Re: Another Star Lord build (update 8/8)
Are you going to try to make it to Fan Days? Bautista was just announced as a guest!
Are you going to try to make it to Fan Days? Bautista was just announced as a guest!
Another Star Lord build (cosplaysky trench coat received w/ pics 9/19)
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update 8/8)
Kevin Gossett - Yeah, I saw that. I have SO much to do and only two months to do it.
I'm going to try my hardest. Ein - my camera phone sucks. I'll take some better pictures in the morning with my real camera and better lighting.
Kevin Gossett - Yeah, I saw that. I have SO much to do and only two months to do it.
I'm going to try my hardest. Ein - my camera phone sucks. I'll take some better pictures in the morning with my real camera and better lighting.
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Ein
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update 8/8)
Are these the same pants?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...resistance-racing-pants-with/1865944222.html#
It looks like they are, and if they are, it shows them off decently enough.
Are these the same pants?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...resistance-racing-pants-with/1865944222.html#
It looks like they are, and if they are, it shows them off decently enough.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update 8/8)
Yep! Those are the ones. I got them for less on EBay though.
Yep! Those are the ones. I got them for less on EBay though.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update 8/8)
So, boots. These are still a work in progress, but they are coming along nicely.They started life as a size 10 in womens boots from a thrift store and a pair of the Skechers Diameter line off of EBay. I stripped the soles off of both and swapped them. I've added some accent pieces of leather to try and bring them closer to the movie look. Still needs some tweaking, but I'm very happy with the results so far. Everything is mounted temporarily for these photos.
So, boots. These are still a work in progress, but they are coming along nicely.They started life as a size 10 in womens boots from a thrift store and a pair of the Skechers Diameter line off of EBay. I stripped the soles off of both and swapped them. I've added some accent pieces of leather to try and bring them closer to the movie look. Still needs some tweaking, but I'm very happy with the results so far. Everything is mounted temporarily for these photos.
Kingpixels
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Looking great! Interested to see how they end up.
Looking great! Interested to see how they end up.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
I ordered the smallest size 32. I typically wear 30s, but I went off the height and pants length.
I ordered the smallest size 32. I typically wear 30s, but I went off the height and pants length.
Staar Lord Maan
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Regarding the boots, I found a set of sketchers, myself...
...the slip on style looks to be a little more easy to work with, but it has that 'slipper' feeling because I bought them a half a size big for an insole, but even then...too big.
What are you using to hold your boots together, btw?
Regarding the boots, I found a set of sketchers, myself...
...the slip on style looks to be a little more easy to work with, but it has that 'slipper' feeling because I bought them a half a size big for an insole, but even then...too big.
What are you using to hold your boots together, btw?
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
A wing and a prayer... LOL.
Seriously though, I've tried different adhesives, all of them have worked well so far - super glue, contact cement and Shoe Goo. I prefer the contact cement most.
I sent this to someone else working on the boots:
"Since your working on the same job, thought I'd share some of my findings. Acetone won't react with the rubber on the sole, so it works great on dissolving the glue for easier clean up. Also, look for a boot size 1/2 or 1 size greater then the size of the shoe for a snugger fit."
A wing and a prayer... LOL.
Seriously though, I've tried different adhesives, all of them have worked well so far - super glue, contact cement and Shoe Goo. I prefer the contact cement most.
I sent this to someone else working on the boots:
"Since your working on the same job, thought I'd share some of my findings. Acetone won't react with the rubber on the sole, so it works great on dissolving the glue for easier clean up. Also, look for a boot size 1/2 or 1 size greater then the size of the shoe for a snugger fit."
Staar Lord Maan
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
A friend of mine recommended this; "Tandy's leather cement"...although naming it "A wing and a prayer" wouldn't be too bad of an idea, LOL!
With regards to "1/2 or 1 size greater then the size of the shoe for a snugger fit" - I tried that and now I'm shipping my size 10 ones back in favor of size 9 1/2's
BTW, for those interested, here's the amazon link. (Price: $49.99 - $67.99)
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Do you have photos of the chaps located on RPF somewhere, I'd love to get a pattern if you have it
A friend of mine recommended this; "Tandy's leather cement"...although naming it "A wing and a prayer" wouldn't be too bad of an idea, LOL!
With regards to "1/2 or 1 size greater then the size of the shoe for a snugger fit" - I tried that and now I'm shipping my size 10 ones back in favor of size 9 1/2's
BTW, for those interested, here's the amazon link. (Price: $49.99 - $67.99)
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Do you have photos of the chaps located on RPF somewhere, I'd love to get a pattern if you have it
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Just so there's no confusion, I meant if you're going to remove the sole for a boot, you want to make sure that the boot will fit in the sole.
Just so there's no confusion, I meant if you're going to remove the sole for a boot, you want to make sure that the boot will fit in the sole.
Staar Lord Maan
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Ohhh....thanks for clarifying! Come to think if it, that makes a ton of sense.Just so there's no confusion, I meant if you're going to remove the sole for a boot, you want to make sure that the boot will fit in the sole.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
I got the tandy contact cement as well but I got the quart size. That's good info about the acetone and rubber for cleaning the old glue off.
I got the tandy contact cement as well but I got the quart size. That's good info about the acetone and rubber for cleaning the old glue off.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
My hands, a screwdriver and a lot of cursing.
My hands, a screwdriver and a lot of cursing.
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Ha! I just used an x-acto knife to cut away what I couldn't just pull off with my hands.
Ha! I just used an x-acto knife to cut away what I couldn't just pull off with my hands.
Endless Wonder
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Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
I have never removed a sole from any footware in my life and I'm terrified of trying it for these, but it looks like you got them off unharmed so that makes me feel a little better. I still think I'm going to screw mine up royally somehow :lol
Yours look great so far! Can't wait to see them finished!
I have never removed a sole from any footware in my life and I'm terrified of trying it for these, but it looks like you got them off unharmed so that makes me feel a little better. I still think I'm going to screw mine up royally somehow :lol
Yours look great so far! Can't wait to see them finished!
Re: Another Star Lord build (update to boots 8/22)
Heat gun set at 400deg F, Screwdriver and hands with welding gloves Heat the bottom of the sole so the heat goes through to the glue, Becareful with the heat gun, as you can burn and melt the stetching and fabric under the sole
Heat gun set at 400deg F, Screwdriver and hands with welding gloves
Heat the bottom of the sole so the heat goes through to the glue, Becareful with the heat gun, as you can burn and melt the stetching and fabric under the sole
