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(TD pics missing due to breakage during upgrade to EIB level. Will upload soon.

16 June 2021: Frown has been repainted to remove excess paint from the gums. Pic 16 and 21 shows repainted frown. If I need to re upload other pics please let me know.)
 
Name:
Richard Tibbetts
 
501st id:
TK-46116
 
Forum name:
CallMeMrTibbles
 
Height:
6'4" (193cm)
 
Weight:
16 stone (220lb/100kg)
 
Garrison:
UK Garrison
 
Armour maker:
RWA
 
Helmet maker:
RWA
 
Blaster maker:
Sheartech
 
Boot maker:
Asos (UK)
 
Canvas belt supplier:
RWA
 
Hand guard supplier:
RWA
 
Holster maker:
Burkbench
 
Full body
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I've noticed that the black of my frown goes into the gums. I've removed the excess paint, but waiting on a tin of coal black humbrol 85 to neaten up the lines. Should be here before the end of the week.

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Hello Richard!!! Thanks for your EIB app!!!:duim: .Your armor looks awesome.:jc_doublethumbup:

 

One of us will be with you shortly. Thanks.

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Hello Richard!!! Thanks for your EIB app!!!default_duim.gif .Your armor looks awesome.default_jc_doublethumbup.gif
 
One of us will be with you shortly. Thanks.
Thanks Jose.
Looking forward to the feedback (I think ).

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12 hours ago, CallMeMrTibbles said:

Looking forward to the feedback (I think emoji1.png).

No need to worry, Richard!  You have an awesome set of armor there and should be well chuffed with the way it turned out.  I will be working on your review over the next few days, so thanks in advance for your patience!

 

Side note:  FANTASTIC photos, sir!  Many times when pics are submitted they are too small and we can't see the details, but yours are spot-on, so THANKS! :jc_doublethumbup:

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No need to worry, Richard!  You have an awesome set of armor there and should be well chuffed with the way it turned out.  I will be working on your review over the next few days, so thanks in advance for your patience!
 
Side note:  FANTASTIC photos, sir!  Many times when pics are submitted they are too small and we can't see the details, but yours are spot-on, so THANKS! default_jc_doublethumbup.gif
Thanks Joseph

I was worried the pics might be too big!!

Just going to update the pic showing my vocoder, as tweaked it so that the sides are more equal. Uploading in the next 15 mins or so

Edit: new pic uploaded

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Pic 16 and 21 updated to show repainted frown (removed black paint from gums and repainted to tidy up lines)

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Hi Richard, and thank you for your application for ESB Expert Infantry!

 

CRL and EIB Application Requirements

All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to EI!  On behalf of the entire DO staff, congratulations!!  :salute:

 

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, SUPER nice job on this build, brother!  I can tell that you are proud of this armor, and so you should be.  Being a taller trooper, you really made it work, so kudos for that!

 

Just a few items here that we feel could make it look even better. 

 

Not a deal breaker by any means, but your helmet is sitting a bit high.  If you have any padding in the top, we are suggesting that you remove it to lower it.  Note the height in the reference images.

 

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                                                                      Reference image

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You got the corners squared off nicely on your small ab-button plate, but it could stand to come in a bit to where a little more of the raised base it sits on is seen.

 

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Just a quick dressing issue here...  Your left calf is perfectly placed but the cover strip on the right one is a tad askew.  In a perfect world the bottom of the seam should line up with the center of the heel.

 

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The boot style is perfect, but they seem to have a high gloss.  Although that sheen matches the shininess of the armor, the originals were hand painted, so perhaps you could take it down to a matte (or even semi-gloss) finish.  ;)

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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.

 

As you are aware, we get a bit more precise for Level 3.  Although not specifically mentioned in the CRL, the items below need to be fixed so that we can get that Centurion badge under you name!

 

Quickest fix ever here:  The brow trim is extending past the rear of the trap.  As seen in the ESB reference photos, it sits WAY in front.  I personally believe that since these were pretty much all recycled ANH buckets that the rubber shrank over the years.  I honestly wouldn't take it back that far, but a quick trim will get you where you need to be.

 

                                                                                                                                                    Reference images

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In looking at the ab button plates and frown, it's obvious that you have some mad paint skills, Richard!  We are asking that you use them to tighten up a few areas-

 

The lines around the ear bumps are a lot thicker than we like to see.  The top of the one in the second pic shows exactly how the should ideally be.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Reference images

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Last up, the silver weathering on your blaster is nice, but we are requesting that you add a few touch-ups of black in some areas.  As seen in the highlighted areas, the paint has worn off and/or the rubber is showing through.  EASY fix!!!

 

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And that's it!  Again, a superb job on this armor, and with just a few issues to address we have faith that we will be seeing your Centurion submission soon.  Well Done!  :salute:

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  • justjoseph63 changed the title to TK-46116 requesting ESB EIB status (RWA) (1025)
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Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks trooper

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Congratulations Richard, great to see another EI join the ranks.
Next stop, Centurion!!


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Can't believe it! Thank you so much, all of you. This has really made my day, week, month.

And the work to get to Centurian is so straightforward!!! I'll get started on those points ASAP and get that submission in.

Again, thank you all so much

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Fantastic job, congratulations Richard and welcome to Expert Infantry :jc_doublethumbup:

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Congratulations Trooper,

 

Welcome to the ranks.

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