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Congratulations Christian and welcome to the ranks!!!

Hi Justin, 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. Excellent armor Justin!!! There are a few things we would like to comment to you, but most of them are "minor" things. Starting with the helmet. -L3. Ideally placement of the ears (and screws) should closely follow the rear angle of the Trap above them. This issue is present in 99% of the applications.But as we always tell you, it will only be a requirement for centurion level in case the helmet looks very bad... We encourage you to do so, and your helmet will look spectacular. Reference images -This is a detail that we frequently suggest too. As seen in the reference image, you could trim the ends of the brow trim. Easy fix Reference images -We see that you have 2 bumps on one side and 3 on the other. Yes, it is true, there were disparities in at least one helmet in the film, but most had 3 on each side, as you can see in the reference images. You can add one more stripe. Reference images Reference images show us that the Han Snap is usually closer to the edge. However, we have seen that your return edge is very wide, so it looks like the Han is misplaced. We think you could trim the return edge a bit to be more screen-accurate. Reference images -It seems that your posterior plate is sticking out a bit and is not aligned with the kidney. Maybe you can use the famous "v tabs" to fix it. Reference images -Just a dressing issue here. When putting on your calves take care of the back closure alignment. Reference images -The angle of the sniper knee plate should be a little sharper (don't make the corner a sharp one).. If you decide to fix this, take into account the alignment indicated in the points required for centurion level, below. Reference image *************************************************** 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. It's very little, but we think you can reduce that gap a bit, and your armor will look much better. Small details make the difference. Reference images -L3.The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via a white elastic band to the white fabric that connects/bridges the chest and back piece. In this photo, it looks like the white elastic is there. When you submit your Centurion application (wink,wink), you can include some more clarifying images. Reference images -L3. If silk or satin gloves are worn, the hand plates have the correct visible stitching with a 5 point/star pattern, equally spread out with 2 on each side and 1 in the middle front, double stitched with 2 holes at each point and sewn to the glove at each one using black thread. Yours looks to be satin type gloves but the hand plates are affixed by an elastic strap and no stitched to them. You will have to remove the elastics and sew the hand plates to the gloves. Reference images -L3.The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. You can trim the ends of the ABS belt a little. Reference images -L3. Drop boxes are vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. You can prevent the drop boxes from moving by applying some E-6000 behind the strap. Reference image -L3. Canvas belt must be firm / sturdy in appearance. No creasing or sagging  We suggest a slight haircut Reference images -L3 .Lower thigh ridge joins (front and rear) shall butt-up flush against each other. Any gaps must be backed with ABS or filled as not to be noticeable. You can glue a small square of ABS (inside), and fill the joint with ABS paste, sugru or something like that. Reference image -L3. Sniper knee plate must be aligned with the ridges on the shin. The ridges on the top do not align with the ridges on the top of the shin as required. This is a common issue. It doesn't need to be perfect, but it needs to be a lot closer for Centurion. Please, be extremely careful when removing the sniper knee plate, as it can easily break. Reference images That's all Justin. They may seem like a lot of things, but believe me, they are very simple fixes, which should not discourage you.... I look forward to seeing your Centurion application shortly.... Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Christian, and welcome to the ranks!!!

Hi Justin. thank you for your EIB submission. I would like to ask you a favor. Could you add 3 more photos? -close-up of the button panels (without the belt). -close-up of the Han snap. - close-up of the 6 rivets pack Thanks!!!

Great news Chad!!!

Hi Jonathan. We will look at the different options we have and get back to you as soon as possible.

Hola Quique. Debes poner el enlace a tu ficha de la central Prueba este: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=18178&costumeID=124 Hello Quique. You need to put the link to your membership profile( 501st). Try this: https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=18178&costumeID=124

Welcome to FISD, Eleanor.

