toybiz[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Well, after reading the June 2014 newsletter, I thought I might as well get off my duff and apply for my EIB! I built my MTK armor with the intention to meet EIB at the minimum and will go for Centurion if I'm close. You know, I'm more nervous applying for EIB than I was building armor for the first time. Thanks to everyone who's builds helped me get this far and in advance for all the help along the way. So here it goes and fingers crossed that I won't need too much work.. Armor Maker = MTK Helmet Maker = MTK Blaster Type = Hyperfirm ESB E-11 Height: 5' 8" / 174 cmWeight: 165 lbs / 75 kgInseam: 30" / 76 cm (pants length)Arms: 32" / 81 cm (top of shoulder to finger tips)Waist: 34" / 86 cmChest: 39" / 99 cmNeck: 15.5" / 39 cmHat Size: 7Boots: TK Boots size: 8 Canvas Belt = Trooper Bay Hand Plates = Clam shell - Costume Junkie (needed a lot of trimming) Gloves = Nomex flight gloves Electronics = iComm static burst, Aker amp, Echo fan bracket with own wiring and battery set up Neck Seal = Darman zipper type Holster = Darman ESB 4 oz. Undersuit = Starter brand compression top and pants (I had the photos taken at work for Star Wars Day and this was the only decent background. If need be, I can retake photo set and resubmit) Front : Back: Left Side: Right Side: Abs: Sniper knee plate Ammo pack knee Cod and Butt Plate attachment Interior strapping Helmet all angles including interior Edited June 3, 2014 by toybiz Quote
Minuteman Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Wooooow! Nice job, nothing to comment on. This will be a clean centurion pass, too :-) Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 Helmet Continued... Hand guards Clam shell type Blaster details - note the blaster weathering was toned down in the last two pictures TD back side showing bracket to end cap gap and black screw heads Holster attachment ESB over straps Neck seal Action shot Me..all smiles Some items to note and I can provide pics if required - Arms are fully strapped including forearms. Belt has since been repositioned higher slightly covering the lower Ab buttons and the left ammo belt pack has been moved outward and secured with stitching on the straps to the canvas belt. The belt ammo packs have full backing on them as that is part of the MTK kit. Thank you and I look forward to your assistance for my EIB certification! Adam 1 Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Steffen. Coming from someone who has already achieved EIB, that means a lot to me! Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Where are your shoulder bell straps (the horizontal ones)? Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 Where are you shoulder bell straps? Thank you Mathias, For ESB I did not see those are required for the build. But here is a pic showing my attachments from the forearms to the top of the shoulder bells. If there is anything else, please let me know. Thanks Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Mathias, For ESB I did not see those are required for the build. But here is a pic showing my attachments from the forearms to the top of the shoulder bells. If there is anything else, please let me know. Thanks Since ESB is mostly based on re-used ANH suits you should definitely add them. They are a basic requirement for ANH and should be for ESB as well. Aside from the boring "by the book stuff" it will also help your bells stay in place when moving around, making you look a lot more professional. Which is why they were added in the first place when filing the movie. Quote
I'm Batman[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Fantastic looking build Adam. Hopefully my MTK comes up half as good. Since ESB is mostly based on re-used ANH suits you should definitely add them. They are a basic requirement for ANH and should be for ESB as well. Aside from the boring "by the book stuff" it will also help your bells stay in place when moving around, making you look a lot more professional. Which is why they were added in the first place when filing the movie. Has that changed recently Mathias? CRL's currently suggest otherwise. For level two certification (if applicable): Ideally no shoulder bell straps across the biceps.If there is a shoulder bell strap, it shall not be visible across the biceps. Edited June 3, 2014 by Sith Lord Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 That requirement is just plain incorrect when compared to the movie. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Hey Adam, glad the NL inspired you to go EIB. We are after all aiming to reach 700 EIBs by this year! I have no idea why you're nervous at all. Your armour looks great! Easy pass to EIB and should even take you to Centurion with little effort. One thing I noticed was the ranking stripes on your helmet ears. It appears to be ANH style. Seen in the screenshots below they have at least 3 stipes: For level three certification (if applicable): MRCE and/or EFX PCR helmets are not allowed. ANHv2 helmets are not allowed. Ear bars shall have only two to three bumps painted in black (rank stripes). <--- also stated in CRL Neck trim shall be of an s-type profile rather than a u-type profile. Quote
