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5. Carol and John's Comic Shop - Free comic book day midnight release, Cleveland Ohio, May 5, 2017
As part of about a dozen 501st troopers, mercs, and rebels, my group was deployed to a strip mall outside of a local comic book shop. We patrolled the area, taking photos as we walked on. Despite the rain, hundreds of people showed up, and many got photos with us! To top it off, we got early access to the selection of comic books available for the free evening.
Overall thoughts: My kit held up rather well, but my GoPro died earlier than I would've liked it to. Also, I used up all the water I had brought, so I need to plan for that in the future.
Full group shot by Steffanie O.
Trooper shot by Steffanie O. RC is Niner from the Republic Commando books.
Inside the signing and distribution area for the comic books.
Looking into better ways to conserve my GoPro battery. As of yet, my fans last at least 4 hours, but my GoPro makes it to about half of that. I'm hoping to at least get easy access to turning it off and on quickly when needed so I can easily save on battery life.
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If you're still having issues with the photos, use an image hosting site like Imgur. It has a phone app that I use to upload trooping photos which I can access easily through the website. No limit on uploads and comes with a few album tools to organize them as well.
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4. Akron Rubber Ducks Star Wars Night, Akron Ohio, May 4, 2017
It had been raining all day so we weren't sure if this troop was a go or not. We got lucky and the rain stayed away for almost the entire night, giving the group I was with nice trooping conditions. We were set up behind the stands behind home plate where a large portion of the crowd was waiting to see if the rain would come back.
Overall thoughts: I had a snap come undone mid troop, but fixing it only took a moment. Also, before the troop I used some #2 Novus polish to remove a lot of scuffs and some #1 Novus to keep the shine. Highly recommend it!
Quick test shot with the Blaster-cam
Another test shot (Officer is once again IC-21158))
The crowd gathered around us the moment we stepped outside the prep area.
The mascots were especially playful
We got our group shot in a lot earlier than I expected!
The blaster-cam turned out to be a huge success!
It worked out way better than I expected!
The thunderstorms kept the crowd small, but everyone who was there had an absolute blast. I know I did!
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I'm jealous, you guys all look amazing! Hopefully I'll be able to attend in a few years.
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Looks great! Nice job!
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THank you so much! I'll get started on those fixes right away!
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3. Pinewood Derby Competition at the MAPS Air Museum, North Canton Ohio, April 29, 2017
We were set up to the side of the main entrance at a photo station, with a few volunteers taking and printing photos right there for anyone who wanted them. Also, I was doing a test of both some Nomex gloves I had bought online and a "Blaster-cam" (Go-Pro strapped to the tip of my E-11 with a voice-button inside my helmet.
Overall thoughts: My mic for my Icomm disconnected once, but was an easy fix. My helmet could use slight padding adjustment, as it results in a tilted view, slanting downward and to the right to a minor degree. Otherwise, my armor held up pretty well while still allowing a better range of movement thanks to a redoing of some of my straps. I'd like to be able to get more of the kit on myself, but that should come with experience. Looking forward to my next troop!
Pre-troop photo as a test for the new Blaster-cam! (Officer is IC-21158)
With our awesome host, Ron!
His friend had to get a photo too!
The crowd was a little slow at first to join us, but started to pick up after everyone saw what was going on
If anyone can think of a good caption for this next one lemme know! Also, sneak peak of the Jawa that joined us later on.
We were later joined in by TK-70746 and a Jawa!
This guy stopped by multiple times. He couldn't get enough of us, and brought around loads more people to see us too!
We were even fortunate enough to get a photo with a trophy winner!
We were even joined by a second trophy winner!
Photo showing off the rest of the hangar in front of our photo area.
More group photos!
Had a lull in the action, so we got a photo at an old instrument station.
Mid-troop break, right before I went back out.
We were even joined by a Scout Trooper! (TK-51800)
The afternoon went by rather fast. Everything went really well!
Maybe not the most glorious photo ever taken, but it's a group shot!
Took a pose on an old aircraft gun that we thought could be salvaged to serve the Empire's needs.
Got a final group shot from the people running our photo station.
Also it wouldn't post here for some reason but I got a video that I turned into a gif of the whole group before we called it quits.
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All of them should be painted white.
My bad, will fix that as well!
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Just noticed one other thing, Cameron.. The bottom screw(s) on your ears are Philips-head. They should be the flat-head like the ones above them. If you need to replace them, I can shoot you a set of the correct ones, no charge. If interested, just PM me.
I think I actually have the correct screws in my spare helmet kit box, but thanks for the offer! Will swap them out before my centurion application
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Will do! Appreciate the tips!Looking SHARP, Cameron, and great job with that AM kit! You will want to raise your belt a bit to where it touches the ab-button (or even overlaps it a bit). Also, I would remove the last of the return edge on the front of your forearms (inside the "bump") in the area shown below. See you at EIB soon and eventually Centurion! (Nice hand guards, BTW).
