hooray4rayray Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I purchased a pair of boots from eBay. I love eBay, and the only thing I have ever used eBay for in making my 501st costumes was footwear. I bought my German jacks for my IC/TI on eBay, and that was pretty much a no-brainer. But after having read the TB Boot tutorial, I decided that I would most certainly screw up the first few times if I attempted making them myself. Then I saw a listing on eBay for Biker Scout Boots, custom-made to the wearer's size, that look as if they are made precisely to the tutorial's specifications, so I bought them. I am awaiting their arrival in about a week or two. I was just wondering if anyone here has used the same maker or can look at the seller's product and see if there is anything I'm not seeing that would stop these from being approved. Moderator took down the link to the auction. Here are some pics from the seller's listing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I purchased a pair of boots from eBay. I love eBay, and the only thing I have ever used eBay for in making my 501st costumes was footwear. I bought my German jacks for my IC/TI on eBay, and that was pretty much a no-brainer. But after having read the TB Boot tutorial, I decided that I would most certainly screw up the first few times if I attempted making them myself. Then I saw a listing on eBay for Biker Scout Boots, custom-made to the wearer's size, that look as if they are made precisely to the tutorial's specifications, so I bought them. I am awaiting their arrival in about a week or two. I was just wondering if anyone here has used the same maker and can provide me with reviews or problems that they have had. URL REMOVED I'm right behind you. I took the leap this morning and noticed that one other person has as well. It must be you! Let me know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well... at least the boots look right. Make sure to post up when you get them and give us lots of photos. Just by looking at them, they look like they'll pass the CRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Please do not link to eBay sales that are not yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Got my boots in from the eBay seller. Have a butcher's. They look durable and well-made. The base boot he used is really comfortable, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 They are a little baggy above the dogbone up the calf, but they look really good, clean lines. If you apply for Lancer, you will need to make cuts in the soles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 They are a little baggy above the dogbone up the calf, but they look really good, clean lines. If you apply for Lancer, you will need to make cuts in the soles. Yeah, they are a little stocky. Probably has something to do with the cushioned ankles on the biggie work boots inside. For Lancer, in addition to making the cuts in the sole, wouldn't I also have to make the upper and lower soles the same tan color? These boots have a tan and brown sole. I'm sure they can be painted at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yeah, they are a little stocky. Probably has something to do with the cushioned ankles on the biggie work boots inside. For Lancer, in addition to making the cuts in the sole, wouldn't I also have to make the upper and lower soles the same tan color? These boots have a tan and brown sole. I'm sure they can be painted at some point. I'm picky, but not that picky. We have to make due with whatever boots we can get. I'm lucky to have boots that are mostly the same color. I don't ask people to paint the soles, but if they want to, have at it. Now, if we're talking a multi-color sole where one of them is a primary color, then we'll have to talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The boots arnt bad at all, but as you say baggy around the ancle. That is only due to the upright part being to large in the first place before gluing them on, they could have been about 15-20mm narrower when built but hey ho, still not bad and very passable for 501st clearance I thought it was written in the lancer regs once upon a time for a one colour sole? There not hard to find single colured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'd love to see more photos...perhaps with the boots on you? Did you attach the holster? I'd like to see photos of that too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 I'd love to see more photos...perhaps with the boots on you? Did you attach the holster? I'd like to see photos of that too... Got the holster attached over the weekend, boots are done except for putting some white paint on the Chicago screws (went with them over rivets, much easier to dis-assemble if needs be). The boots are really only baggy because I have big calves and the maker simply kept the 19" circumference the whole way up the shaft instead of tapering the shaft of the boot, which is probably the correct thing to do. Pics will be up later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Got the holster attached over the weekend, boots are done except for putting some white paint on the Chicago screws (went with them over rivets, much easier to dis-assemble if needs be). The boots are really only baggy because I have big calves and the maker simply kept the 19" circumference the whole way up the shaft instead of tapering the shaft of the boot, which is probably the correct thing to do. Pics will be up later today... Mine will probably be the same as I have huge calves also sitting at 17inches myself and I am only 5'4...so they are pretty freakin big, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Got the holster attached over the weekend, boots are done except for putting some white paint on the Chicago screws (went with them over rivets, much easier to dis-assemble if needs be). The boots are really only baggy because I have big calves and the maker simply kept the 19" circumference the whole way up the shaft instead of tapering the shaft of the boot, which is probably the correct thing to do. Pics will be up later today... I'm just waiting on the armor/holster for mine. I'm interested in the Chicago screw idea...I have never been a rivet head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 As promised, the pics of the boots with the holster attached. Keep in mind I haven't painted the screws yet. They do stand up pretty well on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 As promised, the pics of the boots with the holster attached. Keep in mind I haven't painted the screws yet. They do stand up pretty well on their own. Very nice. Did you use anything as a backing on the inside? I really like the removable Chicago screw idea too. Looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Very nice. Did you use anything as a backing on the inside? I really like the removable Chicago screw idea too. Looks cool. Yeah, I added to ABS straps on the inside, as support for the holster and as washers for the screws: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yeah, I added to ABS straps on the inside, as support for the holster and as washers for the screws: Sweet! I really like the overall approach. I can't remember...have you scored a blaster yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome! Can't wait to get mine and do the same thing...but I will use rivets just cause that is what they did in the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooray4rayray Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome! Can't wait to get mine and do the same thing...but I will use rivets just cause that is what they did in the movies. I feel you. I received all of my armor this week, and after looking at it, I think I'll just be lucky enough to get it Legion-approved. The whole Lancer thing is no longer my goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I feel you. I received all of my armor this week, and after looking at it, I think I'll just be lucky enough to get it Legion-approved. The whole Lancer thing is no longer my goal. Hang in there man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I feel you. I received all of my armor this week, and after looking at it, I think I'll just be lucky enough to get it Legion-approved. The whole Lancer thing is no longer my goal. Why, what is wrong with your armor that it might not be 501st approved? Your boots look perfect to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 You'll be fine, trust me. Plenty of help here to get you approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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