Erice3339
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Congrats! Welcome to the Legion and FISD.
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On 5/3/2019 at 4:51 AM, justjoseph63 said:
OK, I am finally settled in and have internet again!
The Florida Garrison just lost an exceptional trooper. Glad to hear your move is complete; hopefully I’ll still meet you sooner or later. Best wishes, enjoy your new home!
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On 3/7/2019 at 3:01 PM, TK82606 said:
Putting smiles on people's faces.
One of the best parts if I do say so myself. Congrats and welcome to the FISD!
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9 hours ago, Brynhyfryd said:
Looking forward to my induction and future troops and the friendships these will bring.
I trust you won't be disappointed. Welcome aboard!
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16 hours ago, James Whitley said:
Also I have yet to do anything other than a perfect snap set every time
Looks efficient but that price...
Then again, this hobby isn’t tailored for cheapstakes like me, haha. Thanks for sharing this; maybe my fireteam will get one for all of us TK’s to use.
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10 hours ago, pbarna said:
Did you purchase this E-11? If so are you happy with it?
I am looking at a few different ones and I would be interested in your insight.
Thanks!
No, I did not. I ended up going with a HfxProductions Hyperfirm, but they are no longer in business. I am very happy with it and recommend it if you can find one from another member. Another vendor that is superb is Praetorian Blasters on Facebook. Both options are good for durability which is important if your primary intent is to troop with it.
I’m still not too sure about the one I linked here. I’ve never seen or heard of an E-11 from this seller since I posted this thread. Let me know if you have any more questions!
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On 2/14/2019 at 4:05 PM, yoshix said:
Still very proud nonetheless.
You should be. I look forward to trooping alongside you in your new TK!
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Proud to have him among the ranks. Thanks for this report; giving children like Declan a reason to smile, amidst a health condition that gives all the reason to frown, is why I joined. Great work and happy to see this!
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I’m still a novice, but I have a few costumes now:
ANH TK Stunt— Centurion
ROTJ Royal Guard
Biker Scout— WIP
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6 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
Good one, Eric!
I kid you not, that pun was completely unintentional. I adhere by it though.
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I’ll echo what others have said by recommending you stick with E6000. I’m relatively new myself, but I am relieved I went with E6000. I have taken apart my thighs three times now and that would not have been possible with the adhesive you are looking at since it welds the plastic together.
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Welcome to FISD, Stephen. Just to throw in my two cents, I have an Anovos and, as long as you are willing to wait, I personally think it’s a great starter kit; however, if I could do it over, I’d recommend Mark of AP in Canada. After seeing his kit in person, the plastic is alot more durable which is important if you plan on trooping frequently as I do.
As mentioned by another member here, AP has a sales thread on FISD. And to speak to your concern of purchasing from someone you’ve never met by means of an email, I have found it to be commonplace in the hobby. Nonetheless, I would trust anyone the detachment staff here vouches for— such as Mark of AP. Good luck with your build!
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Best of luck to you, Jordan!
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1 hour ago, justjoseph63 said:
A crack here or there, strap replacement, scratches, etc. all come with the territory, which is why I check my armor after each event to stay on top of things.
I already know that’s the truth. I came across this one while polishing the kit. I might wear my belt slightly looser. Thanks for your input as always!
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As usual, please excuse me if I am posting in the wrong location. I was not sure if this post would be better suited for my build thread even though my build is finished or if the Hard Armor (General Discussion) would be more appropriate. I settled on this section, so please remove it if I am mistaken.
Anyhow, I am looking to get some advice on a crack repair that I recently did on my armor. I am familiar with the following tutorial and have since repaired the crack:
However, the crack is along the left ab-kidney seam and is consequently not accessible from the underside (i.e. the crack is covered by the lowest strap holding together the two pieces which is then further covered by a piece of ABS scrap that I set the split rivets in that hold the fabric to the armor). Short of taking the rivets out and the associated process, I glued a piece of ABS scrap to the outside of the armor since the area is covered by the belt anyways. Here it is:
The scrap piece is adhered flush to the armor with E-6000. My primary question is this:
If I'm trooping in my TK, on average, about twice a month, should this repair hold for a couple of years or would I be better off taking the scrap piece off and tackling the crack from a different angle? I of course do not want the crack to spread any further.
I realize the question has no definitive answer nor one that can be guaranteed, but I still wanted to get the opinions of those I trust most when it comes to stormtrooper armor. I'm aware that this kind of problem is just a hazard of our trade. Thank you in advance!
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Eric
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14056
Letter
Joseph
http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/14056-centurion.png
Thank you!
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4 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
Working our way down, we see a lot of simple symmetry issues, which should be easy to address with strapping adjustments and/or by an "armor check" after getting suited up.
I’ll get on fixing these right away. I had forgotten to fix the biceps prior to this photo shoot as you recognized, but the good news is that I have addressed it by regluing the bicep hook higher on the inside of the right bicep. It should let my right bicep hook catch the shoulder bell strap higher and thereby have the bicep and forearm sit lower. If that doesn’t work, I’ll figure something else out.
