Berbs42[TK] Posted February 8, 2021 Report Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) MANDATORY INFORMATION: Armor Maker: AM Armor [2.0 with various upgraded parts over the years] Helmet maker: AM Armor 4.5 Blaster Maker: HFX EIB Approval: OPTIONAL INFORMATION: Name: Chris Berban Username: Berbs42 | TK-6427 | Star Garrison | Imperial Rough Rider Squad Height | Weight: 5'9” | 250 lbs Boot Maker: TK Boots Canvas Belt Supplier: PapaBerbs HomeMade Hand Guard Supplier: AM [Customized] Holster Maker: Vern Electronics: Aker Amp with a Bluetooth Mic Neck Seal: Anovos Thermal Detonator: TM Changes since EIB Approval: Helmet replaced with AM 4.5 (notes on ears taken into account for the new build) New AM Chest Plate and Shoulder Bridges (previous ones cracked irreparably) Elastic Strapping added to connect Chest and Back Plates Thin Elastic Loops added to Back Plate to hold Shoulder Bridges Tightened Gap between Back Plate and Kidney Holster Upgraded FULL BODY: Front (Arms Flat By Side): Back (Arms Flat By Side): Left (Arms Raised): Right (Arms Raised): Left Side Detail (Arms Raised): Right Side Detail (Arms Raised): ARMOR DETAILS: Shoulder Bridges (Front|Rear|Sides): Abdomen Button Plates (Close-Up): Cod and Butt Plate Connections Showing Rivets & Snaps (Exterior): Wrist Openings (Close-Up): Sniper Knee Plate (Left & Right Sides): Thigh Ammo Pack Connections (Interior & Exterior | Left & Right Sides): Interior Strapping: HELMET DETAILS: Front: Left Side: Right Side: Rear: S-Trim (Side View): Close-Up of Hovi Mic Tips: Ear Screws (Close-Up | Left & Right): ACCESSORIES: TD (Front & Rear Showing Screw Type): Holster Attachment: ABS/Canvas Belt (Rear Showing Drop Boxes): Forgive the velcro I hope? It keeps things from snagging. Boots (Showing Tops & Sides): Neck Seal: BLASTER DETAILS: Left Side: Right Side: Rear (Showing D-Ring): Edited February 19, 2021 by Berbs42 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 8, 2021 Report Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Chris! Before we can move ahead, please go over the photo checklist located here and post up the required pics. Thanks! 1 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) Doh!! Thanks, Joseph!! Will Do!! Reorganized Post to follow the linked format [---New Pics TBD!!---] Edited February 8, 2021 by Berbs42 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/8/2021 at 8:23 AM, justjoseph63 said: Hi Chris! Before we can move ahead, please go over the photo checklist located here and post up the required pics. Thanks! Alright, Brother! I think I've got the remaining pics filled in! It's been hella cold here in San Antonio, with this crazy weather that TX wasn't ready for! But I digest(!)... here we go!! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 16, 2021 Report Posted February 16, 2021 Appears you may be missing a cocking lever Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Holy Smokes!! Found it at the bottom of my Bin! But that's not all! I just realized I'm also missing the Backsight! And that is NOT at the Bottom of my Bin!! Is that a showstopper here? Edited February 16, 2021 by Berbs42 Quote
Aradun[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Posted February 17, 2021 You could check with your Garrison mates to see if someone can 3D print you one. A piece like that would take less than an hour and then you’d be back in business with a little primer and flat black paint. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Posted February 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Berbs42 said: Holy Smokes!! Found it at the bottom of my Bin! But that's not all! I just realized I'm also missing the Backsight! And that is NOT at the Bottom of my Bin!! Is that a showstopper here? Unfortunately I would think it would be a showstopper as this is for centurion. A 3D printed replacement may get you out of trouble. I had a cocking lever do the same, I drilled down the center and the blaster and added a metal pin before gluing, has held up well. Quote
Aradun[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Posted February 17, 2021 I had a cocking lever do the same, I drilled down the center and the blaster and added a metal pin before gluing, has held up well. This is very sound advice. I did this to my doopydoos E11 using a fine drill and a finishing nail that I snipped the head and tip off of. A little e6000 everywhere and it’s solid as a rock. 3 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 18, 2021 Author Report Posted February 18, 2021 OK!! Pin being added to the Cocking Lever to be glued TODAY!! Backsight being printed by a buddy here in San Antonio, but with this crazy weather, I don't know how soon I'll get it in order to glue it on for New Pics! Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Cocking Lever is Pinned and Glued!! Backsight is Printed! Still not sure how soon I'll get it (we're still thawing out here in TX), but once I do, I'll get it added!! Edited February 19, 2021 by Berbs42 2 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) So, while I wait, I found a Resin Backsight from my other Build!! Glued!! (Once I get the 3D Print, I'll decide whether or not to pry it off and replace, but at least I'll have a backup... just-in-case!!) Larger Thumbnails added to original Post Above! Edited February 19, 2021 by Berbs42 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Posted March 2, 2021 Thank You for the Scrutiny, Joseph!! To provide this level of critiquing to help us to a better place is time-consuming and intense!! Very Much Appreciated!! Ok. Here we go!! The Requirements First!! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: Hi Chris, and thank you for your submission for Centurion! ... All that being said, let's get started. ... As seen in the reference images below (and listed in the CRL) the paint on the teeth cannot extend into the "gum" area. The 2 marked need to be brought back a tiny bit. (Requirement) Reference images Pulled back the indicated portions as requested!! Detail Pic below! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: It looks as if the paint on the top of your vocoder needs to be dialed back a bit. (Requirement) Reference images Pulled back the indicated portion as requested!! Detail Pic below! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: We're not sure, but in looking at your TD plate cover it seems to be lifting from the cannister (see shadow) and should lie flat against it. It may be the photo, though. (Requirement) Reference image Thankfully, just a shadow!! Clear Detail Pic of both sides below! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: All return edges must be removed from the wrist openings. 5 minutes with a Dremel and you are good to go! (Requirement) [Edit] DONE!! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: Paint on the ab-plate buttons cannot cover the bottoms of the actual raised part. The top 3 on your small plate (see arrows) are perfect! (Requirement) Reference image Pulled back the indicated portions on the buttons as requested!! Detail Pics below! On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: This is a big one, I won't lie. The cover strip on the rear of your left thigh is way out of line. The center of the strip must run vertically and be positioned in the center of the connection at the ridges at the bottom, just as your right one is. (Requirement) Reference images As a member of the Legion's Walking Wounded Detachment (unofficial - I know ) I have a heavy limp with my Gout flareups (attacks my ankles and/or big toes, often on the left side). I refuse to let that stop me from trooping, but it does mean that I had to clip off a little more of the bottom of the thigh to make trooping possible and a bearable on those days. Updated Pic with this more vertical will be up ASAP! From the front, I see my legs are turned out a bit more when I stand, I'm guessing that's my cover strips on the front are more towards the outside and the cover strips in the back are more towards the center? On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: The T-tracks and grips on must not contain any "weathering" (silver color). A few shots of black spray paint will fix this fast! (Requirement) I upgraded my previous E-11 from a B-Grade to an A-Grade from HFx awhile back and once I realized that, I took new pics of the New-"ER" blaster. I saw Newer since I obviously lost that Rear Sight at a Troop at least over a year ago (since the last time I used it was last Feb before we stopped doing events around here, and that Cocking Lever had popped off in my Bin (thankfully both were easy fixes). You can see the difference in my EIB Blaster and the Pics that are currently on my submission thread as of the last edit from February 19th. But adding them and some close ups of the indicated portions below On 3/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, justjoseph63 said: Pencil mark can be removed with a bit of soap and water. Easy fix! (Suggested) So for this one, I initially submitted pics I took when I was comparing my Suit with other Approved Centurion Threads, and I wanted to document where I was trimming my Sniper Plate. The Trimmed Pics are already in the submission thread last edited Feb 19th, but I'm adding here too. Thank You Again for all of the Scrutiny!! I want to look my best and will definitely be doing everything I can to be there!! Please let me know what you think of the updates so far!! Again, Very Much Appreciated!! - PapaBerbs 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 2, 2021 Report Posted March 2, 2021 well done Trooper, almost there ! 1 Quote
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