thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Guys! I'm currently in progress of doing a TX Scout, i've got all the hard part and bund done (flight suit, flak vest and gloves i'll use my TB's) For the boots i'm thinking about making 1 from scratch, however i'm having difficulty of finding the base for the boots (the joy of living in Indonesia). Will this boots be OK for the base? I went to hardware store and other places, but i can't find the one with right sole... It pains me a bit if i have to sacrifice this one, but for the glory of the Empire i guess. Hope to hear from you guys soon! Cheers, Kevin Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 The Palladium boots are really similar to the original Sierra sneakers worn in ROTJ. However, that model won't work for your mod. The sneaker sole ridges will also be an issue. If you want to use the P-boot, check this one out: http://www.palladium...-hi-02352-060-m Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Ah because of the folded part yea? I will look for the pampa hi then. As long as the sole is good then its good! Thanks a lot man! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Ah and the ridges, sorry got a bit too excited! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 For the ridges is it possible to sand it or cut it so its flat? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, you could do that too. But, a lot of work on that tough rubber. You'd be better off finding a nice black hiking boot base. Here's a shot of mine: Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Any brand of hiking boots you can recommend? I'm having a hard time finding one with the right soles here in indonesia... Most likely I'm gonna have to get it from eBay :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 These may work better: http://www.amazon.co...ck+hiking+boots http://www.amazon.co...ck+hiking+boots What size do you wear? Depending on your size, you want something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-PAIR-RUGGED-OUTBACK-MENS-HIKING-WORK-BOOTS-H2O-PROOF-WORN-ONCE-BLACK-/251950779881?hash=item3aa96fcde9 Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 My shoe size is US 10.5. These are sweet! But the shipping cost is way high ($44 for the ebay one). If i cant find one locally i'll have to grab them i guess... Thanks a lot for the help Jim! 😃 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Looks like Jim has you covered. Looking forward to the build. Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yep! And boots is the last piece i need to do... The rest are finished! Will post the rest or the items here later Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 These are the things i've finished. If things goes as planned, i'll finish the bucket tonight. Need to repaint the visor hood after gluing it to the face plate Strapping wise, ive followed the Lancer strapping guide. If i mess up somewhere please do tell me though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Messed up with the post... Somehow the text comes in the middle of the photos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 This is a personal deal, but I'd replace the chest/back joins with cotton webbing. The nylon webbing does not work. Your armor looks nice and shiny though! Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yep, still looking for the cotton belt. Putting it there for a temporary solution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Took me 3 different tries to get that paint job, bought 6 cans of spray paint and ended up not using them T_T Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Master Tej Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 That shine is spectacular! - Master Tej - Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Finally the bucket's done. Just need to stick the decals and clean the lens a bit! Sorry about the mickey mouse background, cant find something white lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Looking awesome! Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Changed the chest/back joint cover with cotton as well. All i need now is just the boots T_T Gonna start hunting for the boots next week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You will be a superb scout Kevin. Great job so far! Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks a lot for the kind words Jim! Its all thanks to you though man! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hi Jim, Just wondering about the tank topper, its all black right? Or do i need to paint the stripe red as well? Can you please post a pic of your tank topper? Thanks a lot! Link to comment
thisiskevin Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Btw ive finally done the boots. They're home made, hope its ok 😀👠Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Those look pretty sharp, if not a little dirty Link to comment
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