I'm Batman[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 We're only at level 2, but good pick up looking forward to Centurion. Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 You can actually see the shoulder bell strap if you look closely in this picture. You can see it because it has some white glue residue on it close to where it's attached to the bell (left side trooper): Quote
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 We're only at level 2, but good pick up looking forward to Centurion. Level 2 states: "Ear bars shall have four bumps only, not three" Of which I find to be conflicting with the level 3 which mentioned only 2-3 bumps. So to be safe I'd stick with the screen shots. which is 2-3 rank bars (or bumps) Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 You can also see some black strapping wrapping around the left bicep of this guy: Quote
I'm Batman[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Level 2 states: "Ear bars shall have four bumps only, not three" Of which I find to be conflicting with the level 3 which mentioned only 2-3 bumps. So to be safe I'd stick with the screen shots. which is 2-3 rank bars (or bumps) Level 2 is talking about the number of bumps. Level 3 is talking about the number of painted bumps. Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Level 2 is talking about the number of bumps. Level 3 is talking about the number of painted bumps. Well, since Adam explicitly mentions that he wants to go Centurion, I think it's safe to discuss what he needs to consider before applying for that. Quote
I'm Batman[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Well, since Adam explicitly mentions that he wants to go Centurion, I think it's safe to discuss what he needs to consider before applying for that. Definately agree. That's exactly what I said in my earlier post (#11), about the "good pick up going forward to Centurion". This post you've quoted was clarifying Evan's confusion about different sections referring to the same requirement, which they weren't. Edited June 3, 2014 by Sith Lord Quote
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Definately agree. That's exactly what I said in my earlier post (#11), about the "good pick up going forward to Centurion". This post you've quoted was clarifying Evan's confusion about different sections referring to the same requirement, which they weren't. Ah thanks for pointing that out Ian! Didn't read it properly my bad Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Mathias, Ian and Evan for the info. Simple enough to paint the additional ear ranking bumps and I can attempt to add the horizontal elastic shoulder bell straps if needed for EIB. However based on the CRL for my build the horizontal shoulder bell strap should not be visible, however due to my relatively short arms they will. Unless I use a thin 1/4" or 1/2" (13mm) and run it just below my arm pits. So question is risk the additional strap showing or not to install it? Thanks again for your valuable insights! Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you Mathias, Ian and Evan for the info. Simple enough to paint the additional ear ranking bumps and I can attempt to add the horizontal elastic shoulder bell straps if needed for EIB. However based on the CRL for my build the horizontal shoulder bell strap should not be visible, however due to my relatively short arms they will. Unless I use a thin 1/4" or 1/2" (13mm) and run it just below my arm pits. So question is risk the additional strap showing or not to install it? Thanks again for your valuable insights! I think you should install it. It's always better to build like the actual suit than to follow a set of rules that changes and sometimes are plain wrong. I think in the case of the strap not showing too much in ESB could be as simple as taller stuntmen wearing the suits. Let me worry about the incorrect CRL. Quote
Raintrooper Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 That's some sharp looking armor! Amazing job trooper! Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 I wouldn't install anything less than 3/4 inch for the bicep strap. Quote
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Fantastic looking armor Adam! Well done! I won't revisit the ear bumps. The only things I notice moving forward to Centurion are black rubber chemical gloves, if your drop boxes have the inner box. The left box looks a tad low and not even with the belt edge. Hard to see in the photos weather or not you have the white elastic straps on the shoulder bridges. And a bit too much bronzing on the blaster scope. Your TD needs to be seated on your belt better. The brackets are sticking up. Just little detail things. Overall very ,very nice. Makes me want an ESB suit. Good luck! (Should be an easy pass) I wish you the best! Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks Steve and both Jason(s), I'm currently working on the rank stripes and adding the shoulder horizontal straps but placing them so that they are not so obvious. Will retake some photos afterwards and post up. Stay tuned for the update... Quote
Vader Rocks Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Great looking build, good luck with the app trooper. Quote
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