EIB SIDE GAP QUESTION

[matt black]

Hi everyone. I had to add a one inch shim to each side of my AB plate on my AP kit. Does this mean I can't be accepted for EIB or Centurion? I added rivets to the knee plate before the centurion level started but thought I could order a new leg and knee plate for when I apply. I believe everything else on my armour would be a pass just not sure about the side shims.

Many thanks

 

Rob.

[dashrazor]

shims are fine for all levels. you are allowed a 1/2 " side gap, so either shim the 1" or snug it up a bit to gain the 1/2" .

 

as long as the shim matches the armor in color and material you'll be ok.

 

for EI the rivets are fine, but if you dont want to buy a new leg for centurion just take out the rivet and glue the sniper plate on. after it dries, fill the holes with white putty. my knee is riveted also, i think i will try to putty/paint over the rivet and hide it

[matt black]

Ahhhh got ya. Thanks Mason. When it said side gap I thought it meant even with a shim. I should be O.K then. I used 1mm ABS.

Thanks for your continued help.

 

Rob.

[Tray[TK]]

Sorry, where do we see any photos that have the sniper plate or thigh belt glued to the armor?

[Locitus[Admin]]

Sorry, where do we see any photos that have the sniper plate or thigh belt glued to the armor?

Here's one reference for example

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I have seen a bolt on the thigh on the sci-man armor. started out as a sandy and was reconditioned for DS scenes.

[geordietrooper]

started out as a sandy and was reconditioned for DS scenes

 

where did this info come from ?

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

from photos shown on the RPF.

 

[geordietrooper]

as far as im aware only the holster has been identified on screen not the armour