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 Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP

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Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« on: Jun 06, 2017, 11:55 AM »
Its very difficult to find compliant white boots or any white footwear in my area. Lucky enough i saw this pair in a Dept. Store while i was with my wife shopping. Said to myself this would make a good pair, so i bought it right away.  :D







Dilemma solved. Will be working on boot/shoe plates in a couple of days.

For the belt pouches, the leather pouches are very difficult to find in my area and making them seem to be so tasking specially on the sewing part. So i decided to make some using the material i best working at... Sintra. After searching tons of pouch reference and canisters that look Star War-ish, I begin my build...









Spray painted and added some distressing..






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Re: Marek's Boots and Belts WIP
« Reply #1 on: Jun 14, 2017, 01:51 PM »
The boots look like they should work vod and those pouches are well done! I'll be watching the progress of your kit with interest.

-Rohm

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Re: Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« Reply #2 on: Jun 16, 2017, 02:52 AM »
The boots look like they should work vod and those pouches are well done! I'll be watching the progress of your kit with interest.

-Rohm

Big thanks Vod! :)

Now working on the lids using sintra and hinges..











Installing the compartments using leather straps and post screws..















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Re: Marek's Boots and Belts WIP
« Reply #3 on: Jun 19, 2017, 10:43 PM »
Those look great, vod!

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Re: Marek's Boots and Belts WIP
« Reply #4 on: Jun 21, 2017, 04:36 AM »
the belt and cases certainly came out nicely vod. My only feedback would be to weather the belt and straps a bit for consistency. You may have it planned already.

But it looks killer! Inspiring me to want to redo the case I started for my long range comm unit. Thanks for the motivation.

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« Reply #5 on: Jun 21, 2017, 08:49 PM »
Those look great, vod!

Thanks Vod!  ;D

the belt and cases certainly came out nicely vod. My only feedback would be to weather the belt and straps a bit for consistency. You may have it planned already.

But it looks killer! Inspiring me to want to redo the case I started for my long range comm unit. Thanks for the motivation.

Thanks Vod!.. and yes, i will be doing some weathering on the belt and straps as well :)

Working the Buckle using sintra.. incorporating the Narglatch creature symbol...














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Re: Marek's Boots and Belts WIP
« Reply #6 on: Jun 25, 2017, 04:33 AM »
Holy cow, those look great. I'll definitely give these a try, as I share a similar lack of leather.

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Re: Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« Reply #7 on: Jul 19, 2017, 04:51 AM »
Holy cow, those look great. I'll definitely give these a try, as I share a similar lack of leather.

Thanks Vod. I'm luck will turn around and you'd find a good source of leather.  :D

So I start my work now on my flak vest. I used white leatherette, snaps, and side release buckles for the enclosure. Everything is hand-sewed.  ;D













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Re: Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« Reply #8 on: Jul 19, 2017, 03:50 PM »
Wow all of these soft parts look really great! I really love the extra attention to detail that you put on the parachute buckles on the back.

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« Reply #9 on: Jul 21, 2017, 04:02 AM »
Wow all of these soft parts look really great! I really love the extra attention to detail that you put on the parachute buckles on the back.

Thanks Vod :)

Now working on my Girth Belt










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Re: Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« Reply #10 on: Jul 21, 2017, 01:29 PM »
I'm very interested in how you do the girth belt.  Guess I'm looking for inspiration in all the right places!

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Re: Marek's Boots, Belts, and Flak Vest WIP
« Reply #11 on: Jul 29, 2017, 08:17 AM »
I have to tell you your work is impressive.  I especialy like what you did with your belt and pouchs.  Fantastic work.

Keep at it and you'll end up with a superbe kit.

Beleck

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« Reply #12 on: Aug 01, 2017, 01:26 AM »
I'm very interested in how you do the girth belt.  Guess I'm looking for inspiration in all the right places!

Thanks Vod.  :D Same here, my inspiration comes from our brothers here in MMCC.  :D

I have to tell you your work is impressive.  I especialy like what you did with your belt and pouchs.  Fantastic work.

Keep at it and you'll end up with a superbe kit.

Beleck
Thanks Vod.  :D Your comments are highly appreciated. Will keep it up and keep everyone posted on whatever ideas i can share.  :D

Continued working on my Girth Belt. After the sewing works on the overall length, installation on the buckles on the way.. which means more sewing works for me..  ;D









Girth Belt complete.  ;D







Test fitting the Girth Belt...






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