OddViking327[TK] Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Name: Colin Adams TKID: TK-25622 Forum Name: OddViking327 Garrison: Golden Gate Garrison Height: 72.5” Weight: 198 lbs Armor Maker: AM 4.5 - Dave’s Darkside Depot Helmet Maker: AM 4.5 - Dave’s Darkside Depot Blaster Type: Imperial Arms 3D - E-11 V3 (with modifications and improvements) Boots Maker: Imperial Boots Canvas Belt: Rob Kittell Hand Plates Type: Flexible Silicone by Just Joseph Electronics: Speakers and SHA by Ukswrath, fans by me Neck Seal Type: Imperial Boots Holster Maker: Darman’s Props Armor Build Thread: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49991-oddvikings-anh-stunt-build-am-45/ Blaster Build Thread: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/50223-imperial-arms-3d-e-11-version-3-kit/ Photos - Body: Details: Interior: Blaster: Helmet: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Nice work trooper, a few things you may want to adjust before the DO's get here: Forearms are at different heights to gloves, one almost hitting handplate, the other has a large gap If you haven't you may want to place some foam behind the sniper plate so it doesn't interfere with your thigh TD spacing appears a little off, small gap between caps and panel, also your clips are very long. Ideally screws should be a little smaller. You could trim a little more of the top and bottom of your belt as there is a lot of extra material there A few other images the DO's like to see. Close up of the side ab/kidney rivets Close up of the sniper plate, front and both sides. Close up of bottom ear screws Good luck with approval 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddViking327[TK] Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Thanks @gmrhodes13 for some things to look out for. I am not sure about why the hand/forearm gaps were different, just how they were tucked in at that moment (no mirror as I put on the gloves before the shoot). They usually are fine, but the rubber cuffs sometimes hold the forearm up a little I guess. Here is just a few shots later doing action poses, and they are back in line: The Thermal Detonator will be trickier. I am guessing the end caps are maybe too wide, which might fix that spacing? The screws and clips came with the AM kit, but I can swap the screws and trim the aluminum down. Let me know if the end caps are what need fixing. Here are some of those other pics you said might be needed: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equuspolo[TK] Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hey Colin, congrats on a beautiful build. Glen's notes are solid place to start. Beautiful build and look forward to seeing your approval and moving it up to Centurion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hi Colin, thank you for your EIB app. one of us will be with you shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Working on your application right now, Colin, but could you post up 2 more photos for me? I need one of the back and one of the front. No need to get suited up! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddViking327[TK] Posted November 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 @justjoseph63 back and front of just the main body armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 My bad, sir... I just need clear/ somewhat close-ups of the belt(s) front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddViking327[TK] Posted November 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Here is the front and back of the belt: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2trooper[TK] Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) looks dope bro Edited November 6, 2020 by Dolladolla916 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi Colin, and thank you for your application for Expert Infantry!! CRL and EIB Application Requirements All required photos are now in and, after review, we are pleased to welcome you to EI! On behalf of the entire DO staff, 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. Overall a spectacular build you have here brother! Just a few items in this area, so let's get to it! It's obvious you have some mad painting skills, but we are asking for a few quick touch-ups to make it look even better! Although you got the tops nailed perfectly, the front of the right one, the rear of the left one and both bottoms could definitely be thinned out with some gray paint to make them more uniform all the way around. Reference images While you have your paints out, we are requesting that you define the tops of the ridges on your vocoder a bit more. Reference images Depending on how screen accurate you want to be, we suggest trimming down the top and bottom of the ABS belt. It doesn't need to go all the way down to the edges of the raised boxes... as a matter of fact I would leave a small amount to inhibit cracking at the edges, but it could definitely be reduced. This means that the drop boxed would need to be raised a bit. Reference images As mentioned in the comments, your TD caps are pretty wide in comparison with what was seen onscreen. Hopefully you put these on using just pressure and not glue. This is not a deal breaker, but if you DO decide (hint hint) to reduce the width, the clips will have to be moved over/out as well. You should have plenty of room so that the clips will cover the old screw holes. Reference images 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. Not too many issues here, but as you know we get a lot more into the small details that lead to better screen accuracy for Centurion. In looking at your build thread, I get the feeling you not only can you address these issues, but that you will have awesome results! The back view looks perfect, but from the front you will see gaps between the tops of the shoulder bells and the shoulder bridges. Shortening the elastic will eliminate this. Reference images Another issue that can be taken care of with a few strapping adjustments is your back/kidney overlap. Raising the back half an inch would get you where you need to be. Reference images In looking at the reference images below, we are asking that you raise it a little to at least cover more of the bottom of the ab-button plate(s). Ideally it should touch (or even overlap a bit) the bottom button(s). Reference images This is a common issue and an easy one to fix... Your right one is spot-on, but the outside edge of your left drop-box needs to align with the outside edge of the ABS belt. Moving it outward and then applying a dab of E-6000 on the rear of the strap will take care of this and keep it from wandering. Reference images As seen in the reference images, the clips on the TD do not extend beyond the bottom of the canvas belt. Some tin snips (or a hacksaw) and some low-grit sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges and you are good to go! Reference images Last up, I gotta' say that is one impressive blaster... you did a magnificent job getting rid of the 3D print lines! Also, GREAT job on the weathering... not too much, not too little. However, we are requesting that you move the Hengstler counter forward. The rear of the counter should line up with the rear bolt of the folding stock. Reference images And that's it, sir! Nothing listed above that you can't handle with those awesome build skills you have, so once you get those taken care of we fully expect to see that Centurion submission right after... and become a part of the "Original 500". Great job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations Colin and welcome to Expert Infantry.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congrats Colin! An award well deserved! Now onto the 500!Sent via Imperial Tapatalk Comms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations Trooper, Welcome to ranks of Expert Infantry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations Colin, Welcome to EIB ranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddViking327[TK] Posted November 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Thanks everyone! I had kept refreshing this for a bit, but started a new job yesterday, and so completely missed the comments yesterday! Many of the suggested fixes are very doable. The thermal detonator is trickier, the caps are glued on, but I may be able to slowly, slowly cut the caps shorter with an exacto blade and then move the clips over and replace the screws. The Hengstler counter is also a tricky fix, as the mounts are fairly fixed in their location, but I can look at them and see what can be done. The rest all feels attainable. Thanks again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 9 hours ago, OddViking327 said: The Hengstler counter is also a tricky fix, as the mounts are fairly fixed in their location, but I can look at them and see what can be done. The rest all feels attainable. Thanks again! If you PM me some detailed photos of how you have it mounted I can give you some pointers on how best to tackle this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Beautiful job on your build Colin. Welcome to Expert Infantry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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