# Left 4 Ghostbusted **URL:** \ **Category:** Other Props\ **Created:** [November 2, 2012, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493 "2012-11-02T09:46:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Tyrael](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/a6a055/32.png) [@Tyrael](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Tyrael)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/21 "2012-11-06T04:42:06Z")
Oh come on, it was a joke. Don’t over-analyze. Sent from my last remaining link to civilization ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ron_daniels/32/12_2.png) [@Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ron_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/22 "2012-11-06T22:34:36Z")
I’ve never played Left 4 Dead, so my comments here may be useless. But from the list you’ve provided, I really don’t think all of those items would be practical in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Realistically, a lightweight [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) prop weighs between 15 and 20 lbs. Assuming the pack is a real thing that really functions, I can’t see it weighing less than 40 lbs. On top of that, the pack limits your mobility and ability to see behind you. Remember, Venkmen needed help standing up after getting slimed. And then you are talking about adding a melee weapon into the mix, too. I think the pack would decrease your effective range and make it very difficult for you to actually capitalize on having such a weapon. On top of that point, you are adding more weight. Maybe you should “streamline” the pack some so you don’t have some of these problems? Just an idea. I can’t profess to be knowledgeable about the Left 4 Dead franchise, so if any of this is not relevant I apologize. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/23 "2012-11-07T05:11:45Z")
are ppl forgetting the main point of this? it’s a costume. it’s all for fun. so what if he is doing a cross between a zombie hunter and a ghostbuster. i get the point that some of yous are not zombie fans. thats ok. but to sit there and bash someone’s idea isn’t needed. cut the guy some slack and just go along with his idea and see how it turns out befor judging him on his build which as far as i know hasn’t even started yet. if you don’t like it then don’t post on it. there are builds on here i am sure that not everyone likes. thats fine. for those who do want to see something come out of this then encourage the guy. thats what this site is for. it’s a ghostbuster realated idea so let the guy share it without bashing his idea first. he seems to be a gb fan and thats why we are all here. to share our idea’s, builds, and passion for ghostbusters. so i say build on. i for one am looking forward to what you can come up with. but i am not singeling out any certian members who have posted on here. everyone has the right to voice there opinion. let’s just try to keep them more encouraging thats all. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/24 "2012-11-07T09:37:30Z")
> [@Ron Daniels](#): > > I’ve never played Left 4 Dead, so my comments here may be useless. But from the list you’ve provided, I really don’t think all of those items would be practical in the event of a zombie apocalypse. > > Realistically, a lightweight proton pack prop weighs between 15 and 20 lbs. Assuming the pack is a real thing that really functions, I can’t see it weighing less than 40 lbs. On top of that, the pack limits your mobility and ability to see behind you. Remember, Venkmen needed help standing up after getting slimed. > > And then you are talking about adding a melee weapon into the mix, too. I think the pack would decrease your effective range and make it very difficult for you to actually capitalize on having such a weapon. On top of that point, you are adding more weight. > > Maybe you should “streamline” the pack some so you don’t have some of these problems? Just an idea. I can’t profess to be knowledgeable about the Left 4 Dead franchise, so if any of this is not relevant I apologize. I’ve actually been debating that very issue. I was discussing it with my friend who is going to help me with building my pack. I have to choose which perspective I want to look at my costume from. Do I look at it as though it is based on the mechanics of [the video game](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game)? Or do I look at it from a story telling point of view? Either way I could just say to heck with it and have a standard pack, but I want this to tell a story. In this story its the present day so why wouldn’t they have shrunk the packs down a little? One project I had considered doing in the future was to do a future style pack, but based on the thought process of this idea it would make sense to use that one for this. I’ve got some events the next two weekends in a row and Thanksgiving after that, so the earliest my friend and I will be able to get started on the pack will be the first weekend in December. I’m waiting on Thursday ([Payday!](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game/achievements/payday)) to get here so I can place my order for a lot of the uniform and misc stuff on Amazon. I should be able to have some pics of stuff soon. Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions! ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ron_daniels/32/12_2.png) [@Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ron_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/25 "2012-11-07T14:42:16Z")
You could always purchase your uniform in the GBFans shop and follow the dye recipe posted in the Uniform forum to turn the navy tru-spec into GB2 grey. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/26 "2012-11-07T22:47:12Z")
> [@Ron Daniels](#): > > You could always purchase your uniform in the GBFans shop and follow the dye recipe posted in the Uniform forum to turn the navy tru-spec into GB2 grey. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to spend that much money on a nicer [flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) that I was going to cut the sleeves off of and or do some other cosmetic modifications to make it look used . Also because I have prime the shipping is free two day delivery. Although since I’m getting a supporting membership here when I get paid tomorrow I may get both and see which result I like better. ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/27 "2012-11-07T23:35:30Z")
you could get a mens dickies jump suit. it’s right up that character’s alley. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/28 "2012-11-21T07:54:36Z")
Sorry for the lack of updates. I was performing in a play the last few weeks and working extra hours at my job. Here are some images of the the stuff I’ve purchased. Pardon the low quality of the images I used my phone to take the pics. I ended up purchasing a black Rothco flightsuit. This weekend I will cut the sleeves off of it. so that my arms will be visible and my faux tattoo sleaves I’ll be working on can be seen. I am at the moment debating if I should even dye this one at all since this is a franchise in a different city whose to say they would not have had a simple [black flight suit](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/black-flight-suit-coveralls)? It will depend on how the patches look on it I suppose ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left) 4 Ghostbusted\_2012-11-20\_21-56-28\_315.jpg) My belt as it stands right now. I would have purchased one of the belts from here, but they are still out of stock, so I went with this Marine Corps style nylon [pistol belt](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/uniform-pistol-belt). The holster is a UTG Elite tactical leg holster for my M-1911 with attached led flashlight. I adjusted the belt to allow for a loop that I can hold a second pistol for the dual wielding. On the left hand side I have my Matty [PKE meter](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/mattel-pke-meter) in the craftsman [tape measure holder](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform/tape-measure-holder) that was discovered by memebers of this site. (Thanks!) Unfortunately the belt loop is too small for the pistol belt to fit through so for now I will be using the attached belt clip to put in on the belt. ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left) 4 Ghostbusted\_2012-11-20\_21-54-06\_539.jpg) As for the patches, if the original logo comes back into stock sometime soon here, I will buy it here. If not, I will buy it from marmota2 along with the custom name badge I will be ordering. As a special piece of morbid humor, the name badge will be my last name, thus implying that Francis took the uniform off of my dead body. I’ve decided that the logo patch will go on the right breast of the vest, since it won’t be able to go on the sleeve. I will put it on the sleeve and then cut that out to make it look like it was ripped off. Next week my friend and I are going to begin designing my streamlined modern [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). Were going to do our best to have it fully functional. We have a few cool design elements in mind, but we are open to any suggestions on it. ---
**Author:** ![DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@DmsdyMachn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DmsdyMachn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/29 "2012-11-21T10:31:30Z")
I love the UTG holsters. I used 2 of 'em when I did my Jurassic Park hunter costume. Only problem I had was the thigh straps were way too small for my legs (thanks to weights and lots of stairs), but that was easily fixed. I also used M1911s, and that holster fits 'em perfectly. This looks to be coming together nicely. As for the PKE holster, could you just open the belt loop to adjust it, then stitch it back closed? I’ve not seen these up close (I’ve mostly just seen the all-leather, kinda cheap looking ones), so I’m not 100% on their construction. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/30 "2012-11-21T10:50:25Z")
Yeah the leg straps on the holster just barely made it around my thigh. The PKE holster is actually riveted just below the belt loop. I may see about cutting that to allow for more room and sewing up any excess that way it has a nice snug fit. From what I’ve read getting the belt clip off of it may also help open it up more, but for now it will do. The holder itself is great as many people here have said. It offers a nice snug fit, but at the same time you can still have easy access to it. ---
**Author:** ![Ketchum](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Ketchum](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ketchum)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/31 "2012-11-21T17:26:48Z")
I’m gonna add to this, as I love ghostbusters and zombie stuff. I kinda see you ending up looking like this… ![image](http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561500_10151332877699343_547832195_n.jpg) But with the no ghost patch and a pack on. Honestly in a zombie out break I wouldn’t want a pack. To heavy bulky, slow you down. Hard to get into doors with, and dangerous frankly. Zombies grab they start pulling wires… bam pack might blow up. Plus the insuing damage to everything when you miss the zombies and hit buildings. P.s. I’m the guy with the hat on. ---
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/32 "2012-11-21T17:36:01Z")
> [@Some\_Guy](#): > > **Zombies don’t need to be in every single friggin’ fandom.** > > > [@](#): > > > > it’s a rare build > > It absolutely isn’t. Absolutely NOT a ‘rare’ build to shove ‘zombies’ into a fandom. It’s a lazy kickback to make something ‘interesting’. Completely over-used and over-done, it’s not rare at all. Have zombies been in Doctor Who yet? Like, actual undead? Doctor Who fans have a real penchant for mash-ups, or maybe it’s just that DW has blown up so much in the last decade that people are bringing the Doctor into their own fandoms. Probably a combination. I’m sure I could plug “Doctor Who zombies” into DeviantArt and come back with a million entries, though. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/33 "2012-11-21T18:39:40Z")
looking good. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/34 "2012-11-21T21:26:49Z")
> [@Ketchum](#): > > I’m gonna add to this, as I love ghostbusters and zombie stuff. I kinda see you ending up looking like this… > > But with the no ghost patch and a pack on. Honestly in a zombie out break I wouldn’t want a pack. To heavy bulky, slow you down. Hard to get into doors with, and dangerous frankly. Zombies grab they start pulling wires… bam pack might blow up. Plus the insuing damage to everything when you miss the zombies and hit buildings. > > P.s. I’m the guy with the hat on. Nice Umbrella outfits. Although, what’s that lightsaber doing on your belt? lolFor some weird reason I can only see your pic on the mobile app. Thanks for the feedback. I do agree with you a standard pack would probably not be very effective in a true zombie apocalypse. The size of the pack is an issue my friend and I are working on in our approach to the design aspects. The goal is to have a pack that is smaller and more compact. We both have some cool ideas, but whether they translate into the real world or not is another thing altogether. Hopefully we are able to make some progress with it next weekend. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/35 "2012-11-21T21:35:24Z")
i’m not a hundered percent sure but i don’t think the doctor has encounterd zombies yet. that would make for a neat episode tho. ---
**Author:** ![Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/chace/32/156_2.png) [@Chace](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Chace)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/36 "2012-11-21T21:52:09Z")
> [@Boomerjinks](#): > > Have zombies been in Doctor Who yet? Like, actual undead? Doctor Who fans have a real penchant for mash-ups, or maybe it’s just that DW has blown up so much in the last decade that people are bringing the Doctor into their own fandoms. Probably a combination. > > I’m sure I could plug “Doctor Who zombies” into DeviantArt and come back with a million entries, though. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0563001/](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0563001/) Here’s the description…"The Doctor has great expectations for his latest adventure when he and Rose join forces with Charles Dickens to investigate a mysterious plague of zombies. " Of course in Dr. Who everything ends up being an alien and not whatever creature its supposed to be [vampire](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/characters/vampire), werewolf etc ---
**Author:** ![XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/XxEctOxX)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/37 "2012-11-22T23:46:01Z")
i think this would flow better [http://www.firebladecomics.com/customs/armcannon.html](http://www.firebladecomics.com/customs/armcannon.html) ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/38 "2012-11-23T03:53:54Z")
I really like his work. While I’ve been researching alternate builds on packs and guns, I’ve came across his builds numerous times. I’ve got his site bookmarked in my research folder. I may try to do this as well with some alterations, since I’m trying to outfit two other people. I’m thinking something along the lines of Merle’s prosthetic hand from The Walking Dead. That would give me the ability to have a melee weapon attached to the arm cannon. Thanks for the suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/8e7dd6/32.png) [@PlayswithSquirels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PlayswithSquirels)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2012, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493/39 "2012-12-12T09:55:54Z")
Sorry for no updates in a while been working more overtime at my job. Just a minor update. I’ve procured a new edition to my collection that will allow me to have V.1 of the costume ready to go by the end of January. Here it is. Thanks nick-a-tron! ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/PlayswithSquirels/Left) 4 Ghostbusted\_2012-12-11\_23-29-30\_665.jpg) I still intend for later versions of this to have the streamlined future pack. This stunt pack will allow me to have a pack for the costume and also I can take my time and make that design the best it can be. My friend and I had a fun time romping through home depot and radio shack looking for parts to build it with. I’ve also found a few decent lighting ideas for it. More on that later though, when there’s more to show for it. I also have two charcoal grey [flight suits](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform) on order with lunchbox739. One will have the sleeves cut off and the other will be used for a GB2 uniform. I’m going to see how well the black Rothco suit and the charcoal grey suit look with the vest and biker boots. My vest should be here by Christmas. Believe it or not but finding a Jacket style Leather Biker vest is harder than it sounds, so it took me while to track down the right style that matches Francis’ vest. Name badges should also be here by Christmas. I should have some more updates after the holidays. Hope the coming Holidays are great for all! [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/left-4-ghostbusted/14493.md?page=1)