[TK-66668 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][166]]

Congratulations Danny!!

[TK-66668 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][166]]

Good luck Danny! You have a great kit Bro!

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Greetings,  

 

Thomas Heroux  68911  EIB Letter

 

Thank you

V/r

Tommy 

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Congrats to you my friend!! Lots of late nights working together to get this costume ready to troop... I'm sorry the blaster tripped you up, I wish I had more advice on the conversion but I've not attempted one yet. If I may throw out a little history... Tommy is the only official member of the Mando Mercs in our area and happened to attend one of our 501st/Rebel Legion events. He made fast friends with lots of us and I think that night decided that he had to become a member of the 501st. The brotherhood and comraderie is like no other, he saw that and wanted to be a part of it. Welcome to the EIB ranks brother!

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Thanks again Brother! I really am honored to be part of the Family!

The Mercs are cool and all, but there is nothing quite like being part of the 501st.

[TK 66668 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][469]]

Congrats Bro!

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

YES YES YES YES Thank you!!! Typically, I can tell if there is a "D" ring even without a straight on shot like you just provided. Please forgive me if I could not. And I wear my glasses when I do these!!!!

 

Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS, Tom!!! Welcome to EIB!!!

AWESOME!! Thank you so much, I am truly honored!

 

I would like to thank my friend and mentor Clint Marzec, cm325i for all his help, time and patience with this build! This is all thanks to you brother, you are the best!

[TK 66668 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][469]]

Well done! Good luck to you!

[TK 14014 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][467]]

Congrats Rid! Happy for you!

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Here is another shot: let me know your thoughts.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Per request, here is a better shot of the back of my blaster. I will post another in a moment.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback, it is much appreciated.

I will take a shot of the back of the blaster here shortly.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

I am really liking that we are only talking about the blaster right now, and seriously do not mind moving things around in order to meet EIB standards.

 

I unfortunately did not take any WIP pictures along the way ( I am really bad about that! ), however Jeff "Darthhair" Rodriquez, whom I brought the conversion kit from has a video tutorial on YouTube that I followed.

 

Once it was all together, I just gave it a light brushing with acrylic silver paint to give it a sort of used, "weathered" look. I am not the greatest at that, but gave it my best shot...(pun intended).

 

I am sad to report that the inside wire to the light in the front was damaged during the conversion and now it won't light up. It still makes noise though.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

E11 mod came out great!

 

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Just means we talk too much 

 

That's funny right there!   

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Sweet, I just noticed I made Sergeant!!   

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Hey Tommy great looking gun sir. My only concern is maybe the placement of the counter, IMO I think it should be moved back a tad, about 1/2" maybe. Steve may think otherwise let's see what he has to say before making any changes.

 

 

 

 

Thank You Very Much!  I Appreciate It.  

 

Understood, if needed It should not be too difficult to change position.  I will await the decision.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Here are some more weapon pics: thoughts??

 

[TK 14014 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][467]]

Awesome!  Looks great!  Best of luck to you.  

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Awesome job, sir, you are going to do the EIB's proud!!

 

Thank you!  I really appreciate your support!  I feel honored to even be considered for Expert Infantry Status.   

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

So I did my best with the tools I have on hand here, but here is the result of my hasbro blaster conversion.  If this looks okay, all I would have to do is hide the wire inside, re-glue the power cylinders back on and it should be good to go.  Thoughts?? 

 

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Looking great Tommy, good luck sir 

 

Thank You Very Much!  I appreciate it!

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Roger that Sir.

Not sure if this would help in any way, but i just ordered a hyperfirm E-11 which may be here by next week or so. In the meantime, i will continue with the conversion of my hasbro.

Thank you again for your consideration.

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Here is another shot:

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propr hasbro conversion.jpg

This is the way the proper conversion should look for your blaster's left side.

Can you also show a pic of the bicep straps that should be on the bottom of your shoulder bells? I will check back periodically for updates regarding your blaster.

Thank you very much Gazmosis, this picture will really help when I get to working on my blaster. I appreciate it.

 

Per your request, here is a shot of my bicep strapping on the shoulder bells:

[TK 68911 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AM][468]]

Hello Tommy:

Yes, that is correct, the CRL mentioned about the helmet ... Tube stripes are medium blue, numbering between 9 and 16 per side with the curve bends extending backwards. I confused, sorry for this!! http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt

Good Luck and have a good day!!

No worries, I appreciate the response!