Hey there everyone!
I was wondering if anyone had a link to a video or message in this thread of someone making the ankle bubble more authentic on the V2's to the one seen in the RD version of the Mags? If not, would anyone be able to explain to me how it's done? Just to be clear, I'm not talking about the LED's as I have a clear idea on how to make them. I'm talking about the actual plastic that houses them. I have left images below to make my question more understandable.
Thanks guys,
- Will.
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It is still a work in progress but I am in the process of making new more accurate bubbles. The molds I have made so far allow for a part that protrudes almost twice that of the standard flat bubble, but the parts are flat on the surface and I want to make new parts that are more rounded. These parts are also too short. They were designed to fit the V2 heel cup without the need to modify the cup.
Right now I am also in the process of making a pair new master heel cup parts that are more rounded (fat ass look of the RD) and have the 25mm (1") tall MAG molded directly onto them. I also want to the make a slightly larger bubble for these as well.
Here is a look at the modded parts when I revisited the idea of making larger bubbles.
From here, I also decided that wanted larger letters. I had the letters machines and it is a PITA making letters for my pairs, but I have a few sets done now.
About a year ago, I did make a pair of GITD large bubbles and only fitted them to my own shoes about 6 months ago because I did not have anything glowing on the heel cup of my GITD wear pair. These are the only pair in existence, but are made from GITD at just 5%, not clear why they are not glowing very bright compared to the soles and strap at 15%. In the photo below, these are more "square" and I have since "rounded" them from how they came out of the mold. So I will have to make more parts, re-shape them, pour a new mold and then cast sets.
All this takes time and $$$ and why it is not done yet.
2 things I wanted to preserve is the 3 slots where the LEDs go in and the lip that prevents the part falling out. My pair has both of these things.