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Geez these costumes are awful. Who'd ever want to dress up like that!

yeah, I meant that AP comes with white on the inside already - no need to paint.

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White inside CORRECT, just give the rim a paint white and you are done. With the ears the angle mentioned is the "ideal look" but at this stage not an actual requirement, make sure you check how the ears will sit against the helmet if you where to move them, in some instances you can end up with a bigger gap, or may need some more trimming. Also check they still cover the base of the helmet so there doesn't end up being a gap where the S trim sits on. Here's one that isn't quite the at the "ideal look"

Once you are finished sanding with the ultra fine grit wet n dry sandpaper, get yourself some Novus Plastic polish. The kit comes with three grades 3 being for deep marks, 2 more refined polish and 1 for a super shine. Not only will you use it tO get that ABS paste on the shims looking great, you won't regret the overall shine it brings to you full kit after heavy trooping. It is well worth the investment, I and many others here can garuntee it.

Thanks Q, missed this in my search.

Moving along well, great job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you Ukswrath, I have started the rework on front shins Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Looking good so far Jake

Here is a thread for Tamiya conversions, may be of help https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/45651-anh-paint-colour-guide-tamiya-equivalents/ For the TD I use an automotive primer and once dry I give it a coat of automotive gloss clear, usually find these in any auto parts outlet. Here is a conversion chart which may also be of assistance http://www.planete-auto.fr/english/tamiya-color-chart.asp

Green screen will be fine. Be amazed what some people stand in front off, bushes, brick walls, fences, any blank one colour surface is acceptable

Just keep swimming swimming ! Like dory ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Helmet cut-lines look good and as for the forearms, trim all the return on the wrist end before sizing, it’s way more comfortable and as a bonus a Centurion requriment

FWIW the ears don't have to be perfect.

Congratulations trooper! Welcome to EIB!

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks

Hi Mark, and thank you for your EI submission! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required submission photos have been posted, and I am very pleased to announce your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for ANH Stunt Expert Infantry. On behalf of the entire D.O. Staff, congratulations!  Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section we review observations made by your fellow troopers and ourselves. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. Super nice job on this Anovos kit, sir, especially for a taller Trooper! Let's get started, shall we? Starting at the top, ideally the ear screws should be more in alignment with the rear angle of the trap above them. In a perfect situation, the center of the top should sit directly below the end of the brow trim and bottom should angle back a bit more at the bottom. If you can do this without exposing any seams we would recommend it. Reference image Some black paint and a "filbert" style artist's brush taken to your vocoder would give it more definition on the tops of the 5 center ridges. Reference image Fantastic work on painting those ab-buttons, Mark! The only small things noticed are that the corners should be squared off instead of rounded, and the small plate could be a little less wide, but neither are deal breakers by any means. Reference image Your kidney/ab rivet placement is absolute textbook, but we noticed that while wearing them that the tops of the plates are not lining up, causing the rivets to be uneven. It also appears that your kidney is overlapping your ab plate. Some simple strapping adjustments would take care of this. Reference image (A little fuzzy, but you can see where the rivets/top line up) A simple dressing issue here: The gap between the cod and thigh can be either way you you have it (left or right, whichever is more comfortable) but the gap should be pretty much equal on both sides. Reference image What would help achieve this is to adjust the strapping that holds your right thigh on. At present, it is twisted and could be moved counter-clockwise a bit. This would help line up the cover strips on the front and back as well, giving you a much better symmetrical appearance. Centurion Suggestions:In this section we prepare you for Centurion. More photos may be requested in the future that allow us to make better decisions on possible adjustment etc. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. I know you have the correct bottom ear screws (and it may just be the angle of the photos) but it appears that they look a lot like the pan-head style that come with the Anovos bucket rather than the V head type.. When you get ready for your Centurion submission, please supply a close-up showing at least one of them backed out a few turns to make it more apparent. Reference image (Note lack of flat edge on screw head) The gaps between the shoulder bell and shoulder bridge and the shoulder bells/chest should ideally be as minimal as possible. In looking at the return edges on your shoulder bells I noticed that you still have some of the return edge on the bottoms. We realize that you are a taller Trooper, so removing these completely (5 minutes with a Dremel) will allow them to sit a lot closer, and is completely screen accurate. Reference image Suggested fix Reference image You confirmed via PM that this photo was of your wrist openings, and we have discussed the fact that the return edge in the "hump" section will need to be removed for level 3. The remainder of the edges are spot-on!! Reference image As you may be aware, Centurion status requires that only a single seam be visible. There are some great tutorials here of covering shim seams with ABS paste, and after seeing your build skills here I have every faith that this is something you can tackle! If you need any assistance, just ask... we are here to help. Reference images Another easy fix here. As seen in the photos, the outer edge of the drop boxes need to align with the outside edge of the ABS belt. It looks as if you can just move the strap over and apply some E-6000 behind the rear of the strap to keep it in the correct position. Reference image The photo of your gloves shows that the flexible hand plates are not attached, and it looks as if they are held on via elastic bands. For level 3, as per the CRL they must be affixed to rubber gloves with no visible strapping or stitching. Another easy fix with some E-6000. Reference images Again, a really nice job on this armor, Mark. Most of the issues are pretty basic, and I hope to see your Centurion submission as soon as you are ready. Now get out there and make the CCG proud as their newest EI awardee!

Hi Lucy, yes there is a return on the base of the bicep although you can make it small This is how the biceps were after rough trimming, will take a pic of the finished part later showing how they finished up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congratulations

Looks like you are ready to join the ranks. Good luck with approval.

I’m still a novice, but I have a few costumes now: ANH TK Stunt— Centurion ROTJ Royal Guard Biker Scout— WIP

Just keep waiting.

OK thanks. Not going to bother then. I checked the fit and the gap at the bottom would have been horrible. Too bad... At some point maybe I'll order new ear covers.

Paint's fresh but you get the idea I'll probably do a bit of minor touch up.

Just a tip, if you use some coarse sandpaper on the backs of the cover strips and front of armor it will help the glue to adhere. I scuff my sheets before cutting in to strips, can easily tell which side is which then

Nothing better than BBB's, looking forward to the progress, don't be afraid to ask questions, there are not silly questions just silly mistakes from not asking them Good luck

Spats made it! Next step is going to be a first wash of all the parts, then filling the small cracks in the armor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use Novus polish myself and can highly recommend to have in your trooper accessory kit

You won't regret it, it's just so good for cleaning scuff marks and scratches, and the shine after you give your armour a hand buff with a micro fibre cloth is beautiful. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks Kalani. I will definitely be using your recipe to do this project.

Here is a side by side comparison next to the Black series. You can see how much more accurate the details are. Still waiting on what I need to finish the vocoder. I'm kind of a perfectionist is I'm not all that happy with my paint job. In the photos it looks okay but when you look up close its a little shabby.

Well done! congratulations

Bad news/good news,, Brendan. The bad news is that you will have to wait a bit... as you may be aware basic approvals are on hold until after the elections. The good news is that you should have no problems getting there, and that TK number will be yours before you know it! As we used to say in the service it's a case of "hurry up and wait". There are a few minor issues to go over if when you get ready to apply for EI and then Centurion but nothing major by any means, and I know you have some mad skills so I have every confidence in you! Great job, sir!