Nadas Requesting Pre-Approval (AM)

[Nada[TK]]

Requesting another pre approval review for my armour.

 

INFORMATION:

1. First/Last Name: Nadas McCartin-Cole

2. Future Garrison/Squad/Outpost: Southern Cross Garrison

3. Armour Maker: AM 4.5

4. Helmet Maker: AM 4.5

5. Cloth Belt Maker: SCG Member

6. Neck Seal Maker: Imperial Boots

7. Boot Maker: Imperial Boots

9. Blaster Maker: Imperial Special Forces R&D

11. Height: 5’ 7”

12. Weight: 120 kg

13. TK Type: ANH Stunt

14. Names of Troopers that have helped me significant helped with your build: Ben Gordon (TK-15378), Michael McBride (TK-29379), Jade Pemberton (TI-12718) and Dave Conklin

 

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Edited May 24, 2020 by Nada

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

looking good Trooper Good Luck 

[Nada[TK]]

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[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Looking MUCH better, sir!  I see two small issues that may come up, but these would depend on your GML.  The gaps between your bicep/forearm could be evened out a bit, as the left is a bit lower than the right.  Evening them out is a pretty easy fix and would give you a much better look.  

 

    

 

The other is the paint on the frown and top of the left ear bump.  For some reason it looks to have bubbled a bit and is pretty rough.

 

          

 

Overall, though, looking sharp!  Nice job!!

[Nada[TK]]

Looking MUCH better, sir!  I see two small issues that may come up, but these would depend on your GML.  The gaps between your bicep/forearm could be evened out a bit, as the left is a bit lower than the right.  Evening them out is a pretty easy fix and would give you a much better look.  
 
    
 
The other is the paint on the frown and top of the left ear bump.  For some reason it looks to have bubbled a bit and is pretty rough.
 
          
 
Overall, though, looking sharp!  Nice job!!

Thank you for the feedback, paint bubbles or it’s the paint been applied to much there sadly I don’t have any more gray paint to fix issues like that.

I noticed that in pictures as well after I was out of armour that my arms were at different lengths.

Would also like an opinion on the helmet ear gaps if they are to much? I’m currently waiting for a new helmet but going to be using this one till it arrives


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[Chemi[Staff]]

10 minutes ago, Nada said:

Would also like an opinion on the helmet ear gaps if they are to much? I’m currently waiting for a new helmet but going to be using this one till it arrives

 

The gaps you have are fine I think...I think you can use your helmet while the new one arrives

 

 

         

[Nada[TK]]

As Chemi mentioned, those ear gaps look fine.  Why are you replacing the helmet?

I didn’t think I could get basic requirements with my helmet also some issues with my helmet that aren’t easily seen.

 

My GML & CO says the ear gaps were to big and have been working on them to get them to approval stuffing them up during the process. Also I am trying to hit EIB after my approval, I don’t believe I can get my helmet to that level.

 

 

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[TheSwede[TK]]

2 hours ago, Nada said:

I don’t believe I can get my helmet to that level.

Sure you can, just some painting like Joseph mentioned and you’re set

[Nada[TK]]

Thank you for the advice on the helmet. I honestly don’t know if I can get the same paint in time before my helmet comes due to COVID

Also thought I should add some pictures of my blaster for some inspection. Think I’ve got to replace my decals for sure








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[shadan[TK]]

Super easy to fix those teeth. Get some Humbrol Thinners and an earbud (qtip / cotton swab) and using a small amount gently rub against the paint. It will soon all come off cleanly allowing you to repaint the teeth.

[Nada[TK]]

Super easy to fix those teeth. Get some Humbrol Thinners and an earbud (qtip / cotton swab) and using a small amount gently rub against the paint. It will soon all come off cleanly allowing you to repaint the teeth.

As soon as you added this I found a hobby shop stocking both! Really surprised that the thinner and admiralty grey are that popular always one is sold out. Should be able to do the paint again when it arrives


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[shadan[TK]]

Excellent. I would totally recommend removing all the teeth paint and starting afresh. I did it myself a while back and it turned out quite nicely. 
 

Despite someone above saying the ear gaps are fine we felt that they were quite excessive, especially noting we could see the plate joins behind them.

Potentially some careful screw tightening could help decrease this gap (and no says it has to be flush!) but it may not work. 
 

Didn’t you have a completed helmet on the way that you were waiting on before submitting again?

Edited June 2, 2020 by shadan

[Nada[TK]]

Excellent. I would totally recommend removing all the teeth paint and starting afresh. I did it myself a while back and it turned out quite nicely. 
 
Despite someone above saying the ear gaps are fine we felt that they were quite excessive, especially noting we could see the plate joins behind them.
Potentially some careful screw tightening could help decrease this gap (and no says it has to be flush!) but it may not work. 
 
Didn’t you have a completed helmet on the way that you were waiting on before submitting again?

I do but I’m currently in a position we’re I will have to submit shortly because I’m going back to college and not sure if I will be able to get anyone to help with approval photos so might leave it at home. If I can get into basic with my helmet now then go for EIB later on with the new one.

Helmet should arrive in 1-2 months but I will be going back to college in less then a month.


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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I'm sure you can still save those ears with a little bit of tweaking and sanding, here are a couple of great threads:

 

I'm sure you can do this, good luck

[Nada[TK]]

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[Chemi[Staff]]

13 hours ago, Nada said:

New helmet pictures...

How it shines !!!

[Mworm1974[TK]]

Sometimes it helps to step cut the top of the ear as the face-cap/back overlap hinders the ear placement. If you do get new ears leave more meat on the front and take little off the back then little off the front that way you don’t take too much off. I didn’t drill or mount my ears until I got them in the right spot but it took 2 sets to get it right. If you were in Sydney or close to Sydney we could have had this settled ages ago, don’t give up you are almost there.