kman[TK] Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) TK-91423 requests ANH Stunt EIB status: 1: Name: Kalani Patterson 2: TK ID: TK-91423 3: FISD forum name: KMan 4: Southern California Garrison Basic Stats: Armor = Anovos Helmet = Anovos Blaster = Hyperfirm Height = 6'3" Weight = 215 lbs Boots = TK Boots Canvas belt = Rob Kittel Hand Plates = Anovos (with Nomex flight gloves) Electronics= iComm, Hovi Speaker Tips (Ukswrath) Neck Seal = Anovos Holster = Anovos Strapping method is a mix of Anovos stock Velcro strapping, snap plates for critical clamshell connections, and screen-accurate thigh garters (3" elastic and belt). Exhaustively detailed build thread here: KMan's Anovos TK Adventure Build Helmet frown was repainted by hand, helmet ear screws were replaced with correct screws, Anovos TD screws were replaced with correct screws. Armor Photos Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Right (Arms raised) Full Left Full Left (Arms raised) Right Side Detail Left Side Detail Armor Details Abdomen Details Interior Strapping Cod and Butt Plate attachment Action Shot Helmet Detail Photos Front Left Side Right Side Back Hovi tip detail Interior Lens color (Backlit if necessary) Accessory Photos Holster Attachment Neckseal Blaster Details Blaster left side Blaster right side Blaster D-Ring Blaster Power Cylinders Thermal detonator Thank you for your consideration. Edited June 6, 2016 by kman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Looking good there trooper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hey Kalani, thank you for your EIB application. Let's get to it shall we. CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted. Your armor has met all the requirements for Expert Infantry. Sly and myself would like to congratulate and welcome you. Great job trooper Other-Armor Fit/Assembly: In this section Sly, myself or your fellow troopers would discuss observations to improve the overall final look of your armor, though none of the suggestions will effect your EIB status. Your right shoulder bell to chest gap appears to be a bit wider than the left side. We suggest shortening the bell to shoulder attachment strap a bit. Easy fix Your ab appears to be off center. If you're using the ab as a anchor for your thighs be aware your thighs may be pulling it off center. You might want to suspend you thighs differently and see if the concern is remedied. Eye sockets could use a little TLC, but not much. Maybe remove a bit more of the return edge in the center, upper lids of the eyes. Gap between left ear and helmet. There's nothing wrong with having some gap but it looks nicer where left and right sides are similar. A little trimming may be in store. Centurion Suggestions: In this section Sly, myself or your fellow troopers may suggest required or recommended repairs prior applying for the Centurion level however, the accuracy it is ultimately up to the trooper. The only area of concern, as stated in the CRL there can only be one seam on the kidney. This is a required element. A little more ABS paste should do it. For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor.A single visible seam line is present. That's it, just a few minor items and you'll be ready for Centurion. Great job Kalani and congrats. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Congrats and welcome to the EIB ranks! Hope to see you in Centurion! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks, Tony! All definitely things I plan (and have planned) to address. Going for Centurion for sure. Not in a big rush to get there, but I definitely will. The eyes have been annoying me, it actually has to do with the internal lens mounting "pulling" slightly. A minor tweak, when I have time to tear down the helmet. I've noticed the ab offset as well, definitely on the to-do list. I have a separate garter for the thighs, so that's not the issue. Might just need to make a longer or shorter snap strap on one side or both. I'll take a closer look at the helmet ears. Looking at the photo, I hope I can even gap that up. There's not a lot to take off along the bottom to snug that up. Maybe I can trim some off in the back, though, to help it lay flatter? The back is a smoother fit as it is, looking at the rear helmet photo. For Centurion, yes, I definitely finally need to remove that one seam. Simple fix. And rebuilding the shoulder connections has been at the top of my list for a while anyway (which should address the uneven shoulder), since I have to tear out the Anovos shoulders and put in the white elastic for Centurion anyway. But for now, thank you! Happy to cross this one off my list. Edited June 8, 2016 by kman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks, Tony! All definitely things I plan (and have planned) to address. Going for Centurion for sure. Not in a big rush to get there, but I definitely will. The eyes have been annoying me, it actually has to do with the internal lens mounting "pulling" slightly. A minor tweak, when I have time to tear down the helmet. I've noticed the ab offset as well, definitely on the to-do list. I have a separate garter for the thighs, so that's not the issue. Might just need to make a longer or shorter snap strap on one side or both. I'll take a closer look at the helmet ears. Looking at the photo, I hope I can even gap that up. There's not a lot to take off along the bottom to snug that up. Maybe I can trim some off in the back, though, to help it lay flatter? The back is a smoother fit as it is, looking at the rear helmet photo. For Centurion, yes, I definitely finally need to remove that one seam. Simple fix. And rebuilding the shoulder connections has been at the top of my list for a while anyway (which should address the uneven shoulder), since I have to tear out the Anovos shoulders and put in the white elastic for Centurion anyway. But for now, thank you! Happy to cross this one off my list. Yea that's why they're mainly suggestions. We want everyone to look their best but at the same time the final look is ultimately up to the wearer. As long as you're happy is what matters. At L3 we get a bit more detail and CRL critical. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yea that's why they're mainly suggestions. We want everyone to look their best but at the same time the final look is ultimately up to the wearer. As long as you're happy is what matters. At L3 we get a bit more detail and CRL critical. Great job *I* want to look my best. Not quite an "accuracy junky" but not far from it. So expert feedback is always appreciated. Thanks again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Well done Kman, looking forward to your Centurion application. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBoyBlue[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 a bit late to the party, but congrats Kalani! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Congrats on this build. I see you're very active in the FB Anovos page and wanted to see your shim work on the abs and kidney. Good job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Congrats on this build. I see you're very active in the FB Anovos page and wanted to see your shim work on the abs and kidney. Good job!Thanks! Next up, gotta make that seam disappear for Centurion... Edited July 1, 2016 by kman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yiyo[501st] Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Excellent Kmann! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yiyo[501st] Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Excellent Kmann! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooda2004[TK] Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Good job. I just submitted my eib request. <br><br> I'll have to make the shim line disappear also if I'm going for centurion next so I guess we'll talk again here or on the anovos group on fb. <br><br> J. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSnake[TK] Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Late to the party as well, although I've known for a while you're now EIB, but wanted to congratulate you here all the same Also, I'm taking notes Now with a Kittell belt and soon with the latex hand guards! Edited August 10, 2016 by Obsidius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted August 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Late to the party as well, although I've known for a while you're now EIB, but wanted to congratulate you here all the same Also, I'm taking notes Now with a Kittell belt and soon with the latex hand guards! Oh, that's right, I keep forgetting I need to glue on those latex hand guards, too, for Centurion, in addition to the seam removal. Extremely simple, of course, since I bought the hand guards a loooong time ago! And thanks! Edited August 10, 2016 by kman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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