TookBreaker[TK] Posted November 22, 2021 Report Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) General Information Name: Tarkan Koçoglu 501st ID: TK-23011 Legion Profile: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=33885&costumeID=126 Forum name: TookBreaker Garrison / Squad: Florida Garrison, Everglades Squad Height: 6.2" Weight: 188 lbs Costume Information Armor: RS PropMaster Helmet: RS PropMaster, Hovi mic tips from ukswrath Blaster: RS PropMaster E-11 Boots: Imperial Boots Canvas belt: RS PropMaster Hand Plates: ESB-specific from RS PropMaster Neckseal: RS PropMaster Holster: RS PropMaster Full Body Photos 1 - Full Body front: 2- Full Body back: 3 - Full Body right: 4 - Full Body left: 5 - Right side detail: 5 - Right Side Detail (updated on 11/28/2021 based on feedback below: gap too large between abdomen and kidney armor) 6 - Left side detail: 7 - Action shot: Armor Details 8 - Abdomen button plates (close-up) 9 - Cod and posterior plate connections showing rivet/snaps (exterior) 10 - Interior strapping 11 - Wrist openings (close-up) 12 - Close-up of ab/kidney rivets 14 - Left sniper knee plate close up 15 - Right sniper knee plate close up 16 - Left thigh ammo pack rivet close up 17 - Right thigh ammo pack rivet close up Helmet Details 18 - Front 19 - Left side 20 - Right side 21 - Rear 22 - Back-lit shot showing lens color 23 - Close-up of Hovi tips Accessories 24 - Neck seal 25 - TD (Thermal Detonator) front 26 - TD Rear, showing close up of screw type 27 - Holster attachment 28 - ABS/canvas belt (rear) > See picture 27 29 - Boots (showing tops and sides) 30 - Rubber gloves > Silk Gloves Blaster Details 31. - Left side 32 - Right side 33 - Rear showing D-ring Edited November 29, 2021 by TookBreaker Updated pictures 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 22, 2021 Report Posted November 22, 2021 Hi Tarkan, and thanks for your submission! One of us will be with you shortly, sir. While you wait, we need a favor.. As per the CRL for EI, Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide It will be a bit of a pain, but we need you to suit up and take some new pics (both sides) with your belt tightened a bit to close that gap some. It doesn't have to be EXACTLY half an inch (or less) so no need for a ruler, lol. THANKS! 2 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Posted November 22, 2021 44 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said: Hi Tarkan, and thanks for your submission! One of us will be with you shortly, sir. While you wait, we need a favor.. As per the CRL for EI, Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide It will be a bit of a pain, but we need you to suit up and take some new pics (both sides) with your belt tightened a bit to close that gap some. It doesn't have to be EXACTLY half an inch (or less) so no need for a ruler, lol. THANKS! Good catch @justjoseph63 and will do that (latest this weekend because I am scheduled for a troop). 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted November 26, 2021 Report Posted November 26, 2021 Hi Tarkan. I'll be the DO making your review. for some reason your action photo can't be seeing, could you please check and update it ? thanks 2 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted November 26, 2021 Author Report Posted November 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, TKSpartan said: Hi Tarkan. I'll be the DO making your review. for some reason your action photo can't be seeing, could you please check and update it ? thanks Just updated it, @TKSpartan. Not sure why exactly that one disappeared. 2 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted November 29, 2021 Author Report Posted November 29, 2021 Hi @justjoseph63, @TKSpartan Updated photos with less gap on the right side. Long term. (maybe sooner), I think I have to add a second snap on strap to keep the bottom closer to the back side (saw a few good posts in the forums how to do that). Otherwise the bottom part will always have the gap. For completion reasons, I added these pictures in the original post as well. Tarkan 2 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted December 7, 2021 Report Posted December 7, 2021 Hi Tarkan , thank you for your patience and 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. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/ additional reference images) when reviewing/approving submissions. Not all items may be specifically listed in the CRLs but may be required for higher levels. Let start from top Your helmet looks to be riding a little high, for more accuracy, this is not mandatory but you may want to check if you can take out some padding from the top to lower it down a bit. Reference Images Although there was variation in brow height seeing in screen, the ESB troopers tended to have a bit of white showing under the brow, so we're suggesting you raise it a bit to improve your ESB look. Reference Images The brow trim, would be more screen accurate if you trim it a bit (do it little by little so as not to cut too much). Reference Images Moving on your ears. You have 2 ear bumps on one side and 3 on the other. Of course there were disparities on at least one bucket in the film, but most had 3 on each side as seen below. We are asking you add one more stripe there to even them out. Easy fix Right Side Left Side Reference Images Ideally , the ear screws should go aligned with the rear edge of the Traps. It is mentioned for your consideration as it is not the easiest fix. Reference Images Next, This looks like a simple strapping adjustment, we suggest to raise a bit the biceps and lower down the forearms to allow the hand plates to positioning correctly and have more confort when carrying your blaster. Reference Images Looking at your first photo of the Lower armor, It looks like once you made the adjustments to reduce the ab/kidney gaps by tightening them up, it has made your posterior plate jut out quite a bit and it is no longer aligned with the kidney. Tightening up the strapping at that connection may help. Not a deal breaker for L3, but we'd really like to see it closer. First Photo Updated Photo Reference Images