Erice3339[TK] Posted November 1, 2018 Report Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) Eric E. TK-14056 Florida Garrison Armor: ANOVOS Helmet: ANOVOS Blaster: Hfx Productions E-11 (Elite model) Height: 5’8 Weight: 142 lbs. Boots: TK Boots Belt: Kittel Belt Hand Plates: Joseph’s Handguards Electronics: TrooperTalk with Akers amp, Bluetooth microphone, and iPhone 7 Neckseal: ANOVOS Holster: ANOVOS To preface this application, I would just like to state that this costume is my first-ever build of any Star Wars costume hence why it may exhibit a few issues. Thank you. Front Action Shot Back Abdomen Details (Wearing) Left Side Left Side (Arms Raised) Right Side Right Side (Arms Raised) Holster Attachment & Thermal Detonator Belt (Front) Thermal Detonator (Back) Cod and Posterior Plate Attachment Abdomen Details (Not wearing) Interior Strapping D-Ring Blaster Right Blaster Left Neck Seal (Rear) Neck Seal (Front) Helmet Front Helmet Left Helmet Rear Helmet Right Hovi Tips Lens Color (Backlit) Edited November 1, 2018 by Erice3339 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 1, 2018 Report Posted November 1, 2018 Hi Eric, and thanks for your submission! One of us will be with you shortly, but before proceeding we will need a close-up pic of your lower ear screws. You will also need to change out your TD screws to the flat "pan head" type as required by the level 2 CRL: Reference image Thanks!!! Quote
Erice3339[TK] Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Posted November 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said: close-up pic of your lower ear screws. Sure thing, here you are: Right Left Quote
T-Jay[TK] Posted November 2, 2018 Report Posted November 2, 2018 Any chance to lower your helmet a bit? Maybe with a thinner padding or completely remove it. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 2, 2018 Report Posted November 2, 2018 @T-Jay is spot on there, Eric. It looks as if you have too much padding in the top. I had the same exact issue on my first bucket, and found I was constantly having to tilt it forward just to see anything below the horizon. I removed the top padding and BINGO, I could see almost to the front of my boots. Important on a troop when you have kids around you so you don't clock them in the head with your blaster or elbow. Quote
Erice3339[TK] Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Posted November 2, 2018 Thank for the suggestion, guys. I will remove the top padding and replace it with a much thinner foam layer. 1 Quote
TK-40996[TK] Posted November 3, 2018 Report Posted November 3, 2018 Goodluck on your EIB application! 1 Quote
Erice3339[TK] Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Posted November 4, 2018 Revised TD screws. Let me know if there’s any further alterations needed for approval please. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Hi Eric , thank you for your EI application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required submission photos have been posted, and I am very pleased to announce your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. On behalf of the D.O. Staff, 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. Really nice job on this build, Eric, but there are a few areas that could use little work to make this armor look it's absolute best. These are not requirements, but the higher levels are all about screen accuracy, and are highly suggested items to bring you closer to that should you choose to do so. 1. The inside of the eye openings could be opened up some more at the corners. 2 minutes with a round needle file would work wonders. Reference image 2. Your tube stripes are farther away from the top of the tube than normal. They should be about a pencil width from the bottom of the cheek. Reference image 3. The paint on the top of the vocoder bumps could definitely stand to be defined more. A filbert style brush makes it super easy, and if you decide to do this, I would use a satin or semi-gloss finish paint and re-do the whole thing. Should take about 5 minutes.... easy peasy. Reference image Filbert style brush 4. Your right side bicep needs to be dropped about 3/4 inch or so to where it aligns with the one on the left. This will even out the gap at the right wrist as well. There should be about a half inch gap between the top of the forearm and the bottom of the bicep. Adjusting the strapping should take care of this, no problem. Reference image 5. More of a side note, really, but it looks as if the clear protective film is still on the front of your left drop box. Easiest repair ever! 6. The trim job at the top of your left thigh is spot-on, but the top of the cover strip on the right one is too squared off and could use some "Dremel love". I'm surprised this doesn't cut into you while walking! Reference image 7. The back of your right thigh could really use some adjusting. Right now the top of the cover strip is too far off center, and it should run straight up and down. Reference image You also seem to have a larger than average gap at the rear, causing the top to jut out. Reference image Lastly, the rise where the cover strip ends at the top (like a point) could be trimmed down quite a bit and still be screen accurate. This would make it a lot more comfortable I promise. Reference image This is what I would suggest to take care of all 3 issues, Eric: Remove the rear cover strip on the right thigh. Cut out a wedge shape (as seen with the red dotted lines in the first photo on #6). Line up the connection (it should be nearly vertical), trim the top and then re-glue the cover strip. It will take some work of course, but I think the results would look miles better. Don't get discouraged, though. On my first EI submission I had a LOT more work to do... (danged near had to tear my entire build apart, but it was well worth it). I have the confidence that you can do a great job! 8. Not the biggest deal, but the cover strips on your left thigh/calf could line up a bit better. Reference image 9. The trim work on your ab button plates is spectacular, but the paint on the buttons themselves is a bit wide. There should actually be a tiny amount of the bottom of the buttons left unpainted. Reference image 9. To close things out, I noticed that you used snaps with a gun-metal finish. These should be either the brass or nickel plated (silver). 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. 1. The lower ear screws will need to be replaced with the flat V-head type. Reference image Other than those areas, nothing to add, Trooper. You may have some work in front of you, but I'm sure you are up to the challenge! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations trooper 1 Quote
giskard8[Staff] Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations Eric. Welcome to the rank of EI. 1 Quote
magni[TK] Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations Eric! Get them fixes done and see You at Centurion soon! 1 Quote
Erice3339[TK] Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Posted November 10, 2018 5 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: Other than those areas, nothing to add, Trooper. You may have some work in front of you, but I'm sure you are up to the challenge! Thank you, Joseph! I have even gotten started already by replacing the lower ear screws. I very much appreciate your help with that. I’ll get around to including those pictures in the Centurion application eventually after starting on these other fixes. 1 Quote
phil Posted November 10, 2018 Report Posted November 10, 2018 looking good....did they use M19 scope on the E11's ? Quote
Erice3339[TK] Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, phil said: looking good....did they use M19 scope on the E11's ? It’s a HfxProductions “Elite” E-11. You can find them on Facebook; however, unfortunately, the owner has disappeared from the website. One of my squad mates heard from one of his friends that he may be in some legal trouble. Nonetheless, you should be able to find what scope they used on their E-11’s. Edited November 10, 2018 by Erice3339 Quote
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