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Don't worry too much about stitching your drop box strap. They very seldom slide out of place once you are suited up. As for filling the hole for abs paste, yes back the hole up then fill it.
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unclesven's RS ANH Stunt build [*RS]
gazmosis replied to unclesven's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Your Thermal detonator control panel should position itself. When you have trimmed out the control panel from the mold line, just make sure the metal clips touch the lower edge like in the picture. -
TK14057 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [NE][387]
gazmosis replied to JODOKAST's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
MARCUS!!!! Thank you for your application for EIB. It is obvious that a lot of thought and planning went into your armor. Nice build. So let's look at your armor!! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: ​All required photo submissions have been posted and your armor meets all standards set to achieve EIB status. With that, I would like to congratulate and welcome you to EIB!!!!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Here is where we get to pick you apart! MUHAHAHAHAHAH!! Ok.....not really. However, your fellow troopers and I chime in to help make everyone look better. There have been some good suggestions so far. I see nothing that will take any great deal of effort. First off, thanks for reposting the pics with your forearms on correctly. NE has direct ties to the hyper accurate RS props armor in which there is a distinct difference between the left and right forearms.Nice job! A couple things on your helmet, You eye openings seem like they can be opened up some. From the inside, ATA has really distinct mold lines surrounding the eye openings that serve as a great guide to making the them wide enough. They are ok and won;t affect you applications but they should be opened up further. I don't want to jump around too much on this post . I was going to put the next helmet suggestions under Centurion suggestions but since we are on the helmet subject here.....Jason brought up a good point about your tube stripes being too high. Since you used the Trooperbay decals, this is an easy fix. Lay a pencil on the cheek tube right up against the face. that is the proper spacing between the tube stripes and the faceplate. This is an adjustment you will need to make. It was mentioned regarding the gap on your left side. I don;t see any issues here. The gap is neither overwhelming or distracting to me. You are so close that in your Centurion photos( if you apply) Just tighten up your belt and this will go away completely. Your right bicep looks really big to me. In the pic with your arms raised, there seems to be an excessive amount of space, I then went back and looked at your full front shot and the right one looks a lot bigger. It would go along way to the overall look and comfort of your armor to adjust the fit on this. The only other things I see is that your thighs seem to be sitting low. I like the way you built them nice and slender to fit your legs. This extra custom fit looks like it may prevent you from raising them up. Pictures can be deceiving, though. If they can be raised up GREAT, if not don't sweat it too much. Again, we are talking about the overall improved look here. Centurion Suggestions: From the details you have already installed, it looks like you will be shooting for Centurion. I can't definitively see them so make sure we have a pic of the elastic on the rear of the shoulder bridges. I know and appreciate what you were trying to do by matching the corners of your waist belt with the canvas belt. However, more needs to be taken off the corners. Manny's belt is a great example.Don't worry about the plastic belt sides matching the width of the belt. It's the canvas belt that is affecting this. We need to get the belt makers of the FISD to take 1/4 in off their belts and make them no wider than 3 inches. Having them 3 1/4 to 3 3/8 is too wide. Anyway, lop a little off those corners and move along. Next is a detail on your blaster. Hyperfirm has a tendency to be a little enthusiastic with their weathering. The brass color on the scope needs to be knocked down significantly. It's just too distracting. I would use a matte black model paint bur acrylic paint would work as well. Lastly is Matt's suggestion to change out the phillips head screws to slotted screws to improve the accuracy of your thermal detonator. This is a small update that goes a long way toward the overall accuracy of your armor. Centurion is about the details after all! Congratulations again!!!! -
In the field is where we do our work. It is also where are subjected to the elements of summer weather. I know that many of you troopers have installed fans in your buckets. However during extreme heat, this might not be enough. It may seem like a simple thing to do but many take it for granted and that's HYDRATION!! I am not talking about slamming 4 bottles of water right before you suit up. I am talking about planning ahead by watching the weather. If you see that the day of your troop is going to be hot, start your hydration the day before!!! You should drink enough water per hour (8-16 ounces) until you are in the bathroom frequently. This is gross, but watch your urine output. It should be perfectly clear but the frequency is most important. When you go a lot, you are on the right track. Your body will continue to absorb water down to a CELLULAR LEVEL. Once you are fully hydrated, have one or two drinks spaced out prior to your troop. You will sweat like a hog. but his is the body's natural cooling system at work, The body has an amazing feature of regulating it's internal temperature. However, if you do not provide the means of allowing your body to sweat, that's when heat stroke can occur. Hydration means mostly water...plain water. DO NOT DRINK POP OR SODA. These are LOADED with sugars and salts that are designed to make you more thirsty so you buy more. Even most sports drinks are questionable. Stick with water. It is a fluid that our bodies are designed to deal with. Serve you Empire safely! We need our soldiers healthy! Plus if you fall down you will scratch the heck out of your armor!!!!!!
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Yes, Tim, I have been hovering around your build. Nice progress so far. Think of a way to iron out the thumbprint from the right bicep. That'd be cool. In regards to your forearms, the one thing that has always bothered me about RT armor is the flat spot between the the ridge with the indented squares and the ends of the forearms. You have trimmed the wrist side. As you see, it is clear that there is no space between that ridge and the forearm end. If it doesn;t mess with the overall length and fit on your arm, I'd trim that area. You have the talents to make that right.