As for some other issues, I’ll admit I was rushing and even needlessly sloppy while putting the armor on. The overlapped rear calf closure usually isn’t present nor is the left thigh gap. I can slide my thigh garter strap over to minimize that gap.
I’ll add some more velcro to either side of the posterior plate to prevent it from bulging out. Usually isn’t as bad as seen in the photo. With the helmet, all the padding from the top is gone already. It’s titled because I am deliberately tilting my head forward and to the side because my photographer (who is 5’0”) was having trouble getting the retainer straps in the photo from her angle. And, as for the rest, I’ll make adjustments. Only a matter of finding the time as we all do.
Anyhow, thank you for everything Joseph! Once more, very proud to be a part of this group, and I will make these corrections to reflect that. Appreciate the detachment staff that contributed to this build and review!
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2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
Hi Eric! Almost done, brother, but there is one thing holding you back. Please back one of your TD screws out 3 or 4 turns and take a close up side pic for us. It may be the angle of the photo, but they look a lot like V-heads and should be pan heads. Thanks!!!
I repainted them too since there was a bit of silver showing.
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4 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
Sorry for the delay, Eric. We will be with you very soon!
There’s no rush; take your time. We’re all volunteers.
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Ab/Kidney Connection (Without Belt)
Supplementary TD Pics
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4 hours ago, TK-40996 said:
Goodluck with your application!!
Thank you, I appreicate it! Happen to see anything that might need correction? I think I need to add better TD pictures.
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15 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:
Nice work trooper, one thing that does stand out is your snaps on the butt plate, should be the other part of the snap not the ones you have.
Also the screws on your TD don't appear to be pan heads, could just be the photos.
Good luck with approval
I think it’s the photo. I was asked to change my original screws in my EIB application. After doing so, Joseph approved them. I just reused the photo from said application in this one (since no further change has been made since then).
As for the snaps, I believe it’s just a different style of snaps. Tony’s build thread called for the male snaps to be in the posterior plate which is what you see in the photos. He used S-snaps whereas I used Line 24 snaps. I know that Joseph had pointed out they were not of an entirely accurate finish, but I didn’t otherwise encounter any issues with the style. Thank you for your input and feedback!
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Preface
Eric E.
TK-14056
Florida Garrison
Armor: ANOVOS
Helmet: ANOVOS
Blaster: Hfx Productions E-11 (Elite model)
Expert Infantry Request Thread: EIB Application
Height: 5’8
Weight: 142 lbs.
Boots: TK Boots
Belt: Kittel Belt
Hand Plates: Joseph’s Handguards
Electronics: TrooperTalk with Akers amp, Bluetooth microphone, and iPhone 7
Neckseal: ANOVOS
Holster: ANOVOS
Full Body
Front
Right w/ Arms Raised
Left w/ Arms Raised
Back
Armor Details
Ab/Kidney Attachment
Butt/Kidney; Fixed: No
Hand Plates
Shoulder Bridge Back
My left retainer snapped during this photo shoot (of course). I have since retied it. See below:
Shoulder Bridge Front
Back/Chest Connection
Thigh Pack Attachment
Knee Plate (Front and Sides)
Drop Box Back
Cod and Butt Attachment (Worn and Loose)
Interior Strapping
Kidney Plate Notch
Wrist Side of Forearms
Helmet Details
Front
I tried to file away some of the eye slot plastic lining. As you can see, it's far from perfect, but I intend to file more in the future whenever I take the visor out.
Back
Left Side
Right Side
Lens Color (Backlit)
Hovi Mic Tip Detail
S-Trim
Lower Ear Screws
Thank you to @justjoseph63 for the help with replacing these!
Blaster Details
Blaster Right
Blaster Left
D-Ring
Accessories Details
Neck Seal (Rear)
Neck Seal (Front)
You all are lucky you can't smell it.
Thermal Detonator (Back)
Holster Attachment
Belt (Front)
Conclusion
Thank you for all the suggestions, materials, and help along the way. I owe thanks to many, and I never find enough instances to remind said people of my gratitude. I am proud to be a part of the FISD and 501st family. Please let me know what issues exist and/or if more pictures are needed.
Eric E.
WALKING IN BOOTS / BOOT CARE
in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories
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I’ll speak to care since it seems you’ve received ample advice on fitting.
For maintenance, one of my squadmates recommended the following:
Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam 2.87 oz Neutral One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M3R2HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L5s8Cb9CRNEN3
It’s a little pricey for what it is, but I consider it worth it. I use it at the end of every three troops. The balsam is protection from weathering, moisturizes the leather, and keeps your boots shiny. It’s no miracle worker though; after awhile, your boots will start to degrade— especially as your shin pieces scrape against the boots. Longevity also depends on how many outdoor troops you do.
If anyone else has experience with this product, please feel free to chime in. Aside from the person who recommended it to me, I’ve yet to meet another TK that uses it.