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I've updated my original post and put the requested images at the bottom for reference!
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TK armor is AM.
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Really? I thought they were separate people. Used separate emails, and told me they worked together. My mistake then, apologies!
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I would try TK Armor (Not to be confused with TK Armour) at http://tkarmor.com/or via his email at TrooperSupplies@hotmail.com
I just ordered a spare set of plastic ANH handguards from him. He works closely with the guy who made AM kits, and I believe he has a facebook page as well.
Best of luck!
Edit: Any clue why the AM armor guy stopped? His kit is phenomenal!
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Basic Information:
Name: Cameron Kraeger
FISD Name: TheBlooperTrooper
501st ID: 82898
Garrison: Ohio Garrison
http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=23877
Mandatory Information:
- Armor: AM 2.0
- Helmet: AM 4.0
- Blaster: Hyperfirm E-11
Optional:
- Height: 6'0
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Age: 18
- Boots: TK Boots
- Canvas Belt: Trooperbay
- Hand Plates: justjoseph63
- Electronics: Aker wired microphone, Aker speaker, Icomm (From the voicebooster website), and Ukswrath's helmet fans (FISD).
- Neck Seal: Darman
- Holster: Trooperbay
Full body without helmet front:
Full body front:
Full body back:
Full body right side:
Full body left side:
Right side detail:
Left side detail:
Helmet Details:
Front:
Right:
Left:
Back:
Aerator tip details:
Lens backlit:
Accessories:
Ammo belt:
Neck seal:
Blaster left:
Blaster right:
Blaster rear:
Thermal detonator:
Action shot: (Will try and improve on this one in the future!)
Interior strapping:
Left side rivets interior:
Right side closure interior: (Apologies for the excess E6000 / mess here)
Cod rivet / rear plate exterior:
Cod rivet / rear plate interior:
Rear plate interior without the strap:
Helmet "S" seal:
Additional Information
My helmet was used in a tutorial by Eric of Stormtrooper Ranch to help others assemble AM 4.0 Stunt helmets
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Trooperbay sells Hyperfirm blasters and a D ring you will need for centurion. To fix it you need to drill a very small hole in the stock where it extends out a bit, bend the D ring a bit to fit it in, and then bend it back. As far as I know that's all you need to do. I'm very happy with my choice, but if cost is an issue I would buy the gun directly from Hyperfirm and the D ring from Trooperbay, depending on what quality gun you want.I had the exact same question as your Original Post. Would love to hear if you are still happy with your choice. And do you know if the TrooperBay would require any mods for Centurion?
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Unofficial Troop 1, Buckeye First Robotics Competition Regional Day 2, Cleveland Ohio, March 31, 2017.
My teammates in the robotics club saw I had a kit together and asked me to kit out for our yearly downtown regional. Brought it in today and spent about 3 hours romping around the Wolstein Center wearing my team's shirt over my kit. Had a great time and took a bunch of photos with people!
First photo I got by my teammates in our workshop / pit area.
I made some friends too!
Original of the above photo:
Post-troop photo. Was very warm, but I had a blast! The kit worked quite well. A few adjustments could be made on strapping and I need to replace the chemical gloves with nomex ones, but everything was otherwise great!
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Looks good! I love mine. Be sure and download the app for your phone. It allows you to customize the camera more.
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Already done! Now I just need to figure out how to mount it as a body camera for when blasters aren't included at trooping events.
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After seeing a boatload of images online, I finally got around to getting a GoPro (Hero 5 Session). Also got a wrist strap / mount to use, along with a voice activated remote that I can store in my helmet if needed. I plan on using it as a selfie camera / video camera on the E-11, and am currently exploring options to have it ride just over the top of my upper torso armor underneath the chin of my helmet as a sort of body cam. If anyone's got any tips or anything, please let me know!
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Congrats Cameron!!!!
Awesome job on the armor and even better getting out there and representing the FISD!!!
Proud of you and that AM 2.0 Armor young squire!!!
Proud to represent! Just got around to ordering some Novus polish for my armor. It held together relatively well for the abuse I put it through in Blast-a-Trooper, but was scuffed / smudged to heck and back. Preparing for an EIB submission soon, and another troop in a few weeks in April. Exciting times!
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Congrats on your first troop! And including a blast a troop is the perfect way to break the ice, and challenge your kit/strapping/range-of-motion/cooling. Your Emergency kit served you well. Always shave it with you, as you'll repair many a TK with it (most likely not your own).
PS, ANH TK's are left-handed ;oP
I was alternating hands almost every photo taken .-. Good to know! And thankfully my Garrison was well prepared to help, be it advice or with strapping etc.
Edit to first troop: Adding a photo of me all suited up for the first time minus a helmet (I had forgotten to plug in a battery to the fans and thankfully had some backup from another trooper.)
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2. Wizard World Comic Con Day 3, Cleveland Ohio, March 19, 2017
Also my GML (Pictured on the left below) was quite surprised to hear I was still in high school. He said I might be one of the youngest members of the Legion!