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My journey to becoming TK-51500
gazmosis replied to Snaps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
I am sorry....Stormtroopers never wore capes. That will not pass approval. Wonderful armor, Sir!!! -
TK14057 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [NE][387]
gazmosis replied to JODOKAST's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
OOOPS! You should probably re-take the full body shots with your forearms on the correct arms. The way the NE forearms are constructed, there is a molded, raised ridge on one side and no ridge on the other. The raised ridge should be on the top side of your forearm. You will also notice that what should be the left forearm is very even across the elbow side opening on the half with the square indent ridge. The right one has one side higher than the other on the elbow side opening of the square indent ridge. -
Another NE Armor build thread... (LOT
gazmosis replied to bryan603's topic in Assembly, Mods, and Painting
The AM bucket IS the NE bucket. That is the only part that was left that could be used. -
PVC paste.....is it possible?
gazmosis replied to gazmosis's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
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Very cool!! She is hot!
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Mr. Hitman! Thank you for your application for EIB!! Troopermaster is outstanding armor and your build skills did it justice! Well done! Let's look at your armor CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos are present and your armor meets the requirements for EIB. With that I would like to congratulate and welcome you to EIB!!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: You really took your time trimming this armor out. Fantastic attention to detail. I have only one thing to mention regarding the overall assembly of your armor and it has to do with your paint choice. This will not affect your applications and it meets the requirements however the gray that you chose for the traps, the tears, the frown and the ab buttons is very light. It is almost too light. In this side by side, you can better see what I mean: You won't need to change it, but I did want to bring it up for future references. Your paint details, by the way, are very well done!!! The other thing I wanted to bring has to do with your blaster. These are also somethings that can be overlooked but you might want to add to a future "to do" list to correct. Your cocking handle is on backwards. the curve should be towards the front. Your counter is mounted very high. Ideally, it should be mounted to come very close to the main receiver body. Centurion suggestions: Your details lead me to believe there is a possible Centurion application in your future. Aside from providing the proper photos from the checklist, there is only one thing I can see that needs adjusting. You will need to adjust the fit of your back plate so that it does not overlap the kidney plate so much. The second suggestion won;t affect your Centurion application, but if you plan on using the DLT-19, you should step it up by adding the wires that wrap the t-tracks in front like this: You can also erase the alignment pencil mark on your ab Congratulations again!!! Note to self: lose weight so you can get one of these incredible suits!!!
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TK27101 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [RS][385]
gazmosis replied to Espaider's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
Hey Rafael! Thank you for applying for EIB! You have done a wonderful job on your build! Always a pleasure to see another well built RS suit! Let's look at your armor. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: After a few tries , all submission photos are present. Your armor meets all qualifications for EIB, With that, I would like to congratulate and welcome you to EIB!!!!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Sometimes details make a difference. A lot of RS suits position the rivet covers on the waist belt too far in. You did them more correct positioning them towards the end. Well done. A trooper mentioned that your thighs and shin are a bit close together. This will make no difference in any of your applications I just worry about comfort and pinching. If you wanted, you could remove a little material from the center arch of the bottom of the sins to allow each shin to drop a bit lower. If they are comfortable, leave them be. Your helmet painting is outstanding!!! I applaud this!! For the record, though, the vocoder (area between the mic tips) should be a matte black (in between gloss and flat) not flat black. Centurion Suggestions: With your attention to detail, I can only assume that you will be applying for Centurion. Many of the suggestions are with Centurion in mind. RS was nice enough to build their ab plate with a little extra side material to allow bigger troopers a chance to wear it. You do not fall into the larger trooper category. The overlap on your right side should be trimmed down. This will do several things: improve the look, improve the fit/feel, and get the male snap into its proper place on the armor. I can't see if your left side has the same overlap. If it is excessive, it should be trimmed as well for the same reasons. The paint on the rivet and snaps in the crotch area should be removed. These were never painted on the originals. Thank you for making the screw change on your thermal detonator. Looks great! This leads me to my next point. As seen here on an original detonator, the belt clips should be very close to the center control panel. Yours have a good gap there. It would be great, since the screw holes would be covered, if you could move the clips closer to the panel. Other than that, make sure you follow the Centurion photo list when/if you apply. Congratulations again!! -
What armours is better AM, RT-Mod or TM?
gazmosis replied to Eddy's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
TM is one of the nicest armors out there but for bigger guys it is out because it was designed around the slender person (36 waist max) If your goal is to achieve any accuracy awards, RT is the way to go. -
Hit up UK Simon. He got me my display
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Deac L2A3 Sterling Restoration
gazmosis replied to Plasticarmyman88's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
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TK27101 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [RS][385]
gazmosis replied to Espaider's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
OOps!!! We' re thinking the same......You JUST posted Detonatorpics. You can just color the screws with a black marker if you want. They can be screws or machine screws with nuts just as long as the heads are slotted not phillips -
TK27101 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [RS][385]
gazmosis replied to Espaider's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
Before I do an official review I am going to need some additional pictures as required by the list: Helmet front Lens color (backlit if necessary) Hovi Mic tip close-up Thermal Detonator You don;t need to re-take these, but your arms should be at your side for the submission pics. This is to check overall fit of your armor. -
TK-24336 Requesting ESB EIB Status [MTK][405]
gazmosis replied to toybiz's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
We will be here when you are ready. Take your time to do it right. -
PVC paste.....is it possible?
gazmosis replied to gazmosis's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
But the ABS paste sticks to the PVC?? Great!!!!! -
I have seen some real artistry from troopers who have adapted parts and done repairs using ABS paste(ABS scraps mixed with acetone). Has anyone tried this with the PVC that RS armor is made from?
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My Second E-11 Blaster Build
gazmosis replied to Marv's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Many of the blasters seen...including Han's, didn't have the 90 degree bend at the front of the scope rail but I don't remember a scope rail with that amount of bow in it. -
Crooks try to make it so tasty looking
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Whatever you do to join that seam will be covered by your waist belt. No EIB issues with that ab.