legendofzelda
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Interested in your vest. How long does it take to have it made? I need a size large.
Back to the Future Marty McFly Puffy Vest Color BTTF
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Did you not read my posts about the vest? It is way too light of an orange, the material is wrong as its really shiny and slick, and the pockets are the wrong size and shape. The headgoonie vest is a much better replica and $25 cheaper.
legendofzelda
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Ah I missed that. I believe I just scored an authentic Class-5 in my size. Fingers crossed.
Tell us what you really think!
Don't worry... we've already sourced darker, non-shiny fabric and are revising our pattern for the pockets, using a flat-bet scan of an original Class-5 vest.
Tell us what you really think!
Your vest had an overall accurate shape. It's just the gripes I mentioned that really take away from it. It's very comfortable though so I will use it for the winter months, just not as a part of a cosplay.
do you have pictures?
legendofzelda
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Okay I found someone who has the original Class 5 vest. What is the max I should pay for this thing?
Around $400 in good condition and is your size. Do you have pictures of it?
BTTF Forum
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Mtias, Do you even own a Class 5 vest? You are making critiques of peoples work and you don't even have an original in your hands to do comparisons.
BTTF Forum
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The vests I have would start at $800 at auction. I have been offered much more.
It's not hard to look at pictures and evaluate what's wrong with something. You just like to make unnecessary comments don't you.
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There is always this route:
http://www.jcpenney.com/st-johns-bay-puffer-vest/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005141861
that would give you $780 left over for the rest of the costume, and food, and probably a car payment or two... and 98% percent of the world would never notice the difference.
The red ""Garnet" is much more brick colored in person.
http://www.jcpenney.com/st-johns-bay-puffer-vest/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005141861
that would give you $780 left over for the rest of the costume, and food, and probably a car payment or two... and 98% percent of the world would never notice the difference.
The red ""Garnet" is much more brick colored in person.
starkatcosplay
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So I was able to score a vintage, tan Class-5 vest recently. Any tips on coloring the nylon fabric to make it that accurate burnt orange color? I'm looking into upholstery spray paint (http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/pro...P402/Burnt_Orange_Upholstery_Spray_Paint.html) and DM floral spray paint (http://dmcolor.com/products/terra-cotta/). Wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas/tips. Thanks!!
steveo3002
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those 2 colors dont even look close^
You can dye nylon, but it involves boiling the piece of clothing.
starkatcosplay
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Yeah I know :/ but they're the closest I could find. That's why I'm hoping I can figure out another solution
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Hmm that's an idea. Should I try and combine two red and orange dyes together? Would that work?
starkatcosplay
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So here's the final result!
For my first attempt, I used an entire packet of iDye Poly Orange and a teeny tiny splash of Red dye, and stirred it on the stovetop for about an hour. Since it turned out too orange and not dark enough, I tried again the next day. Third pic is my second attempt where I added another splash of diluted iDye Poly Red and boy, its nearly perfect!!!! I'm so happy with the way it turned out. Only thing bumming me out is that the vest seemed to loose some of its puffiness. But otherwise I'm super happy I have an 80s Class-5 vest that is nearly screen accurate
For my first attempt, I used an entire packet of iDye Poly Orange and a teeny tiny splash of Red dye, and stirred it on the stovetop for about an hour. Since it turned out too orange and not dark enough, I tried again the next day. Third pic is my second attempt where I added another splash of diluted iDye Poly Red and boy, its nearly perfect!!!! I'm so happy with the way it turned out. Only thing bumming me out is that the vest seemed to loose some of its puffiness. But otherwise I'm super happy I have an 80s Class-5 vest that is nearly screen accurate
Excellent results! After it has thoroughly dried inside and out, you should be able to "fluff" it up again like you would a down pillow. Now... get some thread and add another row of horizontal stitching along the top and you'll be set!
starkatcosplay
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Thanks Indy!
There is an authentic Class-5 vest on eBay right now. It's an XS though. Starting bid $800.
