MattyJ[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status Mat Bedogni TK-6280 MattyJ 6’3†92Kgs Outpost 42 (New Zealand) Armour: RT-Mod Helmet: T/MC Boots: TK boots Neck seal: TK-409 Gloves and latex like white rubber plates: Trooperbay Holster: Trooperbay E-11 Blaster: Custom built (made with plastic tubing and plastic and metal fittings keeping it light but sturdy) Thermal Det clips: TK_LEPER Electronics: Not yet installed (ICOMM + AKER Amp and wireless headset Canvas Belt: Tkittle Helmet S trim: Trooperbay Paint: Humbrol colours French Blue, Admiral Grey (had used Midnight blue but saw that this was requested to be changed for a guy to meet requirements) NOTE: My Armour has been made to meet Centurion requirements which I will be going for after obtaining EIB so keep that in mind when viewing these images. Front View: Right Side View: Note that my belt is on an angle. I didn't realise I needed to push it down at the back to make it straight and my photographer was none the wiser.. Back View: Left Side View: Pose: Good comparison pose: Hand painted helmet markings: Spray Painted Vocoder and mouth: 3 screws on each side of helmet: S-Trim on helmet: Green Lenses: Neck Seal: Elastic straps holding backside down: Male snap on Right side of AB: 6 Split Rivets on AB and Kidney plates: Thermal Det: AB plate paint colours: 2 Males snaps on butt plate and 1 Split Rivet on Crotch plate: Belt with 3 square coverplates and drop box positioning: Dropbox backs: Holster fixed with 2 Chicago Screws: Forearms with no return edge: Thigh ammo belt fixed with Split Rivets: Sniper Knee plate glued: Boots: E-11 Blaster: Blaster D ring: Rubber gloves and latex like white rubber plates: Special thanks go out to Darth Aloha for his awesome thread that helped a hell of a lot during this build and ZaneOX for his guidance and expert advice in helping me set this up right first time. Getting those gaps right is a science!! Cheers Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Lean and clean build. Very nice! Before submitting for centurion, I would recommend that the knee belt rivet is moved to the top corner rather than middle as it sits now, and that the drop boxes are moved to the outer edge of the belt, and consider using cover strips for your arm and leg assembly. You may need to have a closer look at your blaster. Which while an impressive scratch build, as it is now, is a bit too far off from perfect. I understand that Australia and New Zealand have quite strict gun laws, but a doopydoo kit should be fine, no? With that said, this is an easy approval for EIB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats Trooper, looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 WOW! that's awesome! and super fast.... Thanks for your comments. I spent some time researching the position of the drop boxes and noticed that I have placed them further out than most. I placed them so the position was leaving them hanging in the sale position over the thighs as in the cardboard cutouts (see image above). Is this not right? Moving them further out would place them on the sides of my thighs.. Many parts on my blaster are Droopy Doo resin parts. Could you advise what parts are not acceptable on my blaster so I know what to do? I can provide more pics if required of specific areas.. Very true on the gun laws down here. I must say that it was a laugh at LAX when I bought this gun back to NZ. It went though the Xray and was pulled out and unpacked to be swabbed for explosive residue. I guess the guy thought it was real!! haha My friends bag had 8 proper guns in it any they didn't blink an eye at those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaneOX Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Woohoo congrats Mat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 WOW! that's awesome! and super fast.... Thanks for your comments. I spent some time researching the position of the drop boxes and noticed that I have placed them further out than most. I placed them so the position was leaving them hanging in the sale position over the thighs as in the cardboard cutouts (see image above). Is this not right? Moving them further out would place them on the sides of my thighs.. Many parts on my blaster are Droopy Doo resin parts. Could you advise what parts are not acceptable on my blaster so I know what to do? I can provide more pics if required of specific areas.. Very true on the gun laws down here. I must say that it was a laugh at LAX when I bought this gun back to NZ. It went though the Xray and was pulled out and unpacked to be swabbed for explosive residue. I guess the guy thought it was real!! haha My friends bag had 8 proper guns in it any they didn't blink an eye at those The drop boxes are correct in relation to the cardboard cutout, but the belt itself is too long, a flaw in the RT kit. So as a compromise I'm suggesting that you move them. The drop boxes are on all original belts positioned at the end of the belt to help cover the black area that appears between the thigh and butt plate. The most noticeable parts of your blaster I feel needs adjustment is the front nozzle, end cap, folding stock (front part) and front sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats Mat. Glad to have more newly minted EiB troopers with me!! Feels good doesn't it?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks guys! it sure does feel great to have that well deserved recognition EIB...............like a BOSS! Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 The most noticeable parts of your blaster I feel needs adjustment is the front nozzle, end cap, folding stock (front part) and front sight. Sorry Mathias, I totally missed this note about the blaster here.. I have pulled out my work in progress Droopy Doo full resin kit and will finish that to use that instead. Thanks for all your input. Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Cool. I think that once you're finished with the doopydoo blaster you'll find it most satisfying to both your heart and your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazauto[TK] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats Mat on your EIB, a great clean build well done trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats Trooper!! Welcome to the EIB Club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Well done for staying on track and soldiering on, congrats on EIB status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ[TK] Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for all your support troops! it been a fun ride. Can't wait to dirty it up on the battlefield! Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ[TK] Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well done! Thanks Keith. One question I have is how you get to add the FISD kudos of being your countries first Centurion? I too am the first in my country (New Zealand) Any help is appreciated Cheers Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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