# My First Proton Pack :Finished **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [August 19, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974 "2012-08-19T18:31:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/1 "2012-08-19T18:31:06Z")
I say “Finished” cause I’m always adding or changeing stuff to it. Since the gun wasn’t movie accurate I thought why should the pack be? So I made it based off the Movie pack and the pack My [Mattel](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/toys/mattel) Retro Wenston figure. [http://www.gbfans.com/fans/props/proton-packs/5999/](http://www.gbfans.com/fans/props/proton-packs/5999/) From what I’ve been able to find out a movie style pack is 25 inches long. I checked and mine is 20 inches. And I do have the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) lights running but I accidentally wired them backwards so instead of clockwise they run counter clockwise. By the time I realized my mistake I had all ready put everything together and I’m not about to rip everything apart now to fix it. Also since I don’t have time to wait for an Alice Frame to come in I’ve temporary mounted it onto the traps of an old backpack which seems to work just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Silverstreak)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/2 "2012-08-19T20:16:56Z")
Thats a great build, very creative. ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/3 "2012-08-22T14:31:36Z")
> [@Silverstreak](#): > > Thats a great build, very creative. Thanks, I wish there had been more feedback on this project but the impression I’m getting is if your work isn’t movie accureate or even close it doesn’t get much attention. Could be wrong. In the end though it doesn’t really matter as I made the pack for myself and no one else, and I’m happy with it. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/4 "2012-08-22T15:44:30Z")
> [@GBfan77](#): > > > [@Silverstreak](#): > > > > Thats a great build, very creative. > > In the end though it doesn’t really matter as I made the pack for myself and no one else, and I’m happy with it. A few things - 1. You have to start somewhere. 2. As long as you love it. IT’S AWESOME! 3. If you fall in love with this hobby… