Nicole Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I thought I'd show a few pics of my first build ever to see what I can improve on. =] I did this tonight and tomorrow I'll be finishing them off. It's a size 5 men's hiking boot lol This is with the toes all glued down; I'm just letting them dry and tomorrow I'll pull the pins out and knife it down to the correct length and add the seam, etc. This is with the rough calf piece placed on top, I still have to glue it down and again cut it to the correct size/length. I still have to do the flap, but any help/criticism is welcome! =]I know there is still a lot of work to be done to them, but this is my first ever attempt at a costume of any sort.
Witness Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 When I make boots, I bring the toe vinyl all the way up to the 3rd or 4th lace eyelet from the top, and all the way back to the heal on the bottom. You are going to have a gap that will require you to cover with a large dogbone that may look awkward once on and too far forward. Let's see what happens. Here is a picture of a black boot in progress.
Nicole Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 Luckily I haven't glued the calf piece down or anything, so I'll be able to do what you suggested. That's why I posted them so I could see how to do it from the experts ;]
lonewolf Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Here is a picture of a black boot in progress. Wow David, you must show us how you make the toe so neat, superb job.
Nicole Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 I'm going to try to add some vinyl from the sides back to the heel like you did, so I won't have the big awkward flap on the front. Thanks for the advice, let's hope I can fix it tonight =]
Nicole Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 Ok guys, finished product... I know it's not perfect, but for my first ever piece of anything that I've ever tried to make I'm pretty happy with it =]
Griffin-X Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Ok guys, finished product... I know it's not perfect, but for my first ever piece of anything that I've ever tried to make I'm pretty happy with it =] Looks pretty good Nicole!
Nicole Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks so much guys =] My flight suit will be here next week (it was so hard to find a men's extra small) so I'm super excited to get things rolling!
4505Marcel Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Your off to a great start hun, keep the progress pics comming
Nicole Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Your off to a great start hun, keep the progress pics comming Thanks so much guys! I had no idea how it was going to turn out, but now that I have my first real piece of my costume I'm getting super excited!
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