Discussion on RussRep Spikes on CA Boots within the Boba Fett Costume forum, part of the Star Wars Original Trilogy Bounty Hunters category; Just got a pair of Russ Rep spikes and wondering
Just got a pair of Russ Rep spikes and wondering how others have attached these to their CA boots. They are too small "out of the box". Have you rebent the metal? I heard some fill with caulk or hot glue. Seems like that might look a little strange having the toe stick out that far, but I can't find any reference pics from those who have done it.
Love to know the best way to go about this.
Thx.
russ' spikes are aluminum, if you're very gentle with them you can open up the bracket a bit at the corners to get a better fit. i did that so they sat better on my caboots, then filled the rest with goop. they're going to be a pain to get off when it comes time to get some new boots.
I shaped them to the boot, nothing else, just screw fixed. I thought about tape, but did not need it. Make sure the spikes are tight or they spin round. You have to move them till they are tight and at the correct angle.
Thx guys. Got them on using the screws and some shoe goo and they look pretty good. Now to fill the spaces with hot glue or caulk!
Yep, that's what I did. Now, unscrew the spikes, put a little Loctite on them and replace. That'll keep them from backing out. Just a dab, now. Too much, and the blue liquid will ooze out.Originally Posted by Bubba Fett
Didn't think about the caulk to fill in the gap. I like it.
I went out and bought a set of longer, self tapping, sheet metal screws. About an inch long apiece. So far they've held up.
I used JB Weld to put mine in place. They aren't going anywhere now.
I changed the spike a bit, added to the back because I did not like the spikes looking cut off. Used some aquamend to fill the gaps. Painted and weathered them (added some rust, etc). They look great now.
Thx again!
Pics please?
Ha, thought someone might ask. You bet! Let me get the camera out.
So here are the shots of them weathered with the backs of the spikes and the gaps filled.
Please keep in mind I need to weather the boots a bit more.
There are not a lot of good shots of his spikes in ESB, though we know there is a ton of weathering on the lower section of his suit. So I used inspiration where there was a lack of information. I figured he probably got these things pretty wet and got crud stuck in them a lot.
Last edited by Bubba Fett; 10-28-2008 at 04:16 PM.
Have a look at my blog page for how I did mine:
http://ke0273.blogspot.com/2007/06/t...launchers.html
Love your blogs man.
Nice photography
Yeah, super nice site...thanks for the reference!
Yep, pretty much the same approach I used. Nice blog and good instructions. I like the idea of applying a bit heavier and then removing some.
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