# It's Crunch Time Folks **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [October 26, 2006, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468 "2006-10-26T07:08:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mikeattack](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/eada6e/32.png) [@mikeattack](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mikeattack)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/1 "2006-10-26T07:08:52Z")
As Halloween approaches, how are your props coming along? We are still building 3 packs and a [slime blower](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/slime-blower) - apparently it’s taking more than I anticipated, but well worth the efforts. We are including a “soundboard” setup - basically a bunch of Radio Shack 20 second recorders and a 7 Watt amp (comes as a kit - google Velleman Kits) in the packs. We are also trying out a Silly String Delivery device for the slime blower. Anyone care to share experiences with Silly String Packs or Blowers? ---
**Author:** ![zeta-otaku](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/zeta-otaku/32/186411_2.png) [@zeta-otaku](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/zeta-otaku)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/2 "2006-10-26T07:42:20Z")
I’m in the process of building a pack with my friend… we’re just waiting on the bulk of the pack parts to show up from AW Studios… we just got the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) painted and drilled and the lights are well on their way to being completed… just… so many LEDs to solder… ---
**Author:** ![Iggy77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/ce73a5/32.png) [@Iggy77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Iggy77)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/3 "2006-10-26T13:24:10Z")
As a former colleague often said: I’m up to my ass in alligators. My deadline is Saturday, and I have to: A. Fabricate a [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper), [N-filter](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/n-filter), and [ion knob](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ion-knob). B. Prime and paint. C. Attach parts to the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) and then attach the motherboard to the pack frame. D. Rig up some lights. E. Assemble the uniform. ---
**Author:** ![whoyagonnacall11](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/d2c977/32.png) [@whoyagonnacall11](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/whoyagonnacall11)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/4 "2006-10-26T13:44:51Z")
I’m currently building a silly string pack, It’s not done but I can take a few pictures if you want? ---
**Author:** ![DL4567](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@DL4567](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DL4567)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/5 "2006-10-26T13:45:07Z")
> [@Iggy77](#): > > As a former colleague often said: I’m up to my ass in alligators. > > My deadline is Saturday, and I have to: > > A. Fabricate a bumper, N-filter, and ion knob. > > B. Prime and paint. > > C. Attach parts to the motherboard and then attach the motherboard to the pack frame. > > D. Rig up some lights. > > E. Assemble the uniform. HAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAA …Yeeeeeah… By Saturday? I don’t know how fussy you are, but I wish you luck. ---
**Author:** ![bigjuan2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/bigjuan2001/32/186734_2.png) [@bigjuan2001](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/bigjuan2001)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/6 "2006-10-26T14:56:34Z")
I slept one hour last night, my plane leaves in 5 hours and im attaching the tubing, soldering the battery connectors, speaker amp and making that piece where the brass rod goes through. yeah. im really tired. ---
**Author:** ![prototype7](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/prototype7/32/5890_2.png) [@prototype7](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/prototype7)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/7 "2006-10-26T20:18:10Z")
hehe - I’m glad to see I’m not the only one barreling towards a deadline! 😃 Hang in there everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Sksstudios](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@Sksstudios](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Sksstudios)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/8 "2006-10-26T21:05:47Z")
_Puts feet up on table…sips a drink…_ **DONE** …I couldnt resist. 😃 Cam ---
**Author:** ![mikeattack](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/eada6e/32.png) [@mikeattack](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mikeattack)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/9 "2006-10-26T21:29:23Z")
> [@whoyagonnacall11](#): > > I’m currently building a silly string pack, It’s not done but I can take a few pictures if you want? I’d would like to see progress pics, if available. Our plan was to use a board with small enough holes for the silly string can nozzle to fit in. Then, a “push” plate would be placed behind can - attached to a lever mechanism connected to an external handle. Sounds simple, right?!?!?! Can’t wait to see your pics.[/img] ---
**Author:** ![darthviper77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/8e8cbc/32.png) [@darthviper77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/darthviper77)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/10 "2006-10-26T22:03:03Z")
my pack is done,just trying to get the outfit together but its looking grim. ---
**Author:** ![doctorwho\_03](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/3da27b/32.png) [@doctorwho\_03](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/doctorwho_03)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2006, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/11 "2006-10-26T22:10:35Z")
Pack is done, still working on [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) lights. Trap is finished. Uniform coming along nicely. Deadline is Oct. 30 for a parade. So long as nothing completely disaterous happens, I’m a-ok. ---
**Author:** ![malcolmhoaz](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bb73d2/32.png) [@malcolmhoaz](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/malcolmhoaz)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/12 "2006-10-27T00:16:16Z")
> [@GBCam](#): > > _Puts feet up on table…sips a drink…_ > > **DONE** > > …I couldnt resist. 😃 > > Cam Same here…hey cam, can you pass me a beer please? lol ---
**Author:** ![Iggy77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/ce73a5/32.png) [@Iggy77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Iggy77)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/13 "2006-10-27T13:34:12Z")
I have so much to do between now and tomorrow. I still don’t even have my [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) yet. That was supposed to come at the beggining of the week. This is exactly the position I didn’t want to be in, racing against the clock. I even started working on this infernal project in September, though that month wound up being a wash, owing to the fact that I wasn’t sure what to build the pack from. ---
**Author:** ![malcolmhoaz](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bb73d2/32.png) [@malcolmhoaz](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/malcolmhoaz)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2006, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/14 "2006-10-27T15:54:07Z")
> [@Iggy77](#): > > I have so much to do between now and tomorrow. I still don’t even have my flight suit yet. That was supposed to come at the beggining of the week. This is exactly the position I didn’t want to be in, racing against the clock. I even started working on this infernal project in September, though that month wound up being a wash, owing to the fact that I wasn’t sure what to build the pack from. it’s all a learning experience. and sometimes, these are the best stories to tell to your buddies when drinking. Don’t lose hope. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![prototype7](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/prototype7/32/5890_2.png) [@prototype7](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/prototype7)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2006, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/15 "2006-10-29T22:02:19Z")
crunch time indeed - anyone else feel like this?! [http://www.grahamcrackers.com/catalog/ghost/real7.jpg](http://www.grahamcrackers.com/catalog/ghost/real7.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SgtFear85](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@SgtFear85](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SgtFear85)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/16 "2008-10-30T13:38:14Z")
Glad to know that I’m not the only one! I have to assemble everything and figure out why my hyperdyne soundboard is inop. I have until friday at 1900! Anybody familiar with the soundboard?? If so- email me please- I could use any help that you might have. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![GAVAL](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b9bd4f/32.png) [@GAVAL](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GAVAL)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2008, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/17 "2008-10-30T13:57:29Z")
Finished last night at 1am (Oct 30th). Also had time to make a scratch trap with wheels, lights, doors, and a strobe effect. (no pedal). Pics on my other thread… G ---
**Author:** ![loly2kn2](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/51bf81/32.png) [@loly2kn2](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/loly2kn2)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/18 "2008-10-30T13:58:31Z")
Ok… why the need to resurrect a 2 year old thread? Lawrence ---
**Author:** ![GAVAL](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b9bd4f/32.png) [@GAVAL](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GAVAL)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/19 "2008-10-30T14:02:49Z")
Cuz crunch time comes around but once a year? ---
**Author:** ![GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9fc29f/32.png) [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468/20 "2008-10-30T14:48:50Z")
Slept two hours this morning. Fabricating last box for pack now. Then sand, prime, paint. Did I mention my gun isn’t assembled yet? Oh and I need to have the paint dry and everyhting mounted on the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) by 9pm so I can enter a $4,000 costume contest that starts at 10:30. Today. That’s 12 hours from now. Anyone got a suggestion for what I can use for an [n-filter](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/n-filter) besides a pringles can which would be easy to cut? PVC couplers aren’t ideal this late in the game. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/its-crunch-time-folks/1468.md?page=2)