Evil Robot Ted Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Howdy y'all. TKboots, as you know, are very limited on supply and it seems that Imperial is out for the month. Unfortunately, I need some boots before the Great Pumpkin rises from the pumpkin patch. I found some black Chelseas that might work but would greatly appreciate some opinions from those of you here with more knowledge. Is the missing pull on tab a big deal? The soles are leather, too. I reckon I can glue on thin soles over the leather when it comes time for approval. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester[TK] Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) They look fine. A lot of boots only have the pull tabs on the back. Select a paint that would be good for leather and tape off those soles. I think you're in business. Edited October 17, 2017 by Shanester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Just now, Shanester said: They look fine. A lot of boots only have the pull tabs on the back. Select a paint that would be good for leather and tape off those soles. I think you're in business. Excellent! Thank you! I was getting nervous thinking I'd have to borrow my friend's size 13s (I wear 10). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester[TK] Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 LOL, these boots, if painted well, should get you through even the highest approvals because they are constructed in a "movie accurate" way. Just a different color (for now). By the way, many troopers go this route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Are the leather soles going to be a hurdle or should I get some Vibram half soles? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 From the picture they dont look bad. I think you'll be fine if you quit saying they're leather solesJK Make sure you clean them back to leather before you paint. I use acetone and some rags and elbow grease. If you don't get that finish off the new paint won't stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINJAM0VE[TK] Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think your boots can pass as long as you paint it well. Show us some of your progress photos here. Goodluck bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 12 hours ago, Evil Robot Ted said: Are the leather soles going to be a hurdle or should I get some Vibram half soles? Thanks again! The way those boots are fine with the soles as is. Just deglaze them and then paint them and you'll be golden. Last time I checked you can still get the same boots as they used in 76 but I can't remember the makers name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 12 hours ago, magni said: From the picture they dont look bad. I think you'll be fine if you quit saying they're leather solesJK Make sure you clean them back to leather before you paint. I use acetone and some rags and elbow grease. If you don't get that finish off the new paint won't stick. These aren't the leather soles we're looking for... Thanks for the advice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 5 hours ago, themaninthesuitcase said: Last time I checked you can still get the same boots as they used in 76 but I can't remember the makers name. I've heard the name "Jones the Boot Maker" thrown around before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 15 hours ago, Evil Robot Ted said: I've heard the name "Jones the Boot Maker" thrown around before. That's just a shop, it's not the maker. I'll try find it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikidymac[TK] Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 The best paint to use is the Angelus Leather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefalm Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 I ordered my.boots from SDS they had trooper boots in stock as of last week Sent from my SM-G955W using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 20 hours ago, mikidymac said: The best paint to use is the Angelus Leather. The craft store me were all out but had another brand of leather paint. I'm on the second coat and it's getting there. Fingers crossed! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester[TK] Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Post a pic for us when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/27/2017 at 2:44 PM, Shanester said: Post a pic for us when done. Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 10/27/2017 at 2:44 PM, Shanester said: Post a pic for us when done. Before: After: A bit of the creases are showing but not bad. Took 4 coats. Should be good for protecting me from Ewoks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 They came out good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester[TK] Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Wow! Very nice work mate!! The real deal there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Robot Ted Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks for the nice words, y'all! I figure I'll just touch up the creases beforehand. On a side, I'm having problems with the back of my shins tucking in to the back of my boots as I walk. Any suggestions for a remedy? Velcro? Don't move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Before: After: A bit of the creases are showing but not bad. Took 4 coats. Should be good for protecting me from Ewoks. Can u name the leather paint you used and how much your total MOD was...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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