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Hey James thank you for your EIB application and your patience. Let's have a look. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All the required submission photos have been posted, and your armour meets all the necessary requirements for level 2. With that Tony and myself would like to welcome you to Expert Infantry, 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. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. Overall your armour looks really nice and fits you well, great job. Only minor dress issues we think so not much to discuss. Watch the strap on the left side between your Kidney and back plates. A touch of length taken out will keep those plates sitting on top of each other as they do on the right side in the image below. Thank you for taking those new photos and adjusting your thighs as mentioned in your app thread. You took them a tiny bit too high, ow if you can drop them just a touch so the knee gaps is equal with the cod gap they will be perfectly balanced. All other gaps look well balanced. Centurion Suggestions: In this section we prepare you for Centurion. More photos are requested that allow us to make better decisions on possible adjustment etc. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. Well James we are at the other important end of the review, the next step is Centurion, and from what we have seen, you are very close my friend. The side gaps between Ab and kidney are the only thing visible in your EIB photos that would hold you back. For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. Tighten that belt and see if you can get them closed. If not, you have a couple of options like making a small side shim, or like a few Troopers have very successfully done, going on a crash diet Follow the level 3 CRL and review the Photo check list to make sure you post all required images. Congratulations James, hope to see you in Centurion review soon

Awesome thanks James, stand by.

Yes those are the correct type, so if that is what you have used they are correct . This is a good example of how important close up and clear photos need to be. It was a little hard to determine from the original photos. I will be back on your application after work today. Thanks again for your patience with us James. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi James, sorry for the lengthy delay. I am just going through your application and have found something that unfortunately will require changing to fit the EIB CRL. The CRL states the following For level two certification (if applicable): Thigh ammo belt is attached to thigh with a solid head rivet or fastener in the upper corner and fastened to the lower thigh ridge. It appears you have a pop rivet with the hole in the head of the rivet filled in. These will need to be changed to Split rivets or Cap rivets. We have two items that require quick adjustment that you have an opportunity to adjust while you sort out the new rivets for the knee pack. These have no bearing on an approval for EIB but will make you look a touch better. One shoulder bell sits further away from the shoulder bridge than the other, and 2. your thighs sit a touch low, leaving quite a gap between the cod and their tops. If you can bring them up about an inch, that would even out the gaps. You have done an awesome job on your armour and the paint job on your helmet is fantastic. Please post up the new images of your thigh ammo pack once the new rivets are installed.

Great work Glen, you have too much time on your hands by the looks

Hi Shane, any updates yet my friend, we are here to answer any questions, and ready and waiting for your new photos.

That may cost you a carton of beer lol

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Welcome back Jay. Thank you for your Centurion application, and your efforts in modifying it to spec. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required submission photos are present. It's was well worth the little extra work there to get this award. Thank you for making the corrections as suggested by myself during your EIB application. Tony and I are proud are delighted to say your armor meets all the elements as set out in the Centurion CRL. Congratulate and welcome to the Centurion rank. Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section we may mention any additional adjustments needed to enhance the overall armor appearance, but we don't have anything to add. Very tidy build, carry on Centurion

That my friend is much better. Sorry I haven't gotten to this yet, have been away on a work conference and now down with the Flu. Wont be too much longer I promise.

Hi James thank you for your application, and your patience, adjusting the side gaps and retaking the new shots. lets get rolling. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All the required submission photos have been posted., your armour displays all necessary element as set out in the level 2 CRL, 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. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. We have a few areas to go over but these are simple dress issues easily corrected. I have marked all the areas to cover in this one image and supplied reference images bellow. Before we go into those, I must say this is an outstanding build, and you have done the ATA armour great justice James, very nice indeed. 1. Shoulder Bells: You do still have some elastic that looks loose and can be shortened to bring the top of the Bells closer to the shoulder bridges. We can see you have broad shoulders but think the current gap you have could probably be reduces by half. Just shorten those top elastic straps up a bit and you are done. 2. Ammo Belt: This one is very minor. If you could just raise it a touch so the ammo belt is over the bottom edge of the main Ab button plate, it will look just like the screen used armour. 3.Rotating shin/thigh: more than likely, these have just twisted off center while moving around to have your photos taken, but just try and get the cover strips aligned and central as much as you can, this is another very easy adjustment, and to be honest, that is all your build really needs. Shoulder Bells reference. Ammo Belt reference image. 4. Center Thermal Det: Slide that baby across and make sure its sits nice in the middle, also just keep an eye on the back plate as one corner has popped out over the kidney plate. I don't think there is a problem here just happened through moving around. Centurion Suggestions: In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there were any areas of concern they would be discussed here. Very difficult to really find anything that would hold back a Centurion application James. The extra images seem to cover off on the little extra required so the only things would be getting the side gaps 100% closed. You are virtually there already with that issue which is awesome. Add the D ring photo in your future level 3 app and make sure you also have all relevant images as per the photo check list and the Centurion CRL. Congratulations again, this is very well deserved.

replace them with 5 volt fans and run AA batteries. Not only will they move more air, but the run time will be over 4 hours.

Turpentine will be fine, it is about the most gentle of the thinners available. Dip the toothpick in it and start working the edges, you will see the the paint comes away without too much effort.

Hi Jay Is it the same ABS your armour was built from? different batches will always have a slightly different colour, so maybe you can ask any troopers close by if they have any scraps left and experiment with mixing a little and allowing it to dry on a piece of cardboard to see if it also yellows. How much of a colour difference is it, very or only minor?