Had some minor strapping issues, but nothing the duct and electrical tape from my emergency kit couldn't handle!
Being shot at by a particularly accurate Division agent. (6 shots to the upper torso / helmet).
More Blast-a-Trooper!
Another TK who wasn't in kit took this last photo, I love it! First con attended and completed!
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1. Wizard World Comic Con Day 2, Cleveland Ohio, March 18, 2017We even made the local news! http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/cleveland-wizard-world-comic-con-in-full-swing/423615703First officially suited up troop!
Made a mistake and kitted up fully right before walking out without installing the battery to my helmet fans. Thankfully another trooper was on hand to help out, with another to document my rookie troop moment!
Facing some fearsome adversaries!
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Will edit this first post to hold a tally of all my troops!
1. Wizard World Comic Con Day 2, Cleveland Ohio, March 18, 2017 - 4 hours
2. Wizard World Comic Con Day 3, Cleveland Ohio, March 19, 2017 - 4 hours
Unofficial Troop 1, Buckeye First Robotics Competition Regional Day 2, Cleveland Ohio, March 31, 2017 - 2.5 hours
3. Pinewood Derby Competition at the MAPS Air Museum, North Canton Ohio, April 29, 2017 - 3 hours
4. Akron Rubber Ducks Star Wars Night, Akron Ohio, May 4, 2017 - 3 hours
5. Carol and John's Comic Shop - Free comic book day midnight release, Cleveland Ohio, May 5, 2017 - 2.5 hours
6. Comic Heaven - Free comic book day, Willoughby Ohio, May 6, 2017 - 3 hours
7. YMCA Movie Night - North Canton Ohio, May 19, 2017 - 2.5 hours
8. Oddmall, Canton Ohio, May 20, 2017 - 3.5 hours
9. Cleveland Indians Star Wars Night, Cleveland Ohio, May 26, 2017 - 6 hours
10. Lake County Captains Star Wars Night, Willowick Ohio, June 3, 2017 - 4 hours
11. Lake Erie Crushers Star Wars Night, Avon Ohio, June 10, 2017 - 4 hours
12. NSO Pops John Williams Concert, Kennedy Center, Washington D.C., June 23, 2017 - 2.5 hours
13. New Philadelphia Parade, New Philadelphia Ohio, June 30, 2017 - 2 hours
14. Orange Community Center, Orange Ohio, July 16, 2017 - 2.5 hours
15. Barnes and Noble Pop Culture Fest, Woodmere Ohio, July 29, 2017 - 3 hours
16. WEPLcon, Willowick Ohio, August 5, 2017 - 3 hours
17. Summerfest, Lyndhurst Ohio, August 6, 2017 - 2 hours
18. Cantina Night, Cleveland Ohio, October 7, 2017 - 2 hours
19. Oddmall Toledo Day 2, Toledo Ohio, October 15, 2017 - 4 hours
20. Toledo Zoo Pumpkin Path Day 2, Toledo Ohio, October 22, 2017 - 4 hours21. Toledo Walleyes Star Wars Night, Toledo Ohio, December 9, 2017 - 3.5 hours - photos to be added
22. The Last Jedi Movie Premiere, Mentor Ohio, December 15, 2017 - 2.5 hours - photos to be added
23. The Last Jedi Movie Premiere Day 2, Mentor Ohio, December 16, 2017 - 2.5 hours - photos to be added
24. Rise of Skywalker Movie Premiere, Mentor Ohio, December 20, 2020 - 3 hours - photos to be added25. Fan Film Troop, Ravenna Ohio, July 31, 2020 - 3 hours - photos to be added
26. Tall Timbers Campground, Port Clinton Ohio, September 5, 2020 - 2.5 hours - photos to be added
27. Crocker Park Kids Fest, Cleveland Ohio, June 13, 2021 - 4 hours - photos to be added
28. Step Into Autism Family Day and Resource Fair, Akron Ohio, June 19, 2021 - 3 hours- photos to be added
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6. Comic Heaven - Free comic book day, Willoughby Ohio, May 6, 2017
Continuation of free comic book day trooping, this time at Comic Heaven. Changing space was small but we managed to get out just on time. Dealt with cold while in armor for the first time. The wind was awful, but otherwise conditions were nice.
Overall thoughts: All my snaps held up well. I might need to do some reshaping on the shins in the future, particularly the right shin, to ensure a snug fit. They work as is, but could be made better.
Shot of the inside of the store:
Blaster-cam is once again back in action!
A photo with the other troopers
Kylo looking extra-Kylo-esque in the background
The Kylo guy is working on improving his Kylo kit and also joining the stormtrooper ranks soon with an ANOVOS kit he should be getting in a few weeks / months. Gave him some tips and told him to sign up here!
Empire / First Order photo
I'm gonna be labeled a traitor for this photo aren't I?
Not too crazy far off from wookiee height!
Lastly a photo with our awesome host and the owner of the comic shop, Jim!