Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 7, 2018 Report Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Alright all here it is. I am asking for your help to let me know if there are any changes needing to be made before I submit for my approval to the GML. Name: Jordan Tindol Garrison: Star Garrison Armor: AM Bucket: AM Cloth Belt: unknown (bought second hand/New) Neck Seal: Darman's Props Boots: TK Boots Blaster: Hyperform Height: 6'1" (186cm) Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg) Type: TK ANH Stunt Super big thank you to every one of you that had a hand in this, both on the forum and in person! ( @justjoseph63 @ukswrath @Pretzel @LTM @TheSwede @Frank75139 @Seansull and everyone else i may forgot to mention (Im sorry)) Edited July 7, 2018 by Commander Gree Added info and fixed photos 3 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 7, 2018 Report Posted July 7, 2018 In order to get the most responses, I would suggest this, Jordan: When you click on the photo(s) in your imgur library, choose the "Direct Link" option in the drop down box on the right. This will post them on here so that they can be seen. From the ones I looked at, you have some INSANELY nice connections, brother, (ab/kidney, back/kidney/back/posterior). B E A utiful! 2 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Posted July 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said: In order to get the most responses, I would suggest this, Jordan: When you click on the photo(s) in your imgur library, choose the "Direct Link" option in the drop down box on the right. This will post them on here so that they can be seen. Dang it. I normally get that right. let me fix it! Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 7, 2018 Report Posted July 7, 2018 Looking sharp, and fantastic job on that AM armor, Jordan... this should be a super easy pass for basic ! (You are going to love that double snap system, I promise). A couple of things I noticed that will help you get to the next level: 1. A great paint job on that bucket, but the black around the ears could use some thinning out, and the ear bump could use some widening. Reference image In the first photo, your sniper knee plate wants to get caught under your thigh. This is a really common thing (I had it myself) and can be easily fixed by either adding a 8 x 1 x 1 inch piece of foam inside (behind the front cover strip) and/or making sure your left thigh is high enough. It seems to off a bit in the pic below. I can tell you really took your time on this armor, brother, and once you get basic approval, I expect to see your EI submission right after, sir! Great work! 1 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said: Looking sharp, and fantastic job on that AM armor, Jordan... this should be a super easy pass for basic ! (You are going to love that double snap system, I promise). A couple of things I noticed that will help you get to the next level: 1. A great paint job on that bucket, but the black around the ears could use some thinning out, and the ear bump could use some widening. Reference image In the first photo, your sniper knee plate wants to get caught under your thigh. This is a really common thing (I had it myself) and can be easily fixed by either adding a 8 x 1 x 1 inch piece of foam inside (behind the front cover strip) and/or making sure your left thigh is high enough. It seems to off a bit in the pic below. I can tell you really took your time on this armor, brother, and once you get basic approval, I expect to see your EI submission right after, sir! Great work! Any suggestions to thin out the black around the bumps? mineral spirits? and yeah i was afraid of that sniper knee. I think if i can get that thigh pulled up more it might help with that. not sure why its sitting off like that. My wife did an amazing job though with taking direction with my photos. Quote
Frank75139[501st] Posted July 7, 2018 Report Posted July 7, 2018 Really nice job, minor things to fix but you did great on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
A.J. Hamler[TK] Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Commander Gree said: Any suggestions to thin out the black around the bumps? mineral spirits? and yeah i was afraid of that sniper knee. I think if i can get that thigh pulled up more it might help with that. not sure why its sitting off like that. My wife did an amazing job though with taking direction with my photos. I'd use something like an Exacto knife. Use the tip to scrape/shape the outline edge of the paint where it goes "outside the lines." It'll come right off and leave a sharp edge. Go easy with the tip of the knife -- you just want to scrape paint, not plastic, and go slowly. It's really easier than it sounds. As another A.M. builder, I'm thrilled with how great a job you did Jordan! I hope my build turns out so well. A.J. 1 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 8, 2018 Author Report Posted July 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Frank75139 said: Really nice job, minor things to fix but you did great on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Frank did you see anything else other than what was pointed out? or just talking about the stuff Joseph pointed out. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated sir Quote
Frank75139[501st] Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 Frank did you see anything else other than what was pointed out? or just talking about the stuff Joseph pointed out. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated sir Just the stuff that was pointed out already. I will say to make sure in your pics everything is aligned. I was shot down for my lines being slightly off. Every garrison is different I just know it happened to me and it’s an easy fix. It’s always best to have someone who knows how to dress a TK do the pictures. My wife did mine and things got misaligned and I didn’t realize and she had no clue. Take the pics, then check them before undressing. As for the ear bump lines. Mine are thick too. Thin is more accurate but the helmets Weren’t perfect. I have the same issue with my knee. I’m currently off this coming week and I plan on breaking it out and trimming the tops of both my thighs. Mainly for fit after a few troops but its also the added benefit of getting it away from the knee plate. I have the foam back there and it helps a bit. But it still bothers me. It’s all easy stuff to fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 8, 2018 Author Report Posted July 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Frank75139 said: Just the stuff that was pointed out already. I will say to make sure in your pics everything is aligned. I was shot down for my lines being slightly off. Every garrison is different I just know it happened to me and it’s an easy fix. It’s always best to have someone who knows how to dress a TK do the pictures. My wife did mine and things got misaligned and I didn’t realize and she had no clue. Take the pics, then check them before undressing. As for the ear bump lines. Mine are thick too. Thin is more accurate but the helmets Weren’t perfect. I have the same issue with my knee. I’m currently off this coming week and I plan on breaking it out and trimming the tops of both my thighs. Mainly for fit after a few troops but its also the added benefit of getting it away from the knee plate. I have the foam back there and it helps a bit. But it still bothers me. It’s all easy stuff to fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My wife did an amazing job, i was really lucky! she is a theater teacher had has an eye for detail. i briefed her on some things like the lines and believe me she made sure they were straight. I am so happy she has supported me through this, there have been some F bombs thrown down the stairs a time or two lol. But yes, i did stress to her about the alignment and every time i moved something shifted slightly, she caught it right away and it got fixed. just that little thing with the thigh slipped through (bummed) but i will figure that out before submitting L2/L3 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 8, 2018 Report Posted July 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Commander Gree said: Any suggestions to thin out the black around the bumps? mineral spirits? As I mentioned, you shouldn't have any problems with basic, depending on your GML. Those were minor suggestions for the higher levels, and you did an incredible job with that build. If it were me, this is what I would do with the ears: 1. Using a handful of Q-tips and some NON ACETONE (very important) paint remover, take the paint off the edges. 2. Tape off the area with blue painter's tape. (I have added a photo below, but bear in mind that I just did it on an existing bucket of mine for an example). 3. Hit the edges with a very light coat of white paint first. This will seal the edges of the tape and prevent any bleeding of the black, giving you a crisp line. 4. Let that dry for about 10-15 minutes. 5. Paint on the black, extending up a bit farther up the ear bump than it needs to be. ** 6. Remove the tape after 10 minutes. Otherwise, the tape can lift some of the paint off. 7. After the black completely dries, apply the gray, then the black on the rank stripe. ** The reason I suggest painting the black a little higher than it needs to be is that it is easier to make a straight line with the gray around the edges, 1 Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Jordan, beauty build. Strapping is *chef's kiss*! Joseph brought up pretty much everything. I feel like your shins may be a bit high, but I also noticed the velcro on your boots to help this. Do you think adding a stirrup of sorts could help keep them down? Should help prevent sniper knee lock. Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Posted July 9, 2018 Just now, lucnak said: Jordan, beauty build. Strapping is *chef's kiss*! Joseph brought up pretty much everything. I feel like your shins may be a bit high, but I also noticed the velcro on your boots to help this. Do you think adding a stirrup of sorts could help keep them down? Should help prevent sniper knee lock. I didn't pay attention when I was kitting up, and ended up with the shins higher than the Velcro, just hitting the top of it. I dressed yesterday because I was messing with my electronics in the helmet (Having Feedback like crazy) and made sure to lower the shins, walked around with no issues. also got the thighs evened up. Only thing keeping from submitting EIB is the ear paint 1 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Posted July 9, 2018 APPROVED!!! TK-21523 reporting in!!! 6 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Commander Gree said: APPROVED!!! TK-21523 reporting in!!! Suh-WEET! Congrats on your approval, Trooper! I forgot to add the photo I mentioned above. As soon as you get that done, I expect to see your EI submission! 1 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Posted July 9, 2018 Just now, justjoseph63 said: Suh-WEET! Congrats on your approval, Trooper! I forgot to add the photo I mentioned above. As soon as you get that done, I expect to see your EI submission! it will be worked on this evening and will hope to have photos ready to go by tonight 1 Quote
Frank75139[501st] Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Nice work!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Pretzel Posted July 9, 2018 Report Posted July 9, 2018 Jordan. Very well done on this armor! Happy to see you get this completed. You should be approved in no time. All the points have been made, I hope to see you submit for your EIB submission very soon. Outstanding job. Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 10, 2018 Author Report Posted July 10, 2018 @justjoseph63 what do you think? 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Commander Gree said: @justjoseph63 what do you think? You nailed it, sir! 1 Quote
starsaber25[Admin] Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Commander Gree said: @justjoseph63 what do you think? Yeah that’s about as good as you can get. Perfect! 2 Quote
Commander Gree[501st] Posted July 10, 2018 Author Report Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, starsaber25 said: Yeah that’s about as good as you can get. Perfect! 4 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: You nailed it, sir! THANK GOD!!! Quote
Haribon72[TK] Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 Great work Jordan! Love how you re-painted the ears! Welcome to the Legion! Quote
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