JLeezy23
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Seen him post on Instagram less than a week ago his un is "gglassess"
Nike Mag V2 Mod Discussion (Page 58 Shopping List)
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Seen him post on Instagram less than a week ago his un is "gglassess"
chuck2003
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Thanks! hes clearly avoiding me...low life. Good thing is we wont be seeeing him around the rpf since he is now banned
Ive been sending him emails, texts messaging him on facebook instagram etc. Hes just ignoring it all and blocking me. All Im asking for is my shoes back. I offered to pay for shipping and I said I would pay for anything that hes done on the shoes already. Still no response. In fact he just blocked me on instagram after i kindly asked for my shoes back. What a low life POS scum of the earth
Really funny after he sent me this when his rent was in jeopardy because of my paypal claim "I'm being honest man I'm not a thief I've just been swamped and of you're worried becuase of what that other rpf member is spreading about how I left him out on his money it's false I was carjacked and I still replaced his shoes out of my own pocket. I'm not out to scam anyone.I understand and it sucks being screwed over but if I don't pay my rent I'm out on my ass and I doubt I'd be able to do any mod work living on the streets Idk I guess this is in your hands"
P.s he that other member never got those shoes he supposedly paid out of pocket for. Guys a THIEF
Anyway back on topic....got most of the stuff I need to mod the shoes...just waiting on the two most important pieces. The shoes and the new soles.....
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MrSouthpaw
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Do you mean of the new HC smooth-side shoe? If so, no.
They won't change the website picture until all the ribbed shoes are gone. I will post pics in the HC topic if I end up getting a smooth-side pair.
cavx
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Please do as many of us won't touch them until they improve them.
MrSouthpaw
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I don't think they would do anything about the ear/collar height without a significant amount of suggestions/complaints. A letter-writing campaign of sorts.
I do occasionally wonder about how I could mod the shoe and raise the collar. I'm actually mostly okay with it, but if I could do it without too much trouble I would.
cavx
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If they are removing the ribs, it is probably more of a cost cutting exercise (results in less materials being used per shoe) over an improvement to make these better.
A letter-writing campaign won't ever happen because everyone that bought these shoes (apparently) can't tell the difference between the HC and RD. There have been posts made by owners of the HCs that state they can't tell the difference even with side by side images. Either they are blind or ignorance truly is bliss.
If you want to see the difference for yourself, print yourself a copy of the official MAG patterns on paper where the sole is the same size as your shoe size, then fold up the upper to see just how much taller than a HC it really is. It is quite significant not just 1/4". You can't really "fix" the HC upper to be more accurate unless you make a scratch made upper and replace the original. And it is trouble working out the seams.
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MrSouthpaw
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Yeah, that's what I concluded when they said it. It probably increases production numbers too.
Well, HC is probably looking at the general public the most. And they definitely don't know the difference. Either way, I still think it would take massive responses to get them to change it.
As far as upper modding, I was only referring to heightening the collar. Not a whole accuracy upgrade. But I might be persuaded to print that out and check it. What size paper does that pattern need? I might be able to print that at home.
The size 10 HC mag is about 8.5 - 8.75 inches to the tops of the collar ear points if I hold the ears vertical and don't let them splay out.
The sole is about 12 inches long.
cavx
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I think you will find that the length of the collar from the centre seam is different from the Chinese made replicas to the RD. The patterns should print out on A3 paper. What is interesting is that the footprint part is actually the US8 from my V2 display pair with the uppers scaled to fit that. Yet they fit my feet in the mock ups I have done.
The 9.5's I own are 10" to the tops of the ears and an RD seems to be about 1/2" past that.
KingKolton9
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I'm looking to buy another set of V2 mags. I ordered some from Aliexpress 2 years ago, and I can't remember the seller or my account name on there, sadly.
I think the shoes were ~$210.00 and included free shipping. Anyone have a recommended seller for me?
I also intend to mod one of my pairs after I get the new set. Besides Jedifyfe's youtube account, is there any other extra information about this consolidated in a single place? I know that there's plenty of information in this thread, but it's spread thin across 256 pages. If Jedifyfe's youtube is the only place, I guess I have a lot of reading to do.
I think the shoes were ~$210.00 and included free shipping. Anyone have a recommended seller for me?
I also intend to mod one of my pairs after I get the new set. Besides Jedifyfe's youtube account, is there any other extra information about this consolidated in a single place? I know that there's plenty of information in this thread, but it's spread thin across 256 pages. If Jedifyfe's youtube is the only place, I guess I have a lot of reading to do.
cavx
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KingKolton9, Welcome to the forums.
