dblcross[TK] Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) Amor - AM Dave's Darkside Depot Belt - Tropperbay holster- Damins props 8oz. undersuit- Underarmor E-11 - @kmwilson343 latex hand guards- @justjoseph63 helmet electronics- @ukswrath boots- Imperial boots I'm 5'11" 216lbs I'd like to thank Several people with helping me on this. @gmrhodes13, @justjoseph63, @TKSpartan, @FN1313, @Sly11 @Doggydoc @MaskedVengeance all of yalls help was greatly appreciated. Edited November 27, 2023 by dblcross 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Nice work Terry, a couple of things, these will be more for the higher levels. Belt is just over the bottom button, should be just below. Shoulder straps to shoulder bells different gaps, left side touching, right side has a gap, also depending on how much gap on the side you could curve these, reference below.. Bunching of undersuit between shoulder bells and chest. Different forearm to wrist gaps. Thighs hitting cod. Twist on thigh ammo strip, this should be fine but I'd probably straighten a little, but that's me . Rotate left thigh so aligns with shin. Drop box not aligned with the end of the plastic belt. Can see part of a logo on your pants. Note the angle of your plastic belt and fabric belt, should follow the same angle. Note on this side the belt angle is better, also drop box is aligned correct. Small gap between ab and kidney plates, tighter strapping may help. I can also see one of your V tabs on top of the kidney I can't quite make out your rear shoulder straps so can't comment on their fitment. Generally on the front of the chest the shoulder straps align, 1 large tab and 4 to 5 smaller tabs, not something that normally gets mentioned though. Helmet not central to backplate, also backplate sticking out on bottom right. Personally I think you will be fine for basic approval, depending on your GML of course. Just a few tweaks and you should be ready for higher levels. Good luck, hope to see you with a TKID very soon 1 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Posted April 29, 2023 Thanks! When I correct these issues do I need to replace these photos or just add more to the post? Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, dblcross said: Thanks! When I correct these issues do I need to replace these photos or just add more to the post? You don't have to, some do, if you keep the originals others may use them as a guide and then post new photos after the feedback. It's very hard to get everything sitting just right especially when you are in the armor, I find having a full length mirror handy or even checking the photos before undressing helps Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Posted April 29, 2023 You don't have to, some do, if you keep the originals others may use them as a guide and then post new photos after the feedback. It's very hard to get everything sitting just right especially when you are in the armor, I find having a full length mirror handy or even checking the photos before undressing helps Yeah. My wife and I tried! Don't worry! I'm working on the fixes now. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk 1 Quote
wook1138[TK] Posted April 30, 2023 Report Posted April 30, 2023 Looks good. Like Glen mentioned, you should be good for basic approval depending on your GML. The belt height might be an issue… again, depending on your GML. Good luck! Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 1, 2023 Report Posted May 1, 2023 Nice work Terry. Except for the few minor fixes that have been pointed out, I think you should be good for basic approval. I would like to add one thing(level 3). It might be the angle of the photo, but "the back edges of ammo pack need to be an equal distance from the "corners" of the ridge at the rear". Although it is not listed in the CRL, to keep "screen accuracy" and a better overall appearance, we always require it for level 3. 2 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 1, 2023 Author Report Posted May 1, 2023 All of my fixes have been made. I'll have new photos tomorrow (plus some close-up shots to show more detail). Thanks for the input. 3 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 2, 2023 Author Report Posted May 2, 2023 Well, my photographer and spotter is totally exhausted being that she's a preschool teacher and they had field day today and she still has to finish off a couple of her kids projects at home. Me being a good husband knows better than to ask for her help right now, cause I'm helping her so we will have to wait for now! Which will only make it sweeter when I do! 3 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) OK, Here we go. First off @Chemi I need to correct my ammo pack like you said. but here are the other fixes plus some. @gmrhodes13 Edited November 27, 2023 by dblcross Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 4, 2023 Report Posted May 4, 2023 Looking better, you still have the issue with the belt on the sides, fabric should follow the angle of the plastic belt. Also noticed your thigh ammo strip is angled quite high. I still think your chest could come up a little, this would reduce the gap between the chest and backplate, giving you more overhang of the shoulder straps. 1 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Posted May 4, 2023 5 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: you still have the issue with the belt on the sides, My belt snaps must be too high then. I got velcro and snaps on the back of the front to hold it. The chest should be easy, just make longer straps on the inside. Ammo belt, also easy thanks 1 Quote
MintImperial[TK] Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 You’ve got this, Terry. Almost there! Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Posted May 17, 2023 13 hours ago, MintImperial said: You’ve got this, Terry. Almost there! Got to get back home been out of town for work for 3 weeks! Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted May 31, 2023 Author Report Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) OMG! I'm back in town but going on vacation! updates coming after I get back! Edited May 31, 2023 by dblcross 4 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Posted November 27, 2023 Images updated. Hopefully I'm good for basic. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 27, 2023 Report Posted November 27, 2023 6 hours ago, dblcross said: Images updated. Hopefully I'm good for basic. I think you got this, Terry. A few tweaks here and there and then on to Expert Infantry! 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 27, 2023 Report Posted November 27, 2023 I don't think you'll have any issues with your GML or approval, good luck . For higher levels just watch alignment of your drop boxes. You may need to add some side strips to fill the gap between abdomen and kidney Belt could come up just a touch (just under last button or overlapping it) Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Posted November 29, 2023 On 11/27/2023 at 3:14 PM, gmrhodes13 said: I don't think you'll have any issues with your GML or approval, good luck . For higher levels just watch alignment of your drop boxes. You may need to add some side strips to fill the gap between abdomen and kidney Belt could come up just a touch (just under last button or overlapping it) Pictures retaken tonight and sent to the Twin Suns GML. I sucked it in on these had to retaken this one twice cause an emblem was showing at the neck 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 29, 2023 Report Posted November 29, 2023 Good luck, hope you get some good news soon 1 Quote
Nairy[Staff] Posted November 29, 2023 Report Posted November 29, 2023 Good luck! Great work Terry! 1 Quote
Morgi[Staff] Posted November 29, 2023 Report Posted November 29, 2023 Good luck with Approval! And then on to EIB For more comfort whilst trooping, it might help to lower the thighs a bit. They seem to hit the codpiece. A centimeter lower would help avoid any pinching and shouldn't impact your knee mobility much 1 Quote
dblcross[TK] Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Posted November 29, 2023 36 minutes ago, Morgi said: Good luck with Approval! And then on to EIB For more comfort whilst trooping, it might help to lower the thighs a bit. They seem to hit the codpiece. A centimeter lower would help avoid any pinching and shouldn't impact your knee mobility much Easy fix! They are adjustable. 1 Quote
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