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Hi Daphne, thank you for your patience and welcome to your EI review. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome 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 couple areas we'd like to mention. This is most probably a photo issue more than anything but it might pay to shorten up the connecting strap between the back and kidney plate on your left side and close up the gap. Also if you can raise your fore arm so the gap is closed up and they match, you will look perfect. Centurion Suggestions: Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. This is also where we try and get you in the best possible position for a successful Centurion application. Not much to add, although we did struggle a little to see the level of scuffing/weathering to the Blue stripes on some parts of your armour, I think due to the level of light and reflections, so as a suggestion, if you intend to apply for Centurion, could we please ask for you to retake some of the photos so it is clear to see the scuffing matches the overall level of weathering of this great build. other than follow the Photo guide and CRL section for Centurion level, and we hope to see you there in the near future. Congratulations!!

Hey Rasmus!!, welcome to your EI review. Thank you for your applications, lets go through it. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Congratulations trooper! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Thank you for a fantastic submission and a very well built set of armour from RS prop, we never get tired of seeing their kit. The armour fits you perfectly. Centurion Suggestions: If we were to be really picky and try and find something out of place it would be the position of the Thermal Detonator clips. The CRL states little to no gap between the clip and the end caps. It looks like you have a few mm to play with to move yours out. Reference image Congratulations again and see you in Centurion soon

Hey Dave welcome and thank you for your EI application. Lets get started. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome 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 Well considering your 6'3" tall, you still managed to squeeze into AP armour we think you have done a great job. There is really not much to go through here just a few adjustments to bring the gaps into some balance. Perhaps bring those fore arms up about an inch so you don't have such a gap between the tops of them and the bottom of the Biceps. Secondly, just keep an eye on those shoulder bells, as they are pulling the white elastic out from under the shoulder bridges. I would also rotate them forward to also reduce the gap between them and the chest plate. Reference image Centurion Suggestions: Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. This is also where we try and get you in the best possible position for a successful Centurion application. Follow the level 3 CRL and Photo reference guide, to make sure you add everything required and unless something pops up that we cant see now, there is no reason why you should not submit for Centurion. Congratulation Dave on a job well done.

Arms slightly forward so we can see the seams. Makes it easier to make suggestions for you if anything needs final adjustment. Thanks Shawn. [emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Dave, we wont be to much longer, thanks for your patience.

Hi Shawn, I am back from my work trip and back in action with approvals Could you please suit up and give us two new side on shots with your newly improved armour, and also a new action shot as you have now removed the decal from the shoulder bell. I applaud you for your perseverance and willingness to jump on every suggestion that has been made. While i am at it, please be mindful of your drop boxes moving around. They should be aligned with the ends of the ammo belt. Its not an EI requirement, but it is a Centurion one so might as well address it here cause your looking good.

It does look that way, so if it is, then considering how the sins need to flex open to get into, the ridge would need to be constructed of a flexible type material. You could 3D print the shape, make moulds and cast in A white rubber to get the hard edges and allow for flex. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Welcome to your EIB review Sean, and thank you for applying. Lets take a look at your armour. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome trooper! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section we go through overall fit and balance of your armour. We may suggest adjustments and corrections along the way. If any of these will effect a future application, they will be mentioned in the below Centurion section. Great job Sean, only a few very minor adjustments will have you looking even sharper, so lets cover those off. You still have a small amount of gap between the shoulder bridges and the bells that can be adjusted in by shortening the top straps. If they are just touching, that is the perfect look. Reference image We also would like to see your biceps dropped a bit to close up the gap between them and the fore arm. In tur you might be able to drop the fore arms just a touch as well so you don't have as large a gap between the wrist end and the hand. Here we can see how low the biceps were worn to try and eliminate the black gaps between the arm pieces . The other adjustment to look at is the drop box alignment. These need to sit in line with the ends of the plastic ammo belt. Perhaps a small dab of glue on the elastic to the back of the canvas belt will keep them from moving around. Reference image Centurion Suggestions: This section is where we do our best to prepare you for Centurion. Sometimes details cant be seen clearly in the EI set of images that can be in the more extensive photos requested. From what we can see, you are in good shape, make those few adjustments, follow the Photo guide and the CRL to make sure you have all required elements and we shall see you again soon in Centurion review. Congratulations

Hi Shawn We wont be to much longer, but I must thank you for making all the suggested changes your fellow troopers have asked of you. It's what FISD is all about. Troopers helping troopers and I am truly proud of you guys and your spirit. P.S. 3 piece helmets are no issue at all, AM also use a 3 part bucket

