snaketcher[TK] Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 Trooper Info: Name: Steve McDaniel TK #: TK-11764 FISD Name: Trooperwarden Garrison: Florida Garrison Height: 5’11” Weight: 249 Costume Info: Armor: AM Helmet: AM Neck seal: Darman Belt: Trooperbay Boots: Jivana Holster: Darman Blaster: Hasbro with DH/FX conversion kit Hand Guards: Rubber Gloves and Latex hand guards from Trooperbay Thank you for your time. Respectfully. 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 Hi Steve, and THANKS for your submission for EI! Before we can "move along" there are a few issues we need you to address and a couple of photos. 1. As per the CRL for Level 2, "...the rim of the mic and inside is white or painted white". The rim is spot-on, but the interior needs a coat or two of white paint. Easy fix! 2. It may be the angle of the photo, but for Level 2 any shims must sit flush with the kidney. The right side looks good, but the left side appears as if it's sticking out (not flush). Can you provide a close-up detail photo of this area for us? (No need to suit up). 3. One last thing, can you add a close-up of the rear of the TD showing the screw type? Many thanks, and I look forward to seeing the results, trooper! Quote
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted July 10, 2020 Report Posted July 10, 2020 You're so close, Steve! Let's see some white paint in those hovi tips and the other photos, and you'll be in the first 1,000. You got this! Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Posted July 10, 2020 OK Sorry about the pics. Here are the close ups you requested. The hovi mics were painted by Dave Conklin as part of the helmet when he sent the kit (Dave's Darkside Depot). I think it was the position of the helmet when the picture was taken and the lighting. I'm posting left and right tips. Close up of the shim and kidney. They are inline and flush. As you thought, it was the angle of the pic. And last, the close up of the TD screws (single slot screws). I hope these help. Respectfully, 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 11, 2020 Report Posted July 11, 2020 Hi Steve, and thanks for the pics! Unfortunately, as per the CRL for Level 2 any shims must sit flush, (completely level, not overlapped). If you don't feel comfortable doing this, I would strongly suggest getting in touch with my buddy Gary jr. (whistle nut) in the Makaze Squad. The guy is a genius when it comes to all things white armor and I'm sure he will be happy to help you out. I can contact him if you like, just let me know! The green rectangle shows what the seam should look like Side view 1 Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 ok. I know Gary jr. ill contact him today. im not as talented as he is. So everything else is good except for this issue? Thanks. Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Posted July 13, 2020 Here is the shim and kidney issue fixed. I hope. Reapectfully, 1 Quote
4Runner[TK] Posted July 13, 2020 Report Posted July 13, 2020 Keep it going, Steve! Almost there! I'm excited for you! Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Posted July 13, 2020 Alright, my latest attempt to fix the seam for approval. Respectfully, 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 13, 2020 Report Posted July 13, 2020 Looking better, you can get the area a little flatter by using different grades of wet and dry sandpaper, here is a thread with sanding and polishing info: Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Posted July 14, 2020 Final attempt. I'm at my wits end if this doesn't pass muster. I've run it by Gary Jr. in my squad (Makaze). I know he's not staff but is a genius with armor. Sanded back down. Filled in the seam again in places, due to over sanding, using a toothpick and razor blade. Smoothed the sides and edges with the razor blade and sanded the edges again. I now have rubber arms and hands. I'm apparently ability challenged. Respectfully submitted, 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 14, 2020 Report Posted July 14, 2020 MUCH better, Steve, and THANKS! I'll get to work on this right away, so hang in there.... Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Posted July 14, 2020 Here are the close ups you requested sir. Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Posted July 14, 2020 Here are the close ups you requested sir. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 18, 2020 Report Posted July 18, 2020 Hi Steve, and thanks for your application for ANH Stunt! CRL and EIB Application Requirements All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to Expert Infantry rank. On behalf of Sha Sha, Mario and myself, congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions First, great job on that shim on your left side, and thanks for the additional photos! A couple of items in this section to go over to make your bucket and armor look even better! The paint on your vocoder could be tightened up/refined a bit. Ideally, the tops should have a clean, crisp look and the arcs at the tops rounded a little more. 5 minutes with a filbert style brush would take care of this. Reference images Next up is the ear positioning. With few exceptions, the angle of the ears should be lined up to where the screws line up closely with the angle of the rear of the trap above them. If you feel up to this, we suggest repositioning them. We are strongly suggesting that you trim off the rear of the shoulder bridges. As seen in the reference images, there is no large tab at the rear, and the ends of the bridges should ride much higher above the O II plate below them. 2 minutes with a pair of ABS scissors (or a razor knife) and you are golden! Reference images Although not a deal-breaker, we think you could trim down the lower sides on your sniper knee plate to bring them down closer to the ridge. Reference images Centurion Requirements In this section we prepare you for Centurion. More photos may be requested in the future that allow us to make better decisions on possible adjustments. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items to pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all that we can from what is seen, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. You have some big guns there, Steve! Unfortunately, this is causing the gaps between the chest plate and shoulder bells to be pretty wide. At this point we recommend tightening up the elastic that hold the bells to the shoulder bridges and removing all of the return edges on the bottoms of the bells to reduce those spaces. Reference image They may be present, but in looking at the shoulder bridges we cannot see the thin white elastic band on the shoulder bridge that holds it down to the tab of the back plate. This is a requirement for level 3, and a SUPER easy issue to take care of! Reference images Your ABS belt is riding pretty low, and as per the CRL, it needs to sit "...at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical... button panels" as seen in the reference images. A few pieces of Velcro on the back would do the trick! Reference images We normally allow a little extra rim around the vertical ab-button plate, but yours covers the raised area below it almost completely (the trimming on the large plate is perfect, though). Centurion level is all about the samll details, brother, but this is pretty prominent and needs to be trimmed down for a more screen accurate look. Reference images You did a fantastic job on the left side, but the right side also needs some ABS paste love. A visible seam is permitted at Level 2, but not Level 3. Reference images As shown below, your back plate is riding over the kidney quite a bit and needs to be raised to the point where there is "...little to no overlap". From what I can see(as seen in the second photo) the issue may be that your back plate is riding low. Raising it up by cutting the tabs a bit, reducing the length of your white connecting straps and shoulder bridges in the rear (as mentioned above) may take care of this. Reference images Another easy fix here: The outside edges of the drop boxes must line up with the outside edge of the ABS belt. A dab of E-6000 under the straps in the rear (once they are positioned correctly) should do it. Reference images Although note specifically mentioned in the CRL, the gap on the bottom ridge of your left thigh needs to either be filled with ABS paste or have an ABS shim behind it. Reference image Last up, as you may be aware Hasbro blasters (even converted ones) are not permitted at Centurion level. We also suggest that the Hengstler counter be raised and moved back, as it sits in the wrong position. And that's it, sir! You did an awesome job on that seam (so we know you have mad build skills ), and we sincerely hope that you can take some time to address the above issues so that we can see that Centurion submission soon! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 18, 2020 Report Posted July 18, 2020 Congratulations and welcome to the EIB ranks trooper Quote
snaketcher[TK] Posted July 18, 2020 Author Report Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) YES. The Emperor has shown favor upon me. And for that I am forever loyal. Thank you all (staff) for the guidance and support. And I was running out of animal sacrifice. JK. Again, many thanks. Edited July 18, 2020 by snaketcher Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 18, 2020 Report Posted July 18, 2020 Great Trooper, welcome to EIB. Quote
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted July 18, 2020 Report Posted July 18, 2020 Congrats, Steve! Your hard work and dedication paid off! Next stop L3!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
giskard8[Staff] Posted July 19, 2020 Report Posted July 19, 2020 Congratulations trooper, welcome to the ranks. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations and welcome to EI Steve Quote
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