Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but I also want to be honest. Centurion means some sacrifices, just like SWAT at MEPD means giving up personal preference with the weathering and pouch configuration. With that comes giving up some liberties with how things are done. Shins are supposed to be open in the back, or you wouldn't be able to get your foot through. Thighs and arms are not. They are supposed to be glued shut on all sides. I would also recommend raising the thighs to get a minimal gap between the thigh tops and the ab plate, as well as maybe narrowing your bicep pieces for a more sleek and tailored look. Like I said in my first post, most of the armour looks pretty good, but the velcro gaps kind of ruins the overall look. In particular on the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 No problem Mathias, I am literally gluing the forearms and thighs as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Update pictures - E-11 fixed! Forearms gluing as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Excellent Do you want me to retake (front/side/rear) photos or photos of finished modifications good enough? By the way biceps are pretty tight on me. Can't get it smaller imho. What can I say I have big tricep muscles. Edited September 2, 2012 by bigironvault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Do you want me to retake (front/side/rear) photos or photos of finished modifications good enough? By the way biceps are pretty tight on me. Can't get it smaller imho. What can I say I have big tricep muscles. Update photos on the changed parts are good enough. But I won't complain if you suit up either. Well, if that's as small as they get, then that's fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I absolutely think you should glue the arms and legs. This is centurion. Not kindergarden. If this program is supposed to be able to mean anything in terms of valor and "additional mile" it is key that people actually go the extra mile, or the whole centurion program becomes worthless. You want to look as good as possible right? Or why have you applied if that's not the reason, more brass to show for on the forums? Yes, there is no requirement that you must, but you should. You have no idea how happy i am to read this !!! And this time its not me writing it. Its chief Justice. Well said Mathias !!!! By the way if you fix those "issues" it will look great. I just love AP armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I agree - Centurion should not be "easy". It defeats the purpose and the challenge. Love it actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 "Not easy" isn't the best way to describe it though. I see it more as "doing it right". It serves to create a unified look close to what's on screen, and at the same time implement a tested and proven assembly method that stands up to the rigors of trooping with little to no risk of accidents where things come undone or break and spoil the illusion. If it's easy or hard depends on the person. But what matters to me is the will to work on getting it right. There is also the perceived value, that makes us proud to be centurion, and that is very important. For without pride, there is not much to motivate the effort. And without that, we might as well start wearing FX buckets again. So to care for these soft values, an "aura" of exclusivity needs to exist to keep it attractive. And if I was to approve anyone that asked without a little bit of a challenge, then it devalues the brand and the whole program. And that is not fair to those that have worked really hard on their kits. Nor would the next guy or girl have as much motivation to improve if there is nothing to gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) Thighs getting glued. Nothing to do now but to wait. Edited September 2, 2012 by bigironvault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Great attitude and efford!! Thats the way to earn it!! Will be well deserved your Centurion Batch Trooper!!! Thumbs up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Here you go Mathias, photos of the modifications I made. Thighs Forearms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 No more gaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Excellent! I think it's safe to say that you've earned the badge now. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks! I appreciate it and will wear it with pride. This is cool because I think I'm the first Canadian Garrison member to get Centurion I think.... I will spread the knowledge I've learnt so that others can learn from my mistakes and hopefully lots more Canadian EIB/Cents will follow. I will also concede that it does look a hell of a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 That's the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Well Done Keith. If you are number one in the CG, I will be gunning to be right behind you for #2 or #3. If all goes well, I will be requesting my ID in the next 10 days, and then fine tuning for EIB an Centurion! Congrats!! Edited September 3, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5492[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well earned Keith! Your armor looks much better now! Congratulations and after the work I have seen it it is quite welll deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well done trooper. Very well deserved. Welcome to the ranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddo[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Congratulations Keith. Solid perseverance and great looking TK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks everyone and especially Mathias for pushing me forward to be better. Charles I have NO doubt you will hit EIB/Centurion. From the start the Tantive IV Boarding Party had made it our mission to get all our new TK's EIB/Cent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 You're welcome Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Way to go Keith! There was no doubt You said right from the beginning that you were gunning for Centurion and you got it! *highfive* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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