A suggested and practical solution is to add a c0uple of "V tabs" made from ABS .With a heat gun you bend strips of ABS plastic into the shape of a V, only glue one side and the other remains free to allow movement when you bend. Just helps stop the butt plate from pushing back from the back plate. Another improvement we suggest is that your ab snap is placed too far inwards. In order to fix this, you could drill out the snap, set a new one in the proper location, then fill the old hole with ABS paste. It's a bit tedious but many troopers have done similar fixes and if done correctly, it's totally invisible. Reference Images Finally in this section, just a dressing issue here. When putting on your calves take care of the back closure alignment. Reference Images *************************************************** 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. CRL L3: There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and the chest/back plates. Your Left side looks perfect , but the right one needs a strapping adjustment (shortening) to match and even the other shoulder. Reference Images CRL: If rubber gloves are worn the hand plates will be affixed via an elastic strap over the palm. No stitching/holes are permitted. If silk or satin gloves are worn, the hand plates have the correct visible stitching pattern using black cotton, with a five-point/star pattern, equally spread out with 2 on each side and 1 in the middle front, and needs to be double stitched at each point. Yours looks to be satin type gloves but the hand plates are affixed by an elastic strap and no stitched to them. As per the CRL you will need to make the necessary change for one of the two options, rubber gloves with strap or satin ones with stitching Reference Images Reference images Another detail brother is that your Hand Guards are positioned too high ,attached to the end of forearm . They will need to be separated in order to be lowered to the correct position. As you can see in the reference images the curve of the the end should sit over the knuckles. Reference Images Crl L3: The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels.Your ABS belt is riding a little low, and needs to sit "...just above the bottom of the ... ab button panels". Adding some Velcro behind it and an the bottom of the ab-plate should correct make the trick. Easy fix. Reference Images CRL L3: The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. A suggested solution could be trimming the edges of the plastic ammo belt a little. Reference Images CRL L3 : Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the abdomen armor. Yours are present, but the positioning is off compared to the screen-used suits. This is one of those instances where we do rely on visual reference rather than just the text of the CRL. You'd need to remove the rivets, drill new holes, and fill the old ones. A fair bit of work, but it can definitely be done and we are confident you can do it. You should also touch up the white paint of the upper rivets. Reference Images Moving on your Thermal Detonator , the buttons panel is running a little high and the washer style detail should be facing a little to the front and no to top. Rotating the TD backwards a bit could do the trick. Reference Images Looking at your thighs back, You have a small gap in the ridges. As a suggested and common fix, you can glue a small square of ABS in, and fill with ABS paste. Reference Images CRL: Sniper knee plate must be aligned with the ridges on the shin. Finally Trooper, we have the sniper knee. The ridges on the top do not align with the ridges on the top of the shin as required for level 2. This is a common issue we see. it doesn't need to be perfect, but it needs to be a lot closer for Centurion. If you need help, please contact any of us on the DO staff, we are here to help you. Reference Images That's all Trooper. Even though it could be a lot of work ahead, all can be done in a great manner and remember you can contact the entire D.O. TEAM for any help Again, welcome to EIB and looking forward for your Centurion submission. 2 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted December 7, 2021 Report Posted December 7, 2021 Congratulations Tarkan!!! 1 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Posted December 7, 2021 Thank you to all of you and the guidance you gave me to take the steps towards EIB. Appreciate it and also the feedback is perfect to make it even better so I can aim for Centurion. I am super excited! For the Empire! 3 Quote
revlimiter[Staff] Posted December 7, 2021 Report Posted December 7, 2021 Congratulations Trooper!!! 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 7, 2021 Report Posted December 7, 2021 Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks trooper 2 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said: Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks trooper Thank you @gmrhodes13. Thank you for the nice visual. What is the 1036? Edited December 7, 2021 by TookBreaker Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 7, 2021 Report Posted December 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, TookBreaker said: Thank you @gmrhodes13. Thank you for the nice visual. What is the 1036? You are the 1,036th approved Expert Infantryman Expert Infantry Honor gallery 1 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, gmrhodes13 said: You are the 1,036 approved Expert Infantryman Sweet! I feel honored. 1 Quote
Crampeat[TK] Posted December 8, 2021 Report Posted December 8, 2021 Congratulations! As someone who recently upgraded an RS suit to centurion, I know you can do it! 2 Quote
TookBreaker[TK] Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Posted December 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Crampeat said: Congratulations! As someone who recently upgraded an RS suit to centurion, I know you can do it! Thank you, @Crampeat. I am definitely motivated to do that. Will look for all the good trooper tips. Quote
giskard8[Staff] Posted December 8, 2021 Report Posted December 8, 2021 Welcome to the ranks Trooper. 1 Quote
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