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  3. EIB: Tube Stripes for ESB

    in Expert Infantry Program

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    Why would you want to use anh stripes on an ESB lid?

     

    It's not so much that I wanted ANH stripes on an ESB helmet, it was more a question of what 'decals' means. Eg: whether it specifically refers to the solid strip decal or just that it should be decals as opposed to painted. It seems to me that the solid decal strip used in ESB was probably a time saver rather than an aesthetic decision, so the idea of using decals but in individual stripes didn't seem to me like it would corrupt design or look in any way as it is not visible on screen that the tube stripes are a single solid strip. I guess the 'screen accuracy' versus 'prop accuracy' issue rears it's head again...

     

    That being said - if the use of the word decal in the CRL refers exclusively to the solid strip decal then I shall abide by that... It will make construction easier!

  6. EIB: Tube Stripes for ESB

    in Expert Infantry Program

    Posted · Edited by ZeroRoom

    I want to build my armor ESB style and am hoping to apply for EIB and then hopefully centurion so I have a question about tube stripe decals:

     

    The CRL clearly states that ESB requires decals and not hand painted. There is one aspect though that is not clear. If you look at the screen used helmets from ESB like so:

     

    newesb_decaltube.jpg

     

    You can clearly see that they have used decals of the type that are one strip with the blue and white as one solid piece. Here I have highlighted the edges to clarify what I mean:

     

    Decals.jpg

     

    Hand painted tube stripes on the other hand, consist of individual stripes, with the gaps between being helmet 'showing through' like so:

     

    HandPaint.jpg

     

    I actually prefer the look of the individual stripes rather than one sheet with both the white and the blue. Of course this can still be achieved with decals if you use an individual decal for each stripe. My question is whether the EIB/Centurion requirements demand that the decals be of the one strip kind or if individual tube stripe decals would be considered acceptable simply because they are still decals?

     

    Any tips or opinions would be appreciated :)

     

    EDIT: I have taken these photos from StarWarsHelmets.com without permission so if I should take them down let me know...

  12. Another newbie asking about armor

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021

    Hi MetalHead,

     

    I hope I can help you out here. Being 6'2" myself I went with AM and received it recently. I haven't finished my build but having test fitted some of the leg and arms I can definitely say armor any smaller would have been to short for my limbs and I would have a had a lot of black under suit gaps visible. As to being skinny (me too!) that's just a matter trimming and trimming til it fits. AM is made with a lot of excess plastic for a variety of sizes, so trimming is part of the process no matter what. Just measure carefully to fit.

     

    For more information on what it is like out of the box see my unboxing thread--------

     

    I can certainly vouch for the quality of the packing and the superb service from the seller.

     

    If you want some more information to help with your decision check out my--------thread.

     

    For the ultimate build thread on fitting AM to a taller trooper check out TKRestonva's absolutely brilliant thread---------

     

    Hope this helps!

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