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Looking SHARP, JR! A few tweaks and then after Basic approval you will be ready for EI and then Centurion. GREAT job on this armor!

BBB day today. AM 4.5 armor. I will be building the ANH Stunt. Striving for centurion level. Sections: 1. Forearms: FINISHED 2. Biceps: FINISHED 3. Calves/Shins (lower leg): FINISHED 4. Ab: FINISHED 5. Posterior: FINISHED 6. Strapping: FINISHED 7. Thighs: FINISHED 8. Chest and Shoulders: FINISHED 9. Shoulder Bells: FINISHED 10. Thermal Detonator: FINISHED 11. Belt: FINISHED 12. Back Plate: FINISHED 13. Kidney: FINISHED 14. Hand Guards FINISHED 15. Helmet: FINISHED 16. Helmet Fans and electronics: FANS FINISHED 17. Fitment Alterations: FINISHED 18. Final Pics Basic Submit: APPROVED 19. EIB Submit: APPROVED 20. Centurion Submit: APPROVED #496

Hey troopers, Brand new here but I’ve been a fan of y’all for ages now. Finally getting to a spot in my life where I can stop imagining this and start getting ready to don the helmet for the first time - exciting stuff. Although I’ve still got quite a bit of prep and familiarization ahead before I can start in earnest, I’m thrilled to join the forum and start learning. Fingers crossed we’ll have a 2021 that’s a biiit less insane and I’ll be able to see you folks around sometime soon. Cheers from Virginia - stay safe & sane out there! -Korhal (Dylan)

Nearly a week ago a special Command Staff member hit a noteworthy milestone of 10,000 posts here on FISD. On a daily basis he can be found expertly guiding new recruits on their journeys to the 501st or assisting veterans seeking the ranks of EI and Centurion. No doubt this Trooper's diligent contributions at the Detachment and Garrison levels have had a significant impact on a great many of us. Hitting 10,000 posts is no simple accomplishment, especially when they are as detailed and constructive as those by this member, and such a remarkable number is indicative of a consistent presence and immeasurable value to the community. Though he would never seek acclaim for his tireless commitment to the motto "Troopers Helping Troopers," his dedication to that cause is worthy of acknowledgement and thanks from us all. So, a big heartfelt THANK YOU to Joseph "@justjoseph63" Pedigo, TK-10963. You are a true asset to FISD and the 501st, and your abundant generosity and passion will continue to be inspiring to all of us! Here's to many more helpful tutorials, flexible hand guards, and removed return edges!

yes sir.

I may have a troop later today, body willing if I do kit up I'll try to remember to do a quick video

Hi Kayden, and thank you for your application for Expert Infantry! CRL and EIB Application Requirements All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to EI! On behalf of the entire DO staff, 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. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Thanks for all the updates and new photos, Kayden. Below are some areas that will tighten up your look and make that set of armor even more screen accurate so we hope they are ones you can work on. The paint details on the vocoder could use some definition with a few touch-ups. A filbert style brush will help with the top parts. Reference images Your biceps look even, and it may very well be the angle you are standing at but the forearms appear to be at different heights. The left bicep/forearm top gaps should be the same as the right side, which is a simple strapping issue and could be the cause. Most of the time we see too much of a gap between the back plate/shoulder bells, but yours are actually a little too close. Being as you have an excess, trimming them down is an easy fix. The one on the left actually seems to be under the back plate. (The shoulder bell tops/shoulder bridge connections are perfect, though.. no gaps)! Reference images In a perfect world, the ends of the TD clips are squared off, and the screws are mounted closer to the ends. Reference image The posterior plate is overlapping the kidney plate at the rear and needs to be repositioned. I think the strap in the center is the key here as it looks a bit loose (second photo), allowing the center to ride over. Tightening this up could very well take care of that. Reference images I know they can be a pain, but you gotta' stop kicking those mouse droids! LOL Centurion Requirements 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 adjustments. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items to pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all that we can from what is seen, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper As you are aware, for Centurion level we go into a lot more details and look at things more closely. You have some issues below that will need to be corrected before we can get that badge under your name but we feel confident that you can do it. Although you removed the excess paint ask requested, you went a bit overboard on the right side. The paint needs to be symmetrical all the way across. You can either do the same thing on the left or raise them a tiny bit on the right, but we are hoping you will also even out the paint on the tops, as the ones on the right look a bit ragged compared to the ones on the left. Reference image As per the CRL for Level 3, the ear screws "...shall be slotted, flat topped, countersunk.***..". Usually Anovos uses the correct ones on the top and center and the incorrect ones on the bottom for some strange reason,. but these all appear to be of the Pan-head style and will need to be replaced. Reference images ***Example Although not specifically mentioned in the CRLs, we can find no references that show the shoulder straps extending over the edges of the O II plate. This is a SUPER easy fix and just requires a razor knife, Lexan scissors or tin snips and 30 seconds of your time! As required for Level 3, the ABS belt must sit "...at or above the bottom of the central and vertical ab button panels". We suggest above, as seen in the reference images. Reference images Sadly, the rivets on your ab/kidney connection will have to be moved and the holes filled with ABS paste. As seen in the references, the bottom one is placed above the crease (yellow arrow) on the ab-plate and they are spaced out evenly from there. The top ones are close enough, so they are fine. Reference images A small amount of overlap on the canvas belt is fine, but we need you take it back 3 or for inches. Ideally the end should sit behind or just to the side of the TD. Reference images This is going to be a tough one. As stated in the CRL the sniper knee plate "..must be aligned with the ridges on the shin". We realize that some armor kits make this difficult to do because of the way they are designed and we allow for that in certain instances, but with the Anovos kit this is entirely possible with some work. (I have included 2 examples of Anovos knee plates to give you an idea of how nice they can turn out). We don't expect perfection, but they need to be a lot closer. Anovos sniper knee examples Reference images Last up is your blaster. As the requirement states, it is "Based on real or replica Sterling machine gun..." so it should have the basic components of one as seen in the films. Most are present, but there are a few items missing. 1. No bayonet lug. 2. Hengstler counter needs to be raised and brought forward a tad. 3. The charging (cocking) lever and cocking channel opening are not present. It doesn't need to be hollow in this area and a spring is not required, but it cannot be missing entirely. 4. No flash guard at the front of the muzzle. And that's it. Hopefully you can address these issues and we will be seeing your submission for Centurion soon! If we can be of any help. just ask..

Raindrop that's coming together nicely. Keep up the good work. It seems there's always something that could use a revision or a minor tweaking. I just got approved for Centurion and am still making adjustments so don't let that bother you. You're almost there trooper! Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Whelp. I keep wanting to make updates and post pictures but then something breaks, something then gets redone, that thing I’ve redone then breaks, and it became an endless cycle of trial and error. Been going through tutorials and and other build threads to get a better idea of how to do things, but I feel that I need to do my own take on everything. Regardless, I felt confident enough tonight to start taking some pictures of the armor fully kitted up. The internals are a mess and I will try redoing them tomorrow. Once they are in a state that I like them, I’ll probably take a pictures. As always, any commentary is welcomed. I know my left arm wasn’t properly aligned, and the shoulder bell tops need to be closer to the shoulder bridges, but I did fix the dropping white elastic problem. I’m thinking I may need to trim the top off the thighs so that the sniper knee has proper clearance.

Congrats in receiving your BBB Greg, looking forward to seeing you underway. Good support team hear and in your garrison so I know you will master this build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you are using imgur, you can rotate them using the center button at the top of the editing screen: It's part of my tutorial here. Since you are aiming for Centurion right out of the box () this thread will help you with the small details we look for when approving at higher levels. Remember, the more photos you post up the better, especially when you have an issue. This is your build thread, so we encourage you to ask as many questions as you like, but when in doubt always ask before cutting/gluing. Trust me on that one, and I look forward to seeing your progress!

Wow Dylan what a small world and thank you for the compliment brother. Let me know if you need help with anything and welcome aboard.

Thanks. And I will. Been doing lots of studying the other builds and CRL. Starting on the forearms. Been removing the return edges on the right forearm and left.

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15436-do-you-fill-in-the-dips/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15072-cutting-eyes-to-get-that-look/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14980-howto-create-adjustable-torso-strapping/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14798-howto-weathering-quick-and-easy/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14614-howto-eib-certificatecoin-display/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14521-howto-easy-5-ab-button-mod/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14285-thankyou-to-sonnenschein/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/13976-tip-sturdier-aerators-for-the-skullworx-speakers/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/13939-howto-sculpt-stuff/, restored by gmrhodes13 https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/13106-how-to-make-gloss-white-epoxy/, restored by gmrhodes13 Page 13 next

Congratulations Greg, looking forward for your advances. "Remember Measure twice or more, cut and glue just one." read the Crl and check the Gallery section for reference images.

