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  1. WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread

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    Posted · Edited by StrmTRPR85

     

     

    Woohoo made it to EIB!

     

    Below is what was specifically called out to correct before I submit for Centurion.

     

    On 8/5/2018 at 6:34 AM, justjoseph63 said:

    Hi, Jeff, and thank you for your EIB application and your patience. Let's get to it, brother!
    CRL and EIB Application Requirements:
    All the required submission photos have been posted, and your armour meets all the necessary requirements for level 2.  With that Tony and myself would like to welcome you to Expert Infantry.   Congratulations!  :salute: 

     

    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. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections

    First, we seriously appreciate for all the updated photos/corrections so far... so I am basing this review on your original ones and the ones you resubmitted.  Not a ton of issues, but some items that could use your attention and get you ready for your next step, so let's get started!

     

    The paint job on your left tear is a bit small.  It should fill in the indentation more, just as the one on your right does. 

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    The square buttons on your ammo belt could be cleaned up by removing the excess E-6000 that seeped out.  (I had the same issue).  I suggest (carefully) using a razor knife on the edges and then a popsicle stick or your thumb to scrape it off.  Easy peasy.

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    Your latex hand guards have turned yellow due to sun exposure (it happens).  In the films, they put a coat of white paint on them so that they would match the armor, which is my recommendation to give you a sharper appearance.

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    Your left drop box strap is a bit too short and sits on the front of your ammo belt.  I noticed in almost all of your photos that it hangs up on your thigh armor causing it to tilt.  They should hang below with a minimal gap.  This should be an easy fix!

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    Not a deal breaker by any means, but if you want to you can remove more of the return edge from your back plate.

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    Centurion Suggestions:

    Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.  We add these as a way to enhance the overall look of your armor and get you looking sharp(er)!

     

    Not sure if you noticed, but your shoulder bells are on the wrong sides, and will need to be changed for level 3, (another easy fix). There is a "swoop" at the bottom of the outer ridge of each which should face forward.

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    The paint on the teeth needs to be cleaned up on the edges.  A cotton swab and some NON ACETONE paint remover should take care of this easily.

    CRL:  "Frown area is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area".

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    The gap on the right side is back in your last set of updated photos.  This will need to be eliminated for level 3, and could just be a matter of attaching some strapping on that side to hold it together.

    CRL:  "Ideally there is no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor".

     

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    I see that you put some glue on the straps in the rear of your drop boxes to keep them in place, but they still need to align with the outer edge of the ammo belt.  I had the same exact issue and I ended up just eliminating the loop and gluing the strap directly behind it. 

    CRL:  Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt.."

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    I see that there is a larger than normal gap between your shoulder bells and chest/back, that they should sit closer to the shoulder bridge, and that you may have trimmed too much off of the sides, but you have attempted to correct this by reshaping them and eliminating all the return edges.  It will not affect you at level 3, but I suggest looking into replacing them at some point.  (Don't forget the direction of the swoops)! :duim:

     

    You have done a really nice job on this build, brother, and I applaud your pursuit of perfection.  Just a few more steps and then I expect to see your submission for Centurion! 

     

     

    All in all not a whole lot or work needed.  I did post on WTFs Facebook page looking to see if anyone had some untrimmed shoulder bells they were looking to part with as I wanted to see if I can get the back gap closed up more.  Worse case I'll reach out and get some deeper bells from Walt but no rush at the moment for those.

     

    I have started to fix the teeth and also extend the paint in the left tear.  Shoulder bells have been flipped and already planning on fixing the right ab gap.  Belt is an easy cut the straps and glue them in place to get the alignment correct.  Couple weeks and centurion submission incoming!

  5. TK-22706 Requesting ANH EIB Status [WTF] (845)

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted

    Woo hoo made it!

     

    Tear Paint:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    The paint job on your left tear is a bit small.  It should fill in the indentation more, just as the one on your right does. 

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    I see that now looking more closely at the helmet in front of me.  I thought I freehanded up to the top "ridge".  Easy fix :)

     

    Handguards:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Your latex hand guards have turned yellow due to sun exposure (it happens).  In the films, they put a coat of white paint on them so that they would match the armor, which is my recommendation to give you a sharper appearance.

