TK-6276 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[ATA][123]

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Hello all my fellow TK's! Without further delay here is my Centurion application. This was a labor of love and I thoroughly enjoyed turning my original build into a Centurion worthy armor. I hope you enjoy looking it over as much as I enjoyed building it. I look forward to joining the ranks of Centurion with my fellow brothers and sisters.

 

EIB application:http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26741-tk-6276-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-ata-368/

 

Armor:ATA

Helmet:ATA

Blaster:Doopy Doos resin/polyurethane cast Sterling (assembled and painted by me)

 

Height:5'7"

Weight:180

Boots:TKboots

Belt:Trooperbay

Hand Plates:Rubber (Trooperbay)

Electronics:Aker

Neck Seal:Trooperbay

Holster:Darman

 

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FRONT,ARMS AT SIDE

BACK,ARMS AT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE, ARM RAISED

LEFT SIDE, ARM RAISED

RIGHT SIDE DETAIL (ADDED "HAN SNAP")

LEFT SIDE DETAIL (REPLACED ORIGINAL POP RIVETS WITH CORRECT SPLIT RIVETS)

AB BUTTON ORIENTATION

HAND PLATES AND GLOVES

HAND PLATES SHOWING FLEXIBILITY (RUBBER)

SHOULDER BRIDGE FRONT(FIXED)

SHOULDER BRIDGE BACK(FREE FLOATING) WITH ELASTIC BANDS IN PLACE

THIGH PACK ATTATCHMENT, RIGHT AND LEFT RESPECTIVELY(FIXED PER EIB APP)

SNIPER KNEE PLATE, RIGHT AND LEFT RESPECTIVELY

DROP BOX ORIENTATION (EVEN WITH BELT EDGE) LEFT AND RIGHT RESPECTIVELY(FIXED PER EIB APP.)

DROP BOX BACK SIDE, SHOWING INNER BOX AND ATTATCHMENT WITH RIVET AND WHITE ELASTIC

HELMET FRONT (FIXED TUBE STRIPES PER EIB APPLICATION)

HELMET BACK

HELMET RIGHT

HELMET LEFT

HOVI MIX TIPS DETAIL

BACKLIT LENS COLOR

HELMET S-TRIM

BLASTER LEFT SIDE

BLASTER RIGHT SIDE

BLASTER D-RING

NECK SEAL

THERMAL DETONATOR FRONT

 

ANOTHER ANGLE........(NEW BRACKETS AND SCREWS FIXED PER EIB APP)

THERMAL DETONATOR BACK

HOLSTER ATTATCHMENT

HOLSTER STRAPS 16MM

AB/KIDNEY SPLIT RIVETS 10 MM

SHINS CLOSE OVER TO THE INSIDE, RIGHT AND LEFT RESPECTIVELY

FOREARMS, NO RETURN EDGE, RIGHT AND LEFT RESPECTIVELY

 

BOOTS, LIGHTLY SCUFFED

ACTION SHOTS

DETAILS.................

2 SNAPS ON BUTT PLATE

SPLIT RIVET ON CROTCH TAB

CROTCH/BUTT ATTATCHMENT

WHITE SHOULDER STRAPS

CLAMSHELL (5 PICS)

FULL FRONT,BACK AND SIDES, BUCKET ON (4 PICS)

AB/BELT DETAIL (MY BELT IS PART OF MY CLAMSHELL AND IS NOT REMOVABLE)

MISCELLANEOUS BLASTER.............

 

 

Edited May 19, 2014 by Zixx

[HawkFan24]

Looks great so far but you are missing a bunch of required pictures

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

I think maybe you viewed it while I was still working on it. I was having problems with my computer freezing so I did 5 pics, posted, did 5 more, posted etc, that way I didn't lose any work.

Edited May 19, 2014 by Zixx

[HawkFan24]

Yup you are right, and with that......awesome build! Very detailed application with lots of photos to look at. Also, good job on all the mods you made since your EIB application

[Holnave (evan_loh)[TK]]

Great improvements! And great build too Some ABS paste solves a lot of problems . I had to reposition my side rivets too and filled the holes with ABS paste.

 

They might call you out on the cover strips on the back of your shins as the cover strips overlap the ridges:

 

Hopefully it's not an issue but even if it is, it's a simple mod

 

But these are just suggestions and the DL has the final say. So don't make any final changes until the DL says so!

 

All the best with your application!

Edited May 19, 2014 by evan_loh

[TK6287[TK]]

Looks awesome!  Good job

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Thanks for the positive comments so far guys! Looking forward to hear what Steve has to say.

[The5thHorseman[TK]]

Wow, that blaster is... glossy! 

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Wow, that blaster is... glossy! 

Lol. Yes, I need to hit it with the steel wool a little bit, but I prefer everything super clean!

[Tehcaveman]

Looks great brother good luck!!

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Looks great brother good luck!!

Thanks Manny!

[gazmosis[501st]]

Hey Jason! Thank you for your application for Centurion. As previously stated, you gave us a lot to look at here. Sometimes in the quest to get you approved for EIB, things are missed to prepare you for Centurion. Regardless of when certain things were picked up, some changes will still need to be done.  Remember, Centurion is about the details. Let's look at your armor!

