TK-19232 Requesting ANH Stunt (RS) EIB Status [777]

[Droid Runner[TK]]

General Information

Name: Jeff Pitts

FISD Name: Droid Runner

501st I.D.:19232

Garrison: Central California

 

http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=26466&costumeID=124

 

Mandatory Information

Armor Maker: RS Prop Masters (build kit)

Helmet Maker: RS Prop Masters (commission)

Blaster Type: Rubies Modified (I know it will not be allowed past EIB)

 

Additional Information

Height: 6'-1"

Weight: 170 lbs

Boots: Totally Killer (TK) Boots

Canvas Belt: RS Prop Masters

Hand Plates: RS Prop Masters 

Neck Seal: Trooperbay

Holster: Darman Props

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TheSwede[TK]]

Looking good Best of luck with approval 

I have 3 suggestions:

#1 personal preference: if possible try to lower the bicep to minimize the black showing.

#2 For Centurion: if you choose to go for it (why wouldn`t you) "drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt" 

#3 For accuracy: The TD screws are to be black.

 

To summarise: You can take place among the Troopers ready to storm the Tantive lV and only difference would be the lack of duct-tape 

 

Edited November 26, 2017 by TheSwede

[magni[TK]]

Paint the ear screws white.

Good Luck Jeff!

[TheSwede[TK]]

5 minutes ago, magni said:

Paint the ear screws white.

 

How could I miss that?! Wonder if RS doesn`t paint for a reason or if this was a one-off?

[Droid Runner[TK]]

6 hours ago, TheSwede said:

Looking good Best of luck with approval 

I have 3 suggestions:

#1 personal preference: if possible try to lower the bicep to minimize the black showing.

#2 For Centurion: if you choose to go for it (why wouldn`t you) "drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt" 

#3 For accuracy: The TD screws are to be black.

 

To summarise: You can take place among the Troopers ready to storm the Tantive lV and only difference would be the lack of duct-tape 

 

Great suggestions Daniel!  Thanks!  I have painted the TD screws and moved the drop boxes out a tad further!  I'll have to see what I can do about the black around the elbow.  Might be able to move the forearms up a bit or lower the biceps like you suggested.  Thanks again!

[Droid Runner[TK]]

5 hours ago, TheSwede said:

 

How could I miss that?! Wonder if RS doesn`t paint for a reason or if this was a one-off?

Thanks guys!  They are actually painted, but very faintly-almost like the paint was watered down.  I though maybe that was for screen accuracy but some of RS's other helmets look like they added more paint.  Might throw a little more on there as I agree the gold isn't a great look.  Cheers!

[TheSwede[TK]]

2 hours ago, Droid Runner said:

Great suggestions Daniel!  Thanks!  I have painted the TD screws and moved the drop boxes out a tad further!  I'll have to see what I can do about the black around the elbow.  Might be able to move the forearms up a bit or lower the biceps like you suggested.  Thanks again!

 

 

You are most welcome, happy to help and those were only minor things...you did a beautiful job with the armor 

[Droid Runner[TK]]

Accuracy updates on TD screws and dropbox alignment:

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good, if it was me I'd move your right ear just a tad forward just to cover that little gap on the side helmet photo.

 

You may need some larger photos too, they are very small and you can't make out some details when you enlarge  .

 

Good luck trooper

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Jeff, welcome and thank you for your EIB application. Let's take a look

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Congratulations!     

 

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. We have a couple minor suggestions to mention here.

 

As mentioned by Daniel the gaps between arm armor section could stand to be tightened up a bit to even out things. We're suggesting maybe dropping the biceps 1/2"+ and reduce the gap between the biceps and forearms to 1/2". 

 

Reference photo

 

Not sure what this is on the chest plate, extra return edge maybe. If it's return edge we're suggesting it be trimmed back. Also, the return edge appears to be considerably thick in a few areas. Return edge give the illusion of thickness but is not required in most areas. Regarding the chest plate we're suggesting you remove some as so long as it doesn't effect the bracket screw mount integrity.

 

Reference photo

 

Next up Back and Kidney plate gap. The back should rest atop of the kidney with minimal gap between the two. Simple strapping adjustment should resolve this.

 

Reference photo

 

Nice work on the Ab button paint, we only have one suggestion here and that's to trim the vertical button plat a bit. The edges should reside inside the raised area beneath it, as seen in the reference photo.

 

Reference photo

 

Finally the TD screws should be painted black. Easy fix here

 

Also, your clip edges near the control panel are flared away from the tube and possible in danger of getting snagged on something. We're suggesting you maybe bend them closer.

 

Reference photo

 

 

Centurion Suggestions:

Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. From what we can see, the only item that stands out is your drop box positioning. They should be aligned with the outer most edge of the ammo belt and just below it with little to no gap. Gluing the drop box strap to the cloth belt should help keep them in place. Also, though not a CRL requirement the drop box thickness should be roughly 10-12mm. 

 

For level three certification (if applicable):

 

• Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box.

 

Reference photo

 

Blaster, as you are already aware is not accepted at Centurion if you choose to apply. 

 

That's trooper, congratulations on a great build . We hope to see you at Centurion.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

[Droid Runner[TK]]

Sweet!  Thanks Tony.  Great suggestions, I'll make them all.  Excited to have something to keep me busy until my blaster kit comes!

 

Thanks Q!

[shashachu[TK]]

Hey, my TKID is 19233 and my EIB number is 766. Spooooky. Congrats!

[Droid Runner[TK]]

8 hours ago, shashachu said:

Hey, my TKID is 19233 and my EIB number is 766. Spooooky. Congrats!

Too funny, I noticed that too....and I'm in N. California!  

[shashachu[TK]]

Maybe we'll run into each other sometime; not sure how common it would be for the GGG and Central California Garrison would be at the same event. 

[Harbinger[IPM]]

Congrats, Jeff! Now for Centurion! (We need more in the Garrison!)

[Droid Runner[TK]]

21 hours ago, shashachu said:

Maybe we'll run into each other sometime; not sure how common it would be for the GGG and Central California Garrison would be at the same event. 

I hope so that would be awesome!

[Droid Runner[TK]]

20 hours ago, Harbinger said:

Congrats, Jeff! Now for Centurion! (We need more in the Garrison!)

Thanks Brien, it's definitely my plan, just waiting for my blaster kit.  Hopefully will apply in January/February.  Look forward to meeting you!

[Shanester[TK]]

Congrats and welcome to EIB trooper!  Triple 7's! 

[Droid Runner[TK]]

6 hours ago, Shanester said:

Congrats and welcome to EIB trooper!  Triple 7's! 

Thanks Shane-Lucky #7's!  Somewhere Mickey Mantle is smiling

[CableGuy[Admin]]

Nice work, Jeff. :-)

[Gwithian]

Congratulations Jeff, you have a beautiful set of RS armour

 

 

[Droid Runner[TK]]

On 12/4/2017 at 5:11 AM, CableGuy said:

Nice work, Jeff. :-)

Thanks Dan!

[Droid Runner[TK]]

On 12/5/2017 at 12:48 AM, Gwithian said:

Congratulations Jeff, you have a beautiful set of RS armour

 

 

Thanks Stephen!  Congrats to you as well!  Your armor turned out awesome!  I enjoyed checking out your thread!  Did my first troop this past weekend, it was a blast!

[Gwithian]

Thanks Stephen!  Congrats to you as well!  Your armor turned out awesome!  I enjoyed checking out your thread!  Did my first troop this past weekend, it was a blast!

I’ve yet to do my first troop..... must admit I’m a tad nervous ...... glad you enjoyed yours, any tips? Heads up o what to expect?


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