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shasha
Thanks!
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3 minutes ago, TheSwede said:
Decided to have some fun. Also decided to make a new CRL for a new Stormtrooper variant - aka the Duck-Trooper.
lmao
this is profile picture material!
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Aw man I liked having EIB Cohorts: Rebels
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On 12/23/2018 at 11:50 AM, Bud Spaklur said:
Joseph- I wrapped my metal clips in Velcro as well based on your suggestion a while ago. Question- do you put the rough side of the Velcro on the belt or the abs? I would think that having the rough Velcro in place, while trying to slide the TD on, it would be a pain in the neck?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIf it helps, I just put the fluffy loop side of the velcro on the metal clips. No rough/hook side velcro on the belt or ABS, that would surely make it a pain!
On 12/23/2018 at 7:35 PM, shashachu said:Hey Daniel, welcome back and thank you for your Centuriom application. Thank you also for making several of the suggested corrections and for providing updated photos.
CRL and Centurion Application Requirements:
All required submission photos appear to be present. Fantastic job on your build. On behalf of the FISD Deployment team I'd like to welcome you to Centurion. Congratulations!
Thanks Shasha, you did a great job on the app. You and Dan sure have an attention to detail
On 12/23/2018 at 7:54 PM, magni said:Congratulations!
On 12/23/2018 at 10:02 PM, gmrhodes13 said:Congratulations trooper
On 12/23/2018 at 10:34 PM, TheSwede said:Welcome to Centurion and Merry Christmas
Thanks all! Appreciate all the help i've gotten through this journey
Just ordered some FISD patches with Centurion rockers, aww yiss
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On 12/21/2018 at 12:24 PM, justjoseph63 said:
Really nice job on those repairs, brother. Great to see you went the extra mile, and it shows! Not that it's a deal breaker by any means, but the ends of the TD clips should be squared off. Also, very wise idea putting Velcro on the clips. It keeps them from scratching your armor and in place securely. I've seen more a few folks try to steal them off of a TK on troops.
Reference image
It's on the list
I'll have to re-position the panel in order to keep the clips flush with the panel due to cutting/trimming the clips. Velcro is just awesome, you already have it from your build, takes a minute to install. A real no brainer!
Just want to make this clear Joseph, since you are a DO, do you want me to do this before you guys can proceed with my application?
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Sick!! Always wondered, how are those under the gloves? Tedious to get on/off? Bulky?
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1 hour ago, shashachu said:
Hi Daniel!
Thanks so much for your patience, and for making the adjustments suggested in your EIB application.Could you include the following photos: closeups of your boots, as well as closeups of the front and backs of your shoulder bridges.
Thanks!
These must've slipped through the cracks. I swore I included them lol
Also added into the original post
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Hey again! Time to get that Centurion badge
NOTE TO THE DO TEAM: These pics are exactly the same as my EIB application, except the ones in the very start.
Name: Daniel
TKID: 61514
Garrison: Nordic Garrison
501st page: http://501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=25720
Build thread:
EIB Application Thread:
Mandatory Information
- Armor = ATA
- Helmet= ATA
- Blaster= Praetorian Blasters
Optional
- Height = 177cm / 5'10"
- Weight = 83kg / 183lbs
- Boots = Imperial Boots
- Canvas belt = Burkbench Designs
- Hand Plates (+TD screws + frown mesh + single-cap rivets)= @justjoseph63
- Electronics= TRamp
- Neck Seal = The Imperial Seamstress (bought via Burkbench Designs)
- Holster = Burkbench Designs
Here are the pics in album form: https://imgur.com/a/BOYLoSV
Here are the updated pics in album form: https://imgur.com/a/sTwMqLl
Click the pics in this post for higher resolution
UPDATED PICTURES FOR CENTURION BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MY EIB APPLICATION:
Left cracked trap on helmet
This is merely a reflection/weird angle. It looks totally fine normally
Vocoder paint runs
I sanded the vocoder and gave it a fresh coat of satin black #85!
Chestplate return edge too big
I trimmed the chestplate return edge.
Black gap at wrists
As I have these set up with velcro, it was just a matter of adjusting the velcro a bit.
Frayed belt too frayed
I gave the belt a haircut.
