TK-42779

I wanted to post a topic praising Vern, his product and service. I researched various holsters and after seeing Vern's name over and over I sent him a PM inquiring about his version. He was prompt in his responses, informative and at the time he was in between runs and kept communication with me often about when I could fork over my money to him. I gave him my information and placed my order for an ANH tan finished holster for my Hyperfirm blaster and anxiously waited...even bugged him a few times being impatient. Lol One thing I really appreciated was that he kept his product thread updated when he ran in to a supply issue letting us know of a slight delay. So here it is: While he asks for specific measurements of your blaster I just simply told him that I had a Hyperfirm and look, it came in fitting perfectly! I have no other holsters to compare to but Vern's quality feels and looks top-notch in my opinion. I did however overlook the part about requesting the screws for attaching the holster to the belt. So be sure and take note of that part when ordering if you want to save yourself some time and get that with your order. Thanks for taking the time and effort to provide great service and a fantastic product, Vern! I will be sure to share this post with others who are looking for a good addition to their project. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I have PMed Tom to weigh in on this. After seeing many similar topics posted asking for guidance on this I think we need some sort of official definition on what is acceptable. I know myself, I want to get my kit and not have to shell out more hard earned money because I do something irreversible like riveting a side shim piece or do something that might not ruin the kit but might mar it permanently.

Oh, I see what you're referring to! Got it. Learned.

As Locitus said, the CRL for Centurion calls for "a single visible seam line." What Evolver79 did was make two seam lines. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Well obviously Rob and I were posting at the same time. haha I appreciate anything you can do to help. What is your opinion of the procedure Locitus and I were talking about?

Well we shall see. I know quite a few people might cringe when I say this but I had Rob trim and make my kit to my size.....so....a matter of time until we see what needs to be done. I have emailed him to keep him in the loop in case he has been too busy.

lol I actually thought to myself, "This guy is hardcore. He has cupholders!"

Well yeah I would want to test it first. I did see plumbers silicone caulk that comes in a white color, I figured that's what you were referring to.

Ran across this when googling various ideas: -------------

I am a slim and trim 44" waist. lol

So front and back shims, then those two seams you created is caulked and shaped/sanded down to make a smooth surface leaving the center seam/gap?

Ohhhh I see what you are saying (hell this stuff is hard to think of when I haven't even seen a kit in person!! lol) if you add the two shim pieces then there will be a middle seam, front seam and back seam..... *sigh*

Well so far we have seen: 1) Riveting one solid piece to the font and back piece. (not acceptable) 2) One solid piece riveted to the back piece extending to the front. (not acceptable) 3) Two shim pieces of equal size, one attached to the front and one attached to the back. The shim pieces being wide enough to meet in the middle creating one seam line. (acceptable?)

Nice!! Fantastic piece, isn't it???

lol I honestly had no clue you approved that. I wasn't trying to say, "Look at this mess that you passed!" I promise. I see what you're saying though, making the two pieces meet in the middle with little to no gap by adding extra to each piece. Got it!

So is Mark's shim method Centurion quality? http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18228-tk-4584-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status198am/

Then my long day at work is clouding my head. lol What were you referring to as nobody has done before with an RT build? I'd like to start researching what will need to do.

Ah okay so somewhere out there in someones build thread is a proper Centurion level shim job of the side of the armor....?

Okay so my RT will be coming in December and I am/was REALLY determined to be the first Centurion in my Garrison but this makes me a little concerned now. Has ANYONE done a proper job of this new standard yet?

I don't mind the drive I just wish I was trooping in armor instead of a jumpsuit. haha

Thanks! I am almost certain that I have done everything that I need to do now that I have my Legion ID. Signed up on the 501st forums, had my access granted....put my ID on my profile...

Thanks for everything, Tom. You were more than welcoming when I first started here.

Fantastic!! I can't wait to see how all of this turns out.

Lol You bet, man! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I personally can't see any reason not to go Centurion right off the bat. When I ordered my RT I went over then standards with Rob and he said the kit was EIB standards already so really it comes down to a few details to bring it up to Centurion. I figured I bam going to be assembling it already why not add the work to make it level 3?? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2