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Hi Chemi, Here are photos of the corrected position of the thermal detonator.

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Hi James. While we are working on your request, we need you to correct the TD position, as it is currently one of the requirements for L1. L1-The white control panel raised ribbed pad faces the rear, with the controls/round washer style detail closest to the right end cap. You may be able to fix it easily if you move the TD a little bit away from its supports. In addition, the TD will be at the same height as the canvas belt, which is more screen accurate. Reference images An easy fix, James. I think your armor looks great, and won't need much more work. Best regards and thanks for your patience.

10. 3/16/23 Fairlawn Cub Scout Pack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The 1500, can you make the cut?

Easy enough fix. Just put a piece of abs on the back with e6000 and I’ll fill the hole then make a new one for the new snap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had one back a few years ago, but I heard the DOs now have a different one that is more complete.

Is a pre built commission build so when it arrives I'll get to taking pictures. Slowly getting my head around the different forums.

I agree that you should hold up on trimming that just yet. That being said I wouldn’t worry too much about your approval due to your mobility. I’ve a few times made some concessions to physical needs of trooper submissions. Once all suited up then we can return and review if any trimming is needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

IMO, I wouldn't recommend you to trim it yet. once you have the complete suit up, you will see if there are additional details to fix.

Been a bit of a wait but the 2 big brown boxes are ready for shipping, they only have to go about 9500 miles to get here. Was hoping someone could help me by listing the steps to take now regarding approvals and the next steps?

I got a commission build. Made the last payment (AUD to USD killed me) and the 2 big brown boxes should be on their way soon.

Updated abdomen section with cod piece rivet hole and Han snap. Updated posterior section with countersunk holes for snaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree. Yeah that’s my plan and why I bought butt tons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome post Justin. I was actually just looking at this bucket earlier today. I'm sure their armor is up next. Maybe then...

Just on snaps I do suggest for any areas that may encounter strain to double up, having two on my shoulder bell saved me from not be able to troop as on of the snaps pulled through the elastic, having the spare was a saving grace

Justin, Good eye on the items that will need to be adjusted for the higher levels. I have a Anovos helmet and most of the things you mention were on my list of adjustments needed, especially for higher approvals as well. It looks like they've made an effort to do a better job on painting the frown and keeping it off the gums. I really like my Anovos helmet and the kit. I just wish the ABS they used was a tad thicker and more resilient.

Super, I appreciate that confirmation. This is the first time I've seen one of these "new" helmets as well, but I wasn't particularly surprised - Anovos used to dab a little CA glue on their neck seal trim back in the day as well, but this was pretty firmly glued in place. It could probably be thrown in a (large) freezer and popped off, but it wasn't my helmet and I didn't want to damage it. Curious if anyone else will be able to validate the ear screw type in the near future, as the helmets are now showing as in stock and shipping on the Denuo Novo website, which has held true for all other products thusfar. The trooper who owns the above one bought it on March 12th and it arrived on March 15th to Southern California, if that knowledge helps - that's shockingly fast. Totally - could be a desirable upgrade at higher levels, and I'm uncertain why they went with a brow trim with visible extrusion marks. Easy to replace though, and instead of hyperfocusing on one silly flaw in a negative post, I choose to share my excitement (and first photos) with the Detachment - as a new, high quality, licensed OT Stormtrooper helmet offering is good news for everyone in our hobby. Especially as the original Anovos have become rare and expensive (when you can find them on eBay), this could be a huge help to many troopers with original Anovos kits, and hopefully heralds the second coming of licensed OTTK ARMOR as well from a quality maker.

Thanks Chemi. I’ll get right to work on that.

That’s great advice! Thank you!!

1 inch elastic seemed kind of janky so I went with 2 in nylon, glued to the forearm and double-snapped to the bicep.

Cool. I’m sure he’s very busy still with commissions which is why I’m not pushing anything I just was glad to hear that he’s responsive and something else wasn’t going on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was 3:30 am, but yeah he responded.

Ahh I just noticed that yeah. So Dave recently responded to you then? Just was asking as I’ve not heard from him yet on my helmet shipping so at least that confirms he’s hasn’t just disappeared. Not that I’m concerned really, just had another asking about things and didn’t have any knowledge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gary Ng TK-66124 EIB A4 Chemi Way to go, Gary! https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/66124-eib.png

So is it approvable...? I'd love input from the @Deployment Officer Team, but at Basic, I'd say yes - just as the previous Anovos OT offering was, and that the mic tips would need to be replaced for EIB at a minimum, then additional small notes as below for Centurion. Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet ✔ Traps (trapezoids on dome of helmet) and tears (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) are gray. ✔ Rear traps and tears have vertical black lines. ✔ Lenses are flat material, green in color, sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes. ✔ The “ear” bars have three or four bumps and are gray or painted gray, with a black outline. Painting the bumps with rank stripes (highlighted) in black is optional. ✔ Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. A total of 8 cut outs in the teeth area of the frown are present. ✔ Tube stripes are medium blue, numbering between 9 and 16 per side with the curve bends extending backwards. ✔ Vocoder (vertically ribbed chin detail) is painted black. ✔ Aerators/Hovi-MIX tips (cylinders on either side of the vocoder) are black or painted black. ✔ Tears, traps, and tube stripes may be hand painted, decals, or decals that replicate hand painted. ✔ Mesh may be used behind the frown to obscure the face of the wearer. ✔ Note: The helmet is accurate in detail and proportion to official references. ✔ Many commercially available helmets or those considered disproportionate in size or shape are ineligible. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): ✔? Ears shall have three screws per side, one above and one below the ear bar and one at the base of the helmet. ✔ Ear bars have four bumps only. Not three. ✔ Traps/tears and tube stripes shall have the correct ANH TK details. ✔ Ideally, the tube stripes are positioned approximately a pencil width from the side of the cheek. ✔ Fall of tube stripe tops ideally lean toward the front. ❌ Correct Aerators/Hovi-MIX tips are present. Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh, with the rim of the mic and the inside white or painted white. OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): ✔ Ear bars shall have only one bump painted in black (rank stripes). ❌ Ideally, placement of ears (and screws) should closely follow the rear angle of the trap above them ✔ Neck trim shall be of an s-type profile rather than a u-type profile. ✔ Tears/traps shall be hand painted or use decals that emulate hand painted (with correct ANH TK details). ✔? Ear screws shall be slotted, flat topped, countersunk and painted white. ✔ The vocoder must be integrated into the helmet, and not a separate piece. Other Notes ❌ Vocoder would likely need repaint to better define the arches on each "tube". ❌ Frown would likely need repaint to extend paint to last tooth before the end "V", but no longer leaves the teeth into the gums like previous Anovos offerings. ❌ Mic tips would need the interior and lip painted white, though the mesh has been corrected from previous Anovos offerings. ❌ The third, bottom ear screw is not visible and is covered by the neck trim on both sides. It is unknown at this time if it is also a slotted, countersunk screw, but assumed as the trim lays flush. The trim is super glued in place and I was not able to peel it back to check. ❌ The ear screws do not follow the rear angle of the trap above them (but I think this is a dumb rule anyways, personally). ❌ Though not noted in the CRL, the brow trim may need to be replaced with one without extrusion marks.