Plastic belt bending outwards too much
I can't remember if I did more to it after the original pictures, but I suited up and it looks just fine
TD clips to be more squared
I have not done anythting here, but it should not hold up my application. I will get to it as soon as I get access to some more power tools.
Butt-plate overlapping issue
This must've been a dressing error as it isn't a problem.
And btw, @shashachu the overlap issue I was referring to, was that of the ab-plate and kidney. As I said in my EIB application i've fixed it with a bracketing system. For anyone new reading this, it is highly recommended! A couple of scrap ABS pieces and some glue is all you need
Sniper-knee tucking under thigh
This is due to my legs. I don't know if it's genetic or medical but I stand naturally with my legs like a darn flamingo:
This is how it looks when I stand like a normal person:
Forearm return edge
This is just the nature of the super thick ATA kit. There is no return edge present on my forearms.
Back shoulder gap
This is mostly a dressing issue. After taking the original photos I upgraded with white polyester webbing under the shoulder-bridges which helped bring it in closer.
(Sorry for the wonky photos, it's hard doing this by yourself!)
Flexible handguards
START OF OLD PHOTOS - Front
Left
Left arms up
Left arms up detail
Back
Right (the overlap issue has been fixed with a bracketing system, let me know if you want updated photos)
Right arms up
Right arms up detail
Ab detail
Forearms
Cod
Buttplate
Interior strapping
Sniper knee
Helmet
Hovi mic tips
Lens color
Thigh attachment
Boots
Blaster
Neckseal
TD
Belt / Holster
Pop rivets + washers on front
Snaps at the back
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5 hours ago, TheSwede said:
Awesome pic
and about time you got this done
Thank you! And yes, so true
5 hours ago, TheSwede said:Just a little something:
I would reduce the return edge on the lower chest.
Totally agree. It's on my to-do list when I get to unpacking everything
5 hours ago, TheSwede said:And an ever smaller something:
I would also redo the holster, not putting washers on the front.
I was gonna do that, but I am scared it's gonna pull through
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14 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:
Looking AWESOME, Daniel! One of us will be with you shortly, but in can I ask what photo sharing site you are using? It won't let me copy any of them on imgur or Photoscape. Can you also post up a close-up photo of the sides of your drop boxes? Thanks!
Just tried uploading the drop box pictures and it seems like Imgur is throwing a fit atm. So I had to use Photobucket for these
Drop box side pictures:
25 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:Nice work, you may want to bring your forearms down a little, seeing a lot of glove.
I agree. I've added velcro to that elastic connection so adjusting is no problem
Here's one from a troop where it was more suitably placed, if needed i'll ofc take new pics in the same pose. I'm in the middle of a move atm so things are all over the place!
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Oh and here's the action photo:
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Hey! Finally time to get this going as I received my blaster.
Name: Daniel
TKID: 61514
Garrison: Nordic Garrison
501st page: http://501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=25720
Build thread:
Mandatory Information
- Armor = ATA
- Helmet= ATA
- Blaster= Praetorian Blasters
Optional
- Height = 177cm / 5'10"
- Weight = 83kg / 183lbs
- Boots = Imperial Boots
- Canvas belt = Burkbench Designs
- Hand Plates (+TD screws + frown mesh + single-cap rivets)= @justjoseph63
- Electronics= TRamp
- Neck Seal = The Imperial Seamstress (bought via Burkbench Designs)
- Holster = Burkbench Designs
Here are the pics in album form: https://imgur.com/a/BOYLoSV
Click the pics in this post for higher resolution
Front
Left
Left arms up
Left arms up detail
Back
Right (the overlap issue has been fixed with a bracketing system, let me know if you want updated photos)
Right arms up
Right arms up detail
Ab detail
Forearms
Cod
Buttplate
Interior strapping
Sniper knee
Helmet
Hovi mic tips
Lens color
Thigh attachment
Blaster
Neckseal
TD
Belt / Holster
Pop rivets + washers on front
Snaps at the back
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Just to update, received blaster today, looks great as expected!
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8 minutes ago, kman said:
The PB guys have not been frequenting any of the forums. Did you message them on Facebook? That's pretty much the only way to reach them, and I've found them to be quite responsive when contacting them through that channel.
I know they JUST finished a new run in the past few days and are shipping this week, so if yours isn't already in transit, it likely will be soon.
