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  3. The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted · Edited by Sgt. Bilko

    Hi Guys,

     

    Any thoughts on adding TFA TK to the vetted list?  Forgive me if this has already been asked, but reading through 53 pages in the morning...not enough coffee to get this done!  I'm thinking there are three...Anovos, Jimmi and KBP.  I'm writing this, as I am considering a TFO build and am starting my research from scratch.  Having this list would be helpful.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Scott

  5. So.. Anovos?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    Hi Omar,

     

    Thanks for starting this thread.

     

    While Anovos is not accredited with the Better Business Bureau. It seems as if there have been enough complaints against them for them to be rated an F. Seems like they need some serious focus on customer service.

     

    For anyone else...who else makes vetted FOTK armor?

     

     

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  13. RS Prop Masters full commission TK unboxing

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    To get to Centurion, you may need to make more than sizing adjustments. For my commission, I had to replace rivets, trim edges, heat gun and reshape the buns (still not perfect). I also made mods to the helmet, adding some electronics. Have a look at my EIB submission.

     

    Post your first suit up and take lots of pictures. Your plastic spaceman journey begins!

     

     

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  14. TK-80407 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [RS] [332]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    TK-10401 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [RS]

    Name: Scott Bilkey
    501st ID: TK-80407
    FISD Forum Name: Sgt. Bilko
    Garrison: Northern Darkness     Garrison

     

    EIB: http://www.whitearmor.net/...eib-status-rs-708/
    Centurion Punch list:  http://www.whitearmor...tk-80407-centurion-punch-list

    501st Member Page: https://www.501st.com...userID=23962

     

    Height: 5’9”
    Weight: 166 lbs
    Boots: RS Prop Masters
    Canvas belt: RS Prop Masters
    Hand Plates: RS Prop Masters
    Electronics: Ukswrath's Hearing Assist System, TrooperTalk w/ Aker MR1505
    Neck Seal: RS Prop Masters
    Holster: RS Prop Masters

     

    Areas of improvements / suggestions in EIB application have been addressed.  Follow my punch list work in the above link.  New photo's are shown below.  Thanks for all the help getting here!

     

    FRONT

     

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    BACK 

     

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    RIGHT SIDE

     

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    LEFT SIDE

     

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    ACTION PHOTO

     

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    Bucket Off

     

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    Modified Pictures From EIB (The rest are the same)

     

    Touch up paint on helmet ear screws - Corrected

     

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    • Ab snap (right side) out of place.  Snap should be closer to the seam edge. - Corrected

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    Remove PVC manufacturer info from TD tube. - Corrected

     

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    Drop Box alignment. As per the CRL your drop boxes are to be aligned with the edge of your ammo belt. - Corrected

     

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    Both left and right side gaps will need to be closed a bit more - Corrected

     

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    Sniper knee return edge thick - Corrected

     

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  18. TK-80407 Centurion Punch List - Assistance/Feedback Appreciated

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Beuhler, Beuhler, anyone, anyone...LOL!

     

    I followed up on some of Ukswrath's builds....since his build and seamlines look identical to mine, I went with the following guidance.

     

    Thread:  http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/page-20

     

    4f. Ab Right side rivet assembly

     

    In this section I'll install the Centurion required male snap found on the upper right hand side of the ab.

    Note: The Centurion required snap does not need to be functional. 

     

    From the top right corner measure 20mm vertical and 20mm horizontal from the outer most return edge

  19. TK-80407 Centurion Punch List - Assistance/Feedback Appreciated

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Good morning....a few updates on the ABS paste work.

     

    I created the paste and initially found it to be too runny.  I let sit for a full day and the consistency became like toothpaste.  Using the process above, I filled the hole.  Pics below:

     

    Snap Hole Before Work Begins:

     

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    I sanded the area with 400 grit to allow the paste to adhere and covered the areas around the hole with painters tape.  I placed a temp piece of ABS on the back of the hole to support the paste whilst it dries.

     

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    After the ABS dried, i removed the painters tape and allowed to dry overnight.

     

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    I'm sanding down today and will show some final pictures later on.  I was curious if anyone had a response to my previous post.  Do I put the new snap in the 12mm x 12mm position shown?

     

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  22. TK-80407 Centurion Punch List - Assistance/Feedback Appreciated

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Started off with the simple mods first...I'll combine these together as I think they are self explanatory  ;)

     

    • Touch up paint on helmet for ears. 
    • Remove ID info from the TD tube (duh)
    • Correct Drop Box Alignment

     

    Ears Touch-up

     

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    After

     

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    Remove PVC manufacturer info from TD tube.  As much as I wanted this to be the Empire's TK TD branding, it needed to be gone LOL....hence the Duh!

     

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    After

     

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    Drop Box Location - Here I affixed the backside of the DBox straps to the underside of the belt with glue.

     

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    After

     

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  23. TK-80407 Centurion Punch List - Assistance/Feedback Appreciated

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Hello Fellow Troopers and FISD Experts,

     

    I recently completed EIB requirements for my RS Props Armor and am working toward my final goal of Centurion.  I wanted to create this thread to solicit advice from the many whom have gone down this road in the past.  I appreciate, in advance, the feedback to help me achieve the ultimate goal of Centurion status!!!

     

    First off let's start with the punch list, starting with the more simple mods first:

    • Touch up paint on helmet for ears. 
    • Remove ID info from the TD tube (duh)
    • Correct Drop Box Alignment
    • Sniper knee return edge thick. Especially on the left side the knee plate should run parallel with the armor.
    • Tuck the posterior plate
    • Ab snap (right side) out of place.  Snap should be closer to the seam edge.
    • Ab to Kidney gap.  Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. 

     

    I'm going to be posting each mod in the threads below, in hopes of receiving valuable feedback prior to Centurion submission.  Again, thanks the the help!   :jc_doublethumbup:

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