DarthShlomo Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I figured it was time to actually start a WIP thread. My flight suit is a modified Red Kap coverall. I completely deconstructed the collar, shortened it, and added the extra material on. The riding patch and mud flap is actual suede since I am building towards Lancer standards and the legs were taken in.
DarthShlomo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 The pouches were constructed with a heavy trigger material using the pattern here on BSN.
DarthShlomo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 For my boots, I started with a pair of Himalayans work boots. They were the first ones I found with a single color sole. I notched them all the way around to look more similar to the originals. I am currently using the tutorial in the boot section to make them into sexy white go-go boots. 1
stasz Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Sexy white go-go boots he says You're off to a great start! 1
Ammonites Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Sometimes I wish I had half the talent as some of you other builders. 1
DarthShlomo Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Starting to look like a boot! I am thinking it will look better once I break them in and do some weathering. Now on to the left side. 1
stasz Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Magnets as clamps. Great move! I learned that trick repairing guitars and violins. 1
DarthShlomo Posted March 27, 2015 Author Posted March 27, 2015 The measurements for the calf section were off by 2" on my first attempt so I ripped it apart and remade it. I like the new version much better.
DarthShlomo Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Boots are done. At least I think so. I'm sure I forgot some super important part. 1
stasz Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Wheels, man. Wheels. They look sharp! Was it easy cutting on the soles? The color looks great. Nice job.
DarthShlomo Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 Wheels, man. Wheels. They look sharp! Was it easy cutting on the soles? The color looks great. Nice job. Thanks. The first cut didn't go so well. I made a few rookie mistakes. I didn't use a fresh Exacto blade as well as not using the correct blade. I tried making the cuts into the rubber and then see-sawing a regular blade into the rubber to remove the unwanted portion. This looked like bantha poodoo. Once I quit being lazy and got out the chisel tip blade for the Exacto it was like buttah. I had my marks on the soles where I wanted to cut. And I inserted the chisel tip blade into the sole. Then, with the blade still in the boot, I cut down with a second Exacto and the little bit just popped right out. Once I figured out what I was doing, I had both boots done during an episode of Archer. 1
stasz Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Archer yes. All day. Yeah. I had to figure out the push + pop method too. I bet everybody's first pair has one sketchy boot and one really good one I have enough vinyl left over that I want to do another, better pair and I think I'll use these base boots. You shared the link earlier. Thanks! 1
DarthShlomo Posted April 18, 2015 Author Posted April 18, 2015 Wampa wear gloves arrived today. I am very happy with them. 2
DarthShlomo Posted April 19, 2015 Author Posted April 19, 2015 You can see in the previous pic that the armor is yellowing pretty bad. One of the reasons I got such a good deal on it. So I did some research and applied 12% hydrogen peroxide cream and left it in the sun for about four hours. And the yellowing is gone! Before After
DarthShlomo Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 In the workshop today to hopefully get a bunch of stuff done on my scout. First up, I made new T-straps for my shoulders. Next up, the vest. I made one already but it was not to my liking. Hopefully take 2 will be better. 1
stasz Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I love the straps incorporated into the bridge covers. Super slick! 1
DarthShlomo Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 I made progress on the vest this evening. I made it snug. I just need to finish the bottom edge. And maybe shed a few pounds. And with armor. I still need to secure the shoulder bells. They will sit better when I do.
DarthShlomo Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Nice! Looks like you made it from scratch? Is there any other way?
stasz Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I used a regular t shirt and a tutorial from... I can't remember who it's on the boards somewhere. But I didn't get those raglan style sleeves like yours. It looks really good, brother!
DarthShlomo Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 I know the tutorial you are talking about. I tried that first. But I hate working with a jersey knit material and it did not come out looking good to me so I scrapped it.
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