JBar[TK] Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 (edited) Ok here it is! I made the changes recommended in my EIB post. This has been such a rewarding experience going for Centurion. As always happy to make necessary changes. I'll not my changes from my EIB submission within the post in red Mandatory Information: ___ Armor Maker: Walt's Trooper Factory (WTF) ___ Helmet Maker Walt's Trooper Factory (WTF) ___ Blaster Maker: RS Props ___ Link to your EI Approval thread: ___ Permission photos social media: Yes Optional information: ___ Full name: John Barlow ___ Height/weight: 5'7"/145lb ___ Boot maker: Keep Trooping (Imperial Boots) ___ Canvas belt supplier: Tye O'Dell (Custom) ___ Hand guard supplier: Trooper Bay ___ Holster maker: Tye O'Dell (Custom) Full Body 1. ___ Front (Arms flat by side, no weapon) - Removed helmet padding to drop the helmet down an inch so that it's touching my head - Shoulder gap reduced further - Extended the strap between my bicep and forearms to allow a larger gap to match the forearm and hand plates (more prominent with the side view) - Belt now sits just touching the bottom button 2. ___ Back (Arms flat by side) - Shoulder straps held down with white elastic band - Shoulder strap ends trimmed off - Hook and Loop "patches" removed from canvas belt - Lower thigh ridge joints backed with ABS and filled 3. ___ Left side (Arms raised) - Drop boxes secured with hook and loop and moved farther back - Kidney and abdomen armor align 4. ___ Right side (Arms raised) - Drop boxes secured with hook and loop and moved farther back - Kidney and abdomen armor align 5. ___ Left side detail (arms raised) 6. ___ Right side detail (arms raised) Armor Details 7. ___ Cod and posterior plate connections showing rivet/snaps (exterior) - Six white painted rivets added on the left side of armor - "Han" snap added on the left side of armor 8. ___ Shoulder bridges- Front/rear/sides -White elastic string added for shoulder strap connection 9. ___ Thigh ammo pack connections (interior and exterior, left and right sides) 10. ___ Sniper knee plate (left and right sides) 11. ___ Wrist openings - Forearm end return edges sanded flat 12. ___ Abdomen button plates (close-up) -Luckily E6000 was used and I removed both plates and trimmed down further 13. ___ Posterior plate/kidney connection (back and/or front) Helmet Details 14. ___ Front 15. ___ Left side 16. ___ Right side 17. ___ Rear 18. ___ Close-up of Hovi tips 19. ___ S-trim (side view) 20. ___ Ear screws (close up, left, right and bottom) Accessories 21. ___ TD (Thermal Detonator) front and rear showing screw type 22. ___ Hand guards bent showing flexibility - Flexible hand guards added 23. ___ Holster attachment 24. ___ ABS/canvas belt (rear, showing drop boxes) 25. ___ Boots (tops and sides) BLASTER 26. ___ Left side 27. ___ Right side 28. ___ Rear (showing D-ring) BLASTER Action Shot Edited June 19 by JBar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Love it! Lookin’ great, trooper!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 20 Report Share Posted June 20 Hi John, great to see your Centurion application ! Added to the processing line sir. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 Hi John. Amazing job on making the required centurion changes. You are so close but before approving you, I just need a few couple tweaks and 1 more photo. There is still a bit of return edge on the forearms. CRL L3: No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. References The right drop box is not aligned with the back edge of the belt. This likely just needs a bit of adjusting to the hook and loop you added. CRL L3: Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. References Could you please provide a photo of the back of the left thigh bottom? I am unable to ensure that the gap at the bottom is filled correctly as the holster is covering it. Just as an aside note, your kidney plate looks a bit crooked and is causing the right side of the back plate to overlap. As this is just a dressing issue, it does not affect your approval. Just something to watch for when getting kitted up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBar[TK] Posted June 24 Author Report Share Posted June 24 @DoggydocSounds good I’ll be home in a few days and get to work on those changes 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBar[TK] Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 (edited) Centurion take two: First thing with a rotary tool I sanded down the full circumference of the forearm wrist area. I extra made sure to flatten the areas where the divots are with a metal file The drop boxes were an easy fix but moving the webbing over slightly where the velcro is Here's an uncovered shot of my left thigh with the filled gap I also realized I had some forehead foam that I could remove to help the helmet sit a bit lower on my shoulders Edited June 28 by JBar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Hi John, and thank you for your Centurion application. CRL and Centurion 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 Centurion. 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. John, you have done a great job on this kit and are well deserving of the Centurion rank. Great work on making all of the required modifications. The only recommendation that we would make is watch the slight overlap of the back plate on the kidney plate on the right side. This is likely just a dressing issue or may need some slight strapping adjustments. Congratulations again. Well done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergrunt[TK] Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Congratulations John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Congratulations trooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revlimiter[Staff] Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Congratulations Centurion!!! You look fantastic John. Absolutely outstanding armor build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBar[TK] Posted July 2 Author Report Share Posted July 2 (edited) Thank you! I had an absolute blast building this starting in April. I’m already getting some battle damage from trooping so i’m glad I submitted when I could. Had to improvise with a pauldron ^ Big thanks to everyone who helped and my DO @Doggydoc for taking the time to critique. I’m happy to tweak this costume further but even more excited to pass on this knowledge to future troopers. Thank you @Cybergrunt and @starsaber25 at my local garrison for all your tips as well as @revlimiter and @MaskedVengeance on Discord with your amazing reference build too Edited July 2 by JBar 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Congratulations on a beautiful build John, and welcome to Centurion rank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted July 3 Report Share Posted July 3 Congrats John! GREAT build you have there! Now time to get you your EI and Centurion rockers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Congratulations Trooper! Welcome to Centurion ranks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Congratulations #532 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 Congratulations Trooper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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