TK-36036 Requesting ANH (Stunt) Centurion Status [MTK] (498)

[MrGrave[TK]]

Trooper Info:

• Name: Grave Wong
• FISD Forum Name: MrGrave
• Legion ID: 36036
• Garrison: Hong Kong Garrison
• Legion Profile: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=24755&costumeID=124
• Height: 183 cm
• Weight: 135 lbs

Costume Information:

• Armor Maker: MTK 
• Helmet Maker: MTK
• Neck seal: East Asia Supply (New)
• Belt: East Asia Supply (New)
• Holster: East Asia Supply 
• Boots: Imperial Boots
• E-11 Blaster: Doopydoos Kit
• Electronics: 2x 5V helmet fans

 

Issues resolved since EIB approval:

• Helmet: Rear traps repositioned / Tube strips repositioned
• Forearm: Trimmed and re-assembled
• Right Thigh: Ammo pack repositioned
• Shoulder: Strips connecting bells shortened

 

EIB approval link:

 

 

Front

 

Back

 

Left

 

Right

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[MrGrave[TK]]

Helmet

 

Front

 

Back

 

Left

 

Right

 

Green lens

 

Hovi MicTip

 

S-Trim

 

Helmet interior 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[MrGrave[TK]]

Neck Seal

 

Shoulder / Left

 

Shoulder / Right

 

Ab plate buttons

 

Left details

 

Right details

 

Cod details

 

Strapping layout

 

Belt & Holster

 

 

 

Thermal Detonator 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[MrGrave[TK]]

Flexible Hand-plates

 

Forearm return edges removed

 

Thigh (right) Ammo belt

 

 

 

Shin (Left) Sniper plate

 

 

 

Boots

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[MrGrave[TK]]

 

Blastech E-11 Blaster

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[MrGrave[TK]]

In action

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by MrGrave

[gijim[TK]]

Good Luck Trooper 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work trooper, a couple of things mentioned in your previous EI feedback:

 

The size and shape of your large ab button plate is as close to screen accurate as you can get, but the 4 button plate could use some trimming.  I would also think about cleaning up the paint on the buttons a little bit to give you a more polished look.

    

 

 

A few other suggestions before the DO's get here:

 

You could trim the larger rear tab off your shoulder straps. 

This is not specifically mentioned in the CRL, but removing them is highly recommended if possible.

 

                               

 

Appears you may have some excess paint on your gums; Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. 

 

 

Black lines around the ear bumps could be slightly thinner

       

 

Although it appears you have adjusted the forearms since your EI application they still appear a little large at the elbow when you compare to your biceps, especially noticeable from on the rear. Could also rotate the TD so you can see the O detail

 

Also appears you still have a slight gap between the kidney and butt plate

 

Plastic belt corners should meet the fabric belt: 

• The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt.

 

The rivet on the inner side thigh ammo strip appears higher and should be centered on the lower ridghe: 

 

These are just suggestions, it is entirely up to the DO's what they would like addressed  

 

Good luck with approval trooper

[Chemi[Staff]]

Hi  Grave, excellent Photos!!!

 

Good luck with your application!!!

[Sly11[Admin]]

Very nice shots of your armour Grave, only some small areas that Glen pointed out could make you look the best you can.

Good luck with your approval sir.

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi Grave,  thank for your Centurion application. One of us will be with you shortly.

 

Added to process line 

[equuspolo[TK]]

Good luck Grave.  Nice build.

[CableGuy[TK]]

Well done, Grave. Overall, that’s looking great. :-)

Just to add to what Glen highlighted, one of the rear decals appears to be bigger that the trap and is overlapping the ridge.





Also, as it’s a Centurion application I can’t help but mention the helmet alignment. Not that I expect you’ll have to change it, but more for your information if you choose to make another helmet in the future, or for any other troopers looking at this Centurion application.

I wanted to highlight the construction/alignment of the helmet. As it stands, it has a very close resemblance to Return of the Jedi (ROTJ) or ESB MKII helmets. These were different to A New Hope and had a different look.

Let me stress that this is not a criticism and that 99% of the public would not notice the following at all. I’m purely mentioning this as it’s at Centurion level.


