Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted June 23, 2019 Report Posted June 23, 2019 Name: Ryan Foresta Forum name: Manbehindthemask Legion ID: 91593 Garrison: Garrison Excelsior 501st: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=28674 EIB Application: *Note: In my EIB application i was told there were no major issues holding me back from centurion, but i did tackle some of the fit and finish issues with the blaster, helmet and shoulder bells. ALSO! Big shout out to TK-19764 (centurion #270) for helping me take pics at today's armor party! THANKS TOM! Armor: RS Props Helmet: RS Props Blaster: Doopy-doo's Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 Boot maker: Imperial Boots Canvas belt: Trooperbay Hand plates: Latex Electronics: TK Talkie, Ukswrath Neck Seal: Jedi Robes Holster: Trooperbay FULL BODY Front, arms at sides Back, arms at sides Left, arms raised Right, arms raised ARMOR DETAILS ab-kidney attatchment button orientation hand plates Shoulder bridge back Shoulder bridge front back/chest connection Thigh pack attachment Knee plate Drop box back Cod and butt-plate attachment Interior strapping Kidney plate notch Forearm return edge HELMET DETAILS Front Left side Right side Back Hovi details Lens detail "s" trim BLASTER DETAILS Left side Right side D ring ACCESSORIES DETAIL Neck seal Thermal detonator Holster attachment Quote
CableGuy[TK] Posted June 23, 2019 Report Posted June 23, 2019 Looking great, Ryan!! Just a tiny dressing issue that might get flagged - the rear closure of your right leg;If you have another rear photo with this aligned it might avoid delays. ;-)Also, I believe you’ll need a picture showing the inside of your thigh ammo pack fixings. Best of luck - can’t see you having many issues for Centurion!! :-)Dan 1 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Ahh yes, that pesky shin closure that i ...KEEP FORGETTING TO FIX! heh, this should take care of all that. Just a simple matter of drilling holes higher up. thank you. Ammo pack attachment Edited June 23, 2019 by Manbehindthemask 1 Quote
TK-40996[TK] Posted June 23, 2019 Report Posted June 23, 2019 Good luck on your centurion application! Godspeed trooper! 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 24, 2019 Report Posted June 24, 2019 Hey Ryan and thank you for your Centurion application - just wanted to let you know that I´m starting the review 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Hi again Ryan - you have a great looking kit but we do have some requests before we can issue that Centurion Award. 1# The shoulders need to be closer to the chest and there could be several things preventing that as they look to be rotated towards the back and the undersuit seem to be interfering as well. Some tweeking and a new pic should have this sorted. 2# A simple fix but an important one for the highest level - keeping the shoulder bridges at equal lenght. 1 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted June 26, 2019 Author Report Posted June 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, TheSwede said: Hi again Ryan - you have a great looking kit but we do have some requests before we can issue that Centurion Award. 1# The shoulders need to be closer to the chest and there could be several things preventing that as they look to be rotated towards the back and the undersuit seem to be interfering as well. Some tweeking and a new pic should have this sorted. 2# A simple fix but an important one for the highest level - keeping the shoulder bridges at equal lenght. Those shoulder gaps have been bothering me for quite a while. I believe you are correct about the undersuit, it is a lycra material and does bunch up in that area. AND I HATE IT! I'll try to get something thinner. And the shoulder bridge is an easy fix as well. I'll get working on those changes asap! Thank you! 2 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) ALRIGHT FOLKS! Took me a hot second but found some nice Nike "under armor" and it really helped bring those shoulder bells closer to my chest. Also took care of the major oversight of those shoulder bridges. Edited July 3, 2019 by Manbehindthemask pics wouldn't upload first time 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Manbehindthemask said: those shoulder bells closer to my chest. Wow! Just look at the difference 2 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Posted July 4, 2019 RIGHT?!?!? I was very surprised. Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 5, 2019 Report Posted July 5, 2019 Hey Ryan Almost there, but could you post a straight on shot on the left side ammo belt? It could be the angle or you need to do some trimming on the plastic portion as the angled 45 cut should meet the ends of the cloth belt - thanks Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Posted July 5, 2019 7 hours ago, TheSwede said: Hey Ryan Almost there, but could you post a straight on shot on the left side ammo belt? It could be the angle or you need to do some trimming on the plastic portion as the angled 45 cut should meet the ends of the cloth belt - thanks uh-oh....I may have to do some minor surgery on this one Looks like ill have to re-position it on the canvas. 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 5, 2019 Report Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Manbehindthemask said: Looks like ill have to re-position it on the canvas. I´m afraid so, based on that pic, cutting just the plastic would make it worse. If you used E-6000 for the button it should be fairly easy, CA glue a bit more work involved. Sorry for not picking this up earlier. Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheSwede said: sorry for not picking this up earlier. Its all good! Theres a lot to look over. I did use CA glue, but only used little dabs in the corners, so gently sliding a utility blade under there and using a little patience i was able to pop it off. This looks a bit better. Would afixing the belt in this position pass me for centurion? Just want to make sure before I commit to it. Edited July 5, 2019 by Manbehindthemask 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 5, 2019 Report Posted July 5, 2019 Looks good according to this reference pic. 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 5, 2019 Report Posted July 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Manbehindthemask said: Would afixing the belt in this position pass me for centurion? It would, however you now the the opportunity to snip the end to were it´s perfect, you don´t have to - just putting it on the table 2 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Alright folks, perfection achieved! This should do it. Tidied up the right and left side. Edited July 6, 2019 by Manbehindthemask 2 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 3:14 AM, Manbehindthemask said: perfection achieved! Indeed it has 1 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 Hi again Ryan and thank you for your Centurion application - let’s get you approved shall we! CRL and Centurion Application Requirements All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to Centurion! On behalf of the DO team and myself, many congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly In this area we discuss areas that could benefit from additional improvement. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. The suggestions to follow are what we feel would make your armor shine to it’s absolute best - let’s get to it! Starting with the helmet and just pushing up the brow trim for a cleaner look. Really nice angle on your ear btw As you went for the screen accurate strapping method we just want to point out that the screws used were slotted as seen in the reference image. Here we suggest to be mindfull when putting on the belt so you can walk away in style. Last on our list is to lower the left thigh to even out the gap. There we have it - again congratulations and head on out as a Centurion of the Empire 2 Quote
Manbehindthemask[TK] Posted July 7, 2019 Author Report Posted July 7, 2019 Thank you so much! This was such a fulfilling process and I am extremely proud of my armor. Thank you @TheSwede for the review and to everyone on here that has helped me along the way. FOR THE EMPIRE! 2 Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, Manbehindthemask said: This was such a fulfilling process and I am extremely proud of my armor. And so you should - you did great on your armor and on this application 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 Congratulations trooper and welcome to the Centurion ranks 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 8, 2019 Report Posted July 8, 2019 Congratulations trooper, welcome to Centurion Ryan 1 Quote
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