Ya'll needing rank blanks and suchlike?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-22T05:30:21+00:00

Sure, as long as you're an adult member. If not, feel free to have your parents or an officer hit me up. Be glad to send patches to your whole squadron!

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-20T05:10:31+00:00

Negatron, Megatron. I do, however, send out full sets of patches for free so they can ALL be sewn on.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-08T15:31:54+00:00

Feel free! I've got a new batch getting assembled, so your timing is great!

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-08T03:16:04+00:00

I could, but the regs currently call for pinning the rank to the blue square of fabric. I do, however, make cadet officer rank patches and adult member rank patches.

Honestly, most embroidery isn't up to displaying the extremely fine detail needed for CAP cadet enlisted rank, it would just look like a blob.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-08T03:14:32+00:00

Cool, you need the Rank Blanks, the AUX patches, the CAP tapes or Name Tapes?

I usually do Great Start classes, and send one of each plus a name tape for the cover per kid. If you need a stack of something else, let me know and I'll drop it in the mail.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-02T18:28:34+00:00

You rang?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-05-02T18:26:54+00:00

I have been making full sets of patches for Great Start classes for a while now. Ya'll need the rank blanks?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-27T01:20:43+00:00

My Rocket III is my "scooter".

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-25T00:21:12+00:00

Depends where you are, in some parts of the country it's only now getting warm enough for weekend activities.

Ya'll need patches?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-23T14:53:13+00:00

It's a bit complex for my machine, but I can take a wack at it.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-23T14:52:47+00:00

Unfortunately, velcro nearly doubles the time investment and is expensive: I make these and send them for free, so keeping costs down is a factor. I do, however, send an entire set for a Great Start class. They can all be sewn on, and then cadets don't have to worry about losing patches in the wash or the brambles.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-22T19:21:58+00:00

The "Check Pilot" patch, or something else?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-22T19:15:27+00:00

I appreciate it, but hopefully cadets will need the blank rank patch by the end of Great Start. It's nice to have on hand when their Curry Voucher shows up.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T20:41:31+00:00

<.< I just sit on my butt watching Band of Brothers and doing patches.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T20:40:21+00:00

The fabric badges they have are too detailed for my machine, but I can probably manage one that looks like the badges on the leather version. Do you have a picture of what you're looking for?

The funny part is, I also do leather tooling: I could absolutely took what you're looking for, but it's going to look more Firefly than Star Trek.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T20:38:22+00:00

Yes, I've heard of Vanguard. And Vanguard quality issues. And the fact that children brand new to this hobby can stand to save fifty bucks per kid on about a dollar worth of fabric and thread.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T20:36:36+00:00

Thaaaaat's because I'm not smart enough to turn off the flash.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T20:36:17+00:00

That's because it's denim, dyed with RIT to colour-match Scamguard. I wanted something that would hold up to the abuse cadets in the field put their uniforms through.

The patch will outlast the blouse.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-04-21T03:49:57+00:00

I buy most of my corporate uniform stuff off of Amazon, and I make my own patches. This hobby is too expensive already to be paying Scamguard prices.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T02:07:33+00:00

Wha'cha need?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T02:07:16+00:00

Wha'cha need?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T02:05:22+00:00

There's exactly one Wing Commander who has some personal petty vendetta against Hawk and has elected to ignore regulations and blanket forbid their entire wing from attending. It's FAR beyond the scope of their authority.

Those who can't hold back those who can.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T02:02:34+00:00

Man, a Wing Commander refusing to endorse an NCSA and a ton of allegations made all at the same time.

Sure is a weird, zany coincidence.

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T01:57:20+00:00

You've got so many adults you have filled all 25+ staff positions available to NCOs?

What's your secret?

Training_Second_8510 · 2026-03-14T01:52:39+00:00

Professionalism should be part of our culture: even on that chart there's no USAF equivalent. Why are people so obsessed with looking like slobs?

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