These are worth waiting for. I got mine yesterday. (it helps to be local)
Been contacting them only on facebook yeah. It's mostly the constant broken promises and lackluster info that are a bummer. Last promise was tuesday this week (today), so hopefully i'll have a tracking number in my inbox soon
And yeah that's why i'm still holding on to this, i've handled them IRL and they are gorgeous!
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On 10/24/2018 at 4:43 PM, Ensi said:
Yesterday he promised me a new shipment and tracking in a few days time so i'm staying hopeful
Over 2 weeks and still not a peep from him. What's confusing is that I see people that ordered a month ago getting their blasters now.. While i'm here wondering if I should get a refund and order a Doopy instead.
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Updated thread with 2 new pictures to match Imgur's updated front page.
Also added section on resizing photos before upload, to cut down on upload time if you have a subpar internet connection.
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21 hours ago, Harbinger said:
Since we've been linking to this HOWTO a lot lately, I would like to add this:
PSA: Keep a backup of your images! No one can predict the future, Imgur may not always be around (or may hold your images hostage like Photobucket).
That is all.
Good point, added!
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Spectacular job!
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On 10/28/2018 at 2:32 AM, Stormystormtrooper said:
Sorry if I missed it, but what are those sanding pads you are using? Anywhere you could get them in those sizes? Thanks!
They are Rupes X-Cut sanding pads
Should be able to get them in some of the auto detailing shops in the US I hope. As they are slightly padded and with velcro they work really well with a drill for larger flatter areas, but also by itself by hand.
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Great to see you here Ed! A few months ago I was in your shoes, terrified of the first cut. Trust me it gets easier
About the trimming, I did all mine on equal sides. Luckily my arm pieces fit good with the accurate cover strip widths. The screen used coverstrips were a bit wonky but try to aim for these:
Biceps/Forearms: 15mm
Thighs front/back: 20mm
Shins front: 20mm
Shins back: 25mm
I used bigger strips on my thighs and shins to fit my legs. As long as it looks uniform it should be no problem to deviate a bit
For return edges, remove ALL return-edge on wrist-side of forearms and ankle/boot side of shins for accuracy and comfort. Everything else you can trim to comfort, some prefer return edge as it gives the illusion of thickness.
I'd recommend checking some of the build threads (ukswraths anovos build) is a good one, and also go look at the approved Centurion applications
Oh and post a lot of pictures!
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13 hours ago, TheSwede said:
I have another version of that pic showing mostly unpainted, I guess both can roll
still not used to this whole "put together haphazardly" thing
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Thanks for all the help in this build, I really appreciate it!
I'm struggling to get Praetorian Blasters to ship my ANH E-11, so I can't apply for level 2/3 yet. In the meantime i've been trooping and have done some adjustments in preparation for the applications.
First fix is the shoulder-bells. I think they are really small for me, but I can make it work. Here you can see the elastic being pulled out, exposing a huge gap:
Pretty cool pic tho!
yes i'm using a borrowed ESB E-11 please don't kill me
The fix was replacing the chest to back shoulder elastic with white polyester webbing. I also moved the snap on the shoulderbell and removed all return edge to make them sit better.
Looks like there is return edge left but it's just the super thick ATA plastic
And maybe a minor detail, but when I painted the outermost tooth I slipped and ended up painting over the last un-cut tooth. Gonna remove that little bit of paint to make it more like the reference pics i've seen.
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Great work! One of the nicest KB FO's i've seen
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Jimmi FOTK build + Anovos bucket
in TFA Build Threads
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Great to see another FO!
For the cracks I used fibreglass matting and polyester resin from a boat repair kit. I applied on the backside of the armor where the crack was and made sure to cover way more area than just the crack itself. This will kill the flex in that area and prevent the crack from progressing. After this you can use body filler as normal on the front and sand flush
I sanded all of the pieces on the inside with 120grit sandpaper to get rid of stray fibers and sharp spots, then gave the entire kit a good wash. This eliminates itching/snagging and just promotes good adhesion for snaps etc. Some use plastidip on the inside but I don't see the point in that personally.
After this i'd recommend giving the outside of the kit a light sanding with fine grit sandpaper (320+), then hit it with a coat of primer. This will show every single little blemish, pinhole, and crack. My kit looked flawless until I had a layer of primer on it