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TK-34281 Requesting ESB EIB Status [APPROVED] 2nd


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Name: Ruben Santos

TK: 34281

Forum Name: Crusader_6

Garrison: Puerto Rico Garrison

Armor Maker: NE 2.0

Helmet Maker: ATA

Blaster Type: THG Props

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 240lb

Boot maker: TK Boots

Canvas Belt: TKItell

Hand Plates: ATA

Neck Seal Type: Stormtrooper Undersuit

Holster Maker: BMLT1138 ebay seller

 

Full Body

 

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Left side

 

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Right side

 

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Back

 

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Action Pose

 

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Front details

 

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Cod piece/buttplate strap

 

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Inner strapping system

 

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Neck seal

 

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Thermal detonator

 

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Belt

 

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Helmet

 

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Gloves and handplates

 

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Blaster

 

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Hey Ruben can we get a photo of the following items or areas please, thank you.

 

Blaster "D" ring please thank you

Waist belt back connections

Ab buttons close up

Cod rivet close up

Shoes

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Hey Ruben welcome. Thank you for your EI application. Lets get started.


CRL and EIB Application Requirements:


All submission photos have been posted. Your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. Welcome trooper!        :salute:


 


Other-Armor Fit/Assembly:


In this section we review observations made by your fellow troopers and ourselves. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. If any suggestion affects any application, it will be listed separately in the above or below sections. We have a couple areas we'd like to mention. We have a few areas to mention here starting at the top with your shoulder bells. 1) We generally like to see little gap between the bells and chest plate if possible. Tightening up the bell to shoulder straps and maybe removing some lower bell return edge should bring them closer to the chest. We've provided reference photos for you to compare to. Ultimately the accuracy is up to the trooper.


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Reference photo


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2) Your arm armor is twisted outward. the front cover strips are to be facing forward with your arms down. A simple fitment or strapping adjustment should do the trick.


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Reference photo


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3) There should be little gap between the bicep and forearms. Again, a simple fitment or strapping adjustment may help.


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Reference photo


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4) There should be little to no gap between your back and kidney plate. Yours is not bad however, since we on the improvement topic thought we'd mention it. 


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Reference photo


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5) TD face plate looks loose. It maybe a photo issue but it looks like the TD face plate has a significant gap between it and the tube. We'd hate to see it fall off or get snagged on something. Also, the clip screws are to be pan head slot screws and painted black. 


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Reference photo


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6) Ab button paint out line could use a little touch up. If you're like me I don't have the steadiest of hands but I always say practice makes perfect. We would like to see the lines be a little cleaner/uniform if possible.


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Reference photo


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7) We're also recommending you make the area near the Cod a bit more rounded for accuracy and safety reasons. This area can be unforgiving if you make the wrong movement. Rounding this will help eliminate the concern.


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Reference photo


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8) Your left thigh could use a little padding in the back just above the knee. This will pull the armor back eliminating the chance of the shin sniper knee digging into your knee cap.


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Centurion Suggestions:


Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all we can from what is seen but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. This is also where we try and get you in the best possible position for a successful Centurion application. We have a couple areas that will need to be fixed if you choose to shoot for Centurion.


 


1) It is a requirement that your have 6 rivets on the left side if your kidney and Ab. These will need to be installed prior to your Centurion application if you choose to apply. Also, there can only be one seam line present. You will need to fill in the area indicated so it appears there is no seam. These requirements will not effect your EIB application.


 


For level three certification (if applicable)


  • A single visible seam line is present.
  • Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the abdomen armor.
    • Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets.

  • Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge.
  • The heads are rounded or domed.
    • Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head.

  • Rivets are painted white.
  • A single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate is present.
  • A single split rivet or brad is present on the lower tab of the abdomen armor.
    • Rivet does not need to be functional.

  • Abdomen armor buttons are integrated and painted directly on the armor.
    • No separate buttons are allowed.
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For level three certification (if applicable):


  • Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the kidney plate.
    • Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets.

  • Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge.
  • The heads are rounded or domed.
    • Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head.

  • Rivets are painted white.

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Reference photo


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You have a little bit of work cut out for you but it's not too bad. Most if not all can be done in a weekend. Let us know if we can be of assistance and hope to see you at centurion.   :salute: 


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Thanks for the pointers!! Will do make the adjustments. Though the seam you mentioned on my kidney plate might need to be cut. I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks, again for the comments for improving my kit.

 

 

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Thanks for the pointers!! Will do make the adjustments. Though the seam you mentioned on my kidney plate might need to be cut. I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks, again for the comments for improving my kit.

 

 

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Regarding the seam we thought the same though we left how exactly you wanted to do that up to you. Congrats again Ruben

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