SorenM

My pleassure....:-)

The finished result: I am 95% satisfied. Removing the masking tape was an absolute nightmare, using a scalpel, to ensure that it would not remove the paint, when I pulled it off. If I had to do it again (which I expect I will, two pairs of boots is always a good thing), I would paint it freehand, with first white and then the black on the soles.... What do you think?....

Sorry, I did not take a picture of the paint coming off, and I have already begun touching up.

@maxsteele and Palpatine1977...you are right, it s a big place...:-) I am sure these are the ones:..... http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Mens-Amsterdam-Ankle-Black/dp/B002LZT9IG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376627134&sr=8-2&keywords=chelsea+boots They are the second hit when you search for Chelsea boots on amazon....:-).. (And for those of you that are unaware, a Chelsea boot is a specific type of boot, signified by the elastic band on either side of the boot, much like Jodphur boots, which are similar, but normally does not have the elastic band, but rather a strap and buckle)......

He posted they were bought on Amazon....

They look fine to me, as Kecro pointed out, they just need white paint....:-)

You might be absolutely right, the bubbles come in very small numbers when I use the brush as well. I did put the paint on a plate, and tried not to press the sponge, but I couldn't manage to distribute the paint evenly, hence I reverted back to the brush. Anywho, I've finished painting now and I am satisfied with the result. I started removing the masking tape....BE VERY AWARE when doing that, the paint sticks to the tape, and it is pulled off the boot when the tape is removed...( which was actually highlighted in another painting thread, but old me was too impatient...)... I need to touch up, and then find a razorblade and make a cut along the seam of the sole, in order to ensure that the paint is not lifted, when I remove the tape.......blasted!!!....

After 8 layers just around half of the 118ml bottle.....I will do nine layers, and it will be fine...

Okay! Tried out an advise, and used a sponge to dab the paint on...... For me it was definately not a succes ( I might be doing something wrong....what that might be I do not know). The paint frothed/foamed/bubbled insanely, thus making hundreds of bubbles on the boots. I fixed it with my brush, and I will not do the sponge thing again. Have given them the 7th coat now and I will add at least one other coat, maybe two, tomorrow.....they taking on a more homogenous colour...

I used a little paint thinner, the paint will not penetrate the leather, but just cover it..I am sure I just need to put a couple more layers....:-)

Yes a little bit....but not much though...:-)

Hi Ron I want them to have a homogenous white appearance. I know they look white on the photos, but up close they are different shades, but then again, if this looks fine enough to enlist, and further on (hopefully) join the ranks of EIB and Centurion..then I needn´t paint any more......;-)

6 layers, and they still aren't a homogenous white, wondering if I am doing something wrong.... I apply one coat of paint in the morning, and one in the evening, thus letting the paint dry entirely..

So far I have used the Angels paint on the elastic band as well, but I think I will drive to the store today and buy some shoe,whitener, which is used to whiten textile shoes, and use that on the textile as well.

And after 4 layers of paint. I think I will have to do at the very least 6 layers.....

Yeah planning on 5, but I will do as many as it takes me to be satisfied with the result:-)...,

Thanx:-)No I have only used the brush so far, but was recommended to use a sponge, maybe I will go for that, but actually, I think they look fine, I do not have acess to a sponge before friday, and I am really impatient;-)... Have not thought about the finisher, but maybe I will, I don' t know how important it is to use it.....

Happy to be able to warm you up:-).... ...I strive for both.....That sounds very good, that is my definite goal, to join ASAP...:-)

Nice!...very nice, looking forwardto seeing the result of your painting, and the armour when it is all done. I am expecting armour to arrive in late aug early september....( I am having Paul putting it together for me....I know it is "cheating", but I have my reasons:-)

Maybe because I am from Denmark?;-)...

Yeah that discussion could go on and on...Just clearing up what I said about handcrafted, it is not the price that dictates that, but the ones I have listed in my thread, (I am not certain about the military issue though) are all handcrafted.:-)Thanks I hope they will turn out good:-)...

I think they will do fine, they are definately complying with the listed standards....:-) . The talk about the price of decent boots/shoes is another one entirely. 200$ +, will get you handcrafted shoes that will last literally forever, whether or not one wants to pay that much, or even want shoes that last that long is another matter.

Okay:-).....,sounds logical......

Thanks for the advice :-)....Yours look great!....have you given any thought as to how to scuff them? I am giving that quite some thought, as I eventually want to go for Centurion certification.....