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I now know why your build is taking so long. You spend most of your time taking photos Awesome build thread, and great details Tony, I just need t win the lotto, and maybe I will get me one of these. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Chema, thank you for your wonderful EIB application, lets take a look. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All photos have been submitted and your armor represents all necessary elements for Expert Infantry. That said, we would like to congratulate you on earning your place in the EIB ranks. Other-Armor Assembly/Fit: Well done on an outstanding build, if I were a fortune teller, I would say, I can see a Centurion application in your future. Your armor fits you beautifully, and to be honest there would be only two minor mods to help you look your best. 1. The rank bars on the ears look a little too thick (easy fix) 2. The right angle corners of your belt, just look like a little too much was taken off. They should finish in line with the canvas belt edge. The only way really to fix this would be to replace the plastic part of your belt, but we certainly do not expect you to go to the expense, it is merely a suggestion that will not have a bearing on your future application. Original from photo reference. Centurion Suggestions: Thank you for such a complete set of photos, it makes it easy to see everything we need to make recommendations for Centurion. I have again only two requirements. 1. Check outs on your kidney plate required as per CRL. From your photos, looks like you will need to re-position one of your internal straps to facilitate this easy mod, as it is, the snap plate is sitting right where you would trim. Simply move it up. 2. Close the very small gaps you have between Ab and kidney plate. again easy fix, shortening some internal straps will pull them together. Well done Trooper, get out there and show off that great set of armor.

Judging by the quality of your build, I have no doubt you will do a great job of these mods. [emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Chema, we will review your application shortly, thank you for your patience.

Thanks for that Justin, once again, congratulations mate, welcome to the ranks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Alright Justin Thank you for your Centurion application!! Let's get right to it CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All but one required submission photo has been posted, Both fore arms side by side wrist end, but we can see that there appears to be no return edge on them from other photos you posted. Could you please add so your application is complete. Upon review, it has been determined that your armor displays all the necessary requirements to qualify for Centurion. Congratulations on earning this badge!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: You have done a great job of those couple of adjustments we mentioned in your EIB review, your Thermal det looks much better, and the shoulder bridges a vast improvement, thank you, it was a pleasure to review your application. Continue to do the Dune Sea Garrison proud.

Great job, keep up the good work [emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'd would be interested, and i am sure another one of my garrison mates would be too as he has a HWT kit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Justin,we will review your application shortly, please stand by.

He's got a great mentor Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm Jealous. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Damn, how did i miss this, still happy to donate, just need the Paypal details.

Hey Brandon!! Thank you for your application for Expert Infantry. Let's take a look at your armor!! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All the required photos have been posted, and then some lol. We can see your shooting for the top so let's not waste any time shall we. Thank you for correcting your picture sizes, certainly made it easier to review During EIB applications we wouldn't normally mention things like thigh ammo belt mounting unless it was something obvious, and we couldn't help notice the left side of yours isn't installed correctly, as seen in the pictures you provided. Being your armor is just a couple steps away from outstanding we're requesting you correct the mount before we move forward, its just going to keep that perfect look you are chasing. We followed your Blaster build and that is also a credit to you. (still haven't finished mine). Once you have corrected the above EIB will be yours, and we can make a few minor suggestions for Centurion. Thanks again Brandon, and any questions, please just shoot us a PM.

At the end of the day, the armor is yours, and you can do as you wish with it, but for the sake of the CRL, if you intend to build to Centurion level, then just paint the single bump on each ear. After you are approved, it's up to you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The cod rivet is not painted, only side and knee should be white.[emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Congrats Ryth. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Brad, thank you for your Centurion application, lets go through it. CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: Thank you for supplying a complete set of images as per the Centurion Photo Check list, it makes the review process just that little bit easier for ukswrath and myself. Thanks for fixing some of the things Gazmosis mentioned in your EIB application, but there are some parts that will require attention before we can move forward and award you the Centurion badge, so lets get to the specifics. You have made a great set of side shims, however you do need to fill the extra seam you've created. The only seam visible should be where the Ab and kidney plates meet. As worded in the CRL (A single visible seam line is present) Generally, the best way to fill the seam line is to use an ABS paste. This is made by mixing small off cuts of ABS with acetone. The pieces of ABS melt and become a sticky paste, which can be applied with a small modeling spatula, or ice cream stick. When the paste has hardened, it needs to be sanded back, moving from a medium coarse to a fine sand paper, then finally a wet n dry, and a polish. I beleive Gaz also mentioned in your EIB app, that white caulk could also be used There are many Troopers here on FISD who have made the ABS paste, so I am sure you will have plenty of help when it comes to how best make and apply it. We would also like the gap between your shoulder bell tops and the shoulder bridges reduced, as these should be almost, if not touching. Shortening those top straps will fix this simply. Seams to be filled. Other-Armor Assembly/Fit: Overall, your armor fits you very well, excellent job all round you have plenty to be proud of. We do have a question regarding your shin cover strip width. They should be 20mm, yours look very narrow, maybe only 15mm. It could be deceiving due to the visible ridge line either side, please let us know. You are almost there, those two things and the badge is yours, please let us know if you require any assistance.

Mine cracked too, probably from packing and transporting my kit around more than anything. I simply used some 1mm ABS, cut it to the same width as the existing bridges, glued it to the back of the chest plate and heat bent it to fit the contour and curve of the bridge, and Zappa gapped it to the back. They are now more ridged and won't crack again. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey Stein, thanks for your application, ukswrath and I will be reviewing this over the next couple of days. Thank you for your patience.

Hi Bradley, thanks for your application. ukswrath and I will be reviewing the current round of applications over the next couple of days, thanks for your patience.

That's a sharp pull. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey Lucho, like ukswrath said, please let us know if we can help. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 on left,12 on right, also the longest edge is the elbow edge (bottom) otherwise if you have it at the top it is harder to bend your arm Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It's ABS paste, a mixture of off cuts of ABS and dropped into a jar of acetone. The smaller the bits the quicker it melts and becomes a goop. Don't use too much acetone as it melts abs, you don't want it to melt your armour, but as you can see from the above images, it comes up a treat . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Can't wait to review the new APv2 armor for EIB and Centurion. Well done Mark for these very welcome additions to an already great kit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk