to the link when finished and I get time to post it ,take a look and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Working on a leather patch of the 436th Troop Carrier Group and the 776th Bombardment Squadron "Little Stinky" , will post them as I get them done and have time to do so...................... Johnny

Working right now on leather patches of the 436th Troop Carrier Group and 776th Bombardment Squadron "Little Stinky" , will post them asap .............. Johnny

Since my last post here, there's now 199 various leather Squadron and Group patches to view in two albums,take a look and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Hey Dogboy, much thanks for the compliment, it's been near on/past 30 years I've been making the patches on/off, mostly for veterans, but also collectors/reenactors and a few museums , recently even a couple of active aviation units ! Don't sweat the not being 100% right off, believe me it takes "TIME" and lot of practice of which I have had, I can look back on some of my first works and those just recently done and see a BIG difference in the quality, so it's mostly just keeping at it and trying new things and suggestions, I know this forum has people that are willing to nicely "critique" your work and help with tips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck in what you're doing and all the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny

Hello again members, wanted to update my link and let you know I've added a few new patches, under "Ziggy's patches " album on the link, note that the patch "CAG-11" is on a triangular background and the emblems inside it are only 3 inches, enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Just finished a 104th Fighter squadron, 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron and a US Navy Carrier Air Group-11 patch , will be adding them to my link in about a week .

Hello WW2 reenactors that are into the aviation side of the hobby , I am an artist of Leather Squadron/Group patches of USAAF/USN/USMC flying types, I can make you a patch in the 5-6 range for your A-2 or G-1 jacket that will make the "look" you're seeking . 30 years experience , great work,please take a look at my link below for 196 various images of patches that went to veterans/collectors/reenactors and even a few museums . http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches Johnny

Now there's 196 various patch images to view in two albums of the link, take a look and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All work is custom order and of your choice of WW2 types, USAAFUSN/USMC http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/EMBLEMHUNTER/library/Patches

Will be adding about 12 new images of patches to the link in about a week ...........................