Boot Sole Carving & Cleanup

[AtomicW]

 

So this is where I'm at right now with the boots.

 

There are a lot of areas that look kind of sloppy, and when i try to smooth it out, the blade rubber-bands and bounces on the sole, leaving small jagged cuts. I'm looking for some advice on cleaning up the carving.

 

Was thinking of using a rotary tool with a sanding band? Problem is, I only have a one-speed dremel. Full-on i'm afraid it would melt the rubber. Curious what other people's experience has been.

[jyjellyfish77]

On another note, what brand of boots are those?

[TB-7076]

One of the best I've seen so far. Thumbs up.

At the foward side there are two spaces too large though.

But definately a good an comparably clean work.

[Chex]

Decent job. There;s too much spacing on the front part of the boots, but you do what you can based off the boot. Solid color though, so the bases you have would more then likely get a pass for lancer, if that's your goal. I wanna see the finished boots though. Make sure you post those when you have them done. Good job!

[AtomicW]

Thanks guys.

 

I'm going to see if I can find anyone in town with a variable speed dremel I can borrow.

 

The boot is a Rustler Advantage Men's Work Boot Kmax - Wheat $19.98

 

The front of the boot was a hard call to make due to the shape. I think If I had to do it again with this boot type, I'd make it 4 equally spaced medium-width indentations. That wouldn't be correct either, but it would probably feel more correct.

[jyjellyfish77]

thanks!

[Darth Voorhees]

Honestly, like was said above, i think it looks great! I used the 3/4" squared off blade with the large red handled x-acto knife and basically pressed down on the side to make the shape, and then went about 1/4" deep and just pressed the blade from the bottom up into the sole..carefully! tht gave me a fairly clean cut.

 

The dremel doesnt really help because of the type of rubber the sole is. i tried that once..all it did was stink up the place lol

 

 

[BobaFiend]

The boots look really good to me, though I'm of course just doing my initial research.

 

Also, good to see you over here, Lou! Didn't know you had a scout as well.