Here’s a look at your helmet vs an original ANH stunt helmet;




And here vs ROTJ;



The main difference is how the faceplate is aligned. You’ve aligned your faceplate with the eyes pointing up into the brow (green line). This gives the helmet a longer appearance (blue line) and a very angled face (red line).



The ultra low brow look is more ROTJ, also. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47588-imperial-stormtrooper-choosing-your-brow-height/

The back/cap of the MTK helmet does have some similarities to the ROTJ helmet (soft lines) so this is perhaps a helmet derived from an ROTJ helmet. (I don’t know much history of MTK).

Changing this at this point would be difficult as the holes have already been drilled etc. As I mentioned at the start, I would not expect you to have to change this for Centurion approval, however, it is hopefully useful information for any future builds you may undertake or, more importantly, for any troopers looking through Centurion applications for reference.

If you did decide to change it, here’s an approximate example of how this could be done:




Best of luck with your approval, Grave.

Best wishes
CableGuy

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looking awesome Grave, good luck trooper

[MrGrave[TK]]

Corrections were made as suggested:

 

1)     E-11 (Repositioned Counter)

 

 

 

 

2)      Repainted Ab-Panel Buttons

 

 

 

 

3)      Repositioned Thigh Ammo-belt (inner)

 

 

 

4)      Trimmed Ammo-belt face (to match the height of the new belt)

 

 

[MrGrave[TK]]

5)      Trimmed Shoulder bridges

 

 

 

 

6)      Trimmed down and reglued Forearms

 

 

Left Hand Side

 

 

 

Right Hand Side

 

 

[MrGrave[TK]]

7)      Reworked Helmet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your consideration. Please let me know if anything is still missing.

 

Thank you,

 

Grave

TK-36036 / HKG

[giskard8[Staff]]

Way to go Grave.

 

Hope there will be news from the D.O. soon.

 

Good luck!

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Wow.  And I mean WOW!  I am well impressed by the AMAZING job you have done on those fixes, brother!  I want nothing more than to get that badge under your name, but we need one more easy fix to do that.

 

As seen below, the paint on the top of the teeth is absolutely spot-on, but a few on the bottom need to have a tiny bit removed.  As per the CRL. "...the frown does not leave the teeth area".

 

 

You have come this far, Grave, so I trust that we will see an updated photo soon so that we can add yet another Centurion to the HKG ranks!  

[MrGrave[TK]]

Corrected the lower boarder:

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2021 by MrGrave

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

The links aren't working, sir.  Are you using a different image host?

[MrGrave[TK]]

3 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

The links aren't working, sir.  Are you using a different image host?

corrected, my apology.

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

PERFECT!  

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Hi Grave, and thank you for your application for ANH Stunt Centurion! 

 

CRL and Centurion 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 CENTURION.  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 addressing the issues that were requested, sir!  I am really glad that Arthur was there to assist you (Troopers helping Troopers!) and you guys really took care of them in fine style.  Well done, gentlemen!

 

Just a few small items here that we noticed that will sharpen up your look:

 

As seen below, it looks like there is quite a bit of paint on the sides of your right Hovi-tip screen.  The left one is perfect!  A few minutes with a razor knife will take care of this.

 

                                                                                                                                                       Reference images

                    

 

As suggested in the CRL, the top of the tube stripes should lean toward the front.  Not the biggest of deals, but if they are decals we are suggesting that you replace them for a more screen-accurate look.

 

                                                                                                                            Reference images

               

 

In your initial photos, your ABS belt is close to the perfect position... covering just the bottom(s) of the ab-button panels.  In the more recent photos it has dropped and is twisted pretty far to the right but keep in mind that the center square button cover should be lined up in the center of the ab plate.  Just a heads-up to make sure when suiting up that the belt is in the right position.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Reference images

                    

 

And that's it!  Now you can say you are one of the "Original 500" Centurions, so get out there in that awesome armor and make the HKG proud!  

[giskard8[Staff]]

Congratulations trooper.

 

Let’s work on the remaining “fine tunes” next round.