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Title: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 05, 2008, 01:09:55 PM
I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but "here goes".

Our Squadron, The False Prophets, is having custom T-shirts made. The graphic is below:
(http://www.teamoutfitters.biz/images/prophets_small.jpg)
We are paying $15.00 each plus UPS. If any other squadrons are interested, please PM me and I will set it up. I will need a full sized image of your squadron logo, for starters. In order to get a break on doing the art work conversions. The outfit that is doing this for us needs at least a 5 shirts order to start. After that they will do them in "ones and twos" all by credit card over the phone. The company that is doing our shirts is a long established and reputable shirt printing and embroidery shop in Sacramento, CA.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: camnite on November 05, 2008, 01:13:20 PM
Nice design, is it goin to have each of yalls names on the back? Anyway, if the rest of my squaddies want to i wouldnt mind gettin one.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 05, 2008, 01:16:15 PM
Nice design, is it goin to have each of yalls names on the back? Anyway, if the rest of my squaddies want to i wouldnt mind gettin one.
We are getting white shirts with the graphic on the front left pocket, each shirt will have our players individual gameID in the center. I used mine for the example because I have already ordered mine and the artwork was finished. They have a aproximate 10 day turn around on these shirts...  The actual graphic is 4.6"X3.6", Let me know via PM if you put anything together.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: RATTFINK on November 05, 2008, 01:22:54 PM
Good idea!!

Although I think there is a copyright on the usage of the VF-31 insignia on a T-Shirt.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 05, 2008, 01:30:45 PM
Good idea!!

Although I think there is a copyright on the usage of the VF-31 insignia on a T-Shirt.
I read their privacy statement (for VF-31) and there is no mention of image copyrights... I would GUESS that for our purposes (non-commercial usage for members of an on-line Combat Flight Simulator community) that there would be no conflict. The Navy might actually welcome the free publicity as a means of attracting up and coming avaitors... If Aces High was on the shirt somewhere it would disdinguish it from belonging to an actual member of the Navy's VF-31... IF HTC would consent to us using Aces High on our shirts. You might be able to get permission from the VF-31s Squadron Commander via e-mail and explaining what you wanted to do. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: RATTFINK on November 05, 2008, 01:45:49 PM
IF HTC would consent to us using Aces High on our shirts that would be sweeett.  Free advertising my friend.

Well the VF-31 are now the VFA-31 so it may not be so bad.  We should really be called the “VF-6” not the VF-31.  Our founder did not look to deep into the history I think (I am not the original ‘CO’ btw).  He wanted “31” in the name so that it would go w/ his callsign.

We have debated over it and we have conflicting differences when it comes to the name of our squad.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 05, 2008, 01:54:46 PM
IF HTC would consent to us using Aces High on our shirts that would be sweeett.  Free advertising my friend.

Well the VF-31 are now the VFA-31 so it may not be so bad.  We should really be called the “VF-6” not the VF-31.  Our founder did not look to deep into the history I think (I am not the original ‘CO’ btw).  He wanted “31” in the name so that it would go w/ his callsign.

We have debated over it and we have conflicting differences when it comes to the name of our squad.


Here is where I got my info:http://www.vf31.navy.mil/privacypolicy.htm (http://www.vf31.navy.mil/privacypolicy.htm)

Specifically it states that:
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All information on this site is public domain and may be distributed or copied unless otherwise specified. Use of appropriate byline/photos/image credits is requested.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: RATTFINK on November 05, 2008, 02:02:42 PM
COOL!
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: BoilerDown on November 05, 2008, 02:10:49 PM
I thought US Government images could be used by its citizens without charge, as a general rule.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: hubsonfire on November 05, 2008, 02:45:34 PM
"I'm with stupid ->"
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 05, 2008, 02:55:16 PM
"I'm with stupid ->"
Must be the one your wife wears... She must go through alot of 'em!
  :rofl :lol :lol :D :D :lol :lol  :rofl
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: BillyD on November 05, 2008, 02:55:39 PM
The pigs use cafe press. It's a service that prints any logo on all kinds of stuff and is a good option for getting this type of stuff done cheap ( i think they take a percentage of what you sell )....

theres Potw shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, clocks, dog shirts and thongs!  :uhoh for the lil lady.
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: waystin2 on November 05, 2008, 02:57:35 PM
Here is a link to the company that the POTW use:
http://www.cafepress.com/pigsonthewing (http://www.cafepress.com/pigsonthewing)


PS-Cool t-shirt art MajIssue!
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: 1Boner on November 05, 2008, 04:09:41 PM
IF HTC would consent to us using Aces High on our shirts that would be sweeett.  Free advertising my friend.


