MightyAtom

Congrats, Andrew! [emoji322] Sent from my Imperial Communicator

Welcome! You have a fun road ahead. I built an AP kit almost 18 months ago to Centurion. It was my first ever build, but Mark (at AP) is happy to provide advice and there is also a tonne of advice and tips to be found from folks here and in their build threads. Have fun and never be afraid to ask questions [emoji3526] Sent from my Imperial Communicator

Hey trooper! Looking good so far. As someone who went though EIB and Centurion recently (last 12 months), I can say that providing detail photos is a great way to diagnose any required changes. If you take a look over the CRL and note the requirements at EIB and Centurion, then provide photos, it will make it easier for others to help out. For example, a close-up photo of the thigh ammo pack, close ups of your sniper plate (all angles), close up front on of your boots, close up of shoulders, etc. It looks like you're close anyway, as Glenn has noted above, but these finer details will yield the information you're after. Sent from my Imperial Communicator

Hey Chris, If you build your TK as well as your Boba Fett, it will look amazing! I found a wealth of advice from everyone on FISD and my home garrison forum. My advice is: if you are ever unsure, always reach out. Good luck and can't wait to see your progress. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Requesting EIB Certificate Mark Gambino TK84212 A4 Mario (Can't believe I haven't done this sooner! Thank you!) No problem! https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/84212-eib.png

Sorry to hear you're having an issue, Jeff. I paid a deposit on a kit from Mark in February 2020, but the pandemic impacted production on all fronts - Mark's workshop access, materials, shipping, you name it. I only had a few emails from Mark over that time. My kit was eventually delivered in September. So, about seven months from ordering to delivery. I can't speak for the current situation at AP, but I do know worldwide that intermittent lockdowns and ongoing issues impacting logistics and supply chains are hitting manufacturers of any level. What I will say is, the wait for my kit was worth it and I couldn't be happier. (Just an aside: if you cancel this order, who's to say you're not going to end up at the end of another long order queue elsewhere?) Sent from my Imperial Comlink

You're helmet build looks great, but I can see some of the causes of your issues. I'll DM you. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Welcome Jeff! You're on an exciting journey. My first 501st costume was assembling a TK ANH Stunt kit from AP, and I had a blast. Mark from AP is very helpful, so always reach out to him. I also found a wealth of support from everyone on the forum here - there is no end to the experience here! My advice (echoed to me by many, many others here) is, take your time. Whether it takes months or years, build the armour you want the first time. Good luck and have fun! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

That's a stunner! Cant wait to get my hands on some. Congrats! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

An amazing achievement and the beginning of an even bigger feat! Congratulations to all! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Congratulations Grave! It is such an achievement. As Centurion #488, I can say to anyone thinking of embarking on either a new build or upgrades in order to reach the certification, just go for it! The process of researching designs, techniques, materials and mods (if required) to build a set of TK ANH Centurion armour gave me a comprehensive understanding of building armour in general, as well as an appreciation for the fine details that entail EIB and Centurion status. This is experience I will take into my next build, and the next, and so on. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Congrats Jakob! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Amazing work! It's quite a feeling of accomplishment to nail the small details. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Thanks, folks! It's an honor to be here! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Mark Gambino 84212 A4 Mario Many thanks! http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/84212-centurion.png

Thank you! Wow, boy! I am definitely proud and grateful, and very, very stoked! A big thanks to the DOs for their guidance and patience. You're all doing (and have always done) an amazing job to help everyone get to 500 and beyond. A rising tide lifts all boats, as they say. A big thanks also to my fellow troopers at Knightfall for their help and guidance. It's been a tough year for many, but the feeling of isolation has been lessened somewhat knowing I could always reach out for assistance. It won't be long now and we can actually meet and troop!

Hey team! An update on my build. My submission to EIB was approved last week (thanks to the Emperor!) and want to say a big thanks to everyone who helped with advice along the way. Building in isolation (literally) was a little daunting to begin with, but a lot of research, advice and many questions from myself made it feel like I was in a crowded room with friends. Thanks! A mighty thanks also to the DOs, who have set many high bars with the EIB 1000 and Centurion 500. I'm also proud to announce I have submitted my TK for Centurion assessment. I've spent the last week(-ish) making mods and have to say I am much happier. FYI - I took a cm off either side of the kidney plate to bring in the sides (which included ABS pasting the holes and drilling new ones), replaced the Ab/kidney plate connections, gave the shoulder bridges a heat treatment, repositioned the velcro on my belt to get it to sit higher, and painted black the cocking lever on my E-11.

Name: Mark Gambino / TK84212 Username: MightyAtom Knightfall Garrison Melbourne, Australia Armour: AP Helmet: AP Blaster: Premier Props (Etsy) EIB submission: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/50394-tk84212-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-ap-1013/ Height: 6' Weight: 178lbs Boots: Imperial Boots Canvas Belt: Imperial Issue (Kittle) Hand Plates: [mention=22112]justjoseph63[/mention] Electronics: [mention=35426]MissionTrooper[/mention]Arduino Nano Neck seal: Darman's Props (with Extreme Racing back-up neck seal) Holster: AP Note: Updated Hovi mix tips photo with revised vocoder

Thank you! This is amazing! With all the advice I received and the other excellent builds out there that I poured over, it feels like a real team effort. Thanks to everyone who helped me! I've made notes of your suggestions for a Centurion submission and will get onto fixes this weekend. Thanks again! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Hey Mario, Great, thanks! I've added two photos of my boots to the above. The white balance seems a little off though, I assure you they are white as white!

Congrats! Everyone is killing it! And big clap for the team working through approvals. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

*raises fist to air* Autocorrect!!! Thanks mate! Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Nice catches there! Those pesky elastics. And what a great pic ref of the E-11. Thank you. I'll add pics now. Sent from my Imperial Comlink

Name: Mark Gambino Username: MightyAtom Knightfall Garrison Melbourne, Australia https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=33163 Armour: AP Helmet: AP Blaster: Premier Props (Etsy) Height: 6' Weight: 178lbs Boots: Imperial Boots Canvas Belt: Imperial Issue (Kittle) Hand Plates: [mention=22112]justjoseph63[/mention] Electronics: [mention=35426]MissionTrooper[/mention]Arduino Nano Neck seal: Darman's Props Holster: AP

https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=33163 This is TK84212 requesting forum access!