 

CRL Requirements:

All submission pictures have been posted (and then some  ) You have done well paying attention to the upgrades that you did. I like that you changed out your side pop rivets to the proper domed head rivets and spaced them out properly,  you changed out the pop rivets on your thermal detonator to black screws, you shortened up the straps that the drop boxes hang from. Nice work! We do need to look at some further changes that will need to be done prior to receiving Centurion. These things may not appear in the CRL, but they are still necessary for Centurion level armor.

 

Other-Armor Fit/Assembly:

This point is not as critical to affect your application as it is for an overall better look but however you have your bicep straps attached to your biceps, it is causing your shoulder bells to be pulled down excessively. The top of your shoulders should be close to touching the ribbed shoulder bridges. Remember, as long as you have the bicep straps, it really is not critical that they are around the biceps.

 

Now to the more important points: First off are your drop boxes. They are really thick. Drop boxes should be around the 1/2 inch thick. Many are even thinner as in this pic:

Next are the button plates on your ab. The button plates should be trimmed to be slightly smaller than the stage they are attached to as in this pic:Your center button plate extends over the edges and your 4 button plate covers the stage completely. I didn't think ATA's button plates came like that. Both will need to be trimmed down.

Next are the cover strips on the back of your calves. These should not extend past the ridge at the top. They should stop before the ridge. 

I wanted to discuss your chest plate a bit. You have a MAD amount of return edge on the sides and the bottom that should be trimmed off to get the proper look of your chest. Most return edges hover around 3/8 of an inch (10MM) for the larger parts. I have marked in red what can come off but I hope you do a little measuring as I used "paint" to draw the lines.

Next is the power pack or thigh pack on your lower, right thigh. You did move the rivet location to the upper corner but I noticed that the length of the pack itself is too long. Everyone's thighs are different in diameter. Though however the thigh is constructed, the thigh pack should end at the rear most corner of the lower ridge and not extend beyond it. 

Next is your blaster. It's great to see that you upgraded from your Hasbro to a Doopy kit. However, it is required that your blaster be assembled correctly and with all parts present. Your photos of your blaster are very hard to see. They should be shot in good, direct light from the sides except for the "D" ring shot. This makes all details clear. Because of the sunlight from the side, the gloss of your paint and the angle you held the blaster at, the details are very difficult to see. however a couple things stand out to me that need correction. First is your scope rail. On a doopy or pipe build kit, the front bend of your scope rail should be inserted into the top vent hole that is behind the top t-track. Here is an example:The rear is either attached between the uprights of the rear sightOr bent to mount directly to the receiver body like on this screen used, non-firing blaster prop:

A part that I did notice was missing is the bayonet lug that should be located in the spot between vent holes on the lower magazine housing side of the blaster marked here with a red arrow:I have a question regarding your front sight. I have yet to see a Doopy kit where the front sight didn't fit close to exact to the receiver front like thisYours seems to be trimmed a little off sorry to say. I would like to see some clearer pics of your blaster, though. 

 

I know this seems a little overwhelming. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need to go over some things in more detail or I did not explain them well enough. We are here to help you That is what we are all about. 

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Thanks for the input Steve. All the trim work on the chest, thigh pack, ab plates and shin strips will be easy enough. The drop boxes I just made the other day and are pretty well zapped together so I will have to make another set to proper thickness. Everything with the blaster came trimmed and I just assembled. That's how the front sight fit out of the box.I will have to try and fill the gaps with bondo. The sight rail I had to make and did the best I could with 1/8 thick aluminum. I'll have to try and find something thinner to get the bends properly. The bayonet lug..........I don't know what happened to it. It was there.....  I'll get to work on everything right away!

[I'm Batman[501st]]

Pic stolen from usaeatt2's build thread http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26960-e-11-steel-pipe-build/page-5?. The 1/16 will be a LOT easier to bend and probably more screen accurate too.

 

 

Good luck Jason. Most of that shouldn't be too troublsome for you.

Edited May 21, 2014 by Sith Lord

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Update. 4 more days left of vacation so I plan on working to get this done before I go back to work. I miraculously found the missing bayonet lug under my couch. I'm heading to the Depot now to try and find some 1/16th aluminum.......stay tuned.

[gazmosis[501st]]

If you are going to go with the 1/16th rail like in the top pic, he used steel rather than aluminum. An aluminum one will most likely bow and look goofy.

I'd try to cut down your drop boxes before getting new ones. You might be able to make it work.

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Drop boxes completed. Meeting my mom for lunch then I'll be back to finish the rest!

Edited May 21, 2014 by Zixx

[gazmosis[501st]]

WELL DONE!!!

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

WELL DONE!!!

Thanks Steve! I'm working on the blaster now. I WILL have everything done tonight.

[HawkFan24]

Those drop boxes do look much better!

[I'm Batman[501st]]

If you are going to go with the 1/16th rail like in the top pic, he used steel rather than aluminum. An aluminum one will most likely bow and look goofy.

Sorry Steve, if you check his thread pretty sure he used aluminum.

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

New sight rail DONE. Already placed into position. Fresh coat of paint coming up next!

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Thigh pack trimmed

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[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Shin strips trimmed to not cover ridge

Edited May 21, 2014 by Zixx

[Vader’s Wingman[501st]]

Ab button plates trimmed and restaged