Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Awesome work! Yeah, I had about an hour window last night to do my box so I just winged it. Looking forward to see your trooping photos. Mine is next Saturday so I'm in just as a mad dash as you are to get things dialed in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks for sharing that! Looks good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 A couple touch ups i did before the first troop this weekend. I trimmed a bit extra on the sniper plate so its not too fat. I also put a little strip of velcro (fuzzy side) on the bottom of the shins to not scratch the boots. Then go to the trooping event. It was a wedding, so we do not have official troop pics. The CO is going to reach out to the bride of some pics to have of the event. What I did do is take some basic approval pics before the event: A biker scout helped suit me up, so there are a couple of positioning issues that needed to be addressed once I finally saw the pics lol. - My left bicep needed to be rotated so that it fits proper and that the shoulder bell aligned properly as well. - My belt was on too tight so it created a bit of overlap on the sides and pulled the back down. - I also noticed that i will have to put some padding behind the sniper plate to make sure it sticks out and does not fall under my thighs. These are perfect for basic approval to get my TK number. When I do my official EIB application I will touch up and make sure my armor is correct for the pictures lol. I will have another TK review as I take the picture lmfao. Some random pics of the night. As i mentioned, once we get pics of the actual event I'll post those. Photobooth pic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Brick[TK] Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Nice! If you've got some Goo-Gone, try it on the Under Armor logo. It might come off and save you from buying another undersuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Ok, I submitted to the GML for approval. I shouldn't have any issues. Once I get my TK approval, I will touch up the sniper plate (and anything they may need me to lol) to submit for EIB status. Naturally, I did many poses to see what I liked for my Display Pic lmfao!!! Edited March 1, 2016 by illusionz_09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Awesome! Should be an easy approval. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Quick Update: So i have done a couple of troops already and I have loved every minute. Below are some examples (Hospital Troop & Diabetes Walk) to just name a few. Yes, I am always the Shorter trooper. I'm 5'8" so most of the times I am the shorter trooper lol. Anyway, I am doing a troop for May the Fourth and I wanted to make sure I made it that much more special. So i decided to integrate an audio system so i can speak and interact. I purchased the Aker 1505 VoiceBooster Speaker, which comes with a mic as well. Aside from having a speaker, i wanted to incorporate a voice changer as well; so i downloaded the TKVoice app on my iPhone and bought a splitter to i can create a speaker/mic combo to use. Eventually I may buy an iComm and wireless mic, but for now the set up works perfectly. Needless to say, velcro is my friend for this job. Placement was tricky since I work out and my chest area was snug as it is for the ATA armor. But i did find the perfect spot for everything. The low center chest are was the best spot for the speaker. I put it upside down to keep the wires in the center. The established where my phone will be going and put the wiring with velcro pieces. The phone will be in the center abdominal area where there is an indention (other side of buttons) Then put my phone and completed the system. For reference, I have an iPhone 6S It may change a bit once i troop in person at the event, but after playing with it for a little while (and asking my wife a numerous amount of time "how does this sound?" lol) I came to the conclusion that I am happy with these settings for the TKVoice app. Should be a fun troop! TK-11802 now truly ready for action. P.S. I still need to take my submission pics for Expert Infantry. I have everything necessary, just need to take the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just don't forget to put your phone on airplane mode or people will ask why is that stormtrooper ringing?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just don't forget to put your phone on airplane mode or people will ask why is that stormtrooper ringing?! lmfao. that would be awkward! I could play it off and say Vader is calling me, but you're right; airplane mode is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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