Billhag Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 Well. a little while ago Daetrin (Paul), our esteemed founder and all round bloody nice guy , ask me the question “How the heck aren't you Elite yet Bill?” and at the time I promised him that I would try to get some photos together and submit them as soon as I can. So here goes But first, I'd like to thank a few people for their enthusiasm, encouragement, and all round bloody ‘niceness’ So , in no particular order;- TK-4510(Mike), HPDblues (Tony), Smitty(Chris), Stomper(Tony). Riveting(Steve),Ghost(Scott), TD-252(Rolf), Dutchy & Ray, Daetrin (Paul), SuperTrooper(Terrell), TK1491(Scott), EVO3 (Andy),….and so many more But my biggest ‘Thank you’ as to go to Paul – T M , because if it wasn’t for this extremely talented and wonderfully kind man I probably wouldn’t have rediscovered my passion for one of the most stylish icons of 20th century . Please excuse the quality of some of the photos, and also the fact that my belt holding the garters for my thighs just so happen snap after the first test pictures was taken. Hopefully this won’t effect my submission too much. Body shots Front Right Left Back Split Quote
Billhag Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Posted October 20, 2008 Action shots Rivet detail Abb plate Quote
Billhag Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Posted October 20, 2008 Drop boxes & Holster Thermal detonator Neck seal (One of Steve's Special - Riveting) Green lenses Helmet details Drop boxes Quote
trooperstormy Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 wow man! That really looks like you fell out of the movie! Quote
Smitty Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Great looking suit! Great looking blaster too. Is that a real scope along with the real counter? The only thing that I see at all that you may want to take a closer look at, is very small side gaps that almost arent there. Worst case scenario tho its an easy fix. Other than that, its top notch and the way a Tk should look!!! Great job! Quote
Scott M.[TK] Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Very nice submission pics!! Oh, and nice kit!!! The only thing that I see at all that you may want to take a closer look at, is very small side gaps that almost arent there. The issue here is screen accuracy, and while the Elite Requirements state no gap, I believe the screen used kits had the gaps in plastic, and the size of the actors made the gap simply be the connection of the ab and kidney plate. As it would not be accurate to require a lack of gap on a trooper who can wear a kit with the ab and kidney essentially touching, i see no reason to force a "no gap" requirement. Knowing 98% of us cannot pull that off, this is not a detail that is being over-looked, rather being evaluated on a trooper by trooper basis. So, after all that, Well Done Trooper!! Elite Status granted!! Paul will you please do the honors? Quote
Billhag Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Posted October 21, 2008 Scott Thank you so much, that's fantastic!! And I'd like to thank you all for your kind comments. I feel privileged to be able to wear this magnificent armour and hopefully do it justice in purveying the essence of a true stormtrooper. Chris The sides do touch mate, I just have to stand still and take a deeeep breath in and hold it but I will look into maybe getting them to stay closed more ...and yerrp, real scope and counter mate Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted October 21, 2008 Report Posted October 21, 2008 Congrats Billy on making Elite! Quote
Ghost Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 Looks awesome Billy!!! Great eye for detail Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 22, 2008 Report Posted October 22, 2008 All set Bill! Glad to have you among the ranks Quote
RAY[501st] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Billy...your armor rocks !!! It's reallly AWESOME bro ! Grtz RAY Quote
Dutchy[501st] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 The man, The myth..the armor..Do I need to say more.. Congrats on the Elite status there Billy!! A big thumbs up from me Quote
synaptyx Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 First time I've seen your armour Billy. That's absolutely awesome, mate. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 It's a two month old thread - brought back from the dead! :ph34r: Quote
Billhag Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 Sorry Paul, Its those naughty new boys from the MEPD coming over here and causing havoc Aaron Thanks mate ...arrh, now my secret identity as been revealed,.....darn those pesky kids!! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 No worries Bill! I'm a proud TK/TD as well. Quote
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