TK-72216 requesting First Order Stormtrooper (The Last Jedi) EIB Status (ANOVOS) (1001)

[Dani[TK]]

COSTUME INFORMATION

 

Armor: ANOVOS TFA beta kit

• Chestplate seam mod (wings cutted and reassembled)
• Chestplate chestslot mod (cutted and reworked)
• Biceps detail mod (3 step stairs)
• Shoulder bracket mod (àla Ukswrath)
• accurate fabric behind detail holes
• replaced front Belt Boxes with resin Belt Boxes (made by R2Dan)
• replaced Handguards with resin Handguards (made by R2Dan)

Helmet: ANOVOS TLJ Standard Line
Gaskets: ANOVOS
Belt: Belts of The First Order

Belt Pouches: custom made (by me)

Holster: working metal holster (made by R2Dan)

Undersuit: shiny pants and black top from Amazon

Neckseal: custom made (by me)
Boots: Imperial Boots

Gloves: Imperial Boots
F-11D Blaster: 3D Printed (files by The5thHorseman)

Name: Daniela Hofmann
Height: 166cm (5‘5“) 
Weight: 68kg (150 lbs)
TKID: 72216

Garrison: German Garrison

 

Basic Approval: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=23851&costumeID=408

 

Basic Shots (Guideline Points 1-5):

 

Chest (Guideline Points 6-10):

 

Detonator (Guideline Points 11-13):

 

Shoulders (Guideline Points 14):

 

Biceps (Guideline Points 15):

 

Forearms (Guideline Points 16-18):

 

Abdomen (Guideline Points 19-21):

 

Cod (Guideline Points 22):

 

Posterior (Guideline Points 23):

 

Thighs (Guideline Points 24):

 

Shins (Guideline Points 25):

 

Ankle Spats (Guideline Points 26):

 

Helmet Details (Guideline Points 27-30):

 

Neckseal (Guideline Points 31):

 

Undergarments (Guideline Points 32):

 

Shoulder Gaskets (Guideline Points 33):

 

Knee Gaskets (Guideline Points 34):

 

Gloves (Guideline Points 35-36):

 

Belt (Guideline Points 37-38):

 

Boots (Guideline Points 39):

 

Blaster Details (Guideline Points 40-45):

 

To prevent confusion:

 

We (Daniela TK-72216, Sebastian TK-51337 and Richard TK-40193) built our stormtroopers together last year - the local Rise of Skywalker premiere was our first troop as FOTKs. In January we submitted our armors for basic approval and passed it.

 

We then decided to update the few parts that we hadn't initially built to the Level 2 and Level 3 standards and are now appliying for the next levels of approvement. Since we built the armors together almost every mechanism, closure method and solution to strapping problems is the same - there are small individual differences but nothing major.

 

We took our new approvement photos before a green screen in our living room with a set up to lights over a couple of days so lighting and background should be consistent in all three of our applications.

 

Thank you very much for your time!

Edited September 11, 2020 by Dani
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[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Daniela, thank you for your EIB app.

 

One of us will be with you shortly, meanwhile It will be needed to update the posted photos according to the EIB Photo check list requirement so we can see more in detail your armor.

 

PHOTO GUIDELINES

Photo size-  At least 800 X 600 (preferably 1280 X 960)

 

 

Thank you.  

[Dani[TK]]

Hey Mario - Sebastian changed all pictures regarding the resolution for me as well.

 

Thanks for your feedback!

[shashachu[TK]]

@Dani I really like the mods you made to the abdomen to fit your smaller frame. Great job with your build.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work there is some difference in the forearms from TFA to TLJ which you may want to address

 

 

A couple of adjustments you could make:

Butt plate is not level on the rear

 

Also your belt appears to be higher on the rear, over the ab section

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Fantastic work Daniela, looking forward to seeing you on the other side. 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Daniela, I'm starting your review now.

 

Cheers.  

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Daniela, and thank you for your EIB application! 

 

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry.  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 armour. 

                                                                                    

FOTKs are always amazing and yours is a  nice set of armor, most of the items in this area are simple dressing/strapping issues that you could consider to check every time when putting on your armor.

 

Starting from top:

Your helmet seems to be riding a bit high in comparison with most seen onscreen.  Not a deal breaker for Level 3 by any means, I had this same issue with my Anh Tk due to have excess padding in the top, removing or reducing it will help it ride a bit lower and looks more accurate . 

 

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Your neck seal looks fantastic and although you have the correct number of ribs and shiny finish as required, It should ideally have the zipper closure in the front. 

 

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Your ab belt looks to have some misalignment front a rear. This could be solved by tightening a bit or by  adding some velcro behind it . Esay fix! 

 

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Looking at your TD from the side, there's a noticeable gap between your TD and the backplate  that you  may want to make some adjustment to reduce it.

 

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We are suggesting trimming your cod and posterior plate to better reflect the angle as seen in TLJ.  Note in the reference images that the bottom part is thinner and actually curves underneath.

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Rotating thighs inwards would avoid the inside seams can be seen, it will also reduce the black area between the thighs and cod as well as move the thigh away from the posterior plate as they appear to be hitting on the rear.

 

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Centurion Requirements;

In this section we prepare you for Centurion.  Because Centurion photos show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.

 

 

Something to be aware of is that the tops of your forearms have a curve (as seen in TFA) rather than a slight angle as seen in TLJ

 

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It looks like your TD mount and TD plate are one piece, and although not specifically mentioned in the CRLs (not yet) they must be 2 separate components.

 

 

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I love those FOTK  fantastic looking blasters, sharp lines, working lights, amazing. unfortunately yours has some details  seen in TFA not in TLJ.  A rectangular "D-ring" must be present, and both it and the mount need to be white.

 

 

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Another small detail that is missing from your weapon is the presence of a light mount on the barrel also known as  Picatinny (Pic) rail .  You can find it online on several types and sizes 

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And that's it, Daniela ! Congratulations for a great set of armor and we are confident that you can give a couple of steps more a get Centurion level  soon !   

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the EI ranks and first of the next thousand 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Congratulations Dani, welcome to Expert Infantry and hope to see you at Centurion soon.


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[ukswrath[Staff]]

Congratulations Dani, fantastic job on your build  Hope to see you at Centurion 

[Dani[TK]]

Hey everyone, 

 

thank you so much for taking the time to respond, react and give feedback to my armor. =) 

 

I started out in Star Wars costumes five years ago after seeing TFA with a Rey costume - I always loved the dark side but to be honest with me being 1,66m and not knowing shucks about armors, I thought trooping next to my boyfriends Kylo Ren as one of this Stormtroopers would be near impossible. 
Well, life is strange and amazing and here we are years, costumes and experiences later and we both have Level 2 approved Stormtroopers during a pandemic. What is life even. 

 

I am beyong honered to be #1001 (feels like a great number) in the Expert Infantry and I am very much looking forward to work on the required changes for Centurion status. 

 

Thanks a lot folks, this community is a great batch. 

I'll be back! 

 

 

 

[shashachu[TK]]

Congrats, Dani! 

[giskard8[Staff]]

Congratulations trooper, welcome to the ranks.

 

Nice number of your EIB (#1001).