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Sweet build Alberto, Tony or I will be with you as soon as possible. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey Michael Thank you for your EI application lets see what we have. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome to the rank 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. Thank you for persevering with us and making the correction to have your side shims sit flush, great job We understand that PVC armour is a little different to work with compared to ABS, but there are products that can be used to fill gaps in PVC and plenty of info on the net, if you do decide to go for Centurion. The photos I posted above showing another members armour and side shim creation, is not done with ABS paste but a filler product which he then sands down and paints to match his armour. This is just one example. Overall your armour looks very nice and well built, awesome paint job on that helmet too. The shoulder bells could possibly come in just a touch more at the tops by shortening the elastic that attaches them to the shoulder bridges. Reference image Maybe if it is also possible tighten up the straps at the ends of the butt plate so they don't pop out as much. Centurion Suggestions: In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. The only thing for you my friend will be filling those seam lines on the kidney shims to meet the current CRL, plus a few extra photos that are needed in a level 3 application. Congratulations on a well deserved Expert Infantry badge

Tha'ts it mate, exactly the fix we were looking for. Will get onto completing your review.

The problem was not so much that the top edge was out, its the fact that your shims are mounted or glued behind the kidney plate. They need to be flush with it. If you glued another piece of ABS over the entire part that you can see on both sides, then the whole shim is flush with the outer surface. I am looking for an image that can explain it visually so it makes sense. Ok here we are.

Hi Michael Before we go through the motions of your full review, there is something that stands out that will need to be address for a successful EI approval. Your armour looks great and the helmet paint job is fantastic, but your side shims will need to be installed correctly. As per the CRL for EIB we are efering to the last section I have underlined For level two certification (if applicable) Any shims used to achieve this effect are of a similar material and color as the abdomen and kidney armor. Shims fit flush and seams are allowed. The shims must sit flush with the surface of the kidney plate, where you currently have yours mounted behind. To mount the side shims flush, you can employ the same method as is used on the limbs, but joint and cover strip. In this case the cover strip is on the inside and not visible, the join is on the outside and is visible. This becomes what is called a seam, and does not need to be filled for EI, but will need to be for a future Centurion application. There are many build threads that show how to make the side shims, so have a read through some of them to get the right idea. Once you have made the correction, please post up a new left and right image and new close ups. Thanks again for your patience Michael, you are very close my friend, just this one modification and you are done.

Hi Michael, sorry for the delay, we are looking at your armour and reviewing currently, wont be too much longer.

Hey Fransisco, welcome to your Centurion review, lets have a look. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required submission photos are present. Thank you for making the suggested adjustments and painting the helmet details, you look GREAT! Tony and I are happy to say your armor displays all the elements as set out in the Centurion CRL. We would like to congratulate and welcome you to the Centurion rank. Beautiful job on your build Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: The only suggestion we can make would be to tidy up some of the black surrounds on the tears, and the corners of the tube stripes. If you dip a toothpick in some Turpentine and scratch away at the small bleeds and paint runs , you should be able to straighten then a touch. Now it's time to head on out and troop as an approved Centurion, congratulations once again.

Welcome back Jared, lets get into your Centurion review CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted.Thank your for making those minor corrections suggested at EIB, very nice work Your armor now contains all necessary elements to qualify you for Centurion. Tony and I would like to congratulate and welcome you to the rank Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: You look fantastic mate, always a pleasure to review a well built RS prop set of armour Congratulations Centurion, head on out and make your garrison proud

Hi Jen, thank you for your application for Centurion, lets get to it!! CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required photos are present. Thank you for making the suggested minor corrections, your armor meets all requirements as set out by the level 3 CRL. With that Ukswrath and myself would like to congratulate and welcome you to the Centurion ranks. Great job. Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Nothing more to add., we are glad to see you back and thank you kindly for adjusting the butt plate Congratulations and head on out Centurion

Thank you, wont be too much longer.

Thanks Francisco, I'm almost ready to go, but can I check with you that the other forearm is also trimmed the same. If not please trim it up and post an image of that one. Soon as I have seen it I will post up your review. Many thanks for your patience.

Hi Jared, looking very impressive my friend. One little thing, looks like there is still some material that can be trimmed out on the wrist end of your fore arms. If you could have a look at that for us, and give it a little trim up, we can proceed with your review. CRL For level three certification (if applicable): No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. reference image

Anovos have made improvements based on feedback from command staff. Our fearless leader had the conversation with them earlier this year. I for one and glad to see they are listening. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Francisco We can see there is still some return edge left on the wrist ends of your fore arms. Can you please trim it out and submit new photos of them. Thank you As per CRL For level three certification (if applicable): No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. reference image

Congratulations!!

Hi Jared, thank you for your EIB application. Let's see what we have!! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required submission photos posted. Nice application and great pics! Thank you. Your armor demonstrates all the necessary elements required for EIB. With that I both congratulate and welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section, we review suggestions made by your fellow troopers and our own observations. All go towards improving the final look of your armor. If there is anything that would affect a future Centurion application it will be mentioned in that section at the bottom. What a beautiful build with great attention to detail, you are to be commended Sir well done Centurion Suggestions: The ultimate accuracy of Centurion is up to the applicant, in this section we do our best to prepare you for the road to Level 3. It is very apparent that from the beginning you were aiming for Centurion. It was obvious from the beginning, you were aiming for Centurion and with one tiny modification and one finishing touch, Centurion will be yours. Both of these will take you mere moments to address so here they are. As per Level 3 CRL For level three certification (if applicable): Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. Maybe some adhesive Velcro or a small dab of glue will secure the straps in place so they always sit perfectly aligned at the ends of the plastic ammo belt. Reference image This one is simply for accuracy sake, and with armor that looks as good as yours does, it would be a shame not to paint these screw heads black as they were in the film. Reference image Well Jared, that's all she wrote. Excellent build, fantastic photos and your Garrison should be very proud to march along side of you, I know i would be. Congratulations Trooper, see you in Centurion review.

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

You can do IIIIT!!!

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