Returns Boots Information & Pics https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/t189279 Runboard| Returns Boots Information & Pics en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:19:14 +0000 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:19:14 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794337,from=rss#post1794337https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794337,from=rss#post1794337No mail Mike... maddrummer5@comcast.net John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Sun, 07 Mar 2004 16:22:36 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794336,from=rss#post1794336https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794336,from=rss#post1794336John, :mail :laugh :laugh I know :cookoo M.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Klocket)Sun, 07 Mar 2004 15:16:22 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794335,from=rss#post1794335https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794335,from=rss#post1794335 :laugh @ Mike...sure,what's your address...I'll send them right out :cookoo :laugh John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Sun, 07 Mar 2004 02:05:58 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794334,from=rss#post1794334https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794334,from=rss#post1794334Thank you VERY much nondisclosed_email@example.com (WS6 Batmobile)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 17:34:24 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794333,from=rss#post1794333https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794333,from=rss#post1794333John I have a question...can you send those Boots to me? Those totally rock!! M.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Klocket)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 16:35:13 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794332,from=rss#post1794332https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794332,from=rss#post1794332WOW! Thanks John! Superb work there! Hopefully I'll get these boots sorted soon and looking the business! I will post pics once done! THanks again John! Top man!  :cheers :up nondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 16:25:49 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794331,from=rss#post1794331https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794331,from=rss#post1794331Thanks Paul :wink Yeah Mike,I have bad luck with that. :laugh I took progression shots when I did these,as well as for the '89 boots,but had a computer meltdown and lost them all. :frown Also,this was the only pair of Returns boots I did and I had A LOT of money riding on them,so I had to get it right the first time. I did. :cheers Anyone have any questions,fire away! John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 14:03:45 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794330,from=rss#post1794330https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794330,from=rss#post1794330A bunch of us should save these pics, so John will always have them somewhere and won't have to redo them, you know just in case :up M.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Klocket)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 13:45:58 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794329,from=rss#post1794329https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794329,from=rss#post1794329Excellent work. Paulnondisclosed_email@example.com (artsee1)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 13:35:38 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794328,from=rss#post1794328https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794328,from=rss#post1794328I'll just post it here for everyone. I hope this makes sense... Two different leathers are used. One very thick for the initial boot conversion and the other very thin for the final look. I used DAP to glue the thin leather to the new boot/sneaker. Started at the bottom and worked my way up....just like life. I think the pics speak for themselves,but any questions,shoot. John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 12:50:08 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794327,from=rss#post1794327https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794327,from=rss#post1794327John, could you send thos sketches my way too? Thanks Dave moss_ss@hotmail.comnondisclosed_email@example.com (WS6 Batmobile)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 09:43:32 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794326,from=rss#post1794326https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794326,from=rss#post1794326They wouldn't hire me....I'm about 40 years away from actually looking the part :cheers Tristan,I'll draw up a couple sketches so you can see what I did. John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Sat, 06 Mar 2004 02:09:47 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794325,from=rss#post1794325https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794325,from=rss#post1794325John .. maybe you should audition for the new batman movie as "Alfred" :laugh Alex :firemad nondisclosed_email@example.com (BATIMAN)Fri, 05 Mar 2004 19:14:56 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794324,from=rss#post1794324https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794324,from=rss#post1794324Those are superb! thanks John. I wonder.... could you take a closer pic of where the Nike and leather extension are sewn together? both from the external view and maybe (if possible to get a clear pic) from inside? cheers bro -Tristannondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Fri, 05 Mar 2004 12:51:14 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794323,from=rss#post1794323https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794323,from=rss#post1794323Here's a few shots of the armor,etc. I don't know what guage the metal is,but it's strong and won't bend unless I want it to. I hope these are clear enough to see everything. If not,I'll take better pics. John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Thu, 04 Mar 2004 19:41:29 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794322,from=rss#post1794322https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794322,from=rss#post1794322Hi klocket............  :mail -Tristannondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Thu, 04 Mar 2004 12:54:35 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794321,from=rss#post1794321https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794321,from=rss#post1794321Where the heck can I get that armor? :help nondisclosed_email@example.com (Klocket)Thu, 04 Mar 2004 02:41:40 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794320,from=rss#post1794320https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794320,from=rss#post1794320I used DAP,but I'm sure there's a stronger adhesive. I used what I had. John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 21:14:06 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794319,from=rss#post1794319https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794319,from=rss#post1794319What do you use to glue them to the sheet metal? Have you ever embedded the sheet metal all the way into the armor? Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (batmakko)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 20:03:37 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794318,from=rss#post1794318https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794318,from=rss#post1794318Thanks Paul...you're the original inspiration!! :up Tristan,yes the armor is secure. In fact,they're difficult to peel off....but in a good way :wink Since they're very light and formed around your leg perfectly,you won't even feel them while you're wearing them. John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 18:23:24 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794317,from=rss#post1794317https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794317,from=rss#post1794317You all are doing it more ways than me. I am just gluing the stuff to the boots I have and calling it done. I know that is not right acording to the movie but it is all I need. I wish you well. Sounds like you have a good handle on it Paulnondisclosed_email@example.com (artsee1)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 17:47:58 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794316,from=rss#post1794316https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794316,from=rss#post1794316Ahhhhhh, that makes perfect sense!! cheers dude!:up Is the armor secure with the velcro? If I were to wear the suit to a con, I'd be afraid that the armor could come off easily if it were attached with velcro.... -Tristan nondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 17:42:49 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794315,from=rss#post1794315https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794315,from=rss#post1794315I'll take a few pics later tonight and post them in this thread. But here's the verbal: My boots lace up like the real ones. Velcro is attached to the front on either half,next to the laces,running up the boot. I cut thin,but strong sheet metal in the exact shape of the inside of the latex armor. I then glued these to the inside of the armor. Then,with the boot on,I shaped/formed the armor around my leg for a perfect fit. Then I attached the other half of the velcro to the sheet metal/inside armor. Once you have the boots laced up,the armor just fits right on there. Make sense? John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 17:40:27 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794314,from=rss#post1794314https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794314,from=rss#post1794314Hi John! thanks for that! Couple of Qs: Does the armor actually get velcroed to the lengthened boot? If so, is it sturdy enough? Will is fall off? Can the armor be permanently fixed to the boot and a zipper installed to the rear of the completed boot? (and possibly replace the laces on the boot and sew in an elastic piece to make it more friendly to slip on????) Here's what I have to start my boot: what do you think? nondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 17:23:37 +0000 Re: Returns boots tutorial - Can anyone help me? Blackwood Bat??https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794313,from=rss#post1794313https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794313,from=rss#post1794313Hey Tristan,I'll throw somwthing together. The only problem is it would have to be just in print since I don't have any progression shots. My computer got wiped clean a while back and lost all pics and info. But I'll give it my best shot. In the meantime,are there any specific questions you have? John :flapbat nondisclosed_email@example.com (Blackwood Bat)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 17:16:26 +0000 Returns Boots Information & Picshttps://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794312,from=rss#post1794312https://bbrotherhoodofthebat.runboard.com/p1794312,from=rss#post1794312Hi guys, I wondered if one of you 'fonts of all knowledge' could post a tutorial with some pics on how to construct the Returns boot please? I know there was one on the old board, but all the images are broken.... Anyone?? please??? cheers -Tristannondisclosed_email@example.com (BatmanUK)Wed, 03 Mar 2004 16:21:31 +0000