adailyptc

May 8, 2018

Aaron Daily

41871

Letter Size

Tony

http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/41871-centurion.png

May 8, 2018

Aaron Daily

41871

EIB

Letter Size

Tony

http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/41871-eib.png

April 26, 2018

Great, thank you! I'll be sure to lower the shins and mark the location so I can get them in the correct location each time. Now I need to get out there and do some bad (oops, i meant good). Thanks again. And thanks to everybody who weighed in thoughts for improvement.

April 22, 2018

Fixed the E-11 rear bracket. I had it on backwards. Rather than rip it off, though, and risk more damage than good, I filled the "serated" edges on the front edge and added them to the rear edge.

Also, as suggested, I have taken photos of the front and rear of the belt to better show the various attachments.

As always, thank you for the keen eyes and suggestions!

April 20, 2018

Thanks for the feedback.

I'll add a link to my EIB application. I'll also add additional pics of my belt (front and back) laying flat. Whether it's required or not, I'm happy to provide as much info as possible to get feedback. And yea, that piece on my blaster is on backwards (oops). Do you think it would be a problem to just fill the grooves at the front curve and add them to the back curve? It's epoxied pretty well as this point, and I fear that trying to take if off now might create more harm than good. If that's not good, though, I'm happy to do it the hard way. The shins do have velcro on the inside face and at the very top of my boots. So, no, they don't move once I get them in place. I just need to get them set correctly to start with. Once I get them set, my intention is to identify the proper location with a thin silver mark on my boots. Any rules of thumb for proper height?

As always, thanks for all the keen eyes.

April 20, 2018

Thanks for the info. I'm constantly tweaking my armor in an effort to make it the best it can be. I'll add that to the list of future projects. Thanks again!

April 17, 2018

Name: Aaron Daily

FISD forum name: adailyptc

FISD member page: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26894

501st TK ID: TK41871

Garrison: Georgia

EIB Application Link:

Mandatory Information

Armor Maker: WTF (Walt's Trooper Factory)

Helmet Maker: WTF

Blaster Type: Doopeydoo's

Optional Information

Height: 6'-0"

Weight: 195

Boot Maker: TK Boots

Canvas belt: Trooperbay

Hand Plates Type: White rubber by Trooperbay

Electronics: Helmet fans by Henry's Helmet Fans, Audio by Trooper Talk

Neck Seal Type: Trooperbay

Holster Maker: Trooperbay

Photos

Front - Arms at side

Rear - Arms at side

Left - Arms raised

Right - Arms raised

Ab/Kidney Attachment (see photo later in application for view without belt)

Butt/Kidney - Fixed: No

Hand Plates

Shoulder Bridge - Back

Shoulder Bridge - Front

Back/Chest Connection (see photo later in application for view without belt)

Thigh Pack Attachment

Knee Plate - Right

Knee Plate - Left

Drop Box Back

Cod and Butt Plate Attachment

Interior Strapping

Kidney Plate Notch - Right

Kidney Plate Notch - Left

Wrist side of forearms - Right

Wrist side of forearms - Left

Helmet - Front

Helmet - Left

Helmet - Back

Helmet - Right

Hovi Mic Tip Detail

Lens Color

S-Trim

Blaster - Right

Blaster - Left

Blaster - D-Ring

Neck Seal

Thermal Detonator - Back

Holster Attachment

February 21, 2018

Thanks for the approval!! I added the requested information to the top of this thread. Forearms have been brought up just a hair over 1/2", strapping on posterior has been adjusted to bring it inline with the kidney, and new shoulder bells have been ordered. Looking forward to submitting for Centurion once the new bells are properly sized and installed. Thanks again, proud to be among the Expert Infantry.

February 13, 2018

Not sure if it's required for this submission, but I went ahead and reduced the size of my shoulder elastic based on several recommendations in this thread.

February 13, 2018

3 hours ago, ukswrath said:

Hey Aaron Andrew or myself will be with you shortly. While you're waiting could you post an action shot please.

Thank you

Here is my action shot. Thought I had included it in my original post, but must have forgotten. Looking forward to your recommendations. thanks.

February 7, 2018

The Centurion CRL requires photos of that area (im assuming to check the straps), but doesn't mention the width of those straps. My current straps were a bit of guessing on my part. You are the second person to mention the 1/8" width, so I will be fixing that this weekend. Thanks for your help.

February 6, 2018

14 hours ago, Harbinger said:

FWIW, I used snaps where possible so the position of "stuff" doesn't change as compared to velcro.

I do use velcro for my thigh garter straps, but (protip) I used a silver sharpie to add a reference line so they are same every time.

I use snaps everywhere as well. I do have a small piece of velcro at the top of my boots on the front to hold the shins in place, and keep them from twisting. The silver sharpie is a great idea, though, to be sure I get them stuck in the correct location to start with. Thanks.

February 5, 2018

7 hours ago, illusionz_09 said:

Looking good trooper.

You are missing a picture of the rivets of the ammo pack on your right knee.

and you need to show the sniper plate placement.

some small feedback though (won't affect approval), i would position your shins a little lower to your boot. Just an eye test, the shin guard looks better when its closer to your ankles.

Also the elastic holding down the shoulder straps should be significantly thinner. I believe they should be 1/8". It will make it look cleaner too.

Good Luck on your approval!

Yea, a different family member helps me suit up each time so the shin position tends to vary a bit. I agree with your opinion on placement, though. The shoulder strap will be an easy fix this weekend when I have a little free time. In reviewing the photo checklist, it appears that the photos you mention are on the Centurion list, not the EIB list. I have them, though, and will be happy to include them here if they're required. Thanks for your help in making my costume the best it can be!

February 5, 2018

On 2/2/2018 at 3:11 PM, adailyptc said:

Good eye on the forearms. Now that I've gone back and really studied screen grabs, you're absolutely right.....easy fix to shorten the strap between the biceps and forearms. THANKS!

Shortened the straps between the biceps and forearms by about 5/8". It definitely looks better. If I need to take up more, i'll probably do it by decreasing the gap between the shoulder bells and shoulder straps. thanks for the keen eyes!

February 3, 2018

Fixed. Thanks again for the help.

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February 2, 2018

40 minutes ago, Poseidon said:

Looking sharp. One thing I noticed was your TD clips. Looks like you have significant gaps.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Thermal detonator belt clips are positioned with little to no gap between the clips and the end caps.

Yea, I was basing my TD clips on some old photos of original suits which, to my eye, kind of had them all over the place (they were also crooked, which my personality just won't let me do ). With that said, there are definitely more of them that are touching the end caps than not....and the CRL says to do it that way. Easy fix in process. THANKS

February 2, 2018

13 hours ago, CableGuy said:

Hi Aaron.

Lovely job job on your armour and blaster! You wear it well. :-)

To my eye, all I’d possibly consider is moving your forearms up a tad to even the elbow and wrist gaps. If you wanted to add a little more to the stunt look, you could probably get away with extending the frown paint a little, too. (Personal preference though )

Best of luck with your application. :-)

Dan

Good eye on the forearms. Now that I've gone back and really studied screen grabs, you're absolutely right.....easy fix to shorten the strap between the biceps and forearms. THANKS!