TK-33555 Requesting ANH (Hero) EIB Status (RS) (1056)

[MaskedVengeance[Staff]]

Great job, Scott! Welcome to EI!

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Hi Scott,

Sorry for the delay in responding to your thread but I am truly sorry to feel that you will not be continuing on to Level 3.  Being a commission build we realize that you have no control over most of the items listed in your review.  If you look at past reviews for troopers with commission builds from this particular maker you will see the exact same issues are present.

 

As is stated in the "Getting Started..." section:

 

COMMISSION BUILDS

Please be aware before purchasing a "commission build" (assembled by any of our vetted sellers listed below) or a completed costume sold by reputable members, does not mean an automatic pass at our higher levels of approval.

As with all costumes, the armor will be under the same level of scrutiny as one you assemble yourself. It must fit well and follow correctly the requirements as set out in the current CRL.

Please also bare in mind, you could be requested to make modifications and corrections when applying for Expert Infantry and Centurion levels where additional reference materials are used over and above what is written in said CRL's.

Some example are sniper plate positioning, rivet placement and the finer details scrutinized at Centurion.

 

 

Let me add that (contrary to popular belief) we in the D.O. office are not here (nor enjoy) pointing out issues.  It's also important to note that we are not the RPF (Replica Prop Forum).  Unlike the MEPD who insist that higher levels mimic a particular trooper, we are aiming for the "Ideal" trooper.,, (think fresh out of the Academy).

 

We are well aware that there were lots of differences in the armor seen in ANH... no stripes, bad fitting parts etc.   However, the CRLs are there for one reason.  Continuity.  Any changes/updates are voted on by the members before being implemented, and when new updates are suggested they must be backed with proof of what was seen on the majority of the TKs seen in the film(s)/

 

As has been quoted and is seen in all reviews, we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions.    

As D.O.s, we have studied literally hundreds (if not thousands) of references.  All can be found here on the FISD or sites like starwarshelmets.com, but often folks may miss them.  The only time we use that caveat is when we note something that was indeed screen accurate and seen on the majority of the TKs seen in the film(s).

 

It's also important to note that after being completed (but before posting), all submissions for higher levels are peer-reviewed by the entire D.O. staff prior to final approval.  We are not perfect, and this allows for a second and third set of eyes.  Even then we occasionally miss things because we are, after all, human. 

 

"When you look at the CRLs, the only thing I am missing for Centurion is I need to fix the 45 degree angles my belt.  "However, the other items come down to people’s personal preference and the certain reference pictures selected".

 

Not exactly. For instance, some of the other items noted are not personal preferences or marked as "ideally" in the CRL but are stated quite clearly with no ambiguity:

 

Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box.  

Canvas belt must be firm / sturdy in appearance. No creasing or sagging

Lower thigh ridge joins (front and rear) shall butt-up flush against each other. Any gaps must be backed with ABS or filled as not to be noticeable.

 

Lastly, when we do note an issue we do our very best to offer advice on how to get it ready for the next level but that is up to the trooper.  Will the general public notice these small details when posing for a pic with a "real" TK?  Not at all!  In the end it's all about about getting out there in your shiny white armor, having fun and putting smiles on faces!