FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 4, 2017 Report Posted November 4, 2017 Personal Information Name: Gary Cardenas Height: 5' 10" Weight: 178 lbs. FISD Name: FencingCorvetteTrooper Legion ID#: 72313 Profile Page: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=25957 Garrison: Florida Garrison / Everglades Squad EIB#: 765 EIB Thread: Build Information Armor Maker: AP (Authentic Props) Helmet Maker: AP (Authentic Props) Blaster Type: E-11 QuestDesignCanada Boots: TK Boots Canvas Belt: AP Hand Plates: AP Electronics: Aker 50W Amp, TrooperTalk Neck Seal: Darman's Props Holster: AP Changes made from EIB Application (recommendations as well as two changes required for Centurion): 1. Recommendation - added white weathering to ends of Hovi tips 2. Recommendation - Adjusted belt higher using Velcro so top of belt is as close as possible to bottom of ab button plate 3. Recommendation - Shorten back calf cover strip to stop at base of top ridge 4. Recommendation - Butt plate appears to not be connected. This is not something I could adjust as the butt and cod plate were connected with the required strap in my submission pictures. I could attempt to heat gun/bend more curve into the bottom of the butt plate, but afraid it will compromise the fit and ease of movement. At the current moment, I am able to move comfortably and without any issues, bites or chafing. 5. Centurion Requirement - Removed all return edge from bottom of forearms 6. Centurion Requirement - Adjusted drop boxes to align to edges of belt. Used velcro to help prevent boxes from sliding. Thank you for your time, consideration and feedback!! Full Submission Photos Extra action shot with DLT-19 and pauldron Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 8, 2017 Report Posted November 8, 2017 Hi Gary, just noticed that your shoulder bells were sitting nicely in your EI photos, but here in your Centurion images they are sitting away from the top of the bridges. Could we please ask for you to correct them as we need you looking your best for this one Post up a new photo and we shall get cracking on your review. Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Posted November 9, 2017 Hi Andrew! Oh man, I hadn't even caught that! Looks like I will need to cut some new straps for the bells. Back when I submitted for EI, I only had a snap to the bridges and then used velcro to connect the strap to the bell (for the purposes of flexibility in adjusting). Well after the first troop and a failure with my left bell's velcro, I decided to go the route I should have gone in the first place and use snaps on both ends. Looks like I may have been a little too generous with the length of the elastic. I'll do my best to get that corrected, suited up and photos retaken by week's end if not sooner. Thanks!! Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 Awesome brother, look forward to the new photos. Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 11, 2017 Author Report Posted November 11, 2017 Hi Andrew! OK, I made the new bell straps and looks like that did the trick! I updated my pictures in full dress on my original post above. Please excuse the fact that just as my wife started to take some of the shots, the sun decided to perfectly position itself through one of the windows and was reflecting on the armor. Hoping everything meets requirements as requested! Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 15, 2017 Report Posted November 15, 2017 Hi Gary welcome back and thank your Centurion application, let's check you out. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required submission photos are present, and your armor displays all the elements as set out in the Centurion CRL. Tony and I would like to congratulate and welcome you to the L3 rank trooper. Great work. Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Nothing more to add, Congratulations sir. Quote
starsaber25[Admin] Posted November 15, 2017 Report Posted November 15, 2017 Welcome to Centurion! Quote
magni[TK] Posted November 15, 2017 Report Posted November 15, 2017 Congratulations Gary! Welcome to the Ranks! Quote
FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Posted November 15, 2017 Awesome!!! Thanks Andrew!! And of course thanks to all the great folks here on the FISD for the help and guidance!! Quote
Captain_Wordo[TK] Posted November 22, 2017 Report Posted November 22, 2017 Congrats Gary and welcome to the centurion rank! Quote
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