troopermaster Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Cheers Here's some real LFL boots and mine for comparison. I think only my 13's are from the 70's and the 9's have the same colour interior as well, so maybe they could be older models too. The 8's and 10's might be from the 80's as the interiors are a lighter colour and the markings are similar too. Either way, they are all the same brand and model as John's originals and that's what counts Edited October 13, 2010 by troopermaster Quote
john danter Posted October 1, 2010 Report Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Sorry Paul, I just noticed the top of the boot on your first pic has one row of stitches Top of the boot on the rear ankle 'flap' lol It also had a smooth elastic same as johns Then your newer boot in the same area had 2 rows of stitching and the elastic looked different Like you said, prob pugmans are pre 76, your newer larger boots, whilst the same shoe maybe revised post 76? Still very cool Edited October 1, 2010 by john danter Quote
troopermaster Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Posted October 1, 2010 I don't think they are revised. Some of the elastic is slightly wider compared to John's but that could be down to tolerances in manufacture. Some elastics are more stretched too. All the boots are double stitched. Quote
Lupex[TK] Posted October 12, 2010 Report Posted October 12, 2010 Paul, are you willing to share the make yet? Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 12, 2010 Report Posted October 12, 2010 would be great to have a cobbler make up a few hundred in white. Quote
troopermaster Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Posted October 12, 2010 would be great to have a cobbler make up a few hundred in white. Try TKboots.com for some nice white boots Vern It's these kind of comments and attitude that make me less likely to reveal the brand. Quote
JoeR Posted October 12, 2010 Report Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) edit for being a **** Edited December 1, 2010 by JoeR Quote
SW1 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Posted October 12, 2010 Your attitude stinks Paul. Call yourself the Master and hoard information to elevate yourself into some kind of superior position, it's pathetic. Your new faceplate looks remarkably like the TE SFS helmet face by the way.... I think a run would be a good idea Vern. Joe Now Now Gents keep your lids on , i find searching for the info is a real buzz to do i was doing some today on the origanal ANH undersuites found a bit out in just one day so good living 15 miles from Elstree i think Paul has every right to keep it to his self if i had done all the research and then just told some body the awsenser wheres the exciteitment in that. oh well keep finding out new things great;) Quote
troopermaster Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Posted October 12, 2010 Your attitude stinks Paul. Call yourself the Master and hoard information to elevate yourself into some kind of superior position, it's pathetic. Your new faceplate looks remarkably like the TE SFS helmet face by the way.... I think a run would be a good idea Vern. Joe Why do you feel I should give away something that I worked hard for years to get? It's your attitude that stinks! Who do you think you are taking things that don't belong to you and giving them away freely? Let's see you give out all the info you have about your original ROTJ helmets. Give us the scans from the decals so we can make our own. Tell us the brand of the snaps on the chin straps. There are lots of things you could share but choose not to, so get off your high horse before I knock you off it! Quote
carbonitekid Posted October 12, 2010 Report Posted October 12, 2010 Your new faceplate looks remarkably like the TE SFS helmet face by the way.... Joe Well atleast your saying this openly now rather than just sending the accusation via pm. Quote
JoeR Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) edit Edited December 1, 2010 by JoeR Quote
tkrestonva[TK] Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 This thread is about boots - not about recasting, archive photos, or anything else. Take things down a notch and keep it focused, or the "discussion" ends. Quote
sskunky Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 I have to agree with Joe on this one. Yes I am friends with Joe and I am some what biased but why should we not all share info. The fact that you Paul know the original make of boot, should that not be shared too? You didn't make them and I doubt you're gonna add cobbling as another of your talents. What are you gaining or giving to the community by keeping it to yourself? What happened to Trooper helping Troopers. There's no doubting your skills and eye for detail and you undoubtedly make the most accurate ANH armour out there but this lording over others is not necessary. I for one would also be interested in seeing the sculpting process of the TM armour from a Modelmakers point of view. I'm not saying or accusing anyone of recasting, that's not my point but has anyone actually seen the TM sculpt story? I would find it very interesting and if it's not for public eyes pm is fine. I just find it weird that everyone else that self sculpts anything in this hobby has to proove they have, but no one has questioned the TM armour. Sorry to go OT. I am quite happy to post progress of cast from original but you all know that we have the Oakley armour moulds. Quote
sskunky Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 Point taken. Sorry to go off topic. Quote
troopermaster Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Posted October 13, 2010 Maybe I shouldn't have started this thread. Please delete. Quote
Obievon[501st] Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 I Love the Humor from the UK! You guys Kill Me! Quote
89Batman[TK] Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Paul good find- do you have a pair for Luke- It will completely finish off that 100% correct ANH suit that you made him. Quote
SW1 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Posted October 14, 2010 Paul good find- do you have a pair for Luke- It will completely finish off that 100% correct ANH suit that you made him. If Paul dose have a pair for Luke Gary, that means they will fit me and you:lol: Quote
giric thren Posted October 15, 2010 Report Posted October 15, 2010 In before the lock!!!! Seriously, TM did do years of research, and tracked them down..... the information is his to give out as he wishes. I am a little biased on this, because I find the hunt thrilling, and think it makes the end so much better. Either way, it isnt worth getting all bent out of shape over. Quote
poisonfox Posted October 15, 2010 Report Posted October 15, 2010 WOW. This got ugly... Good find TM! Thanks for sharing. Quote
Turrican Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 Why do you feel I should give away something that I worked hard for years to get? It's your attitude that stinks! Who do you think you are taking things that don't belong to you and giving them away freely? Let's see you give out all the info you have about your original ROTJ helmets. Give us the scans from the decals so we can make our own. Tell us the brand of the snaps on the chin straps. There are lots of things you could share but choose not to, so get off your high horse before I knock you off it! sign! Quote
Runnriottt Posted October 17, 2010 Report Posted October 17, 2010 Ya know... Its sad to see things head this way. Its a movie. Its plastic armor. Its a found part and a boot that yes, is cool to have found and such.. but its a boot. Is it worth the fight? Really? Quote
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