[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

On 6/23/2022 at 6:18 AM, rjuno said:

Japser an dothert.  What glue did you all use for your "Belts of the First Order" belt kit and has it held up?

 

OMG I'm so sorry I missed this question! Better late than never! I used 2 part epoxy. This is what I used. Industrial strength. You can find similar ones in any decent hardware store. It's still holding up!

https://www.weicon.com.sg/products/weicon-chemie/adhesives-and-sealants/2-component-adhesives-and-sealants/epoxy-resin-systems/epoxy-adhesives/2667/easy-mix-n-50-epoxy-adhesive

[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

Great work!
may I ask where you got your belt pouches?

Thanks! You can get the pouches from Trooperbay.

[From Pilot to FOTK - TFA KB Props build]

Coming along nicely!

[TK 8527 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) [467]]

Woohoo! This is the best set of armour I’ve seen! Awesome work, Dan! 

[TK 8527 requesting First Order Stormtrooper (The Force Awakens) EIB Status (Anovos) [APPROVED] 2nd]

A little late to congratulate, but never a doubt, Dan!

[From Pilot to FOTK - TFA KB Props build]

Ah, interesting. So the greeblie side is fixed and the inner side is velcro? Did your spats come with that bit where you put the velcro on? Mine totally don't have it, so I am debating about cutting down the "main" spat to accommodate a slot for it, or manually adding on a tab for it

Before you cut, I would suggest you test fit the spat around the shins first. You don’t want to end up cutting too much, and the spats cannot wrap around the shin.

I also fixed the greeblie part and used magnets for the inner side. Do take a look at my build thread if you want.

[From Pilot to FOTK - TFA KB Props build]

All the best! Looking forward to your build!

[Tuomas TFA-build (KB)]

Have fun in the build!

[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

2 hours ago, shashachu said:

Somehow missed this thread while you were working on it, but PHENOMENAL job. Seriously Joseph and I could not find a single thing wrong with it. Very inspiring.

Thank you for your kind words! Many generous people here helped with really good advice and guidance! 

[TK 7867 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) (Anovos) (465)]

Congratulations welcome to the rank.

Thanks boss!

[TK 7867 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) (Anovos) (465)]

Congratulations Trooper!!! Well done and I for one will be using your build thread when I start mine. 

Thank you! And I’ll be glad to help in any way I can!

[Request your Centurion Certificate here:]

1.  Jasper

2.  Tan

3.  501st ID  7867

4.  Paper size*  A4

5.  The name of the DO that did your final approval. justjoseph63

 

Thank you again!

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/7867-centurion.png

[TK 7867 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) (Anovos) (465)]

Thank you very much for your prompt review, @justjoseph63! Who would have thought, EI and Centurion on the same day!! And thank you for your kind words! Yes, I believe in giving back to the community, after having received such fine advice from those that have come before me! My build thread is a pinned post there, and yes I intend to share with those who might be joining the FO ranks in the future! 

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

@justjoseph63 I think you are working too hard, Joe! You just gave me my Centurion in my EIB thread! Hahaha!

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

14 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

 

All required submission photos have been posted and I am very pleased to announce your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for ANH Stunt Expert Infantry. On behalf of Sha Sha and myself,  Congratulations!   

 

 

@justjoseph63 what I mean was this line in your earlier post.  But all's good, thanks! Submitted for Centurion too!

[Request your EIB Certificate here:]

1.  Jasper

2.  Tan

3.  501st ID 7867

4.  Paper size*  A4

5.  justjoseph63

 

Thank you!

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/7867-eib.png

 

 

 

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[TK 7867 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) (Anovos) (465)]

COSTUME INFORMATION

 

Armour, Helmet and Neck Seal: Anovos TFA

Gaskets: Imperial Gaskets (rubber)

Belt: Belts of the First Order

Hand plates and Holster: R2Dan

Boots and Gloves: Imperial boots

Undersuit: Stormtrooperundersuit

F11D Blaster: Resin kit (Justinian)

 

Name: Jasper Tan

Height: 170cm

Weight: 80kg

TKID: 7867

Garrison: Singapore Garrison

EIB Approval: 

 

 

APPLICATION PHOTOS

 

FULL BODY

 

HELMET

 

ARMOUR DETAILS

 

NECK SEAL

 

CHEST, YOKE AND BACK

 

THERMAL DETONATOR

 

SHOULDER AND ELBOW GASKETS

 

SHOULDER BELLS

 

BICEPS

 

FOREARMS

 

GLOVES AND HAND PLATES

 

ABDOMEN

 

COD AND POSTERIOR

 

BELT

 

UNDERSUIT

 

THIGHS

 

KNEE GASKETS

 

KNEE PLATES

 

SHINS

 

ANKLE SPATS

 

BOOTS

 

F11D HEAVY RIFLE

 

 

ACTION SHOTS

 

Here's my submission for Centurion. The photos are largely the same, except for an additional helmet photo showing that the tube stripes are fully cut out, and also some different action shots. For the DO's kind considerations, and do feel free to ask me if you need any clarifications, thank you!

