BAZINGA
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I've looked at others and they seem to use <a href> strings as the html but I cannot get it to display just the name and not the whole line. What is an example of the proper coding just to have a title to click on to take one to a specific page?
Never mind. It's the link option not the HTML code option.
Thanks.
Bart
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Ok then troop 1 is done!
Bart
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I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion.
Troop 1, 2 and 3: Saskatoon Entertainment Expo May 5-7, 2023 / raised funds for the Pattison Children's Hospital.
This is the most members ever at this event from the various clubs. The last few months have seen a lot of new people join as rebels, 501st or mandos. We raised funds for the children's hospital in Saskatoon.
I'm going to give some background on this journey in the sound off thread however for now I will just say that life getting in the way of life may not have allowed this troop to happen. The week leading up to it I was flipping back and forth about even attempting it in part because I was being thrown into the deep end instead of a nice small first event. But I landed on the side of going and then the next thing you know I was there. I think in retrospect the deep end of the pool was the way to go as I got to do many jobs in a busy setting so learned to adapt and be flexible with everything very quick and for an OCD type of guy that says a lot!
This one begs a caption.
I took the last shift of the first evening because I wanted the least number of people around to make me nervous. Here I'm getting a pep talk (I think it was a pep talk) from TK-16818 @GilesWoodward. I was so up in my head at that moment I can't say for sure what he said. I don't even remember anyone there with a camera. Then to make matters worse as I walked out he made a big announcement about First Troop coming out so there was some applause and other commotion which made me self-conscience, but then I remembered that no one was going to see the horror on my face and I calmly walked to the photo booth area for my shift. First hurdle achieved!
The rest of the photos are from various times throughout the three days.
I think that Jawa was making a move for my blaster!
TK-55810 is the other trooper that lives 5 minutes from me. She helped a lot the last few months with pictures and information on what to expect at a troop.
By day 2 I was a bit less nervous about it all and I got a tip that allowed me to fit both my head and my glasses into the bucket at the same time which gave me enough confidence to walk around the immediate area a bit and interact. I had some people asking for selfies and was able to deliver some lines and get some laughs. I did find my lower back would get sore unless I moved around every few minutes. Standing in one place for too long is murder for me.
By day 3 I was itching to get into that armor! Never thought I'd be saying that. I did more interactions as I tried to develop my character and hiked around the entire dealer area with one of our Imperial officers. I probably did about 2 hours of trooping that day and could have easily done more, but had to get ready for the trip home. My back was getting used to the feel of the armor and movement and in general I didn't find anything too uncomfortable or too hot. I did take note of a couple little things that I will let wear in a bit before making fitting adjustments.
At one point a television camera was stuck in our faces and they asked the three of us above to have a conversation so we did a little adlib as I questioned them about being the rebels I was looking for. If this link works we're at about the 2:30 mark. No dialog was left in and it's in French but you can get the intent very clearly.
https://www.facebook.com/icisaskatchewan/videos/960924468269825/
TK-34575 in the sandtrooper and his son. @@wook1138was instrumental in getting me to this point as he patiently answered dozens of questions.
This guy wanted a photo as he used the chainsaw on our TIE fighter so I suggest we react as best we could. We let people take as many photos as they needed.
A kid asked us to sign his book so we all did, but now that I see the title I'm not sure if that was such a good idea! Maybe just as well I didn't use my real name...
Some of my favorite/interesting things that happened. I played a statue for a few minutes and watched as some people were taking a close look at me. Then I talked and they laughed saying they didn't think I was real then they wanted photos with me. I was walking behind a father and his little boy when the father said to his son, "Look who's behind you." and he turned around and was all smiles when I fist bumped him. I liked saying, "Everyone say Star Trek" in the photo booth when people were wearing starfleet shirts and lines like, "You need to take that again I had my eyes closed." and "Everyone frown." which all got laughs. Faiirly standard lines from most I know. We had props for people to use in the booth and one was a blaster so if a little kid picked that and stood beside me I would bend over and show him my blaster and say, "Look it's the same as mine." which they all seemed to enjoy. I even had the chance to get people out of the way with, "Move along, move along."
I learned quite a bit about other costumes as we didn't have dedicated handlers so we did that job for each other. Helping the mandos in and out of their costumes made me feel for them. So many layers they were boiling most of the time. We had a fan in the booth which helped a lot for everyone.
I must admit that I was grinning a lot under that bucket. It was a surreal experience. I saw myself as someone in a plastic bucket seeing the world in shades of green and people looking back at me were smiling and seeing a stormtrooper. Even looking at photos of me I can't believe it is me under there!
Saturday night we had a multi-club supper which was great to get to know everyone even more and another member gave me a little welcome package of patches, coins and stickers! I was feeling special and welcomed by the group. I think the Saskatchewan gang is going to have a lot of good times together and there was a lot of that buzz around the table.
I came back with some con crud cold, but am ready to go out for number 2 on the 27th of this month. Then there seems to be steady slate of available troops if I want them (and likely I'll want them).
Really hard to put into words all the feelings this past weekend. Many of you have described the same thing but until I felt it for myself I couldn't fully appreciate it.
Thanks for looking!
Bart
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Number 1 is going to be going up by the end of this weekend.
Is a troop considered one event or is each day of the event its own troop? I asked the other guys and no one knew and none of them have a log here.
Bart
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Just did this demo of the screech and constant static burst in case anyone has any other ideas before I decide what to do with it. May still be processing.
Bart
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Yes I tried both the random and set static options with no change. I just can't figure out how it basically stopped working while doing nothing but sitting in the box.
