TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Mandatory Information Name = Justin R. TK ID = 61490 Forum Name = TheRascalKing Legion Profile = https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26076 Garrison/Squad = Southern California Garrison, Orange County Squad Armor = Anovos Helmet = Anovos V3 (modified with TrooperBay ESB decals, @justjoseph63 hardware, @ukswrath mic tips) Base Suit Centurion Thread Link = Optional Height = 6ft 0in, or 183cm Weight = 175lbs, or 80kg Boots = Imperial Boots Ammo belt = Anovos Canvas belt = Imperial Issue Holster = Darman's Props Hand Plates = AM Snowtrooper-style Gloves = Rubber chemical gloves Neck Seal = Darman's Props Armor Photos Helmet Off (not adjusted) Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Left Action Shot Helmet Detail Photos Front Left Right Back Interior S-trim Detail Vocoder and Hovi Mic Tip Detail Lens Color (Backlit if necessary) Accessory Photos Neckseal Thermal Detonator Ammo Belt Boots Blaster (ESB, no Hengstler, no power cells, D-ring) Optional Interior Strapping Abdomen Detail Cod Details Handguards and Gloves (Rubber Glove/Elastic Option) Sniper Knee Attachment (glue) Thigh Ammo Pack Attachment (single-cap rivets) Belt Box Back Detail (fully closed) Wrist Return Edge Detail (none present) Right Ab Snap Detail Left Side (rivets) and Kidney Notch Detail Shoulder Bridge Attachment (glue) Thanks for looking @shashachu, @justjoseph63, and @TKSpartan ! I definitely appreciate you guys! 3 for 3, let's do it! Edited October 17, 2020 by TheRascalKing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi Justin, great to see another great build of yours . One of us will be with you shortly. meanwhile , could you please add the required photos of your blaster? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Nice work, You may also need to provide a few more photos Inside connectors on your thigh ammo strip rivets Also the DO's like to see both sides and front of the sniper plate One thing you could do for accuracy would be to move your TD screws, also the end of the brackets next to the panel do not get rounded corners, but not a requirement Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Another awesome build Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Looks fantastic Justin, good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) On 8/2/2020 at 8:28 PM, TKSpartan said: Hi Justin, great to see another great build of yours . One of us will be with you shortly. meanwhile , could you please add the required photos of your blaster? - ADDED! Thanks Thank you! On 8/2/2020 at 8:41 PM, gmrhodes13 said: Nice work, you may also need to provide a few more photos Inside connectors on your thigh ammo strip rivets - ADDED! Also the DO's like to see both sides and front of the sniper plate - ADDED! One thing you could do for accuracy would be to move your TD screws, also the end of the brackets next to the panel do not get rounded corners, but not a requirement Good luck You know, I literally took those extra photos and was like "Nahhh, I won't need em... You can see it's glued..." hahaha Added the above! I appreciate the keen eye and suggestions! Thank you! Edited August 11, 2020 by TheRascalKing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I would mess with the TD clips (they're just the stock Anovos), but I don't want to make any permanent changes to the base suit, as it was screen-used (and may be worth something, unmodified?).Just finished watching Gallery and now rewatching Mando for the third time. Are you able to pick yourself out of the TK crowd in that aerial perspective above the TIE fighter?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 22 minutes ago, TheRascalKing said: You know, I literally took those extra photos and was like "Nahhh, I won't need em... You can see it's glued..." hahaha Added the above! I would mess with the TD clips (they're just the stock Anovos), but I don't want to make any permanent changes to the base suit, as it was screen-used (and may be worth something, unmodified?). If it ends up being a dealbreaker at L3, I'll find another TD to use, but I appreciate the keen eye and suggestion! Thank you! Thank you for adding those extra photos Justin even thought we can actually see some aspects from a general photo, It's better to have the detail close image for registry, suggestions ,future references , and for my old eyes . For the TD clips , they are not a L3 blocker, you will see it just as suggestion. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, MaskedVengeance said: Just finished watching Gallery and now rewatching Mando for the third time. Are you able to pick yourself out of the TK crowd in that aerial perspective above the TIE fighter? Hard to say for sure because our time in those two episodes was split over three days and we moved around quite a bit. I THINKKKK in that shot, I'm this guy? I remember having to step out of the way when Giancarlo walked up, then filled back in behind him. And honestly, I think it's good that I have such a hard time picking myself out. The troopers that stuck out usually weren't for good reasons - we should all just blend and look the same in armor! I know for sure that's me in the balaclava on the right in Episode 3 tho Edited August 4, 2020 by TheRascalKing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBiscuit[TK] Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Well, now you can call that whole costume "screen used" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi Justin, I'm working on your request for EIB and before we can move on with your review, a quick fix to your right thigh front cover strip is needed. Crl for Basic Level states: Thigh Armor : Cover strip must end at the top of lower ridge in front and back. It looks like your right thigh front cover strip end exceeds the lower ridge. easy fix. Reference Images Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 9 hours ago, TKSpartan said: Hi Justin, I'm working on your request for EIB and before we can move on with your review, a quick fix to your right thigh front cover strip is needed. Crl for Basic Level states: Thigh Armor : Cover strip must end at the top of lower ridge in front and back. It looks like your right thigh front cover strip end exceeds the lower ridge. easy fix. Thank you. Hey Mario, It ends above the ridge, JUST below what's visible - you can see I have the ammo pack tilted up a little to help it not catch on my shin and that's just barely covering it. But that knee ammo pack is glued on there pretty good and covered in cracks, so it's not coming off... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 hours ago, TheRascalKing said: Hey Mario, It ends above the ridge, JUST below what's visible - you can see I have the ammo pack tilted up a little to help it not catch on my shin and that's just barely covering it. But that knee ammo pack is glued on there pretty good and covered in cracks, so it's not coming off... I would suggest making the appearance match the other leg as you have taken off the edges on the other thigh cover strip and it is also sitting above the angle ridges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 hours ago, TheRascalKing said: Hey Mario, It ends above the ridge, JUST below what's visible - you can see I have the ammo pack tilted up a little to help it not catch on my shin and that's just barely covering it. But that knee ammo pack is glued on there pretty good and covered in cracks, so it's not coming off... Hi Justin, I would suggest , for ensure the best look to your L2 ESB TK , (the same Glen has pointed), to just make a cut to match the left one. Thank you mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) On 8/10/2020 at 3:02 PM, TKSpartan said: Hi Justin, I would suggest , for ensure the best look to your L2 ESB TK , (the same Glen has pointed), to just make a cut to match the left one. Thank you mate. Edited August 12, 2020 by TheRascalKing 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Great work yet again Justin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Sly11 said: Great work yet again Justin. Thank you! Edited August 11, 2020 by TheRascalKing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Looks much better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Thank you Justin, I have seen some of your build threads and know you are a hard working trooper and always looking for excellence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, TKSpartan said: Thank you Justin, I have seen some of your build threads and know you are a hard working trooper and always looking for excellence. In the words of Eric from That '70s Show, and the forum signature of our Founder... "I guess I never realized how seriously I take imaginary ranks assigned by [my] friends..." lol Thanks man. This won't be the last EIB app you see from me or one of my Mentees. Let's get this knocked out! Let me know if you need to see anything else. Edited August 11, 2020 by TheRascalKing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 That’s dedication man. If you ever sell your screen-used kit, you don’t have to mention the shaving of half a cm off the strip. ;-) Or you can keep it and claim having one of 25-30 Mando non-LFL studio suits.By the way, someday when I get my EIB I’ll consider myself as having been one of your mentees. Too bad I can’t help you out with your Armorer badge; hopping onto I-40 and driving 2,000 miles west would simply be a bit much.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, MaskedVengeance said: That’s dedication man. If you ever sell your screen-used kit, you don’t have to mention the shaving of half a cm off the strip. ;-) Or you can keep it and claim having one of 25-30 Mando non-LFL studio suits. By the way, someday when I get my EIB I’ll consider myself as having been one of your mentees. Too bad I can’t help you out with your Armorer badge; hopping onto I-40 and driving 2,000 miles west would simply be a bit much. I doubt I'll ever actually sell it, but it did hurt a little to do. I keep switching between "I just don't care anymore" and "I will jump through whatever hoops I need to finish L3 out". It's just armor and it's just Star Wars. Whatever lol Happy to have helped you out and appreciate the kind words! Armorer would be cool, but is what it is as well - I'll get there some day. Only thing as nice as getting awards and approvals myself is helping others get em as well! Edited August 11, 2020 by TheRascalKing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 8 hours ago, TheRascalKing said: I probably just cost myself some money in the future. Oh well. You're not wrong and it's more accurate now. I doubt it Out of interest I went back through and checked your ANH EIB and Centurion app's and it had been missed if it hadn't you would have had to change it back then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Out of interest I went back through and checked your ANH EIB and Centurion app's and it had been missed if it hadn't you would have had to change it back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi Justin, and thank you for your EIB application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. 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 armour. Another EIB star for you mate!! Well done. It's always great to follow one of your build threads. ok, Let's start from Helmet 1- Mine is an Anovos helmet too and due to they come pre assembled it's not easy to correct the ears screws alignment, It's mentioned here for you to consider for a future fix. Reference Images 2- Carefully removing a bit paint to the vocoder will make your helmet to look finest. Reference Images 3- A few issues with your arms that should be pretty straightforward to fix with some strapping adjustments. You have quite a gap between the end of the forearm and hand guards, dropping the biceps and forearms an inch or so would greatly reduce that and will give you that cool ESB Look . Reference Images 4- Ideally, the screws of the Thermal detonator sit closer to the end of the clips. This is not a big deal and would involve trimming or replacing the clips. We consider it's worth mentioning. Reference Images 6- We noticed that your left thigh is a bit higher than the right one and thsi is causing an overlapping to your lower armor section. loosing a bit yor thight strap would help to release these issue. Reference Images 6- Your lower armor section is tending to raise and as noted before it's overlapping your thigh. You may want to check the strapping that attaches the butt plate to the kidney plate, looks like that could be readjusted and tightened up a bit to allow the armor to sit better Reference Images *************************************************** Centurion Requirements; In this section we prepare you for Centurion. Because Centurion photos show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Centurion might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. 1- CRL L3: There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and the chest/back plates. As the CRL states for level 3 , there should be minimal space between the shoulder bells and the chest armor. (Although not specifically mentioned), the tops of the shoulder bells should touch (or be very close to) the shoulder bridges. In your case it seems that it is a matter of shortening the elastics of the connection between these. Also, you can trim all the return edges from the bottoms of the Shoulder Bells to have more room. Reference Images 2 CRL L3: Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. Abdominal and Kidney Plate align horizontally at top. This is just dressing issues that can be easily fixed with a straps adjustment in both sides to align and close tha gaps. Reference Images 3- Even though your blaster is ESB correct one, We found that for some reason the cocking handle was removed. For level 3 you will need to add it or replace the blaster. Reference Images *************************************************** And that's all Justin. congratulations again and we are complete sure that you can go the next mile for the highest level . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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