501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) Name: Barry Hicks TK-52586 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=36299 FISD: 501stCitizen Garrison: Carida Height: 5'-8" Weight: 180lbs Armor and helmet maker: Dave’s Darkside Depot Blaster maker: HFx Productions Boot Maker: Roamers Canvas Belt Maker: Unknown Handguards: Justjoseph63 Holster: DarmansProps This armor originally belonged to member Frank17539. I took most of it completely apart and modified the parts to fit my body (female). Edited December 22, 2023 by 501stCitizen added a reload trigger to blaster and updated with new photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 WOW...lookin' SHARP, trooper...outstanding job on re-doing this armor to fit! Although not a requirement for Level 2, for Level 3 (which I am SURE you are headed for) I would grab a Dremel or small file and remove he last little bit of return edge from the wrist opening on your forearm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Nice work. I noticed you are missing the cocking lever, a quick replacement is a thick plastic paint brush, cut to desired length, heat with lighter or stove to give a slight curve, add a screw in the base, cut off head of screw, drill hole in broken lever then screw in cocking lever, you can also add some glue for extra strength. Good luck with approval 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: WOW...lookin' SHARP, trooper...outstanding job on re-doing this armor to fit! Although not a requirement for Level 2, for Level 3 (which I am SURE you are headed for) I would grab a Dremel or small file and remove he last little bit of return edge from the wrist opening on your forearm. Thanks! And I will fix that spot up! Thanks for the heads up for the Level 3. I plan on going that direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Nice work. I noticed you are missing the cocking lever, a quick replacement is a thick plastic paint brush, cut to desired length, heat with lighter or stove to give a slight curve, add a screw in the base, cut off head of screw, drill hole in broken lever then screw in cocking lever, you can also add some glue for extra strength. Good luck with approval Oh thank you! I love the way to fix it! I will take that and use it. I'll get that fixed asap! Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 6 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Nice work. I noticed you are missing the cocking lever, a quick replacement is a thick plastic paint brush, cut to desired length, heat with lighter or stove to give a slight curve, add a screw in the base, cut off head of screw, drill hole in broken lever then screw in cocking lever, you can also add some glue for extra strength. Good luck with approval I went ahead and made the change and updated my photos. Thanks again for the sharp eye! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crampeat[TK] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 That is some phenomenal looking armor, Barry. Best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Good Luck Barry. Looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Hi Barry, thank you for your EIB application. . Added to process line This Christmas holidays, we are all "busier" with "family reunions", so we know you can understand that it may take us a little longer than usual to process this request. Thanks for your patience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, Chemi said: Hi Barry, thank you for your EIB application. . Added to process line This Christmas holidays, we are all "busier" with "family reunions", so we know you can understand that it may take us a little longer than usual to process this request. Thanks for your patience. I get it and I'm just happy to be in the process line! I made it this far. That's a pretty rockin Christmas gift to myself! I hope everyone has a fantastic time with their friends and family. I know I am. Merry Christmas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revlimiter[Staff] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Outstanding armor and very impressive subtle modifications to make it fit you! I'll wish you luck with EIB even though I don't think you need it. You got this Barry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 AM thermal detonators make me happy. Excellent build, Barry! See you at L2, and then L3 very soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 7 hours ago, 501stCitizen said: I get it and I'm just happy to be in the process line! I made it this far. That's a pretty rockin Christmas gift to myself! I hope everyone has a fantastic time with their friends and family. I know I am. Merry Christmas! Hi Trooper ! Great to see your EIB submission, (I'm sure this is just your first step towards your real goal , Centurion Badge. I'll be making your review so I'll be with you as soon as possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 20 hours ago, TKSpartan said: Hi Trooper ! Great to see your EIB submission, (I'm sure this is just your first step towards your real goal , Centurion Badge. I'll be making your review so I'll be with you as soon as possible. Hey btw, I hope you have a fabulous Christmas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 Hi Barry, 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. You did a great work with your armor 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, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Starting from top. We see that you are using a hearing assist system, but the white ABS can be seen inside the holes. We suggest using a black Sharpie marker or a few dabs of black paint with a tiny brush on the inside of these so that they are not so noticeable. If you are no longer using the system, we ask that you fill in the holes and hit the bar with another coat of paint. Reference Images For more accuracy, we suggest to trim a little more the small ab buttons plate. Reference Images Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 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 are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper. We have a little details here for you ,( nothing to worry about). Let's start. CRL L3: No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. As Josehp noted,this one is just a 5 minutes fix with a dremel or some sand paper to remove last little bit of return edge from the wrist opening on your forearm. Reference Images CRL: The white control panel raised ribbed pad faces the rear, with the controls/round washer style detail closest to the right end cap. The TD is a little high. It should be about the same height as the canvas belt. On the other hand, the ribbed pad could face a little further back so that the round washer is positioned lower as well. Reference Images CRL L3: The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure however, T-tracks and grips shall be of a black plastic appearance with no silver/metallic weathering allowed. Some battle damage (weathering ) looks nice. As the Crl states, some parts (grips and T-tracks) were made of plastic so may not have any silver/metallic weathering appearance . Another easy fix here trooper! Reference Images And that's all. Welcome to EIB ranks and we are sure we'll be making your Centurion Submission so soon! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stCitizen[TK] Posted December 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 I am going to be using the hearing assist, so I will make sure all the holes have no white showing through. Already hit up the edge that was mentioned for the forearm. I'll hit up the button plate, detonator and the blaster asap and get photos in (hopefully tomorrow). Thank you again! Great to be on the right track. One more milestone and I'll be up there with the Centurions! WOO HOO! And here's to all of you for a Happy New Years! My TK dreaming of what the New Year will bring! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 31, 2023 Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 "Paint me like one of your french girls" Congratulations trooper and welcome to Expert Infantry and the EI honor gallery 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crampeat[TK] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congrats, Barry! Thanks for the first TK related chuckle of 2024! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congratulations trooper. Welcome to EIB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congratulations #1072 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congratulations Barry. Welcome to expert infantry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sithping[TK] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Congrats Barry! EI approval is a great way to cap of the year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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