Bart
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Tried two new batteries and no change in the operation of the thing. It has two ways it works. On VOX the static bursts play continually mixed in with the non-stop screech. In PTT mode it screeches as long as the button is being pushed and when the button is released it plays one static burst.
Also tested both new batteries which came out to 3.6v. Forgot to test the original before putting it back together but since the new ones were okay and didn't work it strikes me there is no battery fault.
When operating properly does the LED blink or stay on continuously? The instructions say it blinks, mine does not but there is no mention of exactly what that may mean in terms of troubleshooting. Updated the status of it with the vendor as well.
So, no joy. It worked last fall when I received it and tried it out and two weeks ago for another try, but failed when it needed to work.
Bart
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Thanks. Good information to know. I have been in contact with the supplier and am going to try a battery replacement first. I was able to find some on amazon that I can get in time but, as you mentioned, only time will tell if the new one is any better than the original.
I am using the original mic and the recommended Acker amp. It worked a couple weeks ago when I gave it a try before coming up with the chest mounting I would use then a couple weeks later just the endless oddity with the operation.
Bart
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2 hours ago, Commander Code said:
https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?searchfield=32810&criteria=tkid
TK32810 Requesting access.
Code! Good for you!
Bart
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So what delete our imgur account before the change? Seems that is the only option. They really laid out a lot of threats.
Bart
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Well can't say this makes me happy. No way this is getting done before the weekend then. Thanks for the insight.
Bart
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The unit has seen less than an hour of use so can't imagine it is the battery. I left it sit all night and same problems this morning. The amp by itself works fine, no screech from it until it is connected to the icomm.
Bart
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As I gear up for my first troop I'm trying to get the electronics working and am stumped on this.
I first had the amp producing random static the entire time whether I was talking or even breathing, but not doing much in the way of actually amplifying my voice.
Then the static completely stopped and it would amplify my voice but there is a continuous screech from the speaker. No static burst at all.
I tried different cables between the icomm and the amp to no avail. The instructions say to use the longer of the two cables which I did
I pulled everything out and tried it on the table. Even with the speaker and the icomm a yard apart still the screech and no static. The screech was there whenever the icomm was plugged in.
I then tried the switch option. The screech was there when the switch was pushed but not when released. The static burst was back and so was the voice amplification so that was good.
So right now not going to work for a troop because of the screech being overwhelming (regardless of volume) and so be it if I can't get it working in the next week, but I do want to get it working for the future so need to understand what the problem is and get it corrected.
I also tried a different mic with the same results.
Has anyone got any advice on this one?
Thanks.
Bart
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No worries. I'm not going to make any attempts to modify it. Not going down that road again.
Bart
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I just checked and the dimensions are off as you observed. Unfortunately that change is beyond my ability to make at this time and it will just stay as built by AP.
Thanks for the consideration. If I am able to find someone to correct it I will update at that time.
Bart
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Added the photos. Unfortunately no photographer around so not the best, but you can still see everything.
Bart
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Belt is built as permanent attachment so can't remove it. I can show the other side of it from the back, the holster side is already in the photo set. I'll get the other ones uploaded when I can and post when done. Thanks.
Bart
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I was looking at a PDF that the wording didn't match all the photos, but I think I have them all added now. Thanks.
Bart
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Oh, they weren't on the checklist but I didn't look to see they are in the photo examples so will add them.
Thanks.
Bart
P.S. I couldn't crop in Imgur. I would have preferred to clean them up more. However, thank!
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Armor maker: AP commissioned build
Helmet maker: AP commissioned build
Blaster maker: Quest Design
Bart Busse
https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=36154&costumeID=124
5'10"
155 lbs
Boot maker: Imperial Boots
Canvas belt supplier: AP
Handguard supplier: AP
Holster maker: AP
Photos:
Front/Back:
Left/Right:
Left/Right arms raised:
Action shots (don't have the hang of that yet, take your pick):
Ab button close up:
Cod & posterior connection:
Interior strapping:
Wrist openings:
Helmet left/right/front/back:
Backlit helmet lens:
Hovi tip close up:
Neck seal:
TD front and back:
Holster and belt (riveted to ab plate from AP):
Boots:
Gloves:
Blaster left/right/back:
Additional photos:
If there is anything missing please let me know.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bart
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12 minutes ago, MaskedVengeance said:
I failed in doing a simple search. So embarrassing, but Bazinga is much more fitting if you know me even though I've had decades of the Simpsons references. Bart
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Well that was annoyingly easy. Thanks.
Bart
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Is it possible to get a user name change to what I am using on the 501st site to keep things consistent?
I'd like to switch it to BAZINGA if it can be done.
Thanks.
Bart
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Hey you! I'm looking forward to seeing more of us in the shiny white here in Sask! Welcome!
Bart
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Hey future Badlands member! I just replied to your post on the Badlands forum.
I'm excited to have another so close to me! There is one other TK in Swift Current and one about an hour south. While I can't speak to the building part I can speak to the fantastic help you'll get from everyone on this forum! Many kept me sane the last few months (and I just had to do fitting not building) so be sure to post here and I will look forward to meeting you maybe sooner than later as yours just 2 short hours away!
Bart
glue for flexible hand guards that is actually available in Canada?
in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories
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I need to redo the flexible hand guards on the rubber gloves. They are already falling off after 4 hours of use.
I'm pulling my hair out trying to find a good glue that is actually available in Canada at a common hardware store. Loctite was suggested (681925) but stores here tell me that doesn't exist and to order it online from Amazon is over $50 and I wouldn't see it until June which is too late.
I'm rather in a hurry to find a solution as I need them again in a couple weeks so if I have to order something my time is short.
What are the options in Canada?
Thanks.
Bart