Putting patches on Kit bags

[OperationCoffee]

In researching how patches (painted or otherwise) could be applied to aviator kit bags I've come upon exactly one picture, which displays a different placement than that found on Eastman's customized painted kit bags.

I Liked it enough I put a patch on my bag in the same way. FWIW I haven't found a 6505-1 kit bag that looks like or has the dimensions of Eastman's bag.Their bag is both slimmer/smaller and the straps do not follow under the bag itself. Sorry, but for me it looks more like a fashion accessory.

 

[warguy]

Here is a bag made by Kay Canvas. I got bored last summer and decided to do some stenciling and artwork on it myself. It was a fun project

that took 3-4 days. Kevin

 

[OperationCoffee]

Here is a bag made by Kay Canvas. I got bored last summer and decided to do some stenciling and artwork on it myself. It was a fun projectView attachment 73908 that took 3-4 days. Kevin

Looks good. What ink did you use?

 

[Smithy]

Looks good. What ink did you use?

Use specific fabric paint available at any hobby/craft shop. I did a T-shirt a few years back...

Like Warguy says good fun.

 

[ausreenactor]

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Use specific fabric paint available at any hobby/craft shop. I did a T-shirt a few years back...

Like Warguy says good fun.

A ripper of a shirt mate!

 

[Smithy]

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A ripper of a shirt mate!

Thanks mate!

 

[s4rmark]

Great work, where did you get the stencils from, if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[mulceber]

FWIW I haven't found a 6505-1 kit bag that looks like or has the dimensions of Eastman's bag.Their bag is both slimmer/smaller and the straps do not follow under the bag itself. Sorry, but for me it looks more like a fashion accessory.

Good eye - that's because kit bags like that didn't exist. The 6505-1 was meant to hold a parachute, so it was a lot bigger than most of the ones you'll find out there. That said, the smaller type that Eastman (and others) make is a very nice bag. I've got one myself that I use as an overnight bag. But you're right to notice that it isn't accurate. These people make an accurate one, if you're interested:

Aviator Kit Bag

Initially adopted in July 1928 as a means for carrying a parachute when not in use, the aviators kit bag soon took on its iconic role as a general purpose gear bag. The kit bag was standard issue...

www.theriggerdepot.com

 

[warguy]

You are right, the Rigger Depot does look like the only original style bag out there. I have emailed him three times over the past year to try to buy one with no response. I hope you have more luck. I used acrylic paints on my bag by the way, with a shot of clear matt acrylic lacquer to seal. Holding up good so far. That’s t-shirt is fantastic Smithy.

 

[mulceber]

You are right, the Rigger Depot does look like the only original style bag out there. I have emailed him three times over the past year to try to buy one with no response. I hope you have more luck. I used acrylic paints on my bag by the way, with a shot of clear matt acrylic lacquer to seal. Holding up good so far. That’s t-shirt is fantastic Smithy.

That's a shame. I know SoF offers a larger version, although that one still has the problem of being made of canvas instead of cotton duck.

 

[Flightengineer]

Two of my past projects

 

[warguy]

I still think your two olive bags there are perhaps the best bag of that kind on the planet. You just nailed that computer bag!

 

[OperationCoffee]

Two of my past projects

Who sells a good AAF stamp?

 

[Flightengineer]

Who sells a good AAF stamp?

This one made by my personal order

 

[OperationCoffee]

Wish I had this stamp and the right shade of blue ink

 

[Smithy]

Great work, where did you get the stencils from, if you don’t mind me asking?

If you're referring to the T-shirt, I made all the stencils myself.

 

[s4rmark]

Nicely done, Smithy.

 

[kirova]

You are right, the Rigger Depot does look like the only original style bag out there. I have emailed him three times over the past year to try to buy one with no response. I hope you have more luck. I used acrylic paints on my bag by the way, with a shot of clear matt acrylic lacquer to seal. Holding up good so far. That’s t-shirt is fantastic Smithy.

that's strange, when I got my bag from them back in 2020 they were very quick to respond, usually 24-48 hours.

this was the email address I used - [email protected]

 

[bn1966]

Leather I know

 

[warguy]

I’ll try again, that was the same email I used. First two times the site indicated they were doing to movie and have patience. I sent three emails over about an eight month period.

that's strange, when I got my bag from them back in 2020 they were very quick to respond, usually 24-48 hours.

this was the email address I used - [email protected]