TK 26329 Requesting EIB status ANH Stunt (Anovos) [776]

[Silentperformance[TK]]

Name: Nicholas MacNeil

501st TK ID: 26329

FISD: Silentperformance

Garrison: New England

Armor: Anovos

Helmet: Anovos

Blaster: 3D print

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 140 lbs

Boots: TK boots

Belt: Rob Kittell

Neck Seal: Anovos

Holster: Anovos

Hand guards: JustJoseph63

Gloves: Anovos black rubber

 

 

Front

 

 

 

Left

 

 

Right

 

 

Back

 

 

Left arm raised

 

 

Right arm raised

 

 

 

Right side close

 

 

 

Left side close

 

 

Ab buttons close

 

 

Upper ab snap  (functional)

 

 

Internal strapping system

 

 

Thermal detonator clip side

 

 

Thermal detonator control side

 

 

Helmet front

 

 

Cod rivet inside

 

 

Posterior snaps

 

 

 

Ab rivet outside

 

 

Chest to back cloth connection

 

 

Chest to back cloth connection demonstrated

 

 

Right side shoulder bell and bicep

 

 

Left side shoulder bell and bicep

 

 

Sniper knee outside

 

 

Sniper knee inside

 

 

Left wrist

 

 

Right wrist

 

 

Vocorder 1

 

 

Vocorder 2

 

 

Left ear details

 

 

Right ear details

 

 

Action shot

 

 

Blaster left

 

 

Blaster front quarter

 

 

Blaster right

 

 

Blaster back and D ring

Edited March 7, 2022 by Silentperformance

[Poseidon[501st]]

Dude, I gotta say, that is a CRISP paint job on the helmet, you are looking sharp. I did notice some small things though. It looks like your cloth belt isn't centered on your plastic waist belt, it like the plastic part is riding a little high on the cloth. Conversely, the plastic part is riding a little low under the ab buttons. That should be fairly easy to fix.

 

Your hovi-mic tips could use a little bit of weathering too, I am pretty sure they are supposed to be white around the front edges.

 

Other than that, I think you should have no issues. Good luck!

[Sly11[Admin]]

Hi Nicholas, we will be with you shortly, but in the mean time could you please add your action shot, it is missing from your application.

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

GREAT job on that Anovos build, Nicholas!  I must admit I have never seen such perfect alignment on the ab/kidney connections before, so kudos to you on that, brother.  Also, fantastic to see that you went with the "double snap" method on your strapping... (you won't be sorry you took the extra time to do that, I promise).

With all the work you put into this kit, I am thinking (hoping) you will be aiming for Centurion next, in which case I would like to offer the following suggestions for level 3:

 

1.  As Tom mentioned, the ABS belt needs to come up a bit.  It should overlap the ab button plate just a bit.  Below is a screen-cap (first photo) for an example.

2.  You will need to change out the ear screws.  It's not that difficult, and I will send you a set of the correct ones for free (just PM me).

3.  The hovi-mic tip screens will need to be replaced with ones that have a larger mesh.  You can get those here: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40706-fs-ukswraths-hovi-tip-screen/?tab=comments#comment-544584

4.  Lastly, (although not necessary) I would suggest trimming off those sharper points of the return edges on the fronts of your thigh pieces.  Return edges on the thighs are not necessary (see screen used thighs, photo 3) and can cut into you while trooping.

 

   

 

Hope this helps, brother, and I look forward to seeing that EI badge under your name soon!

 

 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Hi Nicholas

Was in the process of doing your application and we can no longer see the images, just links any chance you can look into it for us so we can complete your appraisal please.

[Silentperformance[TK]]

57 minutes ago, Sly11 said:

Hi Nicholas

Was in the process of doing your application and we can no longer see the images, just links any chance you can look into it for us so we can complete your appraisal please.

Hi Sly, I'm sorry about that.  I just rebuilt the thread so the pictures should be visible now.

[magni[TK]]

Good Luck Nicolas! Joseph covered pretty much what I saw but would add that it seems there is some grey still to be cleaned up above teeth in the center. Seen in "front" photo or is it camera trickery? Because I don't see it in others? 

Looking foward to another EIB in the NEG!

[Silentperformance[TK]]

Good Luck Nicolas! Joseph covered pretty much what I saw but would add that it seems there is some grey still to be cleaned up above teeth in the center. Seen in "front" photo or is it camera trickery? Because I don't see it in others? 
Looking foward to another EIB in the NEG!

Thank you, it's mostly camera fuzz. The room was a bit too dark when I was shooting.

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[Sly11[Admin]]

Hey Nicholas, thank you for your patience and EIB application. Lets check it out.
CRL and EIB Application Requirements:
All the required submission photos have been posted. and your armour meets all the necessary elements as per the level 2 CRL . Tony and myself would like to  both congratulate and welcome you to Expert Infantry Rank.

 

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 suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. We have just a few small items to cover with the Anovos helmet

There are a number of things that can do with some tweaking, the frown paint work, incorrect ear screws and mesh in the Hovi tips as well as the Vocoder paint work, I have placed reference images of each of these below. Of coarse none of these are your fault as the helmets come pre built, but i must say the rest of your armour build is exceptional, so it would be a shame not to take the extra steps to get the helmet right.

 

Stunt frown paint should extend to the edge of the last tooth. Yours will need to be longer.

Know this may be a shadow from the camera angle but the paint should not leave the teeth area as in the CRL 

Helmet For 501st approval:

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

 

 

Reference image

 

Hovi mesh

Hovi screen mesh is too fine. The mesh Anovos uses is incorrect, it should be a bit more coarse. Some folks are using tightly woven flower sifter screens, but your best bet is to contact Hovi sellers here or elsewhere for replacement screens.  

 

 

Vcoder edge lines are too soft. The screen used helmets have very definitive Vcoder paint lines. We're suggesting applicants touch up the area as needed.

 

 

 The Anovos provided ear mounting screws are incorrect. Again, no fault of yours however, the screw type should be "V" head not the provided "Pan" head. If you haven't changed out the original ear screws we're recommending you do so. Don't discard these however, as they can be used to replace the Thermal Detonator screws.

 

Reference image

 

Belt positioning:

If you can bring your ammo belt center up so its covering the bottom of your main button plate it will look just like many of they do in the movie. This should be a quick and easy adjustment for you.

Reference image

And lastly, Joseph mentioned in your app thread trimming off a few sharp edges on the top of your thighs. We will always recommend removing anything that looks like it could either do damage to yourself or your under suit so maybe a touch of sanding on those and any other sharp corners/edges that you find will save you in the future.

 

Centurion Suggestions:
In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there are any areas of concern this is where we  discuss them.

Thank you for adding some extra images it does make it a little easier to see details ahead of a Centurion application.

If you make the above mentioned corrections this should be an excellent example of how good this kit can look.

 

Congratulation and see you in Centurion soon

[Silentperformance[TK]]

Thank you all for your advise and approval. I will be making all the necessary changes for centurian soon. Thank you for the honor.

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

[TheSwede[TK]]

Congrats on approval, onwards to Centurion

[magni[TK]]

Congratulations Nicholas!

Some easy tweeks and you'll be Centurion before you know it.

And another EIB for the NEG!