# legris elbow... **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [July 1, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428 "2009-07-01T17:04:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lukey-boy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lukey-boy/32/5853_2.png) [@lukey-boy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lukey-boy)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/1 "2009-07-01T17:04:46Z")
hey guys. just painting my [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) elbows grey. just wondered… should i paint the orange end grey? or do i need to remove them? same with the legris straights? do i need to remove them orange ends? ---
**Author:** ![hooker](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/hooker/32/5929_2.png) [@hooker](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/hooker)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/2 "2009-07-01T18:01:53Z")
> [@lukey-boy](#): > > hey guys. just painting my legris elbows grey. just wondered… should i paint the orange end grey? or do i need to remove them? same with the legris straights? do i need to remove them orange ends? Here are what the real elbows look like for reference. I would try and trim down and paint the orange a gold or brass color. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/9/b9b9a82c7c073dede1ee75d435a013cc82917aca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/187072_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/3 "2009-07-01T21:42:22Z")
Could you cut the cover off? ---
**Author:** ![section33](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@section33](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/section33)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/4 "2009-07-01T22:44:23Z")
you should be able to trim the orange part and brass it with some model paint. Also nice to see my fanart in use with the avatar ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/5 "2009-07-01T22:50:20Z")
I think the only problem with cutting the orange lip off is it will make it difficult to remove the vinyl tubing from the fitting then without the orange lip. That is the only reason I didn’t do this exact same thing. If someone could speak up and say if they have done this already and don’t have any problems removing the tubing from the fitting when needed, I might consider modifying my elbows as well. ---
**Author:** ![Syco54645](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/syco54645/32/305_2.png) [@Syco54645](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Syco54645)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/6 "2009-07-01T23:50:08Z")
i cut mine off ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/187072_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/7 "2009-07-02T00:28:27Z")
> [@mburkit](#): > > I think the only problem with cutting the orange lip off is it will make it difficult to remove the vinyl tubing from the fitting then without the orange lip. That is the only reason I didn’t do this exact same thing. > > If someone could speak up and say if they have done this already and don’t have any problems removing the tubing from the fitting when needed, I might consider modifying my elbows as well. I don’t think it would be a huge issue. You rarely remove the tubing and I think you would still be able to get it out with a sharp point to depress the part you cut off.. or to just slice the tubing to remove it. ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/8 "2009-07-02T00:37:26Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > > [@mburkit](#): > > > > I think the only problem with cutting the orange lip off is it will make it difficult to remove the vinyl tubing from the fitting then without the orange lip. That is the only reason I didn’t do this exact same thing. > > > > If someone could speak up and say if they have done this already and don’t have any problems removing the tubing from the fitting when needed, I might consider modifying my elbows as well. > > I don’t think it would be a huge issue. You rarely remove the tubing and I think you would still be able to get it out with a sharp point to depress the part you cut off.. or to just slice the tubing to remove it. Yeah, I guess it’s not that big of a deal. I just like to be able to remove anything on my pack if I need/want to. I’ve already undone my tubing once to sand them down with fine sandpaper to dull them up a little. There is a very good chance though that I will probably never undo them again. Unless of course I decide to cut the orange lip off them that is, haha. ---
**Author:** ![lukey-boy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lukey-boy/32/5853_2.png) [@lukey-boy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lukey-boy)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/9 "2009-07-02T15:23:34Z")
wicked. that answers my question. i dont think ill be removing any tubing once ive put it 2gether. so ill remove the orange tip. cheers guys. oh and yeah section33… i thought the [fan art](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/fans/fan-art) was brillaint:) ---
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/10 "2009-07-02T15:37:57Z")
cut off the orange flat piece leaving part of the orange “neck” behind, then paint that remaining piece with testors gold. these were done that way on my old pack: ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/1554_1243748931.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/11 "2009-07-02T19:43:23Z")
Okay, after participating in this thread, I have decided to modify my SMC elbows to look like first gen. [Legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) elbows. I got rid of the orange lip; sprayed them with grey primer for a darker grey; and painted the tip of them with metallic brass enamel paint. They actually look pretty good! And I tested them, if you need to remove the hose from them, just use some pliers and depress the tip. Here’s how mine came out. ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/mburkit/Proton](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/mburkit/Proton) Pack 2\_DSC01624.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kind2311/32/187468_2.png) [@kind2311](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kind2311)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/12 "2009-07-02T22:41:41Z")
Perfect Matt! I dont want to see any more stock SMC elbows on peoples pack after this thread! ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/13 "2009-07-02T22:51:35Z")
> [@kind2311](#): > > Perfect Matt! > > I dont want to see any more stock SMC elbows on peoples pack after this thread! Thanks for the complement! Yeah, the krylon gray primer was a perfect match for the shade of gray the [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) are. I’m debating about doing something similar to my [nycoil](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/nycoil) banjos on my gun. Might take the lip off and paint the red plastic with the brass enamel paint so they look more like legris banjos from the first movie. ---
**Author:** ![EctoCaboose](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@EctoCaboose](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EctoCaboose)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/14 "2022-08-28T02:26:25Z")
I’m trying to find my own for my pack… any links? They don’t seem to be up on gbfans :love: ---
**Author:** ![abritinthebay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/abritinthebay/32/208_2.png) [@abritinthebay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/abritinthebay)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/15 "2022-08-28T17:27:42Z")
Holy necro-post Batman! This thread is 13yrs old Caboose! [Legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) elbows (the correct ones) are almost impossible to find now. Your best bet are replicas from castings or 3D prints. Lots available on Etsy, eBay, and often on here too ---
**Author:** ![tobycj](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/tobycj/32/186876_2.png) [@tobycj](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/tobycj)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/legris-elbow/6428/16 "2022-08-29T14:27:37Z")
> [@EctoCaboose post\_id=4972175 time=1661653585 user\_id=64651](#): > > I’m trying to find my own for my pack… any links? > > They don’t seem to be up on gbfans :love: You can get modern SMC elbows that with some minor modifications and a repaint are passable enough as [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) elbows.