My kind of BTTF MAG project
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Can't wait for the tutorial for the uppers.
cavx
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So based on what you said, I opened each file in Paint, then copied and pasted each part 1:1 into a new massive bitmap so that every part was not only at the same scale, but now on one bit-map to be imported into Sketch Up. Once I have traced all the parts (they will be blue when joined up correctly), I can then cut and paste them into my pattern file and scale them to fit the rest of the patterns.
So what I have done here is mod the front of the mid-sole to thicken up the toe tip.
Feel free to leave comment about this. Your work is awesome, but this is the one part I think could be worked to be even better. The tip of the toe tappers down on the V2 and a few have attempted to correct this on our V2 mid-soles. If I am to go and make a new rubber part, I want to correct that mistake before I start any machined pattern work.
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Jewan
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TUTO
Step 02: heel part1
I propose 2 shapes to make heel part.
The one you see on the final shoe is named "bulb" on my pattern. I used plastazote foam thickness 0,5 cm to make it.
Plastazote pic :
pin pattern on plastazote, draw outlines and cut (use nail scissors help me to be more precise for curve shapes)
Glue it.
Smoothing edges the same way seen in first step of this tuto.
Now the other shape. When I started my project, I wanted to use the same foam used for sole. But glue slittle slits of the "bulb" pattern was just a nightmare and can't be done correctly.
So I choose to apply the "heating" method using for cosplay and LARP.
pin pattern on plastazote, draw outlines and cut. Heat the piece (with heat gun or hoven) and press it on round object (yellow ball on pic). Hold it in position during a minute (with gloves).
See difference between shapes.
Coming soon
part 2 : the letters on heel
Step 03 : Buckle
Step 04 : coating
Step 02: heel part1
I propose 2 shapes to make heel part.
The one you see on the final shoe is named "bulb" on my pattern. I used plastazote foam thickness 0,5 cm to make it.
Plastazote pic :
pin pattern on plastazote, draw outlines and cut (use nail scissors help me to be more precise for curve shapes)
Glue it.
Smoothing edges the same way seen in first step of this tuto.
Now the other shape. When I started my project, I wanted to use the same foam used for sole. But glue slittle slits of the "bulb" pattern was just a nightmare and can't be done correctly.
So I choose to apply the "heating" method using for cosplay and LARP.
pin pattern on plastazote, draw outlines and cut. Heat the piece (with heat gun or hoven) and press it on round object (yellow ball on pic). Hold it in position during a minute (with gloves).
See difference between shapes.
Coming soon
part 2 : the letters on heel
Step 03 : Buckle
Step 04 : coating
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cavx
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Cool. I'll also be joining the sides and front to form one long part, so I get no seams on the texture.
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Jewan
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Is it repaired now?
cavx
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Nope. Just says "Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"
airair
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do you find the thinner foam better than the thicker foam after heat forming?
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Great work!
For the white and blue fabric, what type is it called? its like the sports fabric isnt it?
Jewan
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do you find the thinner foam better than the thicker foam after heat forming?
It's just a question for tast. There pro and cons for the two. With yellow one I can a rounder shape but It's softer material. With the balck one I keep same material than sole and as strong but the shape is not very round. All depend that foam you use, softer or stronger than mine. I think for my next pair of shoes I try to make all of it with plastazote only, in differents thickness.
"For the white and blue fabric, what type is it called? its like the sports fabric isnt it?"
Yes, sport T-shirts (polyester). I don't try lycra fabric yet.
Some close up pics.
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Jewan
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TUTO
heel part 2
Cut letters from heel and buckle pattern. Pin it on a EVA foam sheet in order to draw outlines and cut.
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To glue, I use contact cement spray. I don't try it but I think EVA foam sheets exist in adhesive version.
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heel part 2
Cut letters from heel and buckle pattern. Pin it on a EVA foam sheet in order to draw outlines and cut.
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To glue, I use contact cement spray. I don't try it but I think EVA foam sheets exist in adhesive version.
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Jewan
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TUTO
step 03 : Buckle
With "buckle&heelvector" pattern available here (jpg or libreoffice draw): http://www.4shared.com/folder/9feLbSTH/My_kind_of_BTTF_MAG_project.html
Heat foam and shape it on ball on like I do for this picture, on your knee.
step 03 : Buckle
With "buckle&heelvector" pattern available here (jpg or libreoffice draw): http://www.4shared.com/folder/9feLbSTH/My_kind_of_BTTF_MAG_project.html
Heat foam and shape it on ball on like I do for this picture, on your knee.
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I have a pair of scrap V2s. Would using the top white cuff work with the custom uppers? I like the white fake leather they used. A little modification might be in order, but that's what we do best lol I don't have anything on hand and I won't for another month, so I can't test anything.
cavx
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Here you go.
This is version 1, so feel free to critique this and I can make any required changes. Yes I did thicken up the toe on this.
EDIT: The pattern seems to be missing the small cut away part on the inside of the Heel.
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cavx
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Yeah that is just Sketch Up 8 with an add on to allow me to export DXF (for laser cutting) and STL (for machine work). I had 2015 PRO for time but there was nothing it did that this free version does not.
