Retrofire Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks Tom! Had a lot of other Pathfinders helping me though this process. They give you the confidence that you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaScout Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 What kind of shape do you do for the toe? Did you just make a paper template and then go from that? Boot tutorial was a bit unclear on this also. Don't want to leave it too short so the dogbone won't cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 What kind of shape do you do for the toe? Did you just make a paper template and then go from that? Boot tutorial was a bit unclear on this also. Don't want to leave it too short so the dogbone won't cover. Yeah the paper template is the best way to go since it will give you best measurement for the boots you're using. As mentioned in the tutorial it looks a bit funky but it works and you'll have a lot more confidence putting the knife to the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Toe pieces in progress. Of course I get to my second stretch iteration and a thunderstorm decides to move through . I borrowed a sewing machine from my mother in law for the calf and dogbone so I'm starting to practice on scrap pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 So in the course of trimming my Lancer soles I wacked myself pretty good with an X-Acto. So in order to help with the completion I've asked Chrisx909x to help with sewing the vinyl tops for me and I'll finish the assembly myself after my hand heals a little bit. I'll be replacing one of the toes since it *ahem* got a little stained. Now I know what it means to "bleed" for my armor. At least it was the vinyl and not my hard armor! All is well and more to come with this thread with the toe assembly completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yow! Glad it wasn't anything major, buddy. The Blade of eXact Zero is nothing to trifle with! Seriously though, ouch. I think everybody's got a couple boot boo boos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookieevader Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yup me too Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Glad I'm not alone. No, it was not big deal just wasn't paying attention to what I was doing and it bit me. It doesn't hurt as much as I feel like a doofus for not paying attention like I had been on all the other cuts. It'll heal and I'll finish these boots if I have to run into a tree to do it! Thanks brothers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 TB#1-"Watch out!" TB#2-"What is it? More of those ewoks?!" TB#1-"No! Its Retrofire! And he's using an exacto knife!!!" Both TBs-"AAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! Both accelerate and purposely crash into trees. Be careful, always cut away from yourself, that way if you slip up you're less likely to injure yourself (or anyone else hopefully). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Lesson learned Forrest....the hard way. Thankfully I'm smart enough to keep away from everyone when I'm cutting the soles. I just dorked it and did one of those things where your brain says "this probably isn't a good idea" and got bit. Thanks for the scene it made me laugh....at myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I was having a cup of tea while doing some ironing one day and for some reason I reached for the iron and almost put it to my face! And then after I've ironed the wrinkles out of my face, I'd probably pour the tea all over my shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Is this cotton suitable for Lancer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaScout Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 How far up the shoe do we need to apply glue on the toe section? Is there a guide for this part? From other build guides lit looks like mostly the toe section and the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I slathered it all over the toe top, front and sides. The whole upper is going to be covered so it's not too big a deal. If you're using E6000, remember to put it on the boot and the vinyl and let it tack up like rubber cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks for answering this Stasz! Sorry about not getting an answer out sooner I am on vacation in Orlando, FL with my wife and boys (no not Disneyworld:) taking a little time away from the deserts of New Mexico. I expect to have a full mailbox though when I get home with all sorts of goodies to move forward on my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Buddy, you enjoy your family! We'll hold this bunker till you arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 If that cotton is 40mm wide (or the imperial equivalent) then yes... it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 I checked the sizing and it complies with the width measurement. Thanks Chef and hope your move goes swimmingly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Buddy, you enjoy your family! We'll hold this bunker till you arrive Thanks Stasz! We just had a blast today! I have great respect for those who troop in this climate! There's no where you can hide from the wet. I tip my bucket to the troopers of the East Coast garrisons! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 I've had a good time here in the Florida Garrison's AO. My son got to meet Lord Vader at Legoland: and I saw a group of our fellow scouts chasing some Rebel scum: I'm heading home tomorrow to the Dewback Ridge Garrison in New Mexico but we made all sorts of memories here in Florida. Not looking forward to catching the Southwest Transport to leave this system but duty calls.....and I have armor to build 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Greetings Troopers! Just wanted to let you all know that I'm still around and working, rather slowly, on my build. I'm moving my family to Arizona in the coming year so I haven't been as active as I would like to be. Boots are still just about done and I have my bund and other sundry items for my build. Dune Sea Garrison here I come! Best to you all and the best of holidays with you and your families!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbrant Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Soles look sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks! I'm just getting them finished up with the dogbones. I'll post some pics when I get them all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Boots are finally completed! What say you my fellow pathfinders do they pass inspection? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Sorry to dig up an older thread. I went to Legoland in Florida back in Oct 2014 and those full sized lego figures of our beloved leader and Darth Maul were "impressive, very impressive". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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