DragonTrooper[TK] Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Name: Benjamin Faircloth TK ID: TK-12282 FISD: DragonTrooper Garrison: Florida Garrison 501st Status: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=18306 Armor: ATA Helmet: ATA Blaster: Hasbro with Doopy Doos Conversion Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 lbs Boots: Imperial Boots Canvas Belt: Homemade Hand Plates: ATA Neck Seal: Homemade Holster Maker: Sqaud Member Full Body: Front: Back: Left: Right: Right Side Detail: Left Side Detail: Helmet Details: Front: Side: Back: Hovi Tips: Lens Color: Accessory Photos: Belt: Neck Seal: Blaster (Left Side) Blaster (Right Side) Thermal Detonator: Action Shot: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcode Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looks good mate. The only thing that pops out is your belt corners. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looking good! Yea those corners on the belt are a little sharp; also your blaster will need the lt bottom t-track shaved off and holes then drilled (I had to do the same on my EIB app!). You could pretty easily drimmel out the scope rail filler if you wanted also while the tools are out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Looking good. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Nice build, Ben, best of luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee[TK] Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Hey Ben, nice ATA sir. As for suggestions, as Scott has mentioned the ammo belt corner taper seems a bit excessively yet I would wait for Gazmosis the DO to give you his opinion on it before doing anything. I have a concern regarding the cloth belt width, it almost appears to be as wide as the ammo belt itself. CRL is 2.75†(70 mm) to 3.25â€(83 mm) wide max. If you're within that range disregard my concern. Other than these you look EIB ready. I do have some suggestions for Centurion if that's where you're headed but I'm sure Gazmosis will make suggestions of his own when the time comes. Great job, see you soon in the EIB ranks Edited April 27, 2015 by ukswrath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hey Ben: Can you please post a couple missing photos: Interior strapping, cod/butt connection, and button plate close up. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Will do tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 thank you good Sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks for getting on those pics and thank you for your application for Expert Infantry. Let's take a look at your armor!! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been posted. Although your armor contains all the necessary elements, with advanced armor accuracy badges, the weapon is just as important. Having a Hasbro converted blaster is OK, but the lowermost T-Track on the magazine side just above the folding stock needs to be removed and vent holes added. Here is an example: Get this taken care of and the badge is yours! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section, I will discuss suggestions made by your fellow troopers as well as observations I have made. These suggestions are for the purpose of improving the overall look of your armor. None of these will affect any application. If they would, it will be specified. Several people have mentioned your waist belt. See "Centurion" area for further discussion on this. I do want to mention your fantastic paintwork. This is always an accomplishment worth some kudos! I would think about tapering out the left side of the frown. Few if ever was this left as a blunt end. The positioning of the thermal detonator belt clips is good, however the screw placements could be moved. The top most screw should actually be very close to the top edge as seen here. In looking at the interior of your armor, I am very interested to learn what fasteners you used for the hardware on your left side seam. Centurion Suggestions: these suggestions are made based on what is seen in these pictures. More detailed photos in the Centurion application can show things not seen here. The armors ultimate accuracy is the responsibility of the individual. I said I was going into detail regarding your waist belt. Your cloth/canvas belt should measure 3 inches(77 mm) top to bottom. Matching this should be the vertical portion or ends of the plastic belt. They should then be trimmed on an angle to meet the horizontal run of the rest of the belt. This is a very small angle overall seeing as the belt itself rarely measures over 3 1/2- 3 5/8 (89 mm- 95mm). Your belt corners are trimmed at far too great of an angle. A new waist belt is strongly recommended here as well as a confirmation to make sure your canvas belt is not too wide. It looks like you left a little too much material off the back of the thigh pack on your right thigh bottom. The pack should be trimmed just behind the rivet point like this: Because of the amount you have now, you will probably need to re-round the bottom corner. You will need to obtain flexible/latex handplates And lastly, you will need a Sterling based blaster. Let me know if you should have any questions. Make that adjustment on your t-track of your blaster so I can get your EIB through!!! Nice work over all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Modifications Made as Requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Great job Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastertk[TK] Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hey Ben, I think you might have done a little too much. Gazmosis had suggested you remove the lowermost T-track on the magazine side and add vent holes. From your updated photo it looks like you removed the T-track from both sides. The ejection port side should still be T-tracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I was unaware that it was suppose to just be on one side.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastertk[TK] Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yeah, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Jay is correct unfortunately. In the review, I mention specifically the "on the magazine side". An easy replacement T-track can be found on a black yard rake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Awesome. I will knock that out and submit the fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coastertk[TK] Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 And the winner is..... Benjamin!! Nice job trooper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thank you for following up on this!!! Welcome to EIB!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Congrats Ben, welcome to the ranks sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTrooper[TK] Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thank you very much, proud to be on board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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