InfraFett Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hey, about boots, I had to learn through video more than photo tutorials, and this guy in the video helped me better learn how it's done. Before I attempt this, I want to know if the end result is 501st (and pathfinder?) accepted? A friend told me this boot isn't accurate, and I wanted more opinions. Cheers http://youtube.com/watch?v=gRiPJV2020w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The video link doesn't work. If you post the direct web link, I'll check it out for you Cole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraFett Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ah, got it to work now. Here it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraFett Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just skip to 14:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Most of the video is accurate, but there are several things you are going to want to do differently for a cleaner look. The first thing is don't wrap the vinyl around the toe following his method. You are going to start at the toe with the pins, and then heat the vinyl so you can stretch it. Heat, stretch, pull tight, add more pins on each side. Keep repeating that process until you have it pinned all the way back. You want the flat piece of vinyl to hold a three dimensional shape. It makes it much easier to apply the glue after you've got the shape. By doing it this way, you'll be able to have less observable wrinkles. The second thing is the "dog bone". The guy didn't bother to put the 2 rows of stitches on both sides of each. Trust me, it looks way better when you do it. I'd also round off the sharp corners on the holster before you mount it. That will keep your holster from potentially ripping through the vinyl. Lastly, the way he attached the calves to the boot is the same method I used to mount mine. Most use a rivet to attach that section. If you're going to use the method in the video, I'd actually add a little more glue since a rivet won't be used. Hope that helps Cole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Oh...and another thing...Unicycle Scout Shoes?!?!? The Emperor would not be pleased to know he's taking on the role of Ringmaster in a clown show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraFett Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thank you! Although I don't think I understand when you say to heat and stretch the vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 He means use a hair dryer on low setting and gently pull the vinyl towards the heel on both sides after pinning the toe. Then add more pins as you go. You may want to unpin the edges and repeat. ( I hope that is what you mean Barry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yep, that's exactly what I mean Forrest. Heating the vinyl allows you to pull out the creases as you move along Cole. I suggest reading that part of the tutorial in the pinned thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I know the guy who made the video. There used to be a guy who called himself the Unicycle Scout, hence the skate shoes. Like has been previously mentioned, this is more or less how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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