Hi Mike thank you for your EIB application. Let's take a look. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All the required submission photos have been posted., your armour displays all necessary element as set out in the level 2 CRL, 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. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. We have a few areas to go over here so lets start at the top. Overall your helmet is pretty good. It is hard to see the finer details like the ear screws with small images, but i think you have worked out how to fix that, so lets have some larger shots for your Centurion application. We do think your Vocoder could do with a more defined shape and edge. Take a look at the reference image below to see what we mean. One of the tricks many use is to dip a toothpick in turpentine and scratch away the paint around the edges. Then they repaint the Vocoder with a defined outline. Reference Image Shoulder Bells: These are probably bang on when the elastic white straps under the shoulder bridges has not been pulled out. This is only a dressing issue, and probably the best first photo to take when suiting up for application shots. Get the shot before you need to raise your arms and move around too much causing the elastic to pull out. Secondly, but not a big issue the Bicep and forearm coverstrips should be facing forward and in alignment with each other. Just another dressing issue to be mindful of. Reference Images Back to kidney plate: Strap adjustment nice and simple, only a small amount but not a deal breaker, but your Thermal det is rather lop sided and needs to be pushed down and level. Sniper plate caught under thigh: I see you are on this as mentioned by one of your fellow troopers,foam inside the back of the thigh will do the trick. Centurion Suggestions: In this section we prepare you the best we can for Centurion. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. The first item we will mention is the Thermal Det screws. This comes under the discretion of the builder or as we say the final accuracy is up to the applicant. Flat blade screws are the most accurate, so if you want that little finishing touch go get yourself some and replace the Phillips head style. This will have no bearing on a Centurion approval, its just a nice touch. Looks like yo have some white paint on the Ab snap. These should not be painted so I real easy clean up and its done Reference Image Lastly we come to your side shim. Generally you would make a shim for each side so all your armour parts remain central around your middle. I did read that you were contemplating removing it all together, if you do so just remember that should should be no gap either side between Ab and kidney. If you do decide to modify it, may we suggest making two (one for each side) but also you would need to make some ABS paste and get to work removing the join. As per CRL for Level 3 *A single visible seam line is present Well there you have it Mike, EIB approved and next stop Centurion. I don't think there is a single adjustment or modification listed above that is beyond your capabilities. Great build and hope to see you in Centurion review soon.

Great read as always, but love the energy of this one, its truly motivating. Great work all.

Hi James Thank you for getting on to IMGUR, the new set of images are much better I do want to mention something already brought up by one of your fellow garrison mates, and that is the side gaps between Ab and Kidney. As per the Level 2 CRL * Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armour is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide Yours does look to be more, but if you can supply an image with a ruler in it measuring the gap while you are wearing the armour, I am happy to be disproved and get on with your review. Tighten the belt and give it a crack. Thanks James, you got this.

Hi Jay Shoulder bell fix is great, but I think you may need to add some more ABS paste and sand and polish the side shims a bit more. It still looks like you have two seam lines and for the CRL it does state *A single visible seam line is present Also looks like there is a bit that can be trimmed off the bottom of the rivet side shim If this is just a bad reflection in the photo, please take another shot and post it up, otherwise get to work . You are looking awesome and are so close you can almost touch it.

Hi Mike Could we please ask for a few more photos. A close up of your side shims A photo of the belt showing the holster attachment from the back. Laying it out on the floor and taking the shot is what most do, and that works for us. Also a closer shot of your Thermal Det so we can see the screws clearly would be wonderful. I see you mentioned you had some troubles loading images, have you tried IMGUR, its easy to use. Look forward to seeing the update photos.

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Hey Flocky, welcome back and thank you for your EIB application. Lets get you approved. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted, your armour displays all necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome and congratulations trooper!! 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. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. We have a few suggestions that will help with the overall look of your armor, Thank you for sorting out the Thermal Detonator, it looks spot on, well done, so lets look at the suggestions. Your shoulder bridges, could use a little heat treatment, to curve them around. They will sit much flatter to the back plate for you, and reduce the risk of getting caught and cracking. Just while we are on the shoulder area, it would be nice to see those shoulder bells brought in so they touch the bridges at the top. This can be as simple as shortening the connecting strap and it is done. Reference images A couple of small details here on the Ab plates, that you might consider updating one day. The larger plate traditionally has the outer skirt left on it as in the reference image below. The smaller plate, could be trimmed down so it sits with in the surface it is mounted too. These are only suggestions. Reference Image This one is a very easy adjustment. The ammo belt should sit on the base of the main Ab button plate and even slightly overlap the bottom button. We think a tighten of the belt would have it sitting where it should. reference Image Centurion Suggestions: In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there are any areas of concern this is where they are discussed. The thermal det was our only real standout and you fixed that up so you are in a good position to attack centurion Please use the Photo reference chart and the Centurion guide and CRL, make sure you have everything ready, and all the required photos, then get that application in. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21465-anh-stunt-legion-centurion-visual-checklist/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22605-centurion-application-photo-checklist/ Congrats Peter, you look great

Hi Shane The ear screws are an accuracy thing which is up to the trooper, it would be great if you do decide to change them as I think most if not all our other Anovos applicants changed them out for Centurion. One thing though is your side gaps between Ab and kidney plate, you are going to need to tighten that belt to close them up for this application please have a crack a that and submit some new side on photos

Very nice work

Hi Francisco, could you please also add a photo of the other side of you blaster (charging handle side, and a photo of the rear of the blaster showing the D ring. Thank you