Hi Kris, 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. Well Kris, first of all, I would like to congratulate you, because your armor is awesome. You are a very good example that no one is too tall or too short to be a Stormtrooper. Here are a few suggestions to make your armor "Shine Bright". A suggestion we frequently make is the placement of the ears. The CRL states that "Ideally, placement of ears (and screws) should closely follow the rear angle of the trap above them". Yours are not far from their ideal position. That's why we leave it as a suggestion. Reference images Well, it's not the first time we've seen a helmet with this kind of damage.... However, most helmets, have that area more or less smooth. You can try pushing from the inside of the helmet to see if that bump is fixed. If not, you can try gluing a piece of ABS inside the helmet to try to fix the bump. Reference images Your shoulder bridges are too "detached" from the armor. Maybe by placing the white elastic further back you can fix it. Reference images Your TD is almost perfect. We think it is a little high (very, very little) compared to the belt. You can try " unrolling" the clips a little bit. Also the control panel area will be in a better position. Reference image You can trim the button panel a little so that the notch is visible. Reference images *************************************************** 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. Nothing to add here. Congratulations for the new badge that you can see under your name.

If you do it carefully, the plastic should not break. But be careful if you use a drill, as the area may overheat and then it could deform the plastic.

Congratulations Dan!!!

Congratulations Tyler!!!

Hi Sean, 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. Congratulations. An armor that takes care of the details. Very nice work Trooper!!! Let's comment on a few small details. -This is a detail that we frequently suggest. As seen in the reference image, you could trim the ends of the brow trim. Easy fix Reference images L2-Fall of tube stripe tops ideally lean toward the front. The CRL for level two states that IDEALLY the fall should be as in the reference images shown below. Reference images -The small button panel can be trimmed a little to show the part of the armor where it sits (which has a small notch). Reference images -A simple dressing issue here. There should be no gap between the two parts of the raised ridges Reference images *************************************************** 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. The CRL states that the Sniper knee plate must be aligned with the ridges on the shin. This point is definitely the biggest challenge you will find on your way to the Centurion level. This will require you to detach the knee of the sniper (very carefully!!!) and realign it. It doesn't have to be 100% perfect, but it should be much closer than it is. Reference images -L3- The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure however, T-tracks and grips shall be of a black plastic appearance with no silver/metallic weathering allowed. Although in some counters the brass could be seen, in this one it does not look like weathering, (it is a perfect square). You may be able to paint it black and then rub a little before it dries completely, and thus give it the " weathered " look. Reference images And that's all Sean, Congratulations!!!! And we look forward to seeing your Centurion application soon!!!!

Thank you Dan. Added to the process line

Thanks Sean. Excellent job!!!

Hello Sean. Thanks so much for the pictures!!! Unfortunately, in order to check the position of the TD, we need a photo showing its final position.. The best thing to do would be to put on the armor, and take a new photo. Regarding the teeth, we have been talking about it, and we think you should fix a little bit more the lower part that we indicated. Reference image We know it's a little "scary" this kind of fixes, but believe us, for this kind of details, you will feel proud to wear your armor ... Thanks!

Hi Sean. First of all, we need you to include the link to your approved armor(501st record). You can edit the first post and include it. In the meantime, I would like to tell you that your armor looks great!. Nice job on those teeth. However, while we are working on your application, there are a couple of them that can be fixed a bit. We would also like to ask you a favor. We need a photo like the example below, as the images you have attached do not allow us to see the details clearly. -Also a photo of the wrist openings (close-up) like this: Thanks!

Well, as Glen rightly says, it's up to you. You can wait until you have the rest of the pieces and see how it looks. You can trim it then.(if necessary.)

Hi Jonathan. I would move the Han snap a little bit more towards the edge. The other rivet, looks good to me.

Buckets off... There are times when life is very unfair, and this is undoubtedly one of those times.... Rest in peace brother.

Perfect. Real life comes first!

Hi Marcel!... Welcome to FISD! It's never too late to join the Empire! Good luck with your approval

Welcome to the FISD Dryden!!!

Nice work Terry. Except for the few minor fixes that have been pointed out, I think you should be good for basic approval. I would like to add one thing(level 3). It might be the angle of the photo, but "the back edges of ammo pack need to be an equal distance from the "corners" of the ridge at the rear". Although it is not listed in the CRL, to keep "screen accuracy" and a better overall appearance, we always require it for level 3.

Try this way... Unless you are from a glacial area, I do not recommend lining the entire inside with foam.