KaineT[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Basic Information:Name: Desmond Kaine TayLegionID: TK 88088Forum Name: KaineTGarrison: Singapore Garrison Mandatory Information:Armor Maker: NEHelmet Maker: NEBlaster Maker: Hasbro/Doopy Conversion Optional Information: Height = 5’6’’Weight = 187lbsBoots = TKBootsCanvas belt = Local maker (Garrison)Neck Seal = TrooperbayHolster = Local maker (Garrison)Mic Tips = NE (Aluminium)TD Clips = Scratch built Front Back Left Right Detail Left/Holster Attachment Detail Right Ab Detail Helmet Front Helmet Left Helmet Right Helmet Back Helmet Lens Hovi Tip Detail Cod/Butt Snaps/Strap Action Shot Neck Seal Thermal Detonator Blaster (I know my blaster doesn't meet the EIB Specs, will upload correct pics once I have my new one) Edited October 26, 2015 by KaineT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Good Luck Desmond. Btw... what are those white patches on your shoulder bells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsaber25[Admin] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hi Desmond. I guess my question for you is about your belt. Maybe it is the way the photos are taken, but your belt looks tan/light brown. The belt is supposed to be white or off white. Also I'm not sure exactly how shims are viewed for EIB, but I believe they are supposed to sit flush with the ab and kidney. But of course I would have other members with more experience weigh in on these things. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineT[TK] Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Good Luck Desmond. Btw... what are those white patches on your shoulder bells? Those are industrial strength velcro for my Garrison and Legion/Event Patches... I hope those won't be a problem, it's a real big hassle to remove them... If it's not allowed I'll retake the shots... Hi Desmond. I guess my question for you is about your belt. Maybe it is the way the photos are taken, but your belt looks tan/light brown. The belt is supposed to be white or off white. Also I'm not sure exactly how shims are viewed for EIB, but I believe they are supposed to sit flush with the ab and kidney. But of course I would have other members with more experience weigh in on these things. Good luck! My belt is meant to be off white... perhaps it's lighting or the contrast/brightness adjustment... Here's another shot without any adjustment, hope it's ok... As for the ab plate, I'd love to have them sit flush, that was how i built it but my big tummy makes it pull apart a little >.< I believe the CRL states: Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide. So that will have to do... Edited October 27, 2015 by KaineT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raintrooper Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Those are industrial strength velcro for my Garrison and Legion/Event Patches... I hope those won't be a problem, it's a real big hassle to remove them... If it's not allowed I'll retake the shots... My guess is, unfortunately, that the velcro being permanently attached to the shoulders will be a problem.. I've heard people generally use double-stick tape or regular, non-industrial strength velcro for patches. It's also my understanding that patches affixed to armor are generally not allowed during canon events/formal troops, only non-canon events like Comic-Cons or Celebration when you're not officially trooping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 starsaber25 mistook your white elastics you used for pulling together the Torso parts for shins. The Trouble you might have is that they are supposed to be black, not White. Also, the rivets are missing, but I don't know if it is mandatory for EIB ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 starsaber25 mistook your white elastics you used for pulling together the Torso parts for shins. Yeah, having the "Interior Strapping" photo as per the checklist might have helped there. I assumed they were shims too... The DO's will need that, but as your blaster does not qualify you as you know (without mods), they possible won't worry about it anyway. If they do follow through with an assessment, it will be interesting to see their take on rounded belt corners. Never see that before. (waiting for a flood of pics now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I agree with Jason that the Velcro on the shoulder bells will more than likely need to be removed for EIB certification. The rivets and 45 degree cuts are only required for Centurion, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsaber25[Admin] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 starsaber25 mistook your white elastics you used for pulling together the Torso parts for shins. The Trouble you might have is that they are supposed to be black, not White. Also, the rivets are missing, but I don't know if it is mandatory for EIB ... Yup I absolutely mistook them. I agree with you. If they aren't shims then they should be black. When I was looking at the photos I was thinking to myself that the gap wasn't too much more than 1/2" and he should just take it out. I also guess I should look around at some photos more because I have not seen velcro pulling together the interior before. Guess thats why I didn't think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineT[TK] Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 They actually are shims... and they are what makes the gap less and a 1/2 inch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hey Desmond before we get started may we get a picture of your inner strapping please. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty33[TK] Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good luck Desmond, something that probably won't matter for EIB, but I think would for Centurion is that it looks like you have a snap on the cod piece instead of a split rivet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Good call, Scott. To remove the existing snap, you could use a drill with a metal cutting (Titanium or carbide) bit and drill out the center, but you would have be VERY careful doing this so as not to split or crack the ABS, then pry the rest off from the inside with a pair of needle-nose pliers (from the inside, to prevent scratches on the outside) ... Probably best to actually attach a snap to a spare piece of ABS and practice on that first. The only problem is that the hole may then be too large for a normal split rivet, but hopefully not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills[TK] Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 In addition to what my comrades have noted, the back plate overlaps the kidney quite a bit. Looking at the closeups of your shoulders I can see that you will be able to shorten up the strapping between the chest and back which will bring the back armor up higher. It also looks like there's a bit of a gap between the end caps on the TD and the clips. Kinda hard to tell with the posted pics. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 The backplate is off here. Is it connected to the kidney? Either way, it's overlapping quite a bit here. Could be fixed by shortening chest - back connection.. Can't see a clear shot of what's going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills[TK] Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 The backplate is off here. Is it connected to the kidney? Either way, it's overlapping quite a bit here. Could be fixed by shortening chest - back connection.. Can't see a clear shot of what's going on there. LOL, isn't that exactly what I said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 LOL, isn't that exactly what I said? Type first, read after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 If going for Centurion, the waist belt corners need trimmed 45 degrees. Otherwise looks Good!!!! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineT[TK] Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hi guys, sorry I haven't responded, computer crashed needed to format, plus my strapping system wore out after my last troop so I'm replacing it right now, I'll post all the new and required pictures soon. Also I'm not thinking of centurion, I don't think my maker's armour is on the list of approved centurion armours, unless my info is out dated. Thanks everyone for your advice so far!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaineT[TK] Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hey guys, schedule's been really crap. Finally have some time I'll upload new pics and my new strapping system too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddeth Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 yo Des...what took you so long? ...at last another applicant from Singapore good luck with the application bro Also I'm not thinking of centurion, I don't think my maker's armour is on the list of approved centurion armours, unless my info is out dated. whyyyyy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the updates, we will be here so no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLight[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Yes, quite a few NE Centurions, including myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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