TK6682

I have submitted Stacey's (TK-6683) photos to our GML and LMO for official 501st approval awaiting a response. I will keep you all posted.

Feel Free! Based on the old thread and the standard TK CRL: Neck Seal For 501st approval: Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to the top of the Adam's apple. Shoulder Straps For 501st approval: These shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in back. They may be affixed with rivets, Velcro, or adhesive. For level two certification (if applicable): No visible rivets are allowed. For level three certification (if applicable): These shall free float in back. These shall be glued in front. The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via velcro that connects/bridges the chest and back piece. Shoulder Bells For 501st approval: One on each shoulder. The shoulder bells are considered effectively symmetrical; they may be worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders and should have a black elastic strap that wraps around the inside of the bicep. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Biceps For 501st approval: Biceps are fully closed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Biceps must be constructed using the butt joint and cover strip method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Forearms For 501st approval: Forearms are fully closed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Minimum return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. Forearms must be constructed using the butt joint and cover strip method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Hand Plates For 501st approval: Roughly pentagonal in shape, the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove. As an alternative to plastic, these may be made out of latex or latex-like material. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Gloves For 501st approval: Black in color, made of either rubber, nomex, leather, or leather-like material, with no visible straps or logos/designs. The fingers are enclosed, non-textured. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable):! Chest For 501st approval: Chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Chest and back shall be connected with a white or black fabric or preferably elastic strap at the shoulders. Back For 501st approval: Back plate must contain geometric pattern very similar to “Clone Trooper†back details. Back plate shall overlap the kidney armor. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Under Suit For 501st approval: Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Abdomen Armor For 501st approval: The abdomen armor has a indented button area that 10 indentations that are vertical and parallel to each other on both sides of the center square detailing. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. A single visible seam line is present. Two 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. Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head. Two male snap on the top right corner and bottom right corner of the ab plate is present. A single split rivet or brad is present on the lower tab of the abdomen armor. Rivet does not need to be functional. Abdomen armor buttons are integrated and indented directly on the armor. No separate buttons are allowed. Kidney Armor For 501st approval: A separate kidney plate is present, split from the posterior armor. Kidney armor shall contain the thermal detonator For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Posterior Armor For 501st approval: A separate butt plate is required, split from the kidney plate. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Belt For 501st approval: Belt shall be made of plastic For level two certification (if applicable): There shall be eleven (6 front, 5 back) symmetrical plastic boxes attached vertically to the belt. There shall be two larger ammo boxes attached to the sides of the belt agh the lateral most portion of the thorax. For level three certification (if applicable): There are no drop boxes Thermal Detonator For 501st approval: Shall be attached to the kidney armor (not belt) 1 inch above the top of the belt and include grey tube with white end caps and control panel detailing along the center. The white control panel pad faces upwards, with the controls/round washer style detail closest to the right end cap. The thermal detonator is attached without visible attachments. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Thigh Armor For 501st approval: Thigh armor shall be closed in the back. The knee straps should be installed on the bottom of the thighs. Knee strap detailing should cover the attachment point for the knee armor strap. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Knee Armor For 501st approval: Must be hexagonal in shape with built in straps connecting to the thigh with no visible rivets using elastic or canvas strap. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Thigh Armor For 501st approval: Thigh armor shall be closed in the back with strain vertical seams. The knees shall be connected with 1 inch white elastic and secured without visible rivets or snaps. For level two certification (if applicable): Thighs are constructed using the butt joint and cover strip method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Lower Leg Armor For 501st approval: Greaves close in the back across the seam that lines up with the thigh seam via velcro or snaps For level two certification (if applicable): Overlap construction is not allowed. For level three certification (if applicable): Boots For 501st approval: Boots are above ankle height and made of white leather or leather-like material. Thick sole with lifted heel. No buckles or laces. Jodhpur/ Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable. Elvis or Mariachi boots are not allowed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): There shall be no seam on the front of the boot. There shall be a raised strip down the front of the boot. There shall be a raised strip surrounding the heel of the boot.

Hmm...

Nice Work!

That is a beauty!

I use it on mine, no problems so far.

Cool! Thanks for the update man!

Try to keep us posted on this. I would like to know. I think Gino said he had got his hands on a complete original set. Curious as to his thoughts.

Thanks man!

Michael Bender 6682 Centurion Letter Thanks! Hey and don't be putting Dr. on it this time!

Thank you Gentlemen. Beers for the two of you on me in Anaheim!

No worries brother, I understand. \m/ It looks freaking AWESOME!

Thank You, looks like I got demoted.

Dr. Michael Bender 6682 EIB Letter \m/ Thanks!

How was I rewarded wIth a "reluctant acceptance" That is just down right rude and a slap in my face. Just to be clear, I never argued nor did I "poke fun" at you. I simply corrected all 3 issues you listed in the EIB thread. I even sent you a PM to assist you and expedite your process. "Instead of correcting the strap width and argument ensued?" Are you kidding me? I cut the straps just minutes after you answered the "correct 20mm" length question and let you know via PM that the new strap photo was being uploaded. I have been doing this a long time and am NO stranger to getting details exactly correct. I do not hold grudges. I do thank you for all of the time you have invested in getting both of these status approved for me.

I came into this forum excited about my new RS armor and got a "Reluctant acceptance" for EIB. Not congratulations. Wow, that makes a guy who has been trooping for over 8 years feel welcome. Nicely done FISD!

It really isn't rocket science, it is a list of requirements and helpful measurements. It would take all the "guess work" out.

With it all spelled out we can prevent bickering and arguments as seen in my EIB application. Isn't that a more welcoming and nurturing environment?

So, what you are saying is go through "all the other Centurion Applications" when building your armor? That would mean going through multiple threads and reading all the comments in order to decide of you gear is "good" enough. Isn't that a bit unnecessary? Why not make a Sticky thread that has it all spelled out for our members?

Echo, I am not sure about your question. I have seen nothing about "Brass" split rivets in the CRL's nor the Centurion Visual Checklist. Is there some secret thread that spells out all of the requirements? Is there any way we can get the CRL's updated with accurate EIB and Centurion information/requirements? I thought that was what the 2nd and 3rd level was supposed to be about. Maybe adding to the holster section to include 20mm straps. This costume has only been around for 35+ years...

I was hoping to crack a beer and celebrate tonight.

Thank you brother!

According to the Detachment Officer this was all set for centurion except for the holster straps at 30mm. So now that those have been cut to 20mm, all should be good. I do thank you all for your suggestions. Lets get out there and do some Trooping!