TK88667[TK] Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Trooper Info Name: Ken Schafer TK: TK-88667 FISD Name: ForeverFanFirstTimeRecruit Garrison: Southern California Garrision Height: 6'-1" Weight: 210 Armour: Anovos Helmet: Anovos Cloth Belt: Trooperbay Neck Seal: TheCostumeBase Boots: Imperial Boots Blaster: Rubys (customized) Holster: Trooperbay Hand guards: Rubber gloves and latex hand guards from JustJoseph63 Photos: Full Body Front Back Left Side Arm Raised Right Side Arm Raised Left Side Detail Right Side Detail Action Shot Armor Details Abdomen button plates (close-up) Cod and posterior plate connections Interior strapping Wrist openings Left sniper knee plate close up Right sniper knee plate close up Left thigh ammo pack rivet close up Right thigh ammo pack rivet close up Helmet Details Front Left side Right side Rear Back-lit shot showing lens color Close-up of Hovi tips Accessories Neck seal TD Front TD Rear Holster attachment ABS/canvas belt (rear) Boots Rubber gloves Blaster Details Left side Right side Rear showing D-ring Thank you for your consideration. Ken Edited July 20, 2020 by ForeverFanFirstTimeRecruit Replace incorrect picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Looking great, Ken! One of us will be with ya' shortly, sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) To me it looks like you've painted your Han Snap on the ab plate white. If you did, you could easily remove that paint, so you don't get knocked for it. All in all, good job, and good luck. Edited July 20, 2020 by PhilBobTheFish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK88667[TK] Posted July 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 To me it looks like you've painted your Han Snap on the ab plate white. If you did, you could easily remove that paint, so you don't get knocked for it. All in all, good job, and good luck. PhilBobTheFish,Yes I did. Thought it was supposed to be painted on Stunt (only not painted on Hero?) I can easily remove the paint. Thanks for the feedback! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 It's an easy fix, removing the paint and all. That's the only thing that stood out to me about your build, and everything looks great. If you check centurion and eib applications, you'll see the snap unpainted. For example, this request: Great build though! Can't wait to see you approved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK88667[TK] Posted July 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 hours ago, PhilBobTheFish said: It's an easy fix, removing the paint and all. That's the only thing that stood out to me about your build, and everything looks great. If you check centurion and eib applications, you'll see the snap unpainted. For example, this request: Great build though! Can't wait to see you approved. Thanks Rowan. I'll get it done tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Nice work. Position of your thigh ammo strip appears a little high on the ridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK88667[TK] Posted July 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 7 hours ago, PhilBobTheFish said: It's an easy fix, removing the paint and all. That's the only thing that stood out to me about your build, and everything looks great. If you check centurion and eib applications, you'll see the snap unpainted. For example, this request: Great build though! Can't wait to see you approved. quick fix. Thanks, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hi Ken, and thanks for your application for ANH Stunt! CRL and EIB Application Requirements All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to Expert Infantry rank. On behalf of Sha Sha, Mario and myself, congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions Awesome job on fitting this armor, Ken, especially since you are a "taller" trooper, and below are some suggestions to make it look even better! All small issues that can be easily remedied in just a few minutes, (except for the last one, which may take a bit longer). The brow trim could be trimmed back just a tad to where it lines up more with the rear of the trap line. Easy! Reference images It looks as if your TD could be pushed down on the belt some more. This would be a task for whoever attaches it, and something to consider when getting suited up. Reference images Another easy item here... although the left one is perfect, watch the alignment on the top rear of the calves. Reference images We know some of the ones in the films can be seen outside their "ideal" positions (usually in action scenes), but in a perfect world the top of the posterior plate should sit evenly with the bottom of the kidney. A simple strapping adjustment and you are golden! Reference images Although not a deal-breaker for Level 3, we are strongly suggesting that you bring down the sides of the thigh ammo pack about 5 mm. (Hopefully you didn't use CA glue)! Last up in this area is the inside of the sniper knee plate. I know you went to a great deal of trouble realigning it recently, and it looks MUCH better ! The reason I am adding it in the "suggested" area is because; A. It's not crazy noticeable. B. I know you are aiming for Centurion, and since you have to whip up some ABS paste for the shim (listed below) you can hit this at the same time! (Hint hint). Centurion Requirements In this section we prepare you for Centurion. More photos may be requested in the future that allow us to make better decisions on possible adjustments. If there are any areas of concern they will be discussed here. Because Centurion photos show much more detail than EIB, items to pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here. We try to point out all that we can from what is seen, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. Your kidney shims turned out fantastic, but as you and I have discussed for Level 3 they cannot have a seam present. Making ABS paste to cover them and then sanding/polishing is actually not as daunting of a task as you may think, and I can offer some tricks/tips for ya'... just PM me. Your right one looks perfect, but the left drop box appears to be riding forward just a bit. After getting it lined up with the edge of the ABS belt, some E-6000 (orange area) behind the strap(s) will hold it securely in place. Reference images Last up, as you are aware, Hasbro blasters are not permitted at Level 3 so that will need to be replaced. (SUPER nice job on that weathering, though) And that's it, brother! You have a few issues to deal with, but I have already seen a few minor miracles you have performed on this kit so I have every faith that you can bring this armor to the next level... and I can't wait to see your Centurion submission! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations Ken, great job and welcome to EI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks trooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations Ken, welcome to the rank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK88667[TK] Posted July 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thank you to everyone: Joseph, Tony, Q, Andrew and everyone for the input, guidance and support. TK-88667 reporting for duty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations Trooper , Welcome to EIB. Centurion next, Why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK88667[TK] Posted July 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I wanted to send a special shout out to [mention=22112]justjoseph63[/mention] for going above and beyond. He PM'd me after my first post. Frankly I was feeling a bit intimidated and unsure I could build acceptable armor. His outreach and interaction made a huge difference. The difference between me just getting basic approval, and possibly trooping once in awhile and wanting to strive to build armor to the best of my ability! Higher level armor like EI and now I'll be shooting for Centurion. All this when I haven't even done a single troop (darn Covid). But I am sure that I will love trooping as much as I love working on the armor. So thanks Joseph (and others like him) and keep up the good work. You are truly a great ambassador for the 501st (and Vader). Awesome job mentoring and motivating newbies like myself to not only want to build better armor, but also want to be a part of the 501st. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofTrooper[TK] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations Trooper! Great job on your armor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations trooper!!!! Next stop, centurion level!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-42134[TK] Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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