Thanks for all this and the warm welcome, Masked! More than I would’ve thought to ask for. I’ll definitely reach out to rascal and the other gent as things progress Thanks! It’s a small world man. I was a Persianist in Grad School and stumbled on your Asvaran & Immortal stuff - totally blew me away. Had no idea you trooped

First, welcome to the ranks, Craig! The above quote from you is exactly what we love to see here... giving back. We all started this journey having a million questions, but once many complete it they fade away. Having those who have not only "been there, done that" but are willing to share their knowledge here are the very backbone of the FISD. As a bonus, the camaraderie here is unbelievable. I've made friends from all over the world and trooped with many of them. I get the Children's hospital thing completely. I have done those, and they are among the most rewarding of all. Just seeing a kid's face light up makes it all worth it. You have a quality set of armor there, so now that you have your official TK number it's time we start working on getting that Expert Infantry badge under your name (hint hint). If you need any help, you know where to go, lol. You are also more than welcome to PM me if I can be of any help, and I look forward to seeing you around the boards! Not sure what part of the Carolina Garrison you live in, but hopefully once this pandemic is under control we can meet up at a troop!

Touching story there Craig. Welcome to the family.

Thanks for the tips chief! Nice to know where to sink my teeth in. You definitely read my mind with those Centurion apps too - this is why I don’t do well at poker Always aim high right?

Hey thanks everyone! Appreciate the warm welcome and looking forward to starting the adventure. The nice thing is that I’ve lurked CRLs and even WhiteArmor for quite a while - so I have some idea of what’s what. What I don’t have is a clue on the particulars or really where to begin. I’m pretty agnostic on build vs buy. What I do want to do is shoot very high from the very beginning - I’m happy to spend a lot more time and love to end up with a really nice suit. Any pros/cons that might not be obvious to a rookie? Might help me decide between scratch/kit/etc!

Would you guys hurry up!!!! I want more pins and patches!

Quick reference guide for armor used in ******** Otherwise known as the OT (Original Trilogy) ******** Whether you are aiming toward Basic 501st approval, Expert Infantry or Centurion level, the FISD Gallery section is an invaluable resource for information containing hundreds of images of screen captures and film used armor. However, searching for the exact reference you are looking for can take a lot of time, especially for those seeking higher levels of accuracy or approval. This thread contains edited versions of those images and is designed to be a quick reference. It also contains notes and CRL (Costume Reference Library) requirements as applicable, but does not contain them all. For complete info. you can view the various costumes here: CRL IMPORTANT! Please be aware when applying for higher levels that the Deployment Officers do not depend solely on the CRLs when reviewing submissions. Screen caps and reference images are also taken into consideration. When in doubt, always feel free to contact any member of the D.O. Staff for assistance... we are here to help! The costume categories are shown as ANH (A New Hope) Stunt, ANH Hero, the Empire Strikes Back (ESB) and Return of the Jedi (ROTJ). Items for Basic 501st approval will be listed as Basic Items for Expert Infantry approval will be listed as Level 2 Items for Centurion approval will be listed as Level 3 Requirements from the various CRLs will be shown like this: bold, italicized in white, and may be paraphrased for brevity. Comments will be listed as Notes: or Important: TO SEE A PARTICULAR AREA, JUST SCROLL OVER IT BELOW AND LEFT CLICK ON IT! HELMET ARMOR BOOTS/HOLSTER Brow Trim Chest/Back Plate Boots Ear Placement AB/Kidney/Posterior plates (including strapping Holster Ear Screws Belt (ABS-Canvas) and Drop Boxes Ear Bars Shoulder Bells Tears/Traps Biceps/Forearms Frown Thighs/Lower Leg Armor Tube Stripes Thermal Detonator (TD) Hovi Tips Gloves/Hand Guards Vocoder DOWNLOADABLE PDF for PRINTING: Courtesy of Caleb (MaskedVengance) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BbwWkC8nwLgH-jvU634IUcrO2mf4Yovb/view This will be an ongoing project and more photos will be added. I have locked the topic, but if you have any reference images you would like to see added, please feel free to PM me. Thanks for looking, and I hope this helps! SHOUT OUT to Mark (sskunky) of CFO for providing me with some great photos of his screen used ROTJ armor. THANKS!