Thanks Sean, will be with you shortly

Problem with PETG is it's flexible rubber content, and the fact that with heat it can almost heal minor blemishes. it's the stuff they make Coke bottles out of, Sprite etc, and the material is coloured during the process of manufacture. I can't recall seeing dyed PETG , have you actually had success colouring it this way in the past? The dye might be adhering to tiny scratches and pits and as it sits within them the stain is much darker than the smooth areas. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey there Manny, thank you for your application for Centurion, lets get to it!! CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required photos are present and your armor meets all requirements as set out by the level 3 CRL. With that UK and myself would like to congratulate and welcome you to the Centurion ranks. Great job. Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Everything looks great, and your armour fits you very well. My concern is only that you unfortunately cut away the shin behind the sniper plate unnecessarily. If you are ever in doubt about advice that is given, be it from your garrison friends or troopers here in the detachment, regarding your armour, it is always best policy to check with Tony or myself via PM. We will always have your best interest at heart and never instruct anyone to cut away parts of armour unless it is absolutely necessary and fitting with the word of the CRL. Fantastic job all round and Congratulation once more on reaching Centurion rank

Hi Sean, could you please add a photo of the rear of your blaster showing the D ring. Thank you fr your patience we will be with you soon.

Yes in metric terms sheets of 60x60cm is the most economical way to cut up a sheet of ABS, you should also be able to vac form all parts of a TK from that size. Be prepared for a learning curve and some wasted plastic while you work out the appropriate length of time to heat your plastic based on your heater element and vac pressure. The trick is getting consistent pulls on all the various shapes. Also bare in mind not all ABS is the same quality, so it may take a while to find a good supplier. You can also practice with different thickness to see how your table deals with 1.5mm, 2mm ABS and HIPS. There is a great deal of satisfaction when you finally get good clean and even pulls. There are also other aspects to consider, so keep researching before you invest too much money

Keep up the great work!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Sean Could you please add a link to your EIB application to the top section of your Centurion app. Mic tip weathering isn't included in the CRL, it comes under the final level of accuracy of the costume is up to the applicant, so not mandatory just a nice finishing touch. We will get to you ASAP, still catching up on older applications, thanks for your patience. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Me likes da AP Hero build thread, good luck Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Manny Before I can get your approval done and dusted, could you please change the stitching on your hand plates to the correct pattern as per the CRL. Please see the image below for how it should look. CRL If silk or satin gloves are worn, the hand plates have the correct visible stitching pattern using black cotton, with a five point/star pattern, equally spread out with 2 on each side and 1 in the middle front, and needs to be double stitched at each point. Your stitching currently How it needs to be done

Hi Tom, great to see you at Centurion review lets go take a look. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted. Beautiful job on your build, With that your armor contains all necessary elements to qualify you for Centurion. Ukswrath and myself would like to welcome you to Centurion, and congratulate you on a job well done Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: Nothing more to add.

These BS series buckets are expensive here in Australia $149.00 Aus plus $30 shipping, even so, I still preordered one (A sucker and his money are easily parted lol) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey Dale!, welcome to your Centurion review and thank you for your application and patience, lets get it done. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: Thank you for bringing those side gaps in, all submission photos are present and your armour meets all requirements for level 3 Centurion. Congratulations on a well deserved rank Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: The only thing to mention here was brought up by one of your fellow troopers is to add a small piece of foam to the inside of your outer left thigh armour so it sits straighter and doesnt give you that knock knee effect. Congrats once again, head on out and keep making your garrison proud

Hi Sean, thank you for your application to Expert Infantry, lets take a look. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for level 2. Welcome to Expert Infantry 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. The only thing we can see in the photos provided, would be to keep an eye on how your ammo belt is sitting. You have it on quite an angle and the front should sitt right on the bottom of the button plate. Obviously this is no deal breaker jsut a dress issue to get you looking the best you can . Perhaps a piece of industrial adhesive Velcro in the center could prevent this from slipping down Reference image Centurion Suggestions: Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. Thank you for a good clean application and a very nice armour build indeed, follow the CRL and the photo check list for Centurion and we shall see you there soon. Congratulations once more for a beautiful build and your well deserved Expert Infantry award

Legend, thank you

Hi Sean Could you please post up a photo of the end of your blaster, so we have a clear image of the D ring. We are aware its not on the photo checklist and it is something that will be included on that list once we get to updating the CRL's. Thanks for your patience.