TK 9336 Requestiing EIB Status (ANH Stunt) [133][ATA]

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

Hello fellow FISD(er's),

 

Kevin R Skiera

TK-9336

Rebel Doughboy

Midwest Garrison

 

I finally got approved today, and request EIB status for my ANH Stunt Stormtrooper (ATA)! This was my first stab at Armor making and Terrel was incredibly helpful throughout the build. I replaced a number of pieces just to make sure it was close to accurate as possible. I am actually a little scared I did something wrong...and being 17 didn't help too much either LOL. Though I turned 18 on 9/2/10 and had the GREAT chance to troop with Weird Al on stage, on the same day, a humbling experiance!

 

-Elestic ties on shoulder straps

-TK-4510's Helmet and Ab decals

-Bernard Cushing Holster with Chicago Screws

-Side rivets on Left side

-Male snap showing on Right side

-Fireblade Jedi's Cloth belt

-TK Boots (the leather ones)

-TK409 Neckseal

-Rubber gloves

-Correct Strip lengths and dimensions

-Correct mic tips

-Heavily modded Hasbro with M38 scope,

drilled out cocking mechanism, T tracks

and doopydoos.

 

Only things missing-

Frown mesh (getting it tomorrow at another troopers house)

Correct handplates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you have a 1916 Doughboy helmet laying around, you must wear it!

Edited September 9, 2010 by Rebel Doughboy

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

nice job!

 

only thing I see is that the holster is showing too much tan strap.

 

there should only be about an inch of tan showing. other than that just showing us the separated butt plate,

 

that's my guess... did I miss anything?

 

nice looking job!

 

after looking for a few more minutes, the Thermal Detonator cannister looks just a little too long

7.5 inches total should be the dimensions.

 

but that should not stop you from EIB...

Edited September 10, 2010 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

I had no idea about the holster, I can easily fix it but is it needed to be EIB? (I'll fix it anyways because now it will annoy me lol). ATA comes with a seperated butt and kidney but it is no problem taking a pic!

 

Much appreciated for the feedback Bondservant! And thank you!

 

Noted on the thermal det, I can squeeze the caps in more, thanks again!

Edited September 10, 2010 by Rebel Doughboy

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

that weird al troop was one of mine... welcome to the ranks kevin.

 

look for terrell, he's the boss 'round these parts!

[Quebectrooper]

Beautiful armor Kevin!

 

Wow only 18 and you already have a TK armor.

 

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

Thanks for the really nice compliment, I appreciate it! I started this build last year when I recieved the armor on August 28th, I was 16. Come September 2nd 2009 ,I hit 17. Thanks to musicals and school is slowed progress but I trucked on. There were many times where I found it overwhelming, but eventually got there with some hard work. But I think it payed off because I started off with the intention of being the youngest EIB, unless there is another!

 

Being in the Legion has turned my life around for the better, and trooping is almost as addicting as making the things themselves

 

Weird Al and the Doughboy, on my birthday and inaugeral troop!

 

The day afterward was a Friday troop at a baseball game, why do kids love to hit our thermal det's so much?

 

Modded Hasbro

 

Seperated butt and kidney plate

 

Anything else needed? Light up my lens? I have smitty's lens if that means anything. I can get a pic in the morning if need be!

Edited September 10, 2010 by Rebel Doughboy

[SuperTrooper]

Just need the helmet details shots and a pic of the other side of your blaster and you should be good to go. If you want to go overboard you could shorten the holster straps, but that won't keep you from EIB.

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

Other side of blaster

 

Reflective scope back per TKDueno's method

 

Taking a pic of the helmet now

 

I will eventually upgrade my blaster to a SDS or hyperfirm. I will also shorten the holster, thanks for the feedback Terrell! I'd hate to have gone through all this effort to be off a lil'bit!

 

Lighted up:

 

Bucket:

 

 

 

 

 

I am also going make a new bucket, the ears...just bug me on how I cut them. Though there are screen ones that look worse, I just want to get it for peace of mind <_< And yes I know the teeth are pretty cut out, but I don't think it makes a huge impact, I am adding wire in today so it doesn't look to blaringly...cut out? lol

 

Thanks again to all who helped me. A HUGE shoutout to Terrell who was incredibly helpful throughout the build and was the one who provided the armor in the first place. Completely changed my life forever!

 

Can't wait to get down and (dirty?)!

Edited September 10, 2010 by Rebel Doughboy

[Dmian]

Isn't it great?

People is getting approved with EIB-grade armor nowadays!

That means the detachments is fulfilling its mission.

 

Great work Kev! Awesome armor.

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

Thanks Dmian! I really appreciate the compliment!!! Mean's alot to have great troopers like you guys say things like that, makes my freakin day. One day I will have armor that comes close to you guys! For my first time making a screen suit of all Star Wars costumes, I couldn't be happier I made a TK! I feel like I take on the whole (Rebellion) myself!

 

So now it's a matter of time until I make a TKDueno E-11, or a TM and really get down to business! Thanks to this site's helpful posts, I have all my friends green with envy!

 

Again thank you!

[Daetrin[Admin]]

It also goes to show that people can do ANH style armor as their first set, rather than having to get AM/RT first and upgrade later. That you're able to get the armor going, hit 501st & EIB on the same day, indeed it's rewarding to see that this forum is serving new members so well.

 

Great job on the armor - with recruits like you we should be able to put down these insurgent Rebels no problem

[SuperTrooper]

With the additional pics EIB approved, and only a week after your 18th B-day.

[Rebel Doughboy[TK]]

Thanks for the really nice words Daetrin! Mean's a helluva to a rookie like me. And Terrell, it just couldn't be a better feeling in the world!

 

I can now finally join the ranks, thank you.

-Kevin

[Quebectrooper]

I just built an ATA bucket and the ears were the same. I heated the inside of the helmet where the ears are and pushed it out to meet the ears and it looks better.