TK-99924 Requesting ANH EIB Status (Anovos) [746]

[CommanderRaider[TK]]

1: David Sihombing

2: TK-99924

3: CommanderRaider (goes by Raider)

4: Florida Garrison/Tampa Bay Squad

 

Procrastinated taking pics, but here they are finally.  Thanks for taking the time to look at them!  Kit is Anovos w/ an improved belt by Rob Kittell.  Boots are Imperial Boots.  Hope I remembered every pic lol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey David, Andrew or myself will be with you shortly. While your waiting could you please remove the paint for the right Ab male snap base and post another photo. We also need photos of all 4 helmet sides and the lens color.

Thank you

 

Edit: We also need photos of the inside strapping, inner and outer waist belt connections (laid out flat) and finally of the Vcoder/Hovi tips or lower front helmet close up.

 

 

[starsaber25[Admin]]

Nice job on your build David. Good luck with your application!

[CommanderRaider[TK]]

On 8/4/2017 at 11:52 AM, ukswrath said:

Hey David, Andrew or myself will be with you shortly. While your waiting could you please remove the paint for the right Ab male snap base and post another photo. We also need photos of all 4 helmet sides and the lens color.

Thank you

 

Edit: We also need photos of the inside strapping, inner and outer waist belt connections (laid out flat) and finally of the Vcoder/Hovi tips or lower front helmet close up.

 

 

 

Here are pics of the helmet (the lower part of the helmet showing how the tips should already be posted above). Im not sure how to get u a good pic of the lens color...mine is screwed in using one of the screws from the ears on the interior. That said, this is Anovos kit using the standard lens.  Also included interior strapping but didn't see that mentioned in the CRL anywhere so if I was supposed to do something special I def missed out on that lol.  Belt pics...I think that's what you were asking for...but again not sure I saw anything special mentioned about the interior of the belt on the CRL so not sure what I should have been looking for there either in that case.  Either way thx for checking it out!

 

Edited August 6, 2017 by CommanderRaider

[ukswrath[Staff]]

THanks David, lens color = Shine a flashlight through it or similar and take a photo.

[CommanderRaider[TK]]

Ok. All the pics should be updated (green lens, white ab side snap).

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Excellent thank you

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey David, welcome and thank you for applying for EIB. Let's have a look your armor.

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All the required submission photos have been posted. Without further delay,  your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Sly and myself  would like to welcome you to Expert Infantry. Congratulations trooper      . 

 

Other-Armor Fit/Assembly:

In this section we review observations made by your fellow troopers and ourselves. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. If any suggestions may affect the application process, it will be listed separately in either the above EIB or below Centurion requirement sections. In our ongoing strive for accuracy we have a few suggestions to help you look your best. Though the following repairs will not effect your EIB application they are highly suggested , especially if you choose to shoot for Centurion.

 

Starting from the top. 1) The Anovos ear mounting screws are incorrect. No fault of yours however, the screw type should be "V" head not the provided "Pan" head. We're recommending you replace these with the correct types. Don't discard these however, as they can be used to replace the Thermal Detonator screws we'll talk about shortly.

 

Here's a reference photo from a screen used helmet

 

2) Frown paint over spray. Anovos is notorious for leaving over spray around the teeth. Basic 501st requirement as noted below is the paint is not to leave the teeth Area. Though most GMLs fail to check this during basic approval, at the higher levels we look at just about everything. Most applicants use mineral spirits and a Qtip to clean it off. In the event you remove too much paint if may be necessary to repaint the teeth effected or entire frown. Your's are not too bad but still worth mentioning. 

 

Helmet For 501st approval:

• Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. 

 

Reference photo

 

3) Vcoder edge lines are too soft. Another area Anovos didn't quite get it correctly is the Vcoder. The screen used helmets have very definitive Vcoder paint lines where the Anovos helmets do not. We're suggesting applicants touch up the area as needed.

 

Reference photo

 

4) Shoulder bell to chest and back plate gap. There should be little gap here. The bells should almost touching the shoulder covers. Besides readjusting the shoulder to bell strapping you also might try removing more lower shoulder bell return edge. This should draw the bell closer to the chest and back at the bottom.  

 

Reference photo

 

5) Upper back plate digging into your back & excessive gap. We've had quite a few complaints about this area in build threads. The armor should follow the natural contour of your body and on most individuals it doesn't. Anyway, if it bother's you there's quite a few threads dealing with the issue. Besides the improper fit we've also mentioned it is because it pushes your back plate away from your body creating a larger than normal gap.  

 

Reference photo

 

6) Cover strips too long in areas. In areas where your cover strips are extending past the armor return edge we're recommending you trim them back to the armor edge.

 

Reference photo

 

7) Right forearm and/or bicep are a bit too high. This could be a simple photo issue but the right forearm as well as the bicep is sitting higher than the left side. We're suggesting you drop it down a bit.

 

8) Waist belt a bit low. Your waist ammo belt should upper edge should be positioned at or just below the lowers ab buttons. We're recommending you raise it up.

 

Reference photo

 

9) Holster Chicago screws installed the wrong direction. The base should face outward. Quick and easy fix. 

 

Reference photo

 

10) Posterior overlapping the kidney. The poster or butt plate should reside below the kidney. A simple strapping adjustment should remedy this.

 

Reference photo 

 

11) Return edge on sniper knee. Worth mentioning is removing the slight return edge you have remaining. This area can be sharp, removing it also helps the area look cleaner.

 

12) Calf halves overlapping. With this type of armor, butt & strip, the armor halves should technically never cover or overlap the other. This could be a simple photo angle issue worth mentioning.  

 

13) And finally another simple issue worth mentioning is the left shin being higher than the right. If you have any issues with your armor moving around there are several remedies that address this. Nothing worse than trooping and looking a photos later to see your shin turned sideways 

 

Centurion Suggestions or Requirements:

In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there were any areas of concern they would be discussed here. We are please to say we have nothing to add here. 

 

That's it, just a few items to correct and you'll be ready to rock. Congratulations again and hope to see you at Centurion  

[CommanderRaider[TK]]

Awesome man!  Thank you and thank you for the suggests!!!  I held off on trimming return edges, cover strips, etc because I honestly wasn't totally sure on what was required (or suggested)...scared to trim off to much.  This clears it up good and I will work on those adjustments.

 

The only one that I'm unsure of still is the vocoder...am I painting over some of the black w/ white?  If so is there a particular white paint that matches the armor well?

 

THANKS AGAIN!!!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Our pleasure brother. 

 

Vcoder outer edges should be more defined as seen in the canon reference photo. Removing some of the black on your helmet should do the trick. 

 

Congrats again 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Way to go, David!  Great job on getting your EIB, brother, and hope to see you as a Centurion soon!  You are welcome to join us here in Makaze Squad territory for a troop anytime!