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4Runner

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4Runner last won the day on July 8 2021

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About 4Runner

  • Birthday 04/08/1965

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  • Interests
    Star Wars, Writing, and Science Fiction
  • Deployed
    Deployed
  • Name
    Peter
  • Location
    Florida

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  • 501st ID
    33348
  • Garrison
    Florida

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  1. Looking forward to another great year and hoping to get more active with the newsletter and media posts! :-)
  2. Hello fellow officers! Did my first troop as a deployed MEPD police officer yesterday. The convention was a new one here in Orlando, and let's just say it was a bit more "adult" oriented than we thought. In fact our squad was pretty surprised by some of the other cosplayers. I'll leave the rest to your imagination. Suffice it to say, I'm posting some of the more tasteful and fun pics we took. Not much stuff at the convention worth showing you, but these were cool and fun, with the backdrops and such. Lessons learned: avoid tables selling sex toys, LOL. Also, I need to work on shortening my straps and accounting for how the elastic suspenders I'm using cause the pack to slide down on my back. I can fix this easily. The material I'm using is really comfortable on my shoulders, given that the pack weighs nearly thirteen pounds! I'm hesitant to use nylon and big pads given how clean a look I can achieve with the thick elastic, but we shall see... 1st Arrest: Event Name: VilliconVenue: Wyndham Orlando ResortVenue address: 8001 International DrOrlando, Florida32819USAEvent Start: 06/26/2021 - 12 PMEvent End: 06/26/2021 - 8 PM Villicon is a new convention in Orlando that celebrates villains, misfits and offbeat characters in the fandoms we love. We would like to welcome the 501st legion to this event with a free 10x10 booth and the ability to collect donations for any charity of their choice.
  3. PM Sent. Thanks so much for doing this!
  4. Roger that! I have a friend who built one as well, using lots of aluminum brackets, and his is nearly indestructible; however, it's almost 20 pounds! I'm curious to see how long I can troop while wearing it. A few buddies have only lasted an hour, and their packs are like yours, less than 10 pounds. I'm almost thinking I might need some gym training for this, ha ha! Good luck with the rest of your build. Mike at Trooperbay is a very nice guy. I've given him a lot of my money, LOL!
  5. Great looking pack! Have you weighed it yet? Just curious since mine is a real lunker at 12lbs 7 ounces, but it'll take a beating...! :-)
  6. Thanks, Pete! I'm looking forward to trooping with you again, sir! We sandies need to stick together! Take care and see you soon!
  7. Thanks, Joe. I actually spent a lot of time looking over your application and seeing how you approached the process, so it's a real honor and treat to know you've reviewed my build! Thank you, sir! Proud to serve as a Sandtrooper! :-)
  8. Hello, Hausi: Thanks so very much for all of your tips and advice during this build. I truly appreciate how quickly you reviewed my application and the insights you provided. I'm excited to join the ranks of the MEPD as a deployed officer and start trooping with my new field pack! Take care and thanks again! Peter
  9. Hi, Hausi: Thanks so much for your review of my submission and your patience with me and my many questions during my pack build. Per your instructions, I have weathered my E11 blaster and have included new photos here, along with some of the prior ones for a "before and after" comparison. Thanks again for your time and consideration. BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: BEFORE: AFTER: AND A FEW CLOSE SHOTS OF THE WEATHERING:
  10. Peter Telep TD-33348 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=32575&costumeID=2 Forum Name: 4Runner Florida Garrison Makaze Squad Armour Maker: TM Boots: Imperial Boots Belt: Imperial Issue E-11: Praetorian Blasters Pack Vendors I built the pack myself, but these are the sources for some parts: Seed Trays, Caps, Brexton Box, Syphon, Mortar tube: RWA Canteen: Original found in Canada on Etsy Radar Dish: Original Lid from Pitcher, Mod. 874 (Tupperware) - transparent found on Etsy Sonix Victory 75: Angry Ape Props (Poland) Mentors: @Beren @Hausi Also, Mr. Paul Feitor, TD10702, gave me lots of great help and advice. With field pack: Shoulder snaps: The black nylon is an internal tab I use to reach up and pull open the snaps. It is NOT visible on the outside. I created this after straining dozens of times to open those snaps. Belt and pouch details: Ab details (buttons and screws): Gloves: I have both leather/ABS and Rubber/Latex: General CRL images and all snaps, screws, and buttons: Boots, shins, thighs (split rivets on thigh ammo belt), arms: Bucket: Field pack: The shotgun shell mount was replicated from the RS Propmaster's pack. I found the exact auto clips on Amazon and cut the base out of ABS to match the RS pack. My 86 year old mother-in-law helped sew the red canvas for the frame: Weapon, Pauldron, and Neck seal: Action shots and others: Respectfully submitted for police officer deployment by TD-33348 "4Runner." Thank you for your consideration.
  11. Hello, fellow troopers: I'm embarking on my backpack #3 build (hoping for level #2 police officer). I would like to use this thread to bounce ideas off of command staff who will be reviewing and approving my pack--all in an effort to save a few headaches. Is that appropriate? I'm using @bigwam and his info thread as my main source for research. I've already ordered many parts from Ross at RWA. Just recently, I found a vintage 847 Tupperware pitcher AND a Safari 600 canteen on Etsy and ordered both. I think I will have Angry Ape Props build my Sonix Radio. I will build my own frame out of PVC. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions I should consider as I continue gathering my parts? I would truly appreciate your help.
  12. Hi, Hausi: I have a few follow up questions regarding my sandtrooper backpack and Police Officer approval. Can I build any backpack from the list of approved ones and create a random sandtrooper with backpack? I really like my weathering as is, and have no plans for SWAT. Attached is a picture of my build thus far without backpack.
  13. I've asked this question before, but I'm unsure I've asked it correctly. According to what I see on the CRLs, there are some sandtroopers who do not wear a backpack. Does this mean you can copy those troops and apply for police officer and be approved without a pack? I do plan to eventually build a pack, but I'd like to get basic approval as a police officer and am willing to copy one of those troops not wearing a pack... Can someone answer this question definitively for me? Thanks so much! Peter TK-33348 Centurion ANH Hero TD-33348 Sandtrooper
  14. Applying for Sandtrooper access.... Peter Telep TD-33348 Makaze Squad Florida Garrison USA https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=32575
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