Matt Certain[TK] Posted November 26, 2021 Report Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Armor purchased from ATA Helmet also from ATA Blaster 3d printed by myself https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/51017-a-certaintk-ata-anh-stunt-build-first-build/ TK 96119 Diamond Garrison Matthew Certain 6'2" 220 LBS Boots by ImperialBoots Canvas belt by TrooperBay Hand guard by TrooperBay Holster by DarmansProps Armor Photos 1.Full Body Front 2.Full Body Back 3. Full Left 4. Full Right 5. Left Side Detail 6. Right 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 13. ___ "Han" snap 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 Detail Photos (UPDATED PHOTOS) 18. ___ Front 19. ___ Left side 20. ___ Right side 21. ___ Rear 22. ___ Back-lit shot showing lens color Lens color (Backlit if necessary) 23. ___ Close-up of Hovi tips Hovi tip detail Accessory Photos 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) 29. ___ Boots (showing tops and sides) 30. ___ Rubber gloves Blaster left side Blaster right side Edited November 27, 2021 by Matt Certain Updated Pictures + Added missing Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 27, 2021 Report Posted November 27, 2021 Looks like you may be missing a few images, check out this thread or some of the other EIB applications Also before the DO's get here you may want to remove some paint from you gum areas Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Quote
Matt Certain[TK] Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Posted November 27, 2021 Oops- I think I had an older photo list. Will get the rest 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 27, 2021 Report Posted November 27, 2021 Hi Matt, and thank you for your submission for EI! One of us will be with ya' shortly, sir, but before we can get started we can get started we just need you to post up the pics and show a little love to the teeth paint as Glen mentioned. That is actually pretty easy to do.. Just use non-acetone paint remover, some toothpicks, cotton swabs and a paper towel or two. Should take you all of 15 minutes or less. Looking forward too seeing the results and your new photos! 2 Quote
Matt Certain[TK] Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Posted November 27, 2021 Updated photos - cleaned up the frown. Thank you for looking and the recommendations. 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 28, 2021 Report Posted November 28, 2021 17 hours ago, Matt Certain said: Updated photos - cleaned up the frown. Thank you for looking and the recommendations. Thanks, Matt! By the way, AWESOME job on that blaster.. no 3D print lines! Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted December 1, 2021 Report Posted December 1, 2021 Hi Matt, and thank you for your application for ANH Stunt 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!! 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 of all, as a taller Trooper you did a SUPER nice job on making this armor fit great! Excellent work, sir. Secondly, please don't be alarmed at all the photos below. You nailed a lot of great details, but we have a few suggestions for ya' to help give you a better overall look. That being said, let's jump right in! Unless it is permanently glued down, we suggest that you lower the center of the brow trim a bit, as it seems to have an arch. As seen in the reference image, most had a more horizontal look. Reference image In a perfect world, the biceps should sit underneath the shoulder bell. We realize that because of your height this may be difficult, but you should be able to raise them an inch or so by shortening the strapping. It may also help to remove all of the return edge from the bottoms of the bells (pic 3) so that they don't butt up against the bicep. This will also allow them to sit closer to the bicep, and as seen in the second reference image many of the originals had little to no return edge. 1. 2. 3. Reference images Technically your ABS belt is correct- the bottom sits ".. at or just above the bottom of the ab button panels" but it could come up half an inch for a better look. We also noticed that when you raise your arms it slips down (second photo). Some Velcro on the rear would take care of that perfectly! Reference images Just a small detail here, but if you have the time and inclination your small ab-button plate could do with a trim. Reference images 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. Since Centurion is the highest level of approval we have, this is the area where we go into a lot more details. Some of these will be relatively easy fixes, and a few will be more challenging. BUT, after looking at your build skills we feel completely confident that you can do it... and we can help! Keep in mind that in addition to the actual CRLs, we consider screen caps/reference images when approving at higher levels. As per the CRL, for Level 2 the tube stripes are "Ideally" located approximately a pencil width from the cheek. The right side is VERY close, but for L3 the left side needs to come in more. Reference images An easy fix here.. Just grab some black paint and extend the first 2 ribs of the vocoder up a bit. Reference images Although they could very well be there and we just can't see them in the photos, a thin (like ¼ inch) white elastic band is required to hold the shoulder bridges down. Reference images A quick strapping issue here: Again, we realize that you are a taller Trooper and we certainly do make exceptions in some cases, but if possible we would like to see the shoulder bells raised to where the tops are closer to the shoulder bridge. This would help minimize the gap(s) between them and the chest / back plates, (and another reason to raise the biceps). reference images Now for the most difficult issue: As you are probably aware, when using shims, the outside seam must be flush for Level 2. Looks like you got that part covered! For Level 3, however, the seam will need to be filled. It doesn't have to disappear 100%, but it should not be overly apparent. Some ABS paste and an hour or 2 of your time would make this look spot-on, and there are a few tutorials here on that exact issue. The CRL for Level 3 states that "Ideally there is no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor". The key word there is "Ideally". As I mentioned, we make allowances, but we would like to see them a bit closer if possible. Maybe just a matter of tightening up the canvas belt. The screws on your TD are the correct type and in the right positions, but unfortunately they are way too large and will need to be replaced. I can send you set of the correct ones (no charge and I'll even pay postage, just PM me). Note that because of the shank diameter being smaller you may have to glue the clips to the TD and glue the new screws in. Easy peasy. Reference image As per the CRL, "The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45° angle that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt". You have a distinct advantage here because of where your square belt buttons are placed. All that is needed in your case is to trim the ends as shown below. 4 minutes with a razor knife and you are golden! Reference images After you trim the ABS belt ends, we need you to bring the drop boxes out to where the outside edge is in line with the outside edge of the ABS belt. Just move the strap(s) over and add a dab of E-6000 behind the elastic to hold them in place. Raising them up a tad to where the tops of the boxes meet the bottom of the ABS belt would help as well. As seen in the reference pic, there are no gaps on the lower ridge(s) of the thighs. I suggest gluing a small piece of ABS behind that gap. Filling the gap with ABS paste is optional, but preferred. Just a dressing issue, but the ridges at the top of the left calf should be completely closed, just like your right one. Reference image Last up! Like I mentioned in your thread- that is an AWESOME looking blaster. Many times we see lots of print lines, but we can tell that you took a lot of pride in that build. The only small issue is the silver weathering on the T-tracks. The originals were plastic, so I suggest grabbing some of your black spray paint and giving them a quick coat. And that's it, brother. You have some work ahead of you, but we would honestly like to see you tackle these issues. You have the skills and we are here to help, so I really hope to see your Centurion submission as soon as you are ready. Time to get out there and "shine" as the newest EI in the Diamond Garrison!! 3 Quote
Matt Certain[TK] Posted December 1, 2021 Author Report Posted December 1, 2021 Thanks for the through and awesome response. I have some work to do over Christmas break! Good time to use up some PDO and get to work Thanks again! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 1, 2021 Report Posted December 1, 2021 Congratulations and welcome to the EIB ranks trooper Also if you apply for Centurion please use a blank background, very hard to edit out a Death Star full of Lego 2 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted December 1, 2021 Report Posted December 1, 2021 Congratulations Matt!!! Welcome to the ranks !!! I hope to see your Centurion submission soon... 1 Quote
Aradun[TK] Posted December 2, 2021 Report Posted December 2, 2021 Congrats Matt! Welcome to the ranks of EI! 1 Quote
giskard8[Staff] Posted December 3, 2021 Report Posted December 3, 2021 Congratulations Trooper. 1 Quote
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