Snaps[TK] Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Name: Steve Langenbrunner TK: 51500 Forum Name: slangen Garrison: Ohio Garrison Armor= AP Helmet= AP Blaster= DoopyDoo's Full Resin Height = 5'11 Weight = 160 lbs Boots = TK Boots Canvas belt = Trooperbay Hand Plates = Trooperbay Electronics= Neck Seal = TK409.com Holster = Trooperbay Front Back Sides Action Abdomen Cod and butt Interior Holster Helmet Blaster Neck and TD Edited June 30, 2014 by Slangen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Good looking build. One thing that I have notice, your rivet in the crotch should not be painted. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Good looking build. One thing that I have notice, your rivet in the crotch should not be painted. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Thanks...photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Best of luck brother!!! ðŸ‘👌 Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce[TK] Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 looking good. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks! It's been a lot of fun building it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Looks Great!! I like the blending job on the shims too. Good luck trooper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techne[TK] Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Nice build! Nice job covering up the join between your kidneys and side shims. I am guessing that you will be asked to move your thermal detonator's metal strips a little farther out to the sides, though; usually they are close to touching the white caps at the ends. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Looks Great!! I like the blending job on the shims too. Good luck trooper!! Thanks! I was really worried about that but all the sanding, repasting and more sanding was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Nice build! Nice job covering up the join between your kidneys and side shims. I am guessing that you will be asked to move your thermal detonator's metal strips a little farther out to the sides, though; usually they are close to touching the white caps at the ends. Good luck! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hey Steve!! Thank you for your application to EIB!!!! You have a great looking set of armor. Very well fitted to your frame. Nice work!!! Let's look at your armor a little more closely! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required submission photos have been posted. After reviewing all photos, your armor meets all requirements so with that I would like to congratulate and welcome you to EIB!!!!!!! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: This is where myself and your fellow troopers make suggestions that do not affect your application, but are suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. The first point is something that boarderlines on the nit picky. I like that your side rivets are the correct distance from the seam and evenly spaced across from each other. For this reason, I am not requesting a change here. I do believe they are a little close together in their spacing top to bottom. I marked off what I mean here:. Here is an example of the spacing from an archive suit: I do have a small request regarding the cut out at the bottom of your left thigh. I am not too sure why this was cut in the shape it is, but I'd like to see the corners heat massaged or trimmed to blend more with the line of the ridge at the bottom like this; In reviewing this picture, See "Centurion Suggestions" below for further comment on this thigh. The other thing that would look great but is not required is some weathering on your blaster. If that is not your thing, then perhaps just to add the silver color near the trigger group as seen here: might just add some further depth to your blaster. Oh, nice magazine by the way Centurion Suggestions: From the many specific details you have added to your armor I can only assume that I will see a Centurion application from you at some point. I sure hope so!!!! There are a few changes that will need to be made. First I want to go back to your left thigh. Whatever reason it was that you needed to trim that square notch out is adjustable by evening up those corners. A closer look however shows that your cover strip extends beyond and onto the lower ridge. The cover strip should not do this as seen here: If you do apply for Centurion. the decals on your helmet in the trap and tear areas will need to be removed and be hand painted or be replaced with the Dave M "handpainted look" decals. Next I want to go over your thermal detonator; specifically the belt clips. First off, they need to be bumped outward towards the outer caps to either touch or have minimal gap between the clips and the caps. Second, the clips should be straight across the top and sit even with, not overlapping, the control panel like this:I have marked my suggestion on yours here: If you want to really WOW the accuracy factor, you could get slot head screws rather than phillips but that it up to you. There is one more adjustment that may lead to a correction in another. Your waist belt is sitting a bit too low. The top of the belt should touch if not slightly overlap the main button plate. I have marked this in red: I noticed that you have a slight "V" gap at the top of your ab/kidney seam. There is also some overlap at the bottom of this seam. I just wonder if the belt was raised to its proper position would it eliminate this gap because the pressure would be in the right spot on your armor. The last thing is in regard to your MASTERFUL work blending in those side shims. I'd like to see a little more artistry go into that seam to eliminate the notch at the top to make it more seamless. The notches just make it seem like something was added so it doesn't look natural. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions! Great work and congratulations again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Yahoo!!!!!!! Thank you very much sir!! I paid a lot of attention to other EIB builds because this was a goal! I was actually worried about the blending of the sides but it feels great you thought they are great! I will definitely make the changes for centurion level! The only change I'm concerned about is the left thigh and will get with when I get ready to make that change.... Thanks again!! And I definitely love the blaster magazine LOL! Edited June 30, 2014 by Slangen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Congrats Steve! Welcome to the ranks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Congrats Trooper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLight[TK] Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Awesome job! You look fantastic and will look even better with only a few more adjustments! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Congrats Trooper!! Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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