coolhandluke
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Thanks Nick. I tweaked the size a bit and edited the previous post to include the updated version. How does that look?
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AVI M422A Development and Improvements
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Thanks Nick. I tweaked the size a bit and edited the previous post to include the updated version. How does that look?
coolhandluke
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The font still needs to be slightly taller or reduced in width, the current proportion is a bit on the wide side.
Regarding the ending of the S, no worries, just cut it according to the WW2 font when you'll print your stencil
I am having issues getting the height, width, and spacing of the font spot on. I don't really have much additional room between the horizontal stitching and the top of the collar to increase the height. I can make the text narrower, but the total length would be substantially less than 4". As far as I can tell, it looks like the original stencil was approximately 4" long. Below are two additional templates that measure 1.25" x 3.5" and 1.375" x 3.75" respectively.
1.25" x 3.5"
1.375" x 3.75"
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coolhandluke
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After printing the template and overlaying it on the collar, it appears that 1.25" x 4" is extremely close to the original stencil size. 3.5" and 3.75" length were just too short. I tweaked the spaces between the letters slightly more to get to 4" and I think that the size is spot on now. After my vinyl stencil film arrives on Wednesday, I'll cut a test stencil and do a trial run on a scrap piece of leather.
coolhandluke
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Here's a shot of a crudely cut stencil showing how the 1.25" x 3.5" layout appears. The actual stencil that I'll use will be cut more carefully. The extra 0.5" will bring the end of the N past the shoulder seam where it belongs.
coolhandluke
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Stencil template is finished. If all goes well, I'll paint the jacket tomorrow evening after work. Patch has also been aged nicely using some Instant Gatherings antique fabric spray. I'll post more photos as soon as the paint project is finished. It will take a few days since I'll need to paint, age, and apply a sealer top coat.
coolhandluke
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I painted the stamp yesterday evening and aged it a bit. Still have a bit more work to do. The vinyl stencil did not seal as well as I had hoped and I had some bleed through which impacted the shape of the S somewhat. Not sure if I should attempt to shorten the ends of the S or just call it good at this point. I'm overly critical of my own work, so any flaws really tend to nag me.
I was very happy that I was able to paint around the stitching so that it appears that the stamp was applied before assembly.
I was very happy that I was able to paint around the stitching so that it appears that the stamp was applied before assembly.
Brettafett
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Did you use acrylic paint, or enamel?
Thomas Koehle
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Looks horrible …
Honestly I think it looks absolutely right - leave it as it is
You did a really good job
Honestly I think it looks absolutely right - leave it as it is
You did a really good job
leper-colony
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I think you nailed it and should leave it alone. Perfect!
Perfect!
coolhandluke
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I used Angelus acrylic leather paint (metallic silver) from Tandy Leather.
coolhandluke
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Thanks for the moral support gentlemen...lol. I'll add the sealer coat and call it good.
Chandler
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If I were to guess (following my knowledge of graphics "technology" of the mid-twentieth century), I'd bet the original stencils used paper cut-outs with little, to no, seal (and probably as little thought when applied).
I think your job is about as perfect as anything from the day!
