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  17. Proposed Change - Side Gap Language

    in FISD Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) Requirements

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    Funny this topic came up when it did. I'm currently working on my AM armor and I had the cut lines drawn so that the ab and kidney pieces met up. My local garrison XO recommended that I take advantage of the long lengths of the AM sides and to just overlap and velcro them... knowing EIB requirements were "no black showing". So, I didn't cut them.

     

    I know I'm not a voting member, but I think you should grandfather those permanently. Give them the opportunity to change their gear, only if they want. When they were accepted, you gave them requirements, and they met them. I'm sure those with fabric will see the new requirements and make the effort to maintain current EIB requirements if they value the standards of FISD. Obviously, they do because they went through the trouble in the first place. Is the FISD staff really going to review ALL past submissions to see who has fabric sides and track all the re-submissions? Sounds like a lot of work to me. I'd recommend enforcing the new requirements with the new recruits (including me).

     

    I can't believe you're also entertaining the idea of changing the color of the badge. The badge is fine the way it is. There's no need to change colors to indicate how you earned it. The fact is... you earned it and you're part of the brotherhood. I'm in the military (which is what FISD is trying to emulate with the badges and achievement ribbons) and that idea just made me cringe.

    I am not in the military, but I have had plenty of friends and family serve. I mean absolutely no disrespect to anyone during these discussions and I know there is no comparison between a costume badge and an actual military honor.

     

    Changing the color might not be the answer, but perhaps a different version would be acceptable. As an example only, the Navy has a Distinguished Marksman Badge, Distinguished Pistol Shot and both a Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot. All three badges are the same color but a slightly different version. The same could be potentially done for different levels of movie accuracy.

     

    It will ultimately depend on how far and complicated the admins want to make this.

     

    take care.

  18. Proposed Change - Side Gap Language

    in FISD Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) Requirements

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    Thanks for the response. Please don't get me wrong, I completely support any changes that moves us towards "movie accuracy." I consider the EIB program still in its infancy and hopefully, there will be many, many more of us. So, I know all of this will get worked out.

     

    One option is to change the color or the version of the badge after major changes to the rules have occured. I know if I were a new EIB and I had stricter guidelines, I would want to be recognized for that. Then, give the option to existing EIB's to upgrade to the new badge. I don't know how complicated (logistically) that would be -just an idea.

     

    Thanks guys!

  19. Proposed Change - Side Gap Language

    in FISD Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) Requirements

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    Again, I am 100% in favor of the rule change for NEW EIBs. Fortunately, right now, my ab and kidney plate overlap and I did not have to make shims. What happens if I gain 10 pounds (4.55 Kgs) and someone spots a gap during a troop? Will I be reported to the FISD and lose my EIB status? Are we going to have annual check ups on costumes and make members send in new photos with a current newspaper in front of them? My GML lives in my town- should I expect random visits and be told to "suit up!" ALL EIBs met the requirements as established by the rules at the the time of their application and to not granfather them is like changing the rules in the middle of the game. I am afraid this could lead us down a path nobody wants. It will not stop at shims. Why not have everyone rip out their mesh behind their teeth. Why not have everyone use canon gloves like the ones Sonnenschein provides (which I love, by the way)? Are we going to require troops applying for a second EIB to show proof that the first costume is still intact and they just didn't make some modifications to gain an extra credential? And so on and so on.

     

    I joined the Legion for a selfish reason- to recreate the wonderful childhood memories I had over 30 years ago. Now, that I have had a few troops under my belt I realize the power of the suit. That power is the joy it creates for people of all ages. Everyone knows what I am talking about- the twinkle in the eye and the grin from cheek to cheek when people see you. When I see that happiness from someone, I know for at least a brief moment, they are sharing that childhood memory with me.

     

    Anyways, I guess I will keep going to the gym.

  25. TK2392 Request EIB for ESB [AP] [95]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted

    yeah... during fitting my photographer didn't tell me about my belt sagging on the side. sure shows the screen accurate

    cloth belt. and it made my shims offset. in the ANH photos the fitting is better.

     

    areas fixed:

     

    Lenses are being replaced, done

     

    shims will be better set, done.

     

    the belt sagged a little on the holster side. done.

     

    shoulder bells fitting done.

     

    the shoulder strapping will also improve. done.

     

    I have other detailed photos in my upcoming photosets. the photos above will be modded as all these slight improvements

    will be completed BEFORE my 501st application goes through.

     

    thanks everyone for the feedback.

     

    to watch a new and growing star wars related website check out

    www.metalvideotube.com/starwars/

     

    501st FISD all the way!

     

    new are now up.

    I know what you mean about photographers. I have had pieces or armor popping out or straps hanging that show up on pictures. They don't know what to look for since it is new to them. I have "educated" my wife what to look for, but the best fitter/spotter is always a fellow TK!

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