    I got plenty of white latex paint left by the previous home owners so heres another easy fix and plus painting them is screen accurate!

     

     

    Dropboxes:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Your left drop box strap is a bit too short and sits on the front of your ammo belt.

     

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    I had the same exact issue and I ended up just eliminating the loop and gluing the strap directly behind it. 

    Yea i'll probably just end up cutting and glueing in place.  KIST "Keep It Simple Trooper"

     

    Bells:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    There is a "swoop" at the bottom of the outer ridge of each which should face forward.

    I knew there was a left right, but forgot the clue as to what it was.  Bells are swapped and labeled now for piece of mind.

     

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    I see that there is a larger than normal gap between your shoulder bells and chest/back, that they should sit closer to the shoulder bridge, and that you may have trimmed too much off of the sides, but you have attempted to correct this by reshaping them and eliminating all the return edges.  It will not affect you at level 3, but I suggest looking into replacing them at some point.  (Don't forget the direction of the swoops)! :duim:

    I know Walt ended up making bigger bells.  I think I probably trimmed a bit much....I might look into seeing if anyone that ordered the replacement bells wants to get rid of there untrimmed originals.

     

    Right Side Ab Gap:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    The gap on the right side is back in your last set of updated photos.  This will need to be eliminated for level 3, and could just be a matter of attaching some strapping on that side to hold it together.

    I'm working on making that strapping tighter, currently the snap pops out sometimes so looking at fixing that, might switch from elastic to nylon and change the snap.  Or I'll sign up for a marathon

     

    Teeth:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    The paint on the teeth needs to be cleaned up on the edges.  A cotton swab and some NON ACETONE paint remover should take care of this easily.

    I got just the stuff.

     

    Backplate:

    2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Not a deal breaker by any means, but if you want to you can remove more of the return edge from your back plate

    Wow I can remove that much?!? Probably the same on the other side to?  Very interesting....

     

     

    Thank you again to everyone!  This has been such a great experience and I am honored to be # 845 EIB!  Keep on Trooping!

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  13. LTM's AM TK ANH build

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    Posted

    2 minutes ago, LTM said:

    Guys, for the connection between biceps and forearms do you glue directly to the armor or will this stretch over time and need to be replaced? Thinking ahead if I should make this a snap connection in case it needs to be replaced. Also, is elastic better in this joint over webbing? I know its opinions, let me know what has worked for you.

     

    I glued my elastic there.  Some Troopers use snaps to make storage easier but I do not have that issue.

     

    For elastic vs webbing think of it this way.

     

    Webbing for when you want to control movement elastic if you want it to have some give.

     

    For me I feel elastic is better as it makes it a tad easier to slide the bicep and arm like a sleeve and the forearm will stretch a bit rather than being rugged.

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  15. LTM's AM TK ANH build

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    1 minute ago, Commander Gree said:

    corners, I cant remember if they are to be cut rounded or at an angle like you have yours

    They do not have to be angled or rounded.  Just depends on the look you are going for.  The film they are all 45 degree cuts :)

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  20. Ensi's ANH Stunt Build [ATA] With Centurion in mind!

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    Posted · Edited by StrmTRPR85

    3 hours ago, Ensi said:

    So the e6000 got done curing and I tried on my shins. I'm not entirely sure if this is good enough or if I should try to adjust or just rip it off and do velcro. Middle hook of my right shin slid during curing so it's not connected in these pics.

     

    What do you think?

     

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    Looks good! Just like mine before I put them in a hot water bath to close them more in the back.  Elastics you can always pull off, reposition and glue again to make them tighter.

     

    Also can bend the hooks more so they hold better

  25. Ensi's ANH Stunt Build [ATA] With Centurion in mind!

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    58 minutes ago, Ensi said:

    Does how I do my interior strapping matter at all as long as it looks good from the outside? I want to make most of the pieces separable for easier transport.

     

    For example, put snaps on the other side of the left ab/cod rivets, velcro fastening on biceps to forearms elastic, etc. 

    As long as you look good on the outside what is not seen will not impact approval.  I know some individuals have done an ABS like "hook" on the right side to prevent things from popping out, and keeping the ab armor close together.

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