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

4 hours ago, Daetrin said:

Absolutely - well done

 

3 hours ago, ukswrath said:

Congratulations Jasper welcome to EI

 

Hope to see you at Centurion

 

2 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Congratulations trooper, very well deserved, welcome to the EI ranks 

 

2 hours ago, Sly11 said:

Congratulations sir, now onto Centurion

 

35 minutes ago, Chemi said:

Excellent, excellent, excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent,excellent, excellent work....

 

4 hours ago, TKSpartan said:

Congratulations Trooper Well done !!  Welcome to EIB.   and  as all of us may be thinking right now , your next goal is just around the corner  Centurion .  

Thank you, everyone! And thanks to all your suggestions, advice and encouragement during the build! It takes a village to build an FOTK! 

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

4 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

Hi Jasper, and thank you for your EI submission!  In the following review I will be going over items pertaining to your current submission, as well as those that will be required for Centurion level should you choose to apply... (and with this armor, I expect it)!

 

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All required submission photos have been posted and I am very pleased to announce your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for ANH Stunt Expert Infantry. On behalf of Sha Sha and myself,  Congratulations!   

 

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.  Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions.

 

 WOW.. Nothing to mention here!   This is a first for me, brother.  I have reviewed countless submissions for Expert Infantry and there's always at least a few suggestions to go over in this area, but in this case you nailed it on the first round!  Your attention to detail is phenomenal, and I can tell that your heart and soul have gone into this build. 

 

 

Centurion Requirements

In this section we prepare you for Centurion. More photos may be requested in the future that allow us to make better decisions on possible adjustments. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here.

Because Centurion photos show much more detail than those for Expert Infantry, items to pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all that we can from what is seen, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.

 

There is absolutely nothing holding you back from reaching Centurion level, Jasper, so I expect to see that submission as soon as you get the chance to post it so that we can get that badge under your name.  Well done, sir.  Well done indeed, so buckets off to you!  

 

 

Thank you, @justjoseph63! What awesome news to wake up to! 

 

Although, did you approve me for ANH Stunt by mistake? Haha!  

 

Centurion submission on the way! 

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

Thanks guys! Riding on the shoulders of giants!

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

53 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

AWESOME job on this armor, Jasper!  Hang on sir... we will be with you shortly!

Thank you for your time, sir!

[TK 7867 Requesting STORMTROOPER, THE FORCE AWAKENS EIB Status (Anovos) (967)]

COSTUME INFORMATION

 

Armour, Helmet and Neck Seal: Anovos TFA

Gaskets: Imperial Gaskets (rubber)

Belt: Belts of the First Order

Hand plates and Holster: R2Dan

Boots and Gloves: Imperial boots

Undersuit: Stormtrooperundersuit

F11D Blaster: Resin kit (Justinian)

 

Name: Jasper Tan

Height: 170cm

Weight: 80kg

TKID: 7867

Garrison: Singapore Garrison

Level 1 approval: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=13500&costumeID=326

 

APPLICATION PHOTOS

 

FULL BODY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HELMET

 

 

 

 

ARMOUR DETAILS

 

NECK SEAL

 

CHEST, YOKE AND BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

THERMAL DETONATOR

 

SHOULDER AND ELBOW GASKETS

 

SHOULDER BELLS

 

BICEPS

 

FOREARMS

 

GLOVES AND HAND PLATES

 

ABDOMEN

 

COD AND POSTERIOR

 

BELT

 

UNDERSUIT

 

THIGHS

 

KNEE GASKETS

 

KNEE PLATES

 

SHINS

 

ANKLE SPATS

 

BOOTS

 

F11D HEAVY RIFLE

 

 

ACTION SHOTS

 

 

For the DO's kind considerations, and do feel free to ask me if you need any clarifications, thank you!

 

 

[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

And I'm approved! Gonna be submitted for EIB soon!

 

[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

5 hours ago, TheTruth777 said:

Stellar work! What paint code did you use for your armor?

Thanks! Not sure if you have it, but its from Honda NH-578, Tefetta White.

 

[Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)]

You look fantastic! The gaskets look perfect and those knees! How is your range of motion compared to your OT kit? How long does it take you to suit up/down and did you get help?

 

Again, fantastic job!

Thank you! The range of motion is much better than the OTTK. Knees can bend a lot more, thighs can lift more too. Steps will not be a problem.

 

What I find more restrictive are the forearms. There is only 1 direction where you can bend your elbows, unless when you twist your wrists and twist the whole forearm armour too. You can only bend your elbows at the curve of the inside of the forearm, if you know what I mean. Other than that, it’s better in terms of motion than the OTTK.