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Here is everything.
Thank you for your patience and help in getting me to Centurion
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The resolution is terrible. Ill try to fix this. Thanks for the feedback! I am sooo close that I can almost taste it XD
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Name: Tyler Smith
ID: TK 82278
FISD Name: iSmilebak
Alpine Garrison
Armor and Helmet - ATA
E11 Blaster - QuestdesignCanada
- Height = 6'1
- Weight = 180lbs
- Boots = Imperial Boots
- Canvas belt = Trooperbay
- Hand Plates = Trooperbay
- Electronics= UKswraths
- Neck Seal = OEM on Amazon
- Holster = Self
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On 6/2/2023 at 9:15 AM, TKSpartan said:
Hi Tyler , and thank you for your EIB application!
CRL and EIB Application Requirements:
All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. Congratulations!
Other-Armor Fit/Assembly;
In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions.
You have made a great job with the requested fixes Trooper!! Well done.
Let's start from top. It looks like you may have a bit too much padding in the top of your helmet. It is sitting pretty high and for a much better overall look should sit a lot lower.
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For accuracy, you may want trim the back tab of your shoulder bridges and remove a little more of the return edge as the references.
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For accuracy, we suggest to trim a little more the small ab buttons panel .
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Yours forearms look uneven, adjusting a little the right one's strap could help and let you carry your weapon more confortable.
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Centurion Requirements:
In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.
CRL L3: There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and the chest/back plates.
This looks like a simple strapping issue. shortening the shoulder strap and a bit could reduce the gap.
Looking closely to the large ab-button panel , it must have at least a small flat edge around it. We see this a lot, and it's honestly not to difficult to remedy in your case. You can add an ABS plate behind it, touch up the edges with some ABS paste and sand/polish it. The other solution is to replace it with a new one.
Glue a piece and fill the seam with ABS paste Sand and polish
CRL L3: Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top.
This looks like a simple strapping adjustment and take care when taking the pictures.
CRL L3: The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels.
In your case, you're almost perfect, you could use a piece of velcro to allow the right side of the belt to come up a little more.
CRL L3: Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box.
Easy fix here Trooper . Just reduce the right drop box strap to get closer to the belt and you can add a dab of E600 behind the strap to keep it aligned
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This issue is not specifically noted in the crl but the centurion level if all for accuracy. Your butt plate is overlapping too much your kidney armor and canvas belt.
The V tabs method can help to fix it.
V Tabs Method
Mold 2 pieces of ABS plastic and give then the V shape and glue one side to the butt plate and leave the kidney section free to move.
Looking to your Thigh Ammo Belt , It could be a light effect but it looks to have a different shade of white. If you apply for Centurion (we hope) we'll need you to show a very clear photo showing the same color or if it's different you will need to replace it for the correct one.
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Finally Trooper ,
It looks like you have a mobility cut just on your left thigh. You will need to make the right one and give them a rounded shape . Just take care to do not extend beyond the top of the raised ridge and every time you suit up your shins check the closure .
That's all Tyler, welcome to the EIB ranks and we are confident that you're going to continue to the finish line with your Centurion application soon!!
I was looking at my thigh ammo belt and was wondering what I could do to make the color match the rest of my armor? ATA is no longer in operation because I believe he passed away a few years back. Exact replacement parts are not going to be a thing. What are my options since I have already replaced this piece and cant find an exact shade? Thanks everyone
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On 6/2/2023 at 11:20 AM, TheRascalKing said:
Congrats, trooper! May I ask who is the maker on your blaster?
Tracker has been updated.I got it on etsy from QuestDesignCanada
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I reached 10 a while ago. Almost to 25:)
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Troops:
2021
[1] Salley Mauro Elementary
May 4, 2021
[2] Pack 1456 Cub Scout Pack
May 4, 2021
[3] May the 5th at Fairview
May 5, 2021
[4] La Europa Academy
May 31, 2021
[5] Provo Rehab Star Wars Day
June 23, 2021
[6] Dream Night at Utah’s Hogle Zoo
August 13, 2021
[7] Cleft Support Group Annual Picnic
August 21, 2021
[8] Star Wars Day at Avalon West
August 21, 2021
[9] FanX 2021 Day 1
September 16, 2021
[10 ]Utah Jazz Star Wars Night
December 3, 2021
[11] Operation Santa
December 4, 2021
2022
[12] Utah Grizzlies - Star Wars Night
April 16, 2022
[13] Loveland Living Aquarium
August 30, 2022
[14] FanX 2022 - Day 2
September 23, 2022
[15] FanX 2022 - Day 3
September 24, 2022
*no picture
2023
[16] ROTJ 40th Anniversary Showing at Megaplex Legacy Crossing
April 29, 2023
[17] North Ogden Elementary School May the 4th
May 4, 2023
[18] READ. This is the way. New Bridge Elementary
May 4, 2023
[19] Hayden Peak Elementary STEM Night
May 4, 2023
[20] JDRF Walk for Diabetes
May 20, 2023
[21] Primary Children's Hospital Visit
September 20, 2023
[22] FanX Day 3
September23, 2023
2024
[23] Crossroads Fandom Fest
February 24, 2024
[24] Scout Pack 699 Award Ceremony
April 26,, 2024
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These clips and screws I purchased from ukswrath.
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Thanks for looking this over and helping me out everyone. Looking forward to centurion approval eventually:)
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I have made the adjustments. I decided to make all new pictures since a lot was changed.
*I realized my TD was sticking straight up in the air. I just bent the metal and now its fine. Im happy to upload a different picture than the one above if needed. (my wife doesnt want to help out with pictures anymore for today XD)
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heres my 501st record I believe https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=32937
Hopefully this worked:) Looking forward to hearing back what I can do to improve.
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Name: Tyler Smith
ID: TK 82278
FISD Name: iSmilebak
Alpine Garrison
- Height = 6'1
- Weight = 180lbs
- Boots = Imperial Boots
- Canvas belt = Trooperbay
- Hand Plates = Trooperbay
- Electronics= UKswraths
- Neck Seal = OEM on Amazon
- Holster = Self
*Note
I have had this armor since 2019 so it has been used quite a bit. The changes I have made to my suit came much after I was first accepted to the 501st to try and make it better.
I noticed that the endcap of my blaster had also broken off. A replacement is currently on its way and I will update as I get feedback on other fixes I will need to do as well. Thanks
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Request your Centurion Certificate here:
in Request Centurion Status
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Tyler Smith 82278 Centurion Letter TKSpartan
Here you go Centurion !
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