Barcode Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) ATA ANH-S (Forgot to put that in the title) Greetings guys and gals! Thank you in advance for the looks and advice. Wish me luck! Benjamin McGowan TK - 18421 Barcode Florida Garrison Tampa Bay Squad Armor Maker - ATA Helmet Maker - ATA Blaster Type - DDay kit w/drilled aluminum pipe Height - 6'1" Weight - 155lbs. Boot Maker - TK Boots Canvas Belt - TrooperBay Hand Plate Type - TrooperBay (Rubber) Gloves - TrooperBay (Rubber Chemical Type) Electronics - Echo's Fan Kit Neck Seal - Darman (Velcro Enclosure) Holster Maker - Darman Front Back Left Side Right Side Ab Details (Above) Action shot (Below) Cod Detail Butt Plate Detail Interior Strapping (Above) Helmet Front, Hovi Detail, Left and Right Helmet Back Lens Color (Above) Blaster Left, Right and D Ring (Below) Neck Seal & Handguards TD (Above) Holster & Belt Details ..... Note: The holster doesn't actually touch the ammo box. In this picture I didn't make the belt flat to show the small distance between the two pieces. Edited April 10, 2015 by Barcode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I apologize for the Photobucket link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) You're going to need to go down the EIB check list and post the pics in this thread. *how to just in case Edited April 9, 2015 by cm325i 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 You're going to need to go down the EIB check list and post the pics in this thread. *how to just in case OMG your little guide is GOLD!!!! Thank you so much Clint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Excellent build! Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 OMG your little guide is GOLD!!!! Thank you so much Clint! No problemo! Your kit does look great! Just out of curiosity... If you let the thighs come down just a bit, it would balance out the amount of black showing at the knee, but would it hinder your movement? Good build tho! Should be an easy pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nice build, Benjamin, and GREAT paint job on the bucket!!!!!! I think you have this one nailed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 No problemo! Your kit does look great! Just out of curiosity... If you let the thighs come down just a bit, it would balance out the amount of black showing at the knee, but would it hinder your movement? Good build tho! Should be an easy pass. I can lower them as much as needed. Im on a D-ring style strap that allows me to lower or raise. I'll drop them down a touch but cannot post a photo of it. All of the photos were taken by my buddy Ken @ his house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nice build, Benjamin, and GREAT paint job on the bucket!!!!!! I think you have this one nailed... Thanks. Gaz will like that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I can lower them as much as needed. Im on a D-ring style strap that allows me to lower or raise. I'll drop them down a touch but cannot post a photo of it. All of the photos were taken by my buddy Ken @ his house. No need to change anything or post new pics. The suit looks great. Sent from my ComLink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thin[501st] Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks fantastic man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Looks great, good luck with your application. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Hey Benjamin excellent armor sir, though I'm a bit bias to ATA. Great job Good luck sir. EDIT: Scratch my pic request, apparently I'm blind. lol Edited April 12, 2015 by ukswrath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hey there Ben!!! Thank you for your application to Expert Infantry. Yet another great example of a quality, ATA build. Let's take a look! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required pics have been posted. (thank you Tim for your guidance) Your armor display all necessary requirements for EIB. That said, I would like to congratulate and welcome you to Expert infantry! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section, I will discuss observations and suggestions made by your fellow troopers and myself. These are made as suggestions to improve the final look of your armor. These will not affect any application. This build is another example of how our hobby is not a one size fits all world. Not everyone is 5' 10". This said, taller troopers, as yourself, have a few options when it comes to "extra" space created by longer arms and legs. Clint had made the suggestion that perhaps Your thighs could be lowered just a but to balance out the knee gap. Man, this is a tough one because the way your thighs fit against your ab is just beautiful. If you were to lower them, I wouldn't go too nuts there and just drop them like 3/4 " (20 mm) at most. The other extended portion is below your biceps. It is not a requirement to have your strap go across your bicep. In fact, aside from the use of the bicep hook on Han's armor, few troopers had anything attached to the biceps and they just floated. I can't tell if you have bicep hooks. If not, let them drop a bit and as long as you can bend your arms comfortably, this gap will be lessened. Now to pick...MUHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am surprised that you went a little wider with the cover strips on the back of your arms than the front. These should both be the same (around 15mm) and don't get why you chose this way? The backs of the thighs and shins can be a tad wider so I don;t know if this was just a mis understanding. The other two issues are with your blaster. First, the pistol grip should be the only thing painted gloss black. The rest should match the color of the main blaster and CAN have a little silver to represent the non-painted areas of the trigger group. Next, the stop clip on the underside of the main body just in front of the butt cap is backwards. The arm on the inside should angle up towards the butt cap. This was used as a prevention measure so the butt cap didn't fall off unexpectedly. The lever was pressed on the one side allowing the "t" section to drop. This allowed the butt cap to be pushed in far enough that the locking tabs could follow the tracks and be twisted for removal. Without depressing this, the butt cap moved forward only slightly to engage the tabs on the folding stock to lock it into place. You can also see the silver portions around the trigger I mentioned earlier. Joe and you were both right. When the handpainted details are NAILED like you did on your helmet, this makes my socks go up and down!!! Just incredible work on those!!!!! Centurion Suggestions: Although nothing shows currently, Centurion applications require a more detailed set of pictures that could show something not seen here. Ultimate Centurion requirements are the trooper's responsibility. The only suggestions I have is to try the thigh and bicep adjustments. If they work out, take and submit those pics on your application. Congratulations again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Congratulations and welcome to EIB. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Great job Ben and congrats sir. Welcome to the ranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yay! Thanks so much guys! Looks like I have some work to do towards my next goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hey there Ben!!! Thank you for your application to Expert Infantry. Yet another great example of a quality, ATA build. Let's take a look! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required pics have been posted. (thank you Tim for your guidance) Your armor display all necessary requirements for EIB. That said, I would like to congratulate and welcome you to Expert infantry! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section, I will discuss observations and suggestions made by your fellow troopers and myself. These are made as suggestions to improve the final look of your armor. These will not affect any application. This build is another example of how our hobby is not a one size fits all world. Not everyone is 5' 10". This said, taller troopers, as yourself, have a few options when it comes to "extra" space created by longer arms and legs. Clint had made the suggestion that perhaps Your thighs could be lowered just a but to balance out the knee gap. Man, this is a tough one because the way your thighs fit against your ab is just beautiful. If you were to lower them, I wouldn't go too nuts there and just drop them like 3/4 " (20 mm) at most. The other extended portion is below your biceps. It is not a requirement to have your strap go across your bicep. In fact, aside from the use of the bicep hook on Han's armor, few troopers had anything attached to the biceps and they just floated. I can't tell if you have bicep hooks. If not, let them drop a bit and as long as you can bend your arms comfortably, this gap will be lessened. Now to pick...MUHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am surprised that you went a little wider with the cover strips on the back of your arms than the front. These should both be the same (around 15mm) and don't get why you chose this way? The backs of the thighs and shins can be a tad wider so I don;t know if this was just a mis understanding. The other two issues are with your blaster. First, the pistol grip should be the only thing painted gloss black. The rest should match the color of the main blaster and CAN have a little silver to represent the non-painted areas of the trigger group. Next, the stop clip on the underside of the main body just in front of the butt cap is backwards. The arm on the inside should angle up towards the butt cap. This was used as a prevention measure so the butt cap didn't fall off unexpectedly. The lever was pressed on the one side allowing the "t" section to drop. This allowed the butt cap to be pushed in far enough that the locking tabs could follow the tracks and be twisted for removal. Without depressing this, the butt cap moved forward only slightly to engage the tabs on the folding stock to lock it into place. You can also see the silver portions around the trigger I mentioned earlier. Joe and you were both right. When the handpainted details are NAILED like you did on your helmet, this makes my socks go up and down!!! Just incredible work on those!!!!! Centurion Suggestions: Although nothing shows currently, Centurion applications require a more detailed set of pictures that could show something not seen here. Ultimate Centurion requirements are the trooper's responsibility. The only suggestions I have is to try the thigh and bicep adjustments. If they work out, take and submit those pics on your application. Congratulations again!!! Just to clarify my understanding here. =] (Blaster) A: Switch around that small piece next to the end cap. B: Change the paint on the trigger. (Forearms) Change rear cover strips to 15mm (Biceps) Remove my Han hooks so they drop down a tad bit. (Thighs) Lower them just a tad. 20mm at most. Then apply for Centurion and profit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Done. Done. Done. And done. =] Now I just need a couple new photos for my Centurion application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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