# Halloween scratch build in 7 days... **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [October 24, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330 "2011-10-24T07:59:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/1 "2011-10-24T07:59:37Z")
So every Halloween I have a party, but this year like a bunch of people I have limited resources and didn’t come up with a costume until a couple days ago when I decided to be Venkman. I’ve had a [name tag](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/gb1-name-tag-patch), a gray jumpsuit and an ALICE pack for years, but never did anything with them until now. And I’m using all found items from around the house for the rest of my costume. So far I’m using particle board from the back of an old entertainment center, pvc from my garage and foam board from a school project. There’s only 5 days until my party but I think I’ll finishing a decent [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack)(minus the wand) in that time. I started a couple days ago so here is what I have so far. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/1/51cfacf1aee01f75bd611265fd8f1029db076268.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/6/86d33f5fb2ade5a2a42a55a2078c96db15772313.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/4/f47889ca99a712f7145d8e4ae40d1e510e2ae73b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Qantravon](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/qantravon/32/6086_2.png) [@Qantravon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Qantravon)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/2 "2011-10-24T17:07:27Z")
I’d be a bit concerned about the structural integrity of the particle board. Typically, the backings from stuff like that is incredibly weak, unless it was a particularly nice entertainment center. ---
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/3 "2011-10-24T19:08:10Z")
Not exactly. It was just a useless one in my attic but it is pretty thick. I’m only using this as a temporary, no budget [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard). Later I’m going to make a new motherboard and fiberglass my pack before adding a wand and a lot of detail. This is mostly a challenge for me to see what I can build in a week with only found items. ---
**Author:** ![Qantravon](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/qantravon/32/6086_2.png) [@Qantravon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Qantravon)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/4 "2011-10-24T19:14:30Z")
Alright, well good luck to you. ---
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/5 "2011-10-24T19:26:40Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/joeghostbuster)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/6 "2011-10-24T19:28:04Z")
i think youre off to a good start. only the thread says 14 days and you’ve got half that! ---
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/7 "2011-10-24T19:37:34Z")
Thanks, I came up the idea for the costume when I had about 14 days but sadly got busy with Halloween commissions and stuff. Most of the work has actually been done over 3 late nights and like you said I’m running out of time! In fact I’m signing off now to get back to work. Also, I’ve changed the title to be more accurate. ---
**Author:** ![adsfuse](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/adsfuse/32/5853_2.png) [@adsfuse](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/adsfuse)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/8 "2011-10-24T19:51:02Z")
I’m interested to see how far you get, I like the idea of timed challenges, probably because I’ve always been a procrastinator myself and wait until the last minute for everything lol. It’s looking good so far 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2011, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/9 "2011-10-26T06:33:14Z")
Yeah I would never get things done if I didn’t have a crunch for time. I’m just lucky that I have a garage full of useless ■■■■ that ended up fitting this project. I’ve fixed up a few measurements and tomorrow I’ll be fiberglassing this before adding a few of the pvc pipes and things. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/d/8d2d1d7158a7f6a15069a41ef585a45ee70fb223.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![FeinDTacticS](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@FeinDTacticS](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FeinDTacticS)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/10 "2011-10-27T23:58:45Z")
Whoa… I will be watching this indeed.. you are def under the time pressure here.. good job so far ---
**Author:** ![miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@miserycounty](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/miserycounty)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/11 "2011-10-30T04:07:09Z")
Thanks for the interest guys. I had my party last night and it went pretty well. I can’t believe the extent of ■■■■ I found in my garage that was perfect. The best find was a steel lobster pot I used as the cyclonotron that was nearly the perfect size. I didn’t have time to make the gun or add the final details but I’m going to a party next weekend so that will be my project for this week. I’m also going to fiberglass it this week as well as dying my jumpsuit I hope. For now I’m waiting for some friends to send me pictures, because my camera died but when I get new batteries I’ll keep you guys updated on my progress. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/8/587e9cd32c4f61d0981074d10b2cd7bac3633305.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/0/a0a4916979e916918173805b0e1ed522c403796c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@joeghostbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/joeghostbuster)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/halloween-scratch-build-in-7-days/21330/12 "2011-10-31T13:33:05Z")
awesome! cant wait to see it with the wires etc