WOW $210 is good price. Most of paid $250 per pair. The main seller (Karen Chen) we all trusted no longer sells these.
Jediyfe has done the most in the way of tutorials and why he is known as the "Mod Father" of these shoes.
I did the steam toe slim video (You-Tube under cavx01) and also showed a full tear down to do a sock toe slim. I am also responsible for the clear sole project and GITD rubber (fake EL) kits, not the GITD paint kits.
WOW $210 is good price. Most of paid $250 per pair. The main seller (Karen Chen) we all trusted no longer sells these.
Jediyfe has done the most in the way of tutorials and why he is known as the "Mod Father" of these shoes.
I did the steam toe slim video (You-Tube under cavx01) and also showed a full tear down to do a sock toe slim. I am also responsible for the clear sole project and GITD rubber (fake EL) kits, not the GITD paint kits.
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KingKolton9
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I checked the clear soles thread. You mentioned that you'd sell copies of the mat you used. Would I have to use that, or could I use the base of the stock V2s as the mat? I don't see why I shouldn't, but it's worth it to ask.
Thanks for the info.
Edit: Not to mention that person isn't selling anymore. I didn't notice that. That's 2 sellers out.
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cavx
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Really not sure which sellers to trust now.
The real NIKE MAGs have small pyramids on the soles as tread. The V2s have the same waffle pattern (that is on the side of the sole) on their thread. You can't just glue the matting I used to make my master to the base as 1. it is not clear 2, it is PVC and won't grip like the rubber I am using.
Given the requirements for different sizes, it seems the most cost effective way to do is to mold and cast a flat section of the mat which can then precisely to the fit the shoes. This would also allow the shape of the outrigger to be customized for those that don't want the huge wedge. The side wing parts would then be glued on after that.
The real NIKE MAGs have small pyramids on the soles as tread. The V2s have the same waffle pattern (that is on the side of the sole) on their thread. You can't just glue the matting I used to make my master to the base as 1. it is not clear 2, it is PVC and won't grip like the rubber I am using.
Given the requirements for different sizes, it seems the most cost effective way to do is to mold and cast a flat section of the mat which can then precisely to the fit the shoes. This would also allow the shape of the outrigger to be customized for those that don't want the huge wedge. The side wing parts would then be glued on after that.
KingKolton9
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Perhaps I'm not understanding what you mean, but I meant that I would purchase a copy of your master (Or just use the stock base) to cast a ice blue copy out of shoe goo (That is one of the things you ended up using, isn't it?).
cavx
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I used the waffle on the sides and added a pyramid mat to the base. I molded the part in silicone and then poured elastomer into the molds. I also had to buy a vacuum chamber to be able to degas or you end up with a part full of bubbles.
I was never able to get a good casting using Shoe Goo. It is air curing and as it sets, it heats up and that warped the PVC mat even when glued to a hard surface. I also had issues with trapped air in the Shoe Goo. I have never placed it in a vacuum to see if the air will pull out. It is gel thick, so I'd be surprised if it degassed properly or at all. Also, how do you tint the Shoe Goo? If you mix a resin tint into it, just just mix in air.
I was never able to get a good casting using Shoe Goo. It is air curing and as it sets, it heats up and that warped the PVC mat even when glued to a hard surface. I also had issues with trapped air in the Shoe Goo. I have never placed it in a vacuum to see if the air will pull out. It is gel thick, so I'd be surprised if it degassed properly or at all. Also, how do you tint the Shoe Goo? If you mix a resin tint into it, just just mix in air.
royal
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To get proper catings you need to ad 2 holl's 1 for casting your material and on your top casting you need to make a small hole (1mm max 3mm or elles your resin flouds out) tumble your casting for 3 minute's while its still liquid your casting release's airbubble's that without a breating hole will be trapped in your mold, so with one extra hole's your casting will be alot better
MrSouthpaw
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New smooth-side HC mag pics are up....
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=224737&page=34&p=3702447&viewfull=1#post3702447
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=224737&page=34&p=3702447&viewfull=1#post3702447
cavx
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It doesn't quite work that way with the elastomer. It is thick like honey. The air must be pulled under full vacuum, then must be elastomer must poured carefully into the molds so as not to trap any air.
cavx
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These look way better that the earlier version, but there is still too much wrong with these - Upper is too short, over-sized toe, cuff is still too puffy, extra unwanted stitching etc.
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cavx
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Lets hope.
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