HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 Greetings FISD! I am requesting review of my RS Prop Masters ANH Stunt Stormtrooper costume for EIB consideration. Please let me know if there any additional information or photos needed! Alfredo Lopez 92761 TK-92761 Ohio Garrison Armor Maker : RS Prop Masters Helmet Maker : RS Prop Masters Blaster Maker : RS Prop Masters 501st Profile link : https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=42755 Optional information: Full name : Alfredo Lopez Height/weight : 5feet 6inches / 150lbs Boot maker : RS Prop Masters Canvas belt supplier : RS Prop Masters Hand guard supplier : RS Prop Masters Holster maker : RS Prop Masters 1 Quote
revlimiter[Staff] Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 Looking good Alfredo! Good luck! I know the DO staff will want to see your Han snap. It's obscured by the chest plate in each photo. It's high on the abdomen on the side that opens. 3 Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 19 Author Report Posted May 19 4 hours ago, revlimiter said: Looking good Alfredo! Good luck! I know the DO staff will want to see your Han snap. It's obscured by the chest plate in each photo. It's high on the abdomen on the side that opens. Thank you! Could you tell me what the Han snap is? I'm not familiar with that term, but will grab a picture of it once I figure it out. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 1 hour ago, TK-92761 said: Thank you! Could you tell me what the Han snap is? I'm not familiar with that term, but will grab a picture of it once I figure it out. Sometimes referred to as the "Han" snap, for Level 3 a single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate is present. Note in the photos that it is the bottom of the snap that faces outward and is not painted. This is also sometimes referred to as the "Han" snap. 2 Quote
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted May 20 Report Posted May 20 Hi Alfredo, thank you for your application. We will be reviewing it and will let you know if we need anything. For now, please provide a photo of the "Han snap" as mentioned above. 1 Quote
Nairy[Staff] Posted May 20 Report Posted May 20 Hello Alfredo! Stunning armor! Good luck with your application!! 1 Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 20 Author Report Posted May 20 Here is a picture of my Han Snap. Thanks for all the help y'all! Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 21 Report Posted May 21 Thank you Alfredo. Before one of us start your review , we need you to add a few more info . Mandatory Information: ___ Armor Maker ___ Helmet Maker ___ Blaster Maker ___ 501st Profile link Optional information: ___ Full name ___ Height/weight *** ___ Boot maker ___ Canvas belt supplier ___ Hand guard supplier ___ Holster maker *** Although not mandatory, including this information helps a LOT. Troopers come in different shapes/sizes, and we can make certain allowances in some cases. Thank you. 2 Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 21 Author Report Posted May 21 2 hours ago, TKSpartan said: Thank you Alfredo. Before one of us start your review , we need you to add a few more info . Mandatory Information: ___ Armor Maker ___ Helmet Maker ___ Blaster Maker ___ 501st Profile link Optional information: ___ Full name ___ Height/weight *** ___ Boot maker ___ Canvas belt supplier ___ Hand guard supplier ___ Holster maker *** Although not mandatory, including this information helps a LOT. Troopers come in different shapes/sizes, and we can make certain allowances in some cases. Thank you. Below is the request information. Please let me know if there is anything else needed. Mandatory Information: Armor Maker : RS Prop Masters Helmet Maker : RS Prop Masters Blaster Maker : RS Prop Masters 501st Profile link : https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=42755 Optional information: Full name : Alfredo Lopez Height/weight : 5feet 6inches / 150lbs Boot maker : RS Prop Masters Canvas belt supplier : RS Prop Masters Hand guard supplier : RS Prop Masters Holster maker : RS Prop Masters 2 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 21 Report Posted May 21 Hi Alfredo. While we start with your request, could you add a picture of the helmet where we can see "well" the lower screw of the ears (both sides)? Thanks!!! Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 22 Author Report Posted May 22 2 hours ago, Chemi said: Hi Alfredo. While we start with your request, could you add a picture of the helmet where we can see "well" the lower screw of the ears (both sides)? Thanks!!! Of course! Please let me know if there is anything else the team needs! 4 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 Hi Alfredo. Those pictures are perfect! One last favor. Could you add a picture like this so we can see the rivets perfectly? Thank you for your patience. Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 23 Author Report Posted May 23 22 minutes ago, Chemi said: Hi Alfredo. Those pictures are perfect! One last favor. Could you add a picture like this so we can see the rivets perfectly? Thank you for your patience. Please let me know if there are any additional photos needed! 1 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 27 Report Posted May 27 Hi Alfredo, and thank you 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 armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Before we start with the review, we would like to congratulate you, your armor looks great! -Starting with the helmet, it looks like you're wearing it too high. By wearing the helmet so high, too much of the neck seal is visible. If possible, we recommend that you remove some of the inner padding of the helmet (upper area) so that it sits a little lower. Reference images -You can add a black mesh behind the teeth to prevent people (especially children) from seeing our faces. This is a suggestion to "preserve the magic" . Reference images -It looks like the clips on your TD are a bit detached. It may be an optical effect, but if not, you can unscrew the clips, give them the correct shape and put them back on. You can take a look at the reference images to see its ideal position. Reference images -A very easy fix. Make sure the calf ridges are aligned. The appearance of your armor will be greatly improved. Reference images ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* 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. -L3.The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via a white elastic band to the white fabric that connects/bridges the chest and back piece. Although it looks like those elastics are there, in the Centurion application we will need a better picture. You can place those elastics a little further back, so they will help the shoulder straps to go down to touch the armor. If not, you can give them a little heat (very carefully and little by little) to give them the correct shape. Reference images -It appears that the left side of this area opens slightly outward. Probably by applying a little heat (very carefully so as not to melt the ABS, even a hair dryer would probably do the trick), would be sufficient to be able to return the proper shape to that part of the armor. Reference images -This is one of the points that we DOs try to avoid, but in this case it is necessary, as it is far from its optimal position. L3. A single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate is present. You should remove the snap from its current positionb, fill the hole with abs (or similar) and make another one as close as possible to the upper right corner of the ab plate. It looks more complicated than it is, really. Reference images -In the case of the 6-rivet pack, the same is true as in the previous case. We believe that in your case, they are too far away from their ideal position and therefore, you will have to move them. In the first reference image, you can see the measures considered "optimal" for its repositioning. As in the previous point (Han snap), it will be necessary to fill the holes and make new ones. Reference images -L3 Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top. Your left side is perfect. Only a small adjustment will be needed on the right side. Perfect! Reference images -This is a very easy issue to fix. L3-The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. You can put some Velcro on the inside of the belt to keep it in it ideal position. Reference images -L3.Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. It is very little, but you can glue the elastic to the belt (a few drops of hot glue or similar on the inside of the belt) and then, the boxes will not move from their position. Reference images -L3.The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. You will need to trim the abs of the belt a little so that the corners match the cloth belt. Reference image -There appears to be some weathering on the grip. L3.-"....T-tracks and grips shall be of a black plastic appearance with no silver/metallic weathering allowed.". A small coat of black paint will do the trick. Very, very easy... Reference images Nothing more to add Alfredo. Congratulations, now, you have the badge under your name . We are sure you will soon apply for the Centurion badge as well. Don't forget to request your EIB certificate : 3 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 27 Report Posted May 27 Congratulations trooper and welcome to Expert Infantry and the EI Honor Gallery 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 27 Report Posted May 27 Congratulations Trooper ! Welcome to EIB ranks 1 Quote
HOBBIT[TK] Posted May 28 Author Report Posted May 28 7 hours ago, Chemi said: Hi Alfredo, and thank you 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 armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Before we start with the review, we would like to congratulate you, your armor looks great! -Starting with the helmet, it looks like you're wearing it too high. By wearing the helmet so high, too much of the neck seal is visible. If possible, we recommend that you remove some of the inner padding of the helmet (upper area) so that it sits a little lower. Reference images -You can add a black mesh behind the teeth to prevent people (especially children) from seeing our faces. This is a suggestion to "preserve the magic" . Reference images -It looks like the clips on your TD are a bit detached. It may be an optical effect, but if not, you can unscrew the clips, give them the correct shape and put them back on. You can take a look at the reference images to see its ideal position. Reference images -A very easy fix. Make sure the calf ridges are aligned. The appearance of your armor will be greatly improved. Reference images ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* 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. -L3.The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via a white elastic band to the white fabric that connects/bridges the chest and back piece. Although it looks like those elastics are there, in the Centurion application we will need a better picture. You can place those elastics a little further back, so they will help the shoulder straps to go down to touch the armor. If not, you can give them a little heat (very carefully and little by little) to give them the correct shape. Reference images -It appears that the left side of this area opens slightly outward. Probably by applying a little heat (very carefully so as not to melt the ABS, even a hair dryer would probably do the trick), would be sufficient to be able to return the proper shape to that part of the armor. Reference images -This is one of the points that we DOs try to avoid, but in this case it is necessary, as it is far from its optimal position. L3. A single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate is present. You should remove the snap from its current positionb, fill the hole with abs (or similar) and make another one as close as possible to the upper right corner of the ab plate. It looks more complicated than it is, really. Reference images -In the case of the 6-rivet pack, the same is true as in the previous case. We believe that in your case, they are too far away from their ideal position and therefore, you will have to move them. In the first reference image, you can see the measures considered "optimal" for its repositioning. As in the previous point (Han snap), it will be necessary to fill the holes and make new ones. Reference images -L3 Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top. Your left side is perfect. Only a small adjustment will be needed on the right side. Perfect! Reference images -This is a very easy issue to fix. L3-The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. You can put some Velcro on the inside of the belt to keep it in it ideal position. Reference images -L3.Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. It is very little, but you can glue the elastic to the belt (a few drops of hot glue or similar on the inside of the belt) and then, the boxes will not move from their position. Reference images -L3.The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. You will need to trim the abs of the belt a little so that the corners match the cloth belt. Reference image -There appears to be some weathering on the grip. L3.-"....T-tracks and grips shall be of a black plastic appearance with no silver/metallic weathering allowed.". A small coat of black paint will do the trick. Very, very easy... Reference images Nothing more to add Alfredo. Congratulations, now, you have the badge under your name . We are sure you will soon apply for the Centurion badge as well. Don't forget to request your EIB certificate : Thank you for taking the time to review my EIB application, as well as providing all of the Centurion requitements. A lot of work and detail went into the your response, and I won't let it go to waste! I'll definitely start focusing on fixing up the armor to improve the overall look, i.e. helmet position, teeth mesh, etc. I'm super stoked to be a member of the EIB rank, thanks again! 3 Quote
giskard8[Staff] Posted May 28 Report Posted May 28 Congratulations trooper, welcome to the ranks. Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 29 Report Posted May 29 On 5/27/2024 at 3:17 PM, gmrhodes13 said: Congratulations trooper and welcome to Expert Infantry and the EI Honor Gallery It's only me or for some reason the photo isn't showing? Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 29 Report Posted May 29 4 hours ago, TKSpartan said: It's only me or for some reason the photo isn't showing? Imgur playing up I think. 1 Quote
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