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Eric E.

TK-14056

Florida Garrison 

 

Armor: ANOVOS

Helmet: ANOVOS

Blaster: Hfx Productions E-11 (Elite model)

 

Height: 5’8

Weight: 142 lbs.

Boots: TK Boots

Belt: Kittel Belt 

Hand Plates: Joseph’s Handguards

Electronics: TrooperTalk with Akers amp, Bluetooth microphone, and iPhone 7

Neckseal: ANOVOS 

Holster: ANOVOS

 

To preface this application, I would just like to state that this costume is my first-ever build of any Star Wars costume hence why it may exhibit a few issues. Thank you.

 

Front 

 

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Action Shot

 

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Back

 

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Abdomen Details (Wearing)

 

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Left Side 

 

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Left Side (Arms Raised)

 

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Right Side

 

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Right Side (Arms Raised)

 

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Holster Attachment & Thermal Detonator 

 

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Belt (Front)

 

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Thermal Detonator (Back)

 

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Cod and Posterior Plate Attachment

 

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Abdomen Details (Not wearing)

 

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Interior Strapping

 

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D-Ring

 

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Blaster Right

 

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Blaster Left

 

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Neck Seal (Rear)

 

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Neck Seal (Front)

 

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Helmet Front 

 

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Helmet Left

 

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Helmet Rear

 

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Helmet Right

 

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Hovi Tips

 

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Lens Color (Backlit) 

 

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Hi Eric, and thanks for your submission!  One of us will be with you shortly, but before proceeding we will need a close-up pic of your lower ear screws.  You will also need to change out your TD screws to the flat "pan head" type as required by the level 2 CRL:

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Thanks!!!

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@T-Jay is spot on there, Eric.  It looks as if you have too much padding in the top.  I had the same exact issue on my first bucket, and found I was constantly having to tilt it forward just to see anything below the horizon.  I removed the top padding and BINGO, I could see almost to the front of my boots.  Important on a troop when you have kids around you so you don't clock them in the head with your blaster or elbow.

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Hi Eric , thank you for your EI application!

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All required submission photos have been posted, and I am very pleased to announce your armor displays all the necessary elements to qualify for Expert Infantry. On behalf of the D.O. Staff, congratulations!     :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.

 

Really nice job on this build, Eric, but there are a few areas that could use little work to make this armor look it's absolute best.  These are not requirements, but the higher levels are all about screen accuracy, and are highly suggested items to bring you closer to that should you choose to do so.

 

1.  The inside of the eye openings could be opened up some more at the corners.  2 minutes with a round needle file would work wonders.

 

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2.    Your tube stripes are farther away from the top of the tube than normal.  They should be about a pencil width from the bottom of the cheek. 

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3.  The paint on the top of the vocoder bumps could definitely stand to be defined more.  A filbert style brush makes it super easy, and if you decide to do this, I would use a satin or semi-gloss finish paint and re-do the whole thing.  Should take about 5 minutes.... easy peasy.

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4.  Your right side bicep needs to be dropped about 3/4 inch or so to where it aligns with the one on the left.  This will even out the gap at the right wrist as well.  There should be about a half inch gap between the top of the forearm and the bottom of the bicep.  Adjusting the strapping should take care of this, no problem.

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5.  More of a side note, really, but it looks as if the clear protective film is still on the front of your left drop box.  Easiest repair ever!

 

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6.   The trim job at the top of your left thigh is spot-on, but the top of the cover strip on the right one is too squared off and could use some "Dremel love".  I'm surprised this doesn't cut into you while walking!

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7.  The back of your right thigh could really use some adjusting.  Right now the top of the cover strip is too far off center, and it should run straight up and down.

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You also seem to have a larger than average gap at the rear, causing the top to jut out.

 

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Lastly, the rise where the cover strip ends at the top (like a point) could be trimmed down quite a bit and still be screen accurate.  This would make it a lot more comfortable I promise.

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This  is what I would suggest to take care of all 3 issues, Eric:

Remove the rear cover strip on the right thigh.  Cut out a wedge shape (as seen with the red dotted lines in the first photo on #6).  Line up the connection (it should be nearly vertical), trim the top and then re-glue the cover strip.  It will take some work of course, but I think the results would look miles better.   Don't get discouraged, though.  On my first EI submission I had a LOT more work to do... (danged near had to tear my entire build apart, but it was well worth it).  I have the confidence that you can do a great job!

                                      

8.   Not the biggest deal, but the cover strips on your left thigh/calf could line up a bit better.

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9.  The trim work on your ab button plates is spectacular, but the paint on the buttons themselves is a bit wide.  There should actually be a tiny amount of the bottom of the buttons left unpainted. 

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9.   To close things out, I noticed that you used snaps with a gun-metal finish.  These should be either the brass or nickel plated (silver).

 

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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.

 

1.  The lower ear screws will need to be replaced with the flat V-head type. 

 

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Other than those areas, nothing to add, Trooper.  You may have some work in front of you, but I'm sure you are up to the challenge!

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  • justjoseph63 changed the title to TK-14056 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [Anovos] (868)
5 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

Other than those areas, nothing to add, Trooper.  You may have some work in front of you, but I'm sure you are up to the challenge!

Thank you, Joseph! I have even gotten started already by replacing the lower ear screws. I very much appreciate your help with that. I’ll get around to including those pictures in the Centurion application eventually after starting on these other fixes. 

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8 minutes ago, phil said:

looking good....did they use M19 scope on the E11's ?

It’s a HfxProductions “Elite” E-11. You can find them on Facebook; however, unfortunately, the owner has disappeared from the website. One of my squad mates heard from one of his friends that he may be in some legal trouble. Nonetheless, you should be able to find what scope they used on their E-11’s. 

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