ukswrath

Yea at the peek there were a couple builders, not sure anymore. Maybe with SW8 coming down the pipe there may be renewed interest in more than one builder/seller. Heck if I had the time I'd do it.

Build it and they will come, watch that is

Yes

So what your GML is referring to is the outer calf half is overlapping the inner side too much. He is correct, should it hold you back from basic approval? not in my opinion. They may be calling it out due to the angle in which the two halves meet. RS like other armor can look wonky and out of alignment, no grounds for dismissal though. The outer cover strips appear to be the correct width, roughly 25mm. I'd be very surprised if RS used strips larger than that. My suggestion go back to the velcro, when connecting the two halves use the top of the armor halves to gauge the distance, they should meet but not overlap similar to every other butt and strip section of armor.

Very nice work on the suggested fixes Frank, we'll be with your shortly.

Hi Toni, Sly or myself will be with your shortly. While you wait could we get you to post a photo of the thigh ammo belt connections, inside and out please. Thank you

Looks good Pete

Thank you for the kudos Robert, glad it helped

And I sell the replacement iComm battery, or you can buy them of Ebay.

What did you do?

Yes

Movie helmets : ESB - ANH Stunt -

Looks like a plan boss.

Sounds like good news Stefan.

Welcome to the FISD Jonas

You're very welcome Bryan, and thank you for your CAN DO! attitude. Can't wait to see you at Centurion

Excellent news!

Hi Bryan, welcome and thank you for applying for EIB. Let's have a look your armor. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All the required submission photos have been posted. Without further delay, your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Sly and myself would like to welcome you to Expert Infantry. 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 suggestions may affect the application process, it will be listed separately in either the above EIB or below Centurion requirement sections. In our ongoing strive for accuracy we have a few areas to cover, all to help you look your best. Though the following suggestions will not effect your EIB application they are highly recommended, especially if you choose to shoot for Centurion. Starting from the top. 1) The Anovos provided ear mounting screws are incorrect. No fault of yours however, the screw type should be "V" head not the provided "Pan" head. If you haven't changed out the original ear screws we're recommending you do so. Don't discard these however, as they can be used to replace the Thermal Detonator screws we'll talk about shortly. Here's a screen used helmet armor reference photo 2) Stunt frown paint should extend to the edge of the last tooth. Yours will need to be longer. Reference photo 3) Frown paint over spray. Anovos is notorious for leaving over spray around the teeth. Basic 501st requirement as noted below is the paint is not to leave the teeth Area. Though most GMLs fail to check this during basic approval, at the higher levels we look at just about everything. Most applicants use mineral spirits and a Qtip to clean it off. In the even you remove too much paint if may be necessary to repaint the teeth effected or entire frown. Helmet For 501st approval: Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Reference photo 4) Hovi screen mesh is too fine. The mesh Anovos uses is incorrect, it should be a bit more coarse. Some folks are using tightly woven flower sifter screens, but your best bet is to contact Hovi sellers here or elsewhere roe replacement screens. Reference photo 5) Vcoder edge lines are too soft. The screen used helmets have very definitive Vcoder paint lines. We're suggesting applicants touch up the area as needed. Reference photo 6) Shoulder bell to chest and back plate gap. There should be little gap here. The bells should almost touching the shoulder covers. Beside readjusting the shoulder to bell strapping. You also might want to try removing more lower shoulder bell return edge. This should draw the bell closer to the chest and back at the bottom. Reference photo 7) There should be minimal back plate to kidney gap. We're suggesting you tighten the strapping between the two. Reference photo 8) No a big issue but worth mentioning is the right forearm cover strips should be aligned with the biceps cover strips. Reference photo 9) It appears there is return edge on the Ab button plates where there should be none. If there is, it is highly recommended you remove it. Reference photo 10) The Thermal Detonator Philips head mounting clip screws Anovos provided in your kit are incorrect. Conveniently enough the screws Anovos used to secure the ears to the helmet are very close to screen accurate and would be a good choice . Reference photo 11) Your thigh are sitting around 1" too low. We're suggesting you maybe remove the upper return edge so they can be pulled up. Reference photo 12) Gap between Ab and kidney, right side. Though yours is very close these is to be minimal gap here. A simple strap adjustment should do the trick. Reference photo Centurion Suggestions or Requirements: In this section we prepare you for Centurion. If there were any areas of concern they would be discussed here. The following areas will need to be fixed prior to applying for Centurion if that is in your sights. 1) As mentioned in the EIB section the gap on the right side will need to be closed. CRL states: For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. 2) Six rivets are required on the right side armor, 3 on the ab, 3 on the kidney. For level three certification (if applicable): Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the abdomen armor. Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets. Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. The heads are rounded or domed. Rivets are painted white. You will need to install the six rivets on the left side of the Ab and Kidney. There are literately 100s of build threads ot tutorials illustrating how to do this. Reference photo 3) A single male snap is required for the upper right side ab plate. For level three certification (if applicable): A single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate is present. Reference photo 4) Drop boxes should be aligned with the outermost edge of the ammo belt. The easiest fix for this is to simply glue the drop box straps to the cloth waist belt itself. 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. Reference photo 5) And lastly, you'll need to remove the return edge on your forearms near your wrist. For level three certification (if applicable): No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. Reference photo That's it Bryan, just a few items to correct and you'll be rockin the Empire. Congratulations again and hope to see you at Centurion

Yes contact them to confirm.

lol RIGHT!?

You can do it

1-3 months depending on your skill level and available tools

Blame the glue. It looks to be PVC pipe glue which besides having the chemical composition (Solvent Cement) to melt plastic that is 1/8" thick it obviously warped the surrounding areas. OUCH!

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