firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 The ESB decals are different from the hand painted traps in ANH. The colour is similar but the detailing is different with the number of stripes and the thickness and overall appearance. The tube stripes are blue stripes on a white background all as one decal and not individual as in ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 For now, EIB says it's OK to use ANH decals for an ESB helmet, though ESB decals are preferred. What it does mention is that the tears/traps be decals and not hand painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsouders Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi Daniel, It certainly looks like you’re headed in the right direction with your build. You’re obviously putting a lot of work into it. If I could offer a suggestion; as EIB is supposed to be the most “accurate” (best of the best) armor, it looks like the back of your thighs could use a bit of attention. I could be wrong, but it looks like there might be some glue seepage and it almost looks like the trim was cut off of the bottom to accommodate range of motion(?), also, I not sure, but I’m not seeing any strips in the back of the thighs covering the overlap seam. Just a few things to think about. Congrats on getting this far! Just a bit more to do and I’m sure you’ll be 5x5. Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi Daniel, It certainly looks like you’re headed in the right direction with your build. You’re obviously putting a lot of work into it. If I could offer a suggestion; as EIB is supposed to be the most “accurate” (best of the best) armor, it looks like the back of your thighs could use a bit of attention. I could be wrong, but it looks like there might be some glue seepage and it almost looks like the trim was cut off of the bottom to accommodate range of motion(?), also, I not sure, but I’m not seeing any strips in the back of the thighs covering the overlap seam. Just a few things to think about. Congrats on getting this far! Just a bit more to do and I’m sure you’ll be 5x5. Vic Yeah, I'm still working on cleaning up the thigh...whatever is on there is pretty stubborn. The kit I bought was pre-used, so the cut was the previous owners. It's on my list of things to replace, but for now it works and I'm focusing on meeting the EIB reqs. I'm pretty sure I've asked this in this thread before, but with the EIB reqs, is it either an e-11 or dl-19, or would I need both to qualify? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper[TK] Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Looks like an E-11, the image was recently updated I believe http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=7667 I agree with Vic, I'm not sure if there's something you could do to improve the thighs? The cuts are pretty severe / almost changing the shape. I'm sure the FISD admins would be able to provide final feedback, but I think it'd be good to eventually fix them. Great to see that everyone is pitching in with valuable feedback to help you head in the right direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Looks like an E-11, the image was recently updated I believe http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=7667 I agree with Vic, I'm not sure if there's something you could do to improve the thighs? The cuts are pretty severe / almost changing the shape. I'm sure the FISD admins would be able to provide final feedback, but I think it'd be good to eventually fix them. Great to see that everyone is pitching in with valuable feedback to help you head in the right direction! Yeah, I think I'll go with the E-11 first, and add on the DL-19 later...seems like the best route to go. The thighs are on the list of things to eventually replace, but I think I can get them cleaned up enough for now. The feedback has been awesome...folks have made catches on issues I never would have seen. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Yeah, that might work..I'm not a big guy, so it's not like I need a ton of plastic. The real challenge will be getting it to line up with the existing pieces, and then figuring out how to secure it. Some ppl glue one end and velcro the other, velcro both,glue both and then slide them on like boxers there a few threads around here about the side panel area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I know the DLT-19 is good to go for ANH but i'm not sure where it sits for ESB Yeah, I'm still working on cleaning up the thigh...whatever is on there is pretty stubborn. The kit I bought was pre-used, so the cut was the previous owners. It's on my list of things to replace, but for now it works and I'm focusing on meeting the EIB reqs. I'm pretty sure I've asked this in this thread before, but with the EIB reqs, is it either an e-11 or dl-19, or would I need both to qualify? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I know the DLT-19 is good to go for ANH but i'm not sure where it sits for ESB That's what I thought. The only one wielding a DLT-19 onscreen in ESB is 4-LOM, even Dengar has a gun based on the MG42 rather than an MG34. We never see stormtroopers carry them in EPV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Update! Ok, took some time and made some fixes. Here's the list: 1. Changed out the abdomen buttons for correctly sized buttons. 2. Got a new ESB correct blaster. 3. Looped the holster over the belt. 4. Re-took photos showing the butt cut under the belt. 5. Replaced the canvas side shims with plastic shims. Since the last post, I've also done some overall maintenance, such as cleaning up the back of the thigh pieces. So, I present these pictures for consideration, and I am again requesting EIB status! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think it would be helpful to have another set of photos (front, left, rear, right, action pose) with you suited up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think it would be helpful to have another set of photos (front, left, rear, right, action pose) with you suited up. What?!! I have to wear my armor AGAIN? I'm so upset! I'm not sure I can deal with all the awesomeness! Pics coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 That's what I thought. The only one wielding a DLT-19 onscreen in ESB is 4-LOM, even Dengar has a gun based on the MG42 rather than an MG34. We never see stormtroopers carry them in EPV. For acceptance the DLT-19 is not part of the ESB trooper. What you do with your costume though in trooping is up to you This is just like MEPD where you need full kit to get deployed, but in honesty not everyone troops 100% full kit each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think it would be helpful to have another set of photos (front, left, rear, right, action pose) with you suited up. You're such a hard-nut Brian ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Ok, here we go...additional full-suit photos as requested. The blaster detail pictures are posted a little higher on this thread, so I assume I don't need to repost them here. I also just realized I forgot the thermal detonator, but you can also see that in previous pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looking much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Looking much better. Praise from Brian?? I must be on the right track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 So, how's my EIB bid looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 EIB approved, nice job on all the tweaks from the first set of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Excellent job Dan, and congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Congratulations Dan, welcome to the ranks of the EIB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Woo hoo! Out of curiosity, what number did I hit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsouders Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great job Daniel! Way to work through the issues to get approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Woo hoo! Out of curiosity, what number did I hit? 92. And I agree - way to go in working through the issues. It's well deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Thanks for all the help from everyone. It certainly did seem like a lot of issue to work through! But after looking at the difference from when I first joined the 501st and now, the EIB route seems to be the right way to go. The accuracy is better, and the suit overall just looks more like it should. One other question. I still need to get a photo on my member page and one done for the EIB page. Who do I need to contact about getting the updates done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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