TK-42134[TK] Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 Mandatory Information: Armor Maker: AM Helmet Maker: AM Blaster Maker: Praetorian Blasters Name: Mark Gogliano TKID: 42134 Forum Name: TK-42134 Garrison: Central California Garrison 501st Record Link: 501st Legion - Vader's Fist (Currently shows older TK) Optional Information: Height/Weight: 6’2”/220 Boot Maker: Imperial Boots Belt Maker: Imperial Issue Hand Guards: Joseph Pedigo Helmet Electronics: Ukswrath's Specialty Neck Seal: Darmans Props Holster: Darmans Props Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Left Full Right Right Side Detail Left Side Detail Action Photo Ab Plate Close Up Cod and Butt Plate Connection Inner Strapping Wrist Openings Helmet Front Helmet Back Helmet Left Helmet Right Lense Color Neck Seal Thermal Detonator Front Thermal Detonator Back Holster Connection Ammo Belt Back Boots Rubber Gloves Blaster Right Side Blaster Left Side Blaster D Ring Ammo Knee Rivet Inside Ab Plate Rivet Detail Ammo Knee Rivet Inside Ammo Knee Rivet Outside Ammo Rivet Outside Sniper Knee Right Detail Sniper Knee Left Detail Han Snap 2 Quote
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 Looking good Mark. Good luck. 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 Looks like you may be missing a few photos the DO's like to see, double check here Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 Hi Mark, and THANKS for your submission for ANH Stunt EI! AS Glen mentioned there are some photos missing, so as soon as you can get those posted up we can begin! Quote
TK-42134[TK] Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Posted October 12, 2022 Sorry about that. I think I have them all now.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 13 hours ago, TK-42134 said: Sorry about that. I think I have them all now. All present and accounted for, Mark! One small thing we need ya' to do before we can get that EI badge under your name is to to remove a bit of the paint from the gum line as seen below: This is actually a requirement for Basic approval ( Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area.) but 5 minutes with a toothpick and some (non acetone) paint remover and you are good to go! If you need any help with this please feel free to contact any of us on the D.O. staff and we will be more than happy to give advice. You can do this, and we are here for you'! Looking forward to seeing the updated photos! 2 Quote
TK-42134[TK] Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Posted October 13, 2022 Sure thing Joseph. I’ll clean it up tonight. 1 Quote
TK-42134[TK] Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Posted October 13, 2022 Here is the updated photo.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 WOW that was fast! Awesome job, Mark, and I'll get started on your review right away. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 I am working on your review, Mark, but I need one more photo. No need to get suited up! Please post up a detailed pic of the end (either side) of your ABS/canvas belt with it laying on a flat surface. THANKS!! Quote
TK-42134[TK] Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Posted October 14, 2022 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 14, 2022 Report Posted October 14, 2022 I'll repeat it, Mark- WOW you are fast! Thanks! 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 17, 2022 Report Posted October 17, 2022 Hi Mark, and THANKS for your SECOND submission for ANH Stunt EI (and your patience)! 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 armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. You have a great looking set of armor there, Mark, but there is a little fine-tuning you could do to make it look even better! Not sure what happened with your Anovos armor, but I think you will find that AM is sturdier. All that being said, let's get started, brother! Starting with the vocoder, we would like to see the paint on the tops of the arches more symmetrical and the lines crisper. This is really easy to do using a small Flilbert (rounded end) style brush and should take less than 10 minutes. Reference images In looking at the photos below, the gap between the front of the right shoulder bell and the chest plate is pretty wide and should be closer to match the left. Adding some bicep straps would take care of this. In the first pic below, your right shoulder bell is riding higher than the left one. BUT, in the rear shot they are perfectly aligned. I think this is because your right shoulder was raised, so something to consider when you apply for Centurion. It looks like your hand plates are about to pop off, so adding some E-6000 (NOT CA glue) around the edges would keep those rascals in place. The gloves also seem to want to bunch up at the openings (yellow arrow). I have a thread here which will help. Your ab/kidney connections are fine, but there are slight gaps on the sides, so we highly suggest adding some ABS tabs on the sides. There are several versions (2 are below) depending on how adventurous you want to get. Details on this one here. In the first pic below it looks like the belt you are using to support your thighs has slipped considerably and is showing. We suggest raising it (see example) so that the connection sits under your canvas belt. Last up, when you submit your Centurion photos have your photographer check the drop boxes so they don't get caught on your thigh. Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 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 are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. Not too much to see here, sir, but as you know Level 3 is all about those small details.... the "ideal" TK. As seen below, your right bicep protrudes farther down than the left one and they should sit at the same height. This is pretty easy to remedy by making the right shoulder bell to bicep strap a bit shorter. I'm thinking an inch or so. Reference images As per the CRL, the ABS belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the ab button plates. Since it has to be raised, we recommend above as seen in the reference images. Reference images Last up is the simplest fix ever! The CRL for Level 3 states that the "Corners of the .. ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt". I know it's a tiny detail, but that's what Centurion is all about! 10 seconds with some tin snips or Lexan scissors and you are good! Reference image And that's it! Nothing too major, and since you have done this before I have every confidence that you can jump on these issues and that we will be seeing your photos for Centurion soon. If you need any assistance with any of the issues (or have questions) always feel welcome to contact any of us on the D.O. staff. Now it's time to get out there and make the CCG proud with this new armor!! 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 17, 2022 Report Posted October 17, 2022 Congratulations trooper, well done on your 2nd ANH version 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted October 17, 2022 Report Posted October 17, 2022 Congratulations Trooper! welcome to the first station EIB, just few adjustments to the finish line Centurion ! 1 Quote
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted October 17, 2022 Report Posted October 17, 2022 Congratulations on the EIB approval. Awesome job 1 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted October 27, 2022 Report Posted October 27, 2022 Congratulations on achieving a second EI 1 Quote
TK-42134[TK] Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Posted November 5, 2022 Thank you all for the Congratulatory messages. I appreciate it. 1 Quote
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