# I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent) **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [August 11, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087 "2019-08-11T15:24:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starburst/32/185996_2.png) [@starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/starburst)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/1 "2019-08-11T15:24:11Z")
After about 5 or 6 years of collecting and parts (longer planning) with numerous starts and (mainly) stops its finally time to start building. Its been a long and expensive road, especially with having parts shipped to the UK, but its great to be able to get onto the next stage! I know people have said this numerous times before but this build really will be standing on the shoulders of many from our community here as I think I have read through every build thread from the last few years… so thank you all! The plan for this build has changed numerous times over the years, which Venkman’s Swagger can attest to, as it was originally going to be a Ghostbusters 2 Semi Hero much in the vein of his “Stantz” build on a Nick-a-Tron shell, then it shifted to a Hero styled build jumping from GB1 to GB2 and back again. Some photos of my accumulated parts ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/4/34d1de93eaf84d729e9446ee0bae58248b0ea773.jpeg) HGA, [Beam Line](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-beam-line), [Filler Plug](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/filler-plug), PPD, [Injector Tubes](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-injectors), [Injector](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/injectors) Bracket & GB1 V Hook from Ejgunth87 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/e/7edfae68388a0aecec836d0d4cbcff702eefd583.jpeg) Replica [Crank Knob](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/crank-knob) and Loom Clamp from Bionic Moon Labs & Deluxe Spengler Plate (Wiring and aux cable not pictured) made by Nathan Stevic ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/e/5e5feb0b7d7634b2a6fff8f353580087312c7e5c.jpeg) Assorted valves, resistors, hatlights and other parts. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/3/032bab92f5c9de31489b51eb73848d8e82c5bab8.jpeg) Clippard 701 and 331. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/b/abb908d3730555919512d58c7acfdc0764138bc8.jpeg) Bellows, wand tube and GB1 [Ion Arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) End Cap made by GB Fans. The End Cap was weathered up by Venkman’s Swagger. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/b/db698754a49f1e286f20fa5443961b6b25ed047c.jpeg) GB Fans label set, Metal Labels courtesy of Joe Luna and Dry Rub Transfers by Arron Mack ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/2/227ab2d6248a70b51970c6ddd4b112880ab58c4b.jpeg) The electronics are from the GB Fans shop, the lights were a set of warm white lights specially ordered from Spongeface which I picked up again from Venkman’s Swagger. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/8/d8d99e3aee35a35d3c5d5d2f0a4e596770bcc315.jpeg) LC2 frame and ALICE straps, padding by Nick-a-Tron when he was doing batch runs a few years ago. All of my other parts point towards a GB1 Pack but these were bought way back when the plan was for a Semi Hero. I’ve also got a set of GB1 frame spacers from Nick-a-Tron. ---
**Author:** ![Fitzhume](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/fitzhume/32/296_2.png) [@Fitzhume](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Fitzhume)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/2 "2019-08-11T15:34:09Z")
You have great hardware there! I’m in the process of building my Benofkent pack as well. So far I’m having a blast but I’m always having more questions than answers at this point. Everyone here has been very helpful and have a great experience to share. Looking forward to seeing you build come to life! ---
**Author:** ![jimbo7](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/jimbo7/32/12041_2.png) [@jimbo7](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jimbo7)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/3 "2019-08-11T18:41:02Z")
looks like you are off to a very solid start. I’m doing a build myself and can’t locate my Joe Luna labels. Did you recently get those or have they been laying around for a while? I need to source a set for myself apparently. Ugh ---
**Author:** ![starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starburst/32/185996_2.png) [@starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/starburst)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/4 "2019-08-11T19:00:13Z")
I’ve had those for a good few years now, probably 2015 maybe. Hope you find yours! ---
**Author:** ![jimbo7](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/jimbo7/32/12041_2.png) [@jimbo7](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jimbo7)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/5 "2019-08-11T20:28:09Z")
Tell me about it. I had my last set for a few years, moved, and now i cant find them haha ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/6 "2019-08-12T17:25:20Z")
Finally!!! Hahaha. So happy to see this build thread go live. You’ll nail this dude ---
**Author:** ![starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starburst/32/185996_2.png) [@starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/starburst)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/7 "2020-04-05T12:24:15Z")
So progress has been slow… really slow… but with some possible time off from work coming up, at least for a couple of weeks/a month there is a possibility I might actually get this started. ![image](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/c9c28e22e8ae6ffc66a2f838310c8d12.jpg) That said a good couple of weeks ago I managed to start working out and marking up part positions ready to start drilling. At least the bright side of the recent news that the new film is delayed might give me the chance to get this built in time [emoji2957] ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/8 "2020-04-05T19:09:31Z")
Going to be mint mate!! ---
**Author:** ![starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starburst/32/185996_2.png) [@starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/starburst)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/9 "2020-04-13T19:08:48Z")
Today went from planning on building the pack to getting the tools out and starting the build! ![image](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/802dea9c28f7ea93cc81329e95350fb9.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/10 "2020-04-14T07:17:53Z")
Yes!! Nice start ---
**Author:** ![starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starburst/32/185996_2.png) [@starburst](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/starburst)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/11 "2020-09-02T19:37:09Z")
It took a while but finally made progress and it’s looking like a [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack)! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/e/3eb0f44dfd61eeaa6ee9c0badb67d137ce051a03.jpeg) Some parts had already been taken off to make it easier to work on other areas, stripping everything off soon to prep for priming this weekend! ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/12 "2020-09-02T19:43:27Z")
Yeaaaahhhhh buddddyyyy ---
**Author:** ![notsabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/notsabbat/32/188412_2.png) [@notsabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/notsabbat)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/13 "2020-09-06T16:10:13Z")
Amazing! ---
**Author:** ![JAFO](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@JAFO](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JAFO)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/i-finally-build-a-proton-pack-ben-of-kent/5087/14 "2021-02-12T08:27:31Z")
Love the pic of “Assorted valves, resistors, hatlights and other parts.” Do you happen to have your source list for the parts? They look great.