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Example of glue/plastic back patch construction process

Salvage Sailor
Salvage Sailor
in MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER

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#1

Aloha Everyone,

 

I'll not claim to be an expert on patch construction, but here is a photo essay on the materials used to produce a USS LOS ANGELES (SSN-688) Hunter Killer patch

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 001.jpg

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 002.jpg

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#2

This is the patch after being cut from the sheet

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 003.jpg

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 004.jpg

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and after trimming

IMG_1768.JPG

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#4

The finished patch after the merrowed edge is applied

 

Feel free to add any other examples of this type of patch construction

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 006.jpg

SSN 688 USS LOS ANGELES 007.jpg

#5

Nice! It's interesting to see the production process like that. Thanks!

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