If HTC would make his own T-shirts and sell them, it would be better than free advertising for him.

We would be paying HIM to wear his advertisments.

Just a thought. :O
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: VonMessa on November 05, 2008, 04:35:18 PM
The pigs use cafe press. It's a service that prints any logo on all kinds of stuff and is a good option for getting this type of stuff done cheap ( i think they take a percentage of what you sell )....

theres Potw shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, clocks, dog shirts and thongs!  :uhoh for the lil lady.

I was gonna snitch on you to Waystin, but scratch that        :noid

 :P
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: hubsonfire on November 05, 2008, 04:52:10 PM
I bet the teddy bear with squad logo is a big seller. <snork>
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: waystin2 on November 05, 2008, 05:34:53 PM
I bet the teddy bear with squad logo is a big seller. <snork>

Well they just sold one, what's your shipping address Hub?   :rofl

<Salute>
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: hubsonfire on November 05, 2008, 08:57:22 PM
MIND YOUR OWN FREAKIN BUSINESS
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: G0ALY on November 06, 2008, 07:34:40 PM
I like the idea of squad T-shirts!

I whipped this up real quick...

(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/1461/ewesshirthc3.jpg)

It should be cheap too... As I would only have to order one shirt!
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: ALF on November 06, 2008, 09:16:17 PM
For anyone looking for shirts for squads (or anything else).  I recommend www.spreadshirt.com (http://www.spreadshirt.com)

The are cheaper than cafe press in my experience, and if you have a logo that can me made into a 1-4 color logo(doesnt work for photos ect but for logo style stuff), you can get it done in flex or flock print, which is much nicer than the paint on look in most cases.  I use spreadshirt for the shirts I give away on my movie review podcast each month.

Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: 1pLUs44 on November 06, 2008, 09:28:43 PM
Time to get a 40th FS "Fight'n Red Devils" shirt :rock
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: ColKLink on November 07, 2008, 01:30:09 AM
I have a question reguarding the "thongs".....are these the disposable clothe type ? or are they the long lasting leather??? :O You are supposed to throw them away after wearing it right?(clothe)?
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: BMathis on November 07, 2008, 02:22:40 AM
If HTC would make his own T-shirts and sell them, it would be better than free advertising for him.

We would be paying HIM to wear his advertisments.

Just a thought. :O

I have one....
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: The Fugitive on November 07, 2008, 08:50:22 AM
Here's mine. The stain in the blue circle is from a shell casing from a Thompson machine gun. I was at the WWII show in Reading PA an was close up to the action and a casing from the gun flew up and landed on my crossed arms and the shirt. DAM are thos suckers HOT when they come out of those guns !!  LOL!

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/AHshirt.gif)
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: MajIssue on November 07, 2008, 03:45:43 PM
Yea... you can get cutsom printed shirts from many sources. We are using a local (for me) independant business to print ours. They are good people and have worked "above and beyond" to make our stuff look good. I recommend them enthusiastically. The name of the shop is Team Outfitters in Sacramento, CA. here is a link to their web site:

http://www.teamoutfitters.biz (http://www.teamoutfitters.biz)
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: WWhiskey on November 08, 2008, 12:04:04 AM
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg229/WWhiskey/7d57_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Squadron T-Shirts
Post by: skribetm on November 08, 2008, 12:59:50 AM
§ 105. Subject matter of copyright: United States Government works

Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the United States Government, but the United States Government is not precluded from receiving and holding copyrights transferred to it by assignment, bequest, or otherwise.