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Hey thanks again everybody, I'm really glad to have made it and appreciate all of the help!
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Hi Mario - OK, I had my Dad help a bit with the left thigh as I didn't want to risk a Dremel in a shaky hand given how close I needed to get to the center edge. Please let me know if this is OK.
Below are the additional pictures.
1. Wrist edges. This one took a few attempts during EI and we shaved it down as far as we could; hoping it's still OK for Centurion.
2. Boots from TK Boots
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20 hours ago, TKSpartan said:
Hi Alex, before I can continue with your review, an easy and quick fix to your mobility cuts is needed:
. Not all troopers seen in the film(s) had them, but those that did had more of a rounded finish. An easy fix with a sand paper or Dremel tool, but be careful not to go below the bottom of the raised ridge.
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Cheers
Hi Mario - please see the attached picture of the updated mobility cuts on my thighs. Please let me know if there are any further adjustments needed. Thank you!
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Hi everyone! Thanks for the feedback. I went ahead and worked on everything today and got suited up for a second round of pictures and updates (noted accordingly below). Rather than replace the entire first post, I’ll just put everything here again in one place in this followup post.
Personal Information
Name: Alex Cardenas
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
FISD Name: Cardena5
Legion ID#: 55105
Profile Page: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=31330
Garrison: Florida Garrison / Everglades Squad
Build Information
Armor Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Helmet Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Blaster Type: E-11 Hyperfirm
Boots: TK Boots
Canvas Belt: AP
Hand Plates: Silicone plates from JustJoseph63
Electronics: Aker 50W Amp, TrooperTalk
Neck Seal: Darman's Props
Holster: AP
EI Submission
Centurion Submission Photos
Armor Photos
Full Body Front
Updates from EI:
- Shortened shoulder bell straps to pull shoulders in closer to chest.
- Raised belt slightly higher to match screen references
Full Body Back
Full Right
Full Left
Right Side Detail
Update from EI:
1. Corrected alignment of kidney and ab plates
Left Side Detail
Rivet Detail
Abdomen Detail
Update from EI:
1. Reduced size of ab button strip and made corners rigid instead of rounded.
Interior Strapping
Shoulder Straps
Cod Piece
Sniper Knee
Thigh Ammo belt
Ammo belt
Update from Centurion Round 1:
- Made adjustments to further align the boxes with the edge of the belt.
Thermal detonator
Update from Centurion Round 1:
1. Originally, in lieu of disassembling my original TD to cut down the control panel and/or remove and reinstall the clips, I instead submitted for Centurion with a spare TD unit we had that was more in line with Centurion requirements regarding the control panel positioning. Unfortunately, the 1/2” gaps and the screws were not Centurion approvable on this spare TD. So I have switched back to my original TD after I was able to safely remove the control panel, trim it, and reinstall it so that the control panel was more visible as required.
Gloves
Neckseal
Blaster left side
Update from Centurion Round 1:
- Reduced weathering on handle/grip
Blaster right side
Blaster D Ring
Helmet Detail Photos
Front
Sides
Update from EI:
- Trimmed brow strip ends per recommendation
Update from Centurion Round 1:
1. Rounded out Ear Detail edges
Back
Hovi tip detail
Update from Centurion Round 1:
1. Narrowed bottom of Vocoder and added more white to Hovi tips
Lens color (Backlit if necessary)
S Trim Detail
Action Shot
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58 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:
NICE JOB on those updates, Alex! Glen has a few points to think seriously about, and I will echo him on those... at Level 3 it's all about the details, brother. One thing I noted is that your drop boxes are wandering inward a bit. A few dabs of E-6000 behind the rear of the straps (once they are in the correct position) will eliminate this.
Thanks for the quick feedback guys and I'll get with my Dad as soon as we can to work on the adjustments. A couple of comments/questions in the meantime:
1. Regarding the spacing, apologies on the wrist/forearm, that was just a suiting issue as I had to take off and put my right glove on before we got to taking the pics and I did that one myself instead of with my Dad helping get the glove properly under the forearm. As for my legs, apologies from my DNA LOL. My legs and feet naturally point outward so only so much I can do there.
2. I'll work on getting the additional TD pics.
3. Regarding the E11 weathering, this is a rubber Hyperfirm blaster and is as it was purchased. Do I need to paint the handle/grip? My Dad was wondering if this was a new requirement as he has the same blaster and was Centurion approved (about 2 years ago).
4. I'll work on the helmet adjustments you noted.
5. Looks like when I was making the glove adjustment before the pics one of the shoulder straps shifted on me (the elastic strip sometimes tends to slip). Just a suit up issue I'll make sure is addressed
6. Another suit up issue, but good point about switching out to black velcro. Seems that the strip on that side loosened up and my Dad didn't catch it when taking the pictures (you can see the setup on the interior armor pics).
7. I'll work on gluing the box straps.
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Hello. Please accept my submission below, which includes notes on the corrections made from my EI submission.
Personal Information
Name: Alex Cardenas
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
FISD Name: Cardena5
Legion ID#: 55105
Profile Page: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=31330
Garrison: Florida Garrison / Everglades Squad
Build Information
Armor Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Helmet Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Blaster Type: E-11 Hyperfirm
Boots: TK Boots
Canvas Belt: AP
Hand Plates: Silicone plates from JustJoseph63
Electronics: Aker 50W Amp, TrooperTalk
Neck Seal: Darman's Props
Holster: AP
EIB Submission -
Centurion Submission Photos
Armor Photos
Full Body Front
Updates from EI:
- Shortened shoulder bell straps to pull shoulders in closer to chest.
- Raised belt slightly higher to match screen references
- Slightly shifted drop boxes to ensure vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt and with minimal gap between belt and box
Full Body Back
Update from EI:
1. Adjusted TD so that it rests with more of a rotation to better show the controls panel.
Full Right
Full Left
Right Side Detail
Update from EI:
1. Corrected alignment of kidney and ab plates
Left Side Detail
Abdomen Detail
Original for EI
Updated for Centurion
Update from EI:
1. Reduced size of ab button strip and made corners rigid instead of rounded.
Interior Strapping
Shoulder Straps
Cod Piece
Sniper Knee
Thigh Ammo belt
Ammo belt
Thermal detonator
Gloves
Neckseal
Blaster left side
Blaster right side
Blaster D Ring
Helmet Detail Photos
Front
Sides
Update from EI:
1. Trimmed brow strip ends per recommendation
Back
Hovi tip detail
Lens color (Backlit if necessary)
Action Shot
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Thank you guys for everything, I really appreciate all the help. I'm gonna try and go for Centurion before I head off to college.
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On 7/15/2020 at 11:31 PM, TKSpartan said:
Great Alex. Thanks for your high speed response !!
No problem! Please let me know if there is still anything else. Looking forward to making it in as one of the first 1000!
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Hi Mario - please see the new pictures below. I sanded as much as I could but I was afraid of cutting a little too much and causing damage especially since the bump on the inside comes right up to the edge. Hopefully this is enough, but if not, let me know.
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Thanks for the feedback everyone! Here are the additional pictures requested. If I'm still missing anything else, please let me know!
1. Closeup of helmet teeth
2. Photo of helmet "S" trim
3. Closeup of forearm wrists (with return edge removed)
4. I went ahead and trimmed off the cover strip on the back of my shins so that it stopped where you indicated.
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Hello! My build was done at the same time as my father (TK-72313) and uncle (TK-17671) in 2017 and built with EIB and Centurion in mind knowing that after my 2 years in the Galactic Academy were up, I would transition to the 501st. Please accept my submission for Expert Infantry. Thank you for your consideration and feedback.
Personal Information
Name: Alex Cardenas
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
FISD Name: Cardena5
Legion ID#: 55105
Profile Page: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=31330
Garrison: Florida Garrison / Everglades Squad
Build Information
Armor Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Helmet Maker: AP (Authentic Props)
Blaster Type: E-11 Hyperfirm
Boots: TK Boots
Canvas Belt: AP
Hand Plates: Silicone plates from JustJoseph63
Electronics: Aker 50W Amp, TrooperTalk
Neck Seal: Darman's Props
Holster: AP
Submission PhotosArmor Photos
Full Body Front
Full Body Back
Full Right
Full Left
Right Side Detail
Left Side Detail
Abdomen Detail
Interior Strapping
Shoulder Straps
Cod Piece
Sniper Knee
Thigh Ammo belt
Ammo belt
Thermal detonator
Gloves
Neckseal
Blaster left side
Blaster right sideBlaster D Ring
Helmet Detail Photos
Front
Sides
Back
Hovi tip detail
Lens color (Backlit)
Action Shot
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After 2 years of trooping (as part of the Galactic Academy) alongside my father (TK-72313) and my uncle (TK-17671) in my own TK, I finally became an official member of the 501st this month! Now to get my Expert Infantry and Centurion approvals! Big thanks to my squad mate @DeathTrap for the Photoshop!
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Request your Centurion Certificate here:
in Request Centurion Status
Posted
Alex Cardenas
TK-55105
Centurion
Letter
TKSpartan
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