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Welcome to FISD Matt. looking forward for your advances

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Hi Jeremy, As I answered in the FB group, for basic level no weapon is required. If you want to go for higher levels, the Hasbro blaster is suitable for level 2 only. CRL for level 2 The If using the Hasbro E11 toy blaster, it is modified to have the correct number of T-tracks (6 total), with a lower row of open vent holes on the magazine housing side. This is accomplished by covering the pre-existing rows of holes with T-tracks, then grinding off the lower integrated T-track on the magazine housing side, and drilling a new row of holes in its place. This is the Hasbro E11 I used for my EIB submission time ago.

Excatly. The Crl don't give a exact distance but the references are clear. Some troopers place the rivet too close to the edge.

Some references to guide you Thigh ammo pack For the Shoulder Bridges The most common position is to glue from the large tab plus 4 or 5 tabs towards the shoulder.

Welcome aboard Melissa. looking forward for your advances!

Hi Daniel, The alignment of your Sniper knee would be ok for Level 3 . However, the RWA knee can be positioned a little more flush, I have personally built a couple of those armors and you can use the hot water bath or heat gun (very carefully) to give some shape, in addition to using clamps (lot of clamps) and E6000.

Awesome Alex. congratulations!

Donated!

Welcome aboard Steven! Good luck

Great to see your centurion application! (well, we were waiting for it ) As Caleb rightly pointed, we'll need you to add all the images again, ( for the records), by the other hand, for those L3 illuminated parts as gauntlets, chest, jetpack etc. we'll need you to take a moment to take the photos in a darker place so you can see those lights in action. You don't need to suit up again. Thank you. Added to the processing line.

Hi Francois, and thank you for your EIB application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.  Congratulations once again! not only for your EIB but for being the first of Imperial Armored Commando reaching the next level and being the CRL promoter and model! Request your EIB Certificate HERE

Outstanding job John, If I may, regarding your TD , you may want to move down a little more the control panel . The ribbed area should face toward the rear, with the O ring on or near the top. CRL for Basic: The white control panel raised ribbed pad faces the rear, with the controls/round washer style detail closest to the right end cap. Reference images

Congratulations Trooper !

Great Thank you !

Hi Francois, just a final adjustment and I think we'll be ready. We'll need you to take a moment to refine some visible print lines on the left side of your pistol. CRL: 3D printed components must have no visible print lines and must be smooth for a realistic appearance. Thank you sir.

Hi Trooper, we're almost ready sir. just we'll need you to add the Blaster and pistol photos to your application. Thank you.

Hi Francois and thank you for being the first Imperial Armored Commando CRL model and Higher levels applicant!. Your submission has been added to the processing line and one of us will be with you as soon as possible. Meanwhile , could you add to the bellow line to your application (indicate Yes or No, ) please? "Social media consent (photos): (yes/no)"

Hi Florian, and thank you for your EIB submission. It has been added to the processing line. Your armor looks great and is refreshing to see an RS prop masters armor with such details. As Glen rightly pointed, there are some missing photos that we need you to add to your application according to the checklist link provided. By the other hand, we'll need you to make an additional effort so we can place that EIB badge under your name and it's the rear traps and tears paint job. As you can see in the references, the lines can be refined and try to emulate de location ,quantity , size and thickness. Reference Images Reference Images As an example, your side traps border lines look great. We'll be ready when you're ready trooper.

Hi Angela , and thank you for your EIB application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. CRL: Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. There are a few fit adjustment that you will need to do not only for get a Centurion level but for accuracy and confort when trooping. As you can see , your armor need some trimming and resize in biceps, forearms, thighs and cod armor. Can it be done? Yes, I have recently helped a new recruit with exactly the same situation . It takes an extra effort removing or trimming and regluing cover strips etc, but with patience you can do it. Reference Images Reference Images Reference images CRL L3: There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and the chest/back plates. This looks like a simple strapping issue. The right side shoulder looks perfect, so shortening the left one shoulder strap and a bit could reduce the gap. Another trick here is to remove the Shoulder Bell's return edge to allow them to sit close the chest armor. Reference Images CRL: If silk or satin gloves are worn, the hand plates have the correct visible stitching with a 5 point/star pattern, equally spread out with 2 on each side and 1 in the middle front, double stitched with 2 holes at each point and sewn to the glove at each one using black thread. It looks like yours are silk or satin like gloves , you would need to remove the elastic strap and sew the hand plates to them. Reference Images CRL L3: Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top This issue should fix if you make the armor fit adjustments detailed before. Reference images L3.: Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top. To solve this issue you can seal the seam using ABS paste, sand and polish. Reference Images CRL L3: Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. Yours are almost ok, it's just a matter of moving the kidney lower one and fill the remaining hole with ABS paste, sand and polish to get a great finish. Reference Images CRL L3: The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. In looking at the reference images below, we are asking that you raise it a little more to at least cover more of the bottom of the ab-button plate(s). Ideally it should touch (or even overlap a bit) the bottom button(s). Reference Images CRL L3: The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. The lower section is perfect while the upper will need a fix. I have fixed it by trimming the top section of the canvas belt just before the stitching line. Reference Images CRL L3: Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. Yours are just a bit too far in. Most Troopers use to add a bit of glue to the drop box elastic to keep them in place. Esay fix! . Reference Images CRL L3: Lower thigh ridge joins (front and rear) shall butt-up flush against each other. Any gaps must be backed with ABS or filled as not to be noticeable. This is an easy fix too. Gluing a small piece of ABS plastic behind and filling the front with ABS paste would do the job. Reference Images And that's all Trooper. It looks like a lot of work ahead but we are confidence that it can be done. You can count on us and the detachment members to help you every step on the way to achieve the next step. Centurion. Congratulations and welcome to EIB ranks!! Remember to request your EIB certificate HERE

Welcome aboard Michael. We are here to help!

Welcome aboard!

Thank you sir. I'll start your review .

Hi Dylan , and thank you for your EIB application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Starting from top: Ideally, the ear screws should go aligned with the rear edge of the Traps so we strongly suggest to move them. Reference Images The screws on your TD should go a little closer to the edge of the metal clips for accuracy. There's a little extra glue remanent sticking out of the buttons plate that we're suggesting to clean it up a bit. Reference Images Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. CRL L3: There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and the chest/back plates. Yours are almost perfect sir. Just be sure to close the gap a little more and that your inner black clothes don't stick out in the shoulder bells when taking the Centurion photos, (I'm sure you'll go for it). Reference Images CRL L3: The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. In looking at the reference images below, Your ABS belt almost covers completely the lower button on the large ab plate, we are asking that you lower it a little to touch the the bottom of the ab-button plate(s). Ideally it should touch (or even overlap a bit) the bottom button(s). Reference Images  Centurion Level is the top notch of accuracy, so we try to ask for the best look of your armor. Your large ab plate return edge should be trimmed a little more to match the on screen references . Reference Images L3: Hand guards shall be latex or latex-like, solid white or painted white, and affixed to rubber gloves with no visible strapping or stitching. Yours look to be plastic and attached by an elastic band. You will need to replace them with the rubber/silicon like ones and glued directly to the gloves. Reference Images L2: 3-D printed blasters can not contain visible print lines, and must be sanded smooth for a more realistic appearance. L3: The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure however, T-tracks and grips shall be of a black plastic appearance with no silver/metallic weathering allowed. I have checked with the D.O. team and there are still some issues with your blaster that you will need to address for Centurion Level . 1- 3d printing : Some areas are quite segmented, does not have a flowing curve, front sight, silver flash area and bottom of the stock handle. 2- Weathered sections : It looks like the grip and T-tracks appear to show some silver Reference Images Finally, we have another item required for Centurion Level and is that there is no recoil spring in your E11 blaster. This fix should take about 10 minutes. You can check in this post how it can be done (you have to scroll down a bit to see it). Reference Images And that's all Dylan. Welcome to EIB ranks and we are confidence that you're going to go for the next step. Centurion! Congratulations!! Remember to request your EIB Certificate HERE