zebrabuse Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Mandatory Information • Armor = AP • Helmet= AP • Blaster= HyperfirmOptional • Height = 5'11" • Weight = 195 lb • Boots = TK Boots • Canvas belt = TrooperBay • Hand Plates = TrooperBay • Electronics= Aker • Neck Seal = Ebay (unknown) • Holster = AP (Fan System: Echo Works!) I first trooped in this AP suit in March 2013, and it has already been in a number of troops ranging from commercial shoots, bowling, merry go rounds, and more. I'm finally submitting for EIB status, but will probably tweak further before going for Centurion. Thank you for your consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 easy pass.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The blue on the AB buttons need checking there. They look like the old dark midnight blue, rather than the required lighter French blue. A better pic may help clear up what colour they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The blue on the AB buttons need checking there. They look like the old dark midnight blue, rather than the required lighter French blue. A better pic may help clear up what colour they are. Understood and thank you! I shot some in the sunlight and then under brighter indoor lighting, but neither were very clear and they do appear a bit dark. I was trying to avoid using a flash. I'll shoot more as soon as I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Easy fix and you'll be good to go! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 OK! So I checked the blue buttons and they do appear a bit dark. I have a number of blue paints and am touching up often. I think I was more concerned with other details and wasn't paying attention to this! I grabbed a french blue and just applied. Let me know if this helps out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The blue on the AB buttons need checking there. They look like the old dark midnight blue, rather than the required lighter French blue. A better pic may help clear up what colour they are. Is French Blue required? Blue Angel Blue (slightly darker) was acceptable when I was in the queue and I got it from the paint PDF thingy found here in several threads. I prefer the slightly darker blue on the abs myself. French Blue looks so "painted" Anyway I just didn't know if this has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hi Ingrid It's probably best, as you are the Deputy Commanding officer of the FISD to have checked the tutorials before making a post like you have just done. With your staff position credentials it does not serve well for you to be mis informed or thrown confusion into the pot. Here is the up to date colour chart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It's also super easy to find pictures of original armour that clearly shows that the blue paint is a "true" blue, not a darker version. Same thing with the grey, which is fairly light. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/image/921-ab-plate-04jpg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 It's also super easy to find pictures of original armour that clearly shows that the blue paint is a "true" blue, not a darker version. Same thing with the grey, which is fairly light. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/image/921-ab-plate-04jpg/ I have about 6 bottles of gray as well if I need to change those out. It will only take me 10 minutes. Just let me know and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have about 6 bottles of gray as well if I need to change those out. It will only take me 10 minutes. Just let me know and thanks! In that case I would do that if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 In that case I would do that if I were you. Still wet 1138 reporting in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I did not mean to offend everyone in the universe here, nor create confusion. I was asking a legitimate question about the paint colors. I won't derail the thread further by attempting to learn about this change so I can better my own costume and those I help. So we can all be friendly now and focus on Troy's most excellent EIB build. Troy, you look spectacular and I am sorry I apparently created drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ircphoenix Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Hi Ingrid It's probably best, as you are the Deputy Commanding officer of the FISD to not ask questions or try to enlighten yourself. With your staff position credentials it does not serve well for you to be inquisitive.L2stormtrooper Edited November 13, 2013 by ircphoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 You guys get a room. Anyway, I was looking at my last photo again with the 1138 fix here in the thread. I shot that in a dash on the way out the door to work today. Looking at it again, it looks dark. I will post up a photo with proper lighting when I get home. It might be fine as is, but I'm more than happy to offer up whatever is required and thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 ...and here's the ab with a bit more light on it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Everyone: If you have an issue with a staff member or have anything to say in an EIB thread that isn't either positive or directly related to the person's application please create a new thread for discussion. That includes the interpretation and contents of the TK CRLs. Troy, I would have passed you with the "wrong" ab color. There is nothing in the CRL that dictates which particular shade of blue you should use. Not passing someone with the wrong shade of blue on their ab buttons is way too nitpicky and goes against the spirit of the EIB program. It is coming clear to me that there are solid reasons why people call FISD folks elitists. More importantly the Billagram featured in the FISD tutorial we have on our website still lists midnight blue as a viable option. You've got a nice looking TK and you should be proud of it. You're approved. Centurion Suggestions Honestly I can't tell what color your ab buttons are right now. It's really really hard to tell in the photographs. If they really are the right color maybe you can take the can and spill a little on some ABS and photograph your ab plate, the can, and the smudge. Worst case I'll send you my can of Humbrol french blue if you PM me your mailing address here or on Suckbook. I suggest moving the cap rivet on your knee pack up into the corner of the belt and scooting the whole knee back down a bit. Here are some reference shots to see what I mean: If you have your knee pack off the thigh you might want to trim a little bit off the top and bottom closer to the boxes. It's a minor thing but would improve the look (Thanks Mathias) Congrats trooper. Now go help the rest of your EP!C nerds apply for EIB. -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Congrats and welcome to the ranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Congrats and welcome to the ranks Much thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 congrats on your EIB appointment Troy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 congrats on your EIB appointment Troy! Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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