TKSpartan

Welcome to FISD Mark!. Glad to have you here. It looks like you are on the right path with your build and we are here to help every step on the way. For a better assistance it would be great if you can post the direct link option for your photos so we can see then directly into the post. Lets us know all questions you have and take a look to this useful index of resources.

Congratulations Trooper !!

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You could trim the small panel a little more kepp up the great work

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Hi Ron, 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. Great work with your armor trooper, now let see just some details you may want to take into account to improve the overall look and accuracy sir. Lets start 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 paint on your vocoder looks pretty good, but it should be more symmetrical with more definition on the tops of the raised ridges. This is not a higher level requirement but , again, we encourage to make the fix. Reference images This looks just like a dressing issue, your inner black clothes are sticking out in the shoulder bells area. Consider this for every troop you put on your armor. Reference Images Another dressing issue and easy fix to take note. remember to align the calver closures to keep the great look even from behind. Reference Images This is all in the suggestions section *************************************************** 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: Ear screws shall be slotted, flat topped, countersunk and painted white. According to the CRL , the upper screws are correct but, you will need to replace the lower ones for "V" head type . 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. shortening the shoulder strap and a bit could reduce the gap. Reference Images You did a great job on those fixes, Trooper, but to achieve the best look and finish, a sanding session will be necessary. 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 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: Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. This is a common issue and an easy one to fix. As you can see the right one is ok, Moving the left one outward and then applying a dab of E-6000 on the rear of the strap will take care of this and keep it from wandering. Reference Images And that's all Trooper. Welcome to EIB ranks and we are sure your next step will be to the rank of Centurion. Well done.  Don't forget to request your EIB certificate HERE and check the EIB Rockers HERE

Congratulations trooper !

Hi Ron. could you plesae add a close photo of your ab/kidney side rivets? something like the one bellow. Thanks

I'm working on your review now. I'll be with you soon

Hi Trooper, and thank you for your EIB submission. One of us will be with you asap. Added to the line.

Congratulations Trooper! Welcome to Centurion ranks

Hi Dave and welcome to FISD. Glad to read that you're planning to become an Imperial Stormtrooper ! Bellow a link to the FISD costumes list. take a look https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL and this is a useful index of resources Let us know all your questions. We are here to help.

Nice job ! You may want to trim a little more the teeth paint in some areas according to the references.

Hi John, great to see your Centurion application ! Added to the processing line sir.

Welcome aboard !

Hi, Prior to continue with your review, you'll need to make some fix to your E11 Blaster. remove the Ammo counter and power cylinders. According to the CRL for EIB Level , for the required E11 blaster CRL: No ammo counter shall be present. No power cylinders on the magazine housing. Reference Images

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Thank you !.

Hi Angie, I'll be making your review. There are some missing photos that I'll need you to add please. Helmet Details 18. ___ Front 22. ___ Back-lit shot showing lens color 23. ___ Close-up of Hovi tips thank you.

Congratulations Trooper !! welcome to FISD ! great looking armor sir.

hi james, as Glen pointed " It's how much strap is showing, so from top of the holster to bottom of the belt."

Meanwhile into the Post Office near you.

Congratulations Trooper, welcome to EIB ranks.

For the thermal detonator, I still need to bend the clips on the back side. But having followed ukswrath’s guide, I’m finding that the part that goes under the belt is 4” long, which seems too long. Even after the bend, they seem too long. Not sure whether I should trim them so they don’t stick out from underneath the belt (as stated in the CRL). Once you have asembled the TD, you can be sure where and haw much to trim. Fit the shoulder bridges. I’m still having trouble with this. I don’t have the right curve yet, and with the armor on, I will need to have a second person help me with fitting and reshaping. A hot water bath could be helpful to reshape the shoulder bridges Figure out how to hold up the thighs. I’ve seen several posts on this. I’ve also seen something about ‘X’-style suspenders, but I’m not sure if those are meant to hold up the thighs, the torso, or both. Bellow thread shows both systems. Keep up the great work

Welcome to FISD !