07-30-2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks for your comments. The Part 1 glove did not have the fingertips cut off. Only the Versus glove had that feature. The opening sequence shows Freddy cutting the fingertips off but when you look at the glove itself, the fingertips were intact. It was a continuation error in the film. As for the backplate: the backplate on the part 1 glove is actually the smallest backplate of the series. If you watch the opening sequence, the backplate is very small. Most builders tend to make it too big. I do have brand new templates for my next installment but I need to use up my current supply before ordering more copper and brass and having it cut up. This stuff is pricey and I need to make sure I use it up. As for the staining on the backplate, I'm not really trying for exactness because the more detailing I put into the glove, the more I have to charge and I want to remain the most affordable builder on the net. So, I have to sacrifice something somewhere but still come as close as I can to a representation as possible. But not identical. And for the leather aging... that's been a tough journey. I'm still experimenting with techniques and have yet to find one I'm completely happy with. If anyone knows how to get a good authentic stained/aged appearance for leather, clue me in. <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\"
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