# Cyberfez's First Pack build **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [November 15, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083 "2010-11-15T14:11:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/1 "2010-11-15T14:11:41Z")
Well another Aussie is hitting the GB with some love. so some questions: 1. What is the best way to attach all this bits and pieces to the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard)? 2. the pipe that goes from the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) to the [Crank Generator](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/crank-generator) box, how do you attach that one? The [Bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) I built out of 6 pieces of wood. I basically just built it up out of slices. The [Booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) is mdf and Floor Stripping. ---
**Author:** ![jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jackdoud)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/2 "2010-11-15T15:00:53Z")
Nice [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper)! 🆒 The hose can be connected by attaching wood dowels to the attachment points then sliding the hose overtop. ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/3 "2010-11-15T15:33:15Z")
more questions - what is the best paint method? paint primer then silver then black? also what is the best black finish? matt/flat , satin or gloss? where do most people stick their speakers? another pic ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1157.snc4/149962_10150091595382578_536522577_7424596_3754249_n.jpg) cyberfez ---
**Author:** ![jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jackdoud)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/4 "2010-11-15T17:04:38Z")
Unless you’re going to take the time to mask the silver coat in select areas to simulate scraping when it’s removed after the black coat silver would be a waste of time. ---
**Author:** ![DRoomProductions](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@DRoomProductions](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DRoomProductions)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/5 "2010-11-15T17:26:14Z")
It all depends on what kind of look you’re going for. I wanted a weathered look for my pack, so I did a coat of primer followed by a coat of silver, then a coat of satin black. I only let the black dry for about an hour and then I rubbed all of the high spots with a piece of steel wool. The paint scraped off quite nicely. If you’re going for a “new” look however, the silver isn’t necessary. As far as speakers go, it just depends on where you have the room. I put one behind my [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) and one next to my powercell. ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/6 "2010-11-15T22:07:31Z")
How do/where do people place or cut vent holes in their packs for speakers. ---
**Author:** ![DRoomProductions](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@DRoomProductions](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DRoomProductions)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2010, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/7 "2010-11-16T02:31:46Z")
On my pack, I only cut one hole, for the speaker that sits behind my [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron). The speaker faces my back, and is actually pretty loud. I used two three-way car speakers in my pack. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/2/92b242c5cd0e90974a6680636191198ef75c8c46.jpeg) The second speaker, which sits next to my powercell, I just mounted on some standoffs, still facing the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard), but with no hole. I like this setup because it gives the sound some dimension, and it sounds like the pack is actually doing something inside. You can see the screws in this picture where the speaker is mounted. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/2/728a40d8090dbd41a9fab6255677a6e38ec9dd3b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/8 "2010-11-16T13:38:16Z")
very nice I did some priming today. ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs597.ash2/154985_10150092283557578_536522577_7433563_2666046_n.jpg) ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs489.ash2/76247_10150092283687578_536522577_7433564_1535839_n.jpg) ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs987.snc4/76081_10150092283797578_536522577_7433565_5424296_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2010, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/9 "2010-11-18T00:17:56Z")
I got my proton gun kit and other parts from MMM today! woohooo ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2010, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/10 "2010-11-22T09:43:34Z")
more progress pics ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs600.ash2/155239_10150095950307578_536522577_7479887_1968005_n.jpg) ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1172.snc4/154400_10150095951172578_536522577_7479894_4129166_n.jpg) ![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1130.snc4/149276_10150095951372578_536522577_7479897_3581322_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/11 "2010-11-25T14:27:01Z")
![image](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1219.snc4/155146_10150097735887578_536522577_7503866_2254945_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@cyberfez](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cyberfez)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/12 "2012-03-07T02:31:06Z")
Looking Evil! still only a stack up, [imghttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/149102\_10150097737957578\_536522577\_7503877\_5781062\_n.jpg[/img] fitted the various parts to the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) and fitted the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) from the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) to the ribbon hole and it is looking sweet mate. I started on the ageing. I am using steel wool to slowly work off the black paint exposing the silver paint underneath. [Ribbon cable clamp](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/ribbon-cable-clamp) and the PPD sticker fitted. the ageing - have made the wood look metal. Trying it on Now the gun. Pictures seem to be missing I will locate them an post later. Here is the finished pack though the night of my 40th. Hope you like these pics ---
**Author:** ![Paranormal](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/3be4f8/32.png) [@Paranormal](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Paranormal)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/13 "2012-03-07T05:11:50Z")
Incredible job! That’s talent. ---
**Author:** ![KCGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a9a28c/32.png) [@KCGhostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KCGhostbuster)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cyberfezs-first-pack-build/17083/14 "2012-03-07T15:52:44Z")
Very nice job. Congrats!