TK6287[TK] Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) Brian Raabe TK6287 Golden Gate Garrison Armor: TM Helmet: TM Blaster: Hyperfirm Optional Height: 5'9" Weight 195lbs Boots: TK boots Belt: TM Hand plates: Trooperbay Electronics: ICOMM/Aker Amp Holster: TM Front view: Back view Left arm raised Right arm raised Left side detail Right side detail Ab detail Action shot Cod and butt Attachment Interior strapping Helmet front Helmet side Helmet side Hovi tip Lens color Blaster Blaster Neck seal TD front TD back Holster attachment Holster attachment Thanks for looking. I hope this meets the EIB requirements. Edited November 26, 2013 by TK6287 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Looks Great!! May want to trim a little string from the belt. Good luck Trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Mark, Thanks for the input. Did I post this in the right area? If not, do you know how I could move this post to the correct area? I do not see it listed in the recent topics area on the FISD homepage like I've seen other EIB and Centurion posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looking good there trooper. Out of 3 consecutive and current EIB applications your the only one that has nailed your AB buttons colours and painting correctly. I just thought I'd mention that. Your kidney and ab side gaps are not symmetrical. You have more than the allowed EIB side gap on one side and virtually none on the other side. Therefore overall your side gaps would be perfect with a little strapping adjustment there. Good luck trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebeagle[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Best of luck trooper! Looks excellent overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vecspeed12 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Mark, Thanks for the input. Did I post this in the right area? If not, do you know how I could move this post to the correct area? I do not see it listed in the recent topics area on the FISD homepage like I've seen other EIB and Centurion posts. You're in the correct area, if there are a lot of posts, it moves out of the recent topics fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Your kidney and ab side gaps are not symmetrical. You have more than the allowed EIB side gap on one side and virtually none on the other side. That is a trait of the original strapping and I would not go altering it. Out of 3 consecutive and current EIB applications your the only one that has nailed your AB buttons colours and painting correctly. There is a good reason for that Looking awesome, Brian. Don't be afraid to give your belt a trim now and then. It will stop fraying eventually, so a quick trim in the mean time will sort it out. Good luck with your application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks for all of the input. I will trim the belt a bit and submit another photo, hopefully later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 So here are some pics of the belt after trimming. It does look a lot better. I'll have to keep up on that. I hope this meets all of the EIB requirements. If more pics are needed, please let me know. Thanks, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Brian, That's a great looking TM you've got there. Here are my comments... CRL Related The CRL is very specific about side gaps. Is there a way you can adjust your elastic to split the difference between side gaps? Here is the wording in question from the CRL: Any gap between the ab and kidney plate shall be no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide. Any shims used to achieve this effect should be of a similar material and color as the ab and kidney plate. Shims shall fit flush and seams are allowed . Other - Fit and Assembly Nothing to add for EIB. Centurion Suggestions If possible I suggest fiddling with your strapping to stop the butt plate from overlapping the kidney. Or just if/when you retake the photos your photographer ensures they're more lined up. The back plate is a little far from the kidney but you see that on screen and not really an issue. Thanks! -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Eric, I think the side gaps just need to be adjusted manually, like the overlapping issue. When I take more pics of that I'll make sure everything is lined up and looking good. Maybe even suck in the gut a bit more Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 So here are a couple of pics of the left and right side gaps. After this photo shoot I realized just how much weight I need to loose. Please let me know if more is needed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vecspeed12 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 looks good to me Brian. lets see what the DO say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks for fixing your side gaps and taking new photos. Approved! Congratulations trooper! -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Excellent! Thanks you very much! Will be submitting again for centurian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Congrats Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebeagle[TK] Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Nicely done Brian!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks guys. On to Centurion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Keith[TK] Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Congrats Brian! ... and it looks like you got approved in time to get your challenge coin. Nice! Edited November 18, 2013 by TK 5376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6287[TK] Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ordered one last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezablad3[TK] Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Congratulations Brian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorenM[TK] Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 So here are a couple of pics of the left and right side gaps. After this photo shoot I realized just how much weight I need to loose. Please let me know if more is needed. Thanks Those side gaps were my achilles heel as well..:-), what did you do to minimize it?..I lost 12 cm ( now 16cm) off my waistline.....and the gap is still too wide for Centurion clearance......(sigh:-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Congrats! Looking well and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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