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And congrats to you!

This thread has me terrified about my Centurion application I posted yesterday morning.

I think I forgot to post my EIB application on this submission. Here is the EIB thread link. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25687-tk88980-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-tm-348/ Thank you for your consideration. Tim

Thanks Evan. I spent a bunch of time on it for sure. My first build was AP armor that I turned into a TD but the TM armor I took a my time on. I was afraid to mess it up so I followed the forums very closely to be as accurate as I could. Thanks for the kind words.

Done the same way as the right side Mathias. I had to pull the entire thing off and I redid it. It was not as bad as I thought it would be and I am happy I did it as you both indicated. I also trimmed both sides of the flashing down like you had mentioned. Thanks again for all the help. Tim

I just finished working on my first TM kit and it was amazing to work with. Just my two cents.

Fixed it Eric! I just sent in my centurion application. Thanks you for all the help with this process.

TK88980 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion status [TM] Tim Landwehr TK 88980 http://www.501st.com...9&costumeID=124 Wisconsin Garrison Armor Maker-TM Helmet Maker-TM Helmet decals-TM Hand Painted look decals (My painting skills are horrible. Sorry!) Blaster-Doopy Doo full resin with mods (I built it) Height-5’10 Weight-150 lbs Boots-TK size 9 Canvas Belt-Rob Kittell Hand Plates-TM Electronics-icomm and Aker MR2506 Neck seal-Lady sew for us Holster-AP Front shot Back shot Buck off front shot (I grew a mustache for the photo. My wife does not approve) Left side arms down Left side arms up Right side arms down Right side arms up Action shot 1 Action shot 2 Bucket front shot Bucket left side (three screw details on ears) Bucket right side Bucket back Hovi mic tips with white rim detail Green lens and mesh in frown S-tubing on bucket opening Bucket inside Strapping system Left side of armor clam shelled Right side of armor clam shelled Chest Plate front Chest Plate inside Back plate inside Chest and back plate closure Close up of chest and back plate closure with free floating straps and elastic detail Elastic shoulder strap with sew on snap to attach shoulder bell Elastic shoulder strap with close up of shoulder bell attachment Bicep with no return edge Forearm with no return edge Six painted split rivets detail Inside split rivet shot (I dislike working with split rivets. Pain in the rear!) Snap detail Greave with sniper plate Close up of sniper plate with no rivets Greaves closed in back Greaves open showing the new CRL showing closing to the inside Thigh with ammo pack Ammo pack detail with corners rounded and painted cap rivet detail. (corrected from my EIB submission) Painted button detail using correct testers colors (Testors No. 1138 gray and Testors No. 2715 French Blue) Cod piece with split rivet detail unpainted Inside cod piece split rivet detail Cod piece and butt plate connection with snap details and snap rivet shot Belt with 45 degree edges cut, rivet covers and drop boxes with correct spacing Elastic loops connecting drop boxes and drop box backs Holster placement with rivets to the bottom of the belt TD back with clips to the ends TD Horizontal shot TD Front TD back with black pan head screws Neck seal Rubber gloves with painted TM flexible hand guards Size 9 TK boots lightly scuffed Right side E-11 Doopy Doo full resin Left side E-11 E-11 Doopy Doo full resin Blaster with accurate spring and working slide E-11 weathered with counter and d-ring detail I am sorry for the long list of pictures! I wanted to make sure I did not forget something but I am sure I did. Thank you again and I appreciate all the help from everyone on the boards. It does make getting ready for these submissions so much easier to understand what they are looking for. Cheers, Tim Landwehr TK88980

Timothy Landwehr 88980 EIB Letter

Outstanding! Thanks fellas. I sure appreciate it and will move the ammo pack tonight before applying for Centurion. I will trim the top and bottom flashing like Mathias requested and move it down. I looked at the screen shots Eric sent and I guess it is ok if it is a little wonky as long at it lines up with the edge on the bottom. I was worried more about it being level but I guess it really doesn't matter. Thanks for all of your help and suggestions and making it a great experience to apply for EIB. When I do apply for centurian do I need to enter all the shots again or can this be moved over? Thank you again and I will make the corrections now. Cheers, Tim

Great question Francisco! I am not sure. This was the holster that I recieved with my first set of AP armor. I turned the AP into a sandy and swiped the holster for the TM. Even if it does not effect EIB or Centurion, I think I might change it just for accuracy. I have done all this work already, what the hell!

Amazing! Very well done.

TK88980 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB status [TM] Tim Landwehr TK 88980 http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=15209&costumeID=124 Wisconsin Garrison Armor Maker-TM Helmet Maker-TM Helmet decals-TM Hand Painted look decals (My painting skills are horrible. Sorry!) Blaster-Doopy Doo full resin with mods Height-5’10 Weight-150 lbs Boots-TK size 9 Canvas Belt-Rob Kittell Hand Plates-TM Electronics-icomm and Aker MR2506 Neck seal-Lady sew for us Holster-AP Front shot Back shot Buck off front shot (I grew a mustache for the photo. My wife does not approve) Left side arms down Left side arms up Right side arms down Right side arms up Action shot 1 Action shot 2 Bucket front shot Bucket left side (three screw details on ears) Bucket right side Bucket back Hovi mic tips with white rim detail Green lens and mesh in frown S-tubing on bucket opening Bucket inside Strapping system Left side of armor clam shelled Right side of armor clam shelled Chest Plate front Chest Plate inside Back plate inside Chest and back plate closure Close up of chest and back plate closure with free floating straps and elastic detail Elastic shoulder strap with sew on snap to attach shoulder bell Elastic shoulder strap with close up of shoulder bell attachment Bicep with no return edge Forearm with no return edge Six painted split rivets detail Inside split rivet shot (I dislike working with split rivets. Pain in the rear!) Snap detail Greave with sniper plate Close up of sniper plate with no rivets Greaves closed in back Greaves open showing the new CRL showing closing to the inside Thigh with ammo pack Ammo pack detail with corners rounded and painted cap rivet detail. (I know the ammo pack should possibly be lower lining up edge but if fit poorly. I had to bring it up a smidge to make it fit better.) Painted button detail using correct testers colors Cod piece with split rivet detail unpainted Inside cod piece split rivet detail Cod piece and but plate connection with snap details and snap rivet shot Belt with 45 degree edges cut, rivet covers and drop boxes with correct spacing Elastic loops connecting drop boxes and drop box backs Holster placement with rivets to the bottom of the belt TD back with clips to the ends TD Horizontal shot TD Front TD back with black pan head screws Neck seal Rubber gloves with painted TM flexible hand guards Size 9 TK boots lightly scuffed Right side E-11 Doopy Doo full resin Left side E-11 E-11 Doopy Doo full resin Blaster with accurate spring and working slide E-11 weathered with counter and d-ring detail I am sorry for the long list of pictures! I wanted to make sure I did not forget something but I am sure I did. I appreciate the feedback and would really like to try for Centurion if all goes well. Thank you again and I appreciate all the help from everyone on the boards. It does make getting ready for these submissions so much easier to understand what they are looking for. Cheers, Tim Landwehr-TK 88980

And now I wait for access. I think I have everything in order to apply for EIB. I do however think I have way to many photos.

That very well be what the problem is Clamps! I just applied and hope they grant it soon. I am chompin at the bit to submit my new TM for EIB. Thanks for the help sir!

Please enable me for 501 access. I need it to apply for EIB. TK-88980 501st link http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=15209&costumeID=124

He everyone. I am trying to submit photos for EID status and I am having a bit of a problem posting. When I go to the page apply for EIB, it does not allow me to start a topic. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to go about it. I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong area but I really want to get my application started and I hit a road block. Thanks in advance with the help Tim

Outstanding! I got figured out. The belt helped a bunch to pull it in. The build is now complete and Paul you make some sweet armor my friend!

I am almost finished with my TM build that I got from Paul. The problem I have is that that when I close up the ab plate with the kidney and but plate it is a bit sloppy. Is it ok to trim a bit off the sides of the ab plate? I will be applying for both EIB and Centurion and I don't want it to affect that. It is however about in inch or two sloppy. Any help would be appreciated. Tim

Thanks Francsico!

I must be missing something because I suck at it. I have my TM armor finished except for strapping and accents to make EIB and Centurion. I have tried a couple of sample rivets and it seems like one of the arms of the rivets bends first and the second is next to impossible to fold over without screwing up the armor. I tried a pliers and it mars the heck out of the rivet even with tape or a cloth behind it. Can anyone direct me on how to buy the stupid tool to install them? I am so close and don't want to wreck my new armor for a detail. I will try the short handled Philips driver Francisco. Do you by any chance have a photo of the one you use? I am desperate!!!!

I have my armor ready to put together and I am ready to do the strapping, rivets and details. I have TM armor from Paul and I will be going for centurion. The big problem I have is how the heck do I use the split rivets without wrecking my armor? I have tried using a screw driver/chisel to bend them down but it seems like one side is always a major problem. I know there is a tool you can buy for 40.00 but man there must be an easy way to do it. I want to do it right and my test rivets all ended up very poorly. If anyone has any help on this I sure would appreciate it. I am sooooooo close and I don't want to mess up the armor. Thanks in advance for the help. Tim

Ok. Everyone was right. This hobby can spin out of control very quickly. I finished my first TK and put an order in for TM before it was even completed. The AP stuff was fantastic but man, is this TM amazing!. I started to assemble the bucket and I am having problems like everyone else with the ears. I am posting a link to my photobucket to see if anyone can give me a some insight on ear fitting. http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/tytlinez/library/TM%20ear%20piece%20project I also am sending the submission photos from my AP anh stunt. I would like to apply for Expert Infantry but wanted to see what I need to change on it. I will be trying to do the new TM to Centurion level if I can. Here are the picks from my AP. http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/tytlinez/library/501%20submission%20photos Any help is sure appreciated! If it wasn't for this forum I would be walking around in Rubies or Ebay stuff for sure. A huge thank you to everyone for all the help. Tim-TK-88980

I am struggling with the ear pieces right now! I just recieved my new TM armor and have the helmet assembled and can't get the ear pieces to fit. I seems like I need to twist and really manipulate them to get them close. I am so excited about this armor and don't want to mess it up. HELP!!!

Outstanding! Thanks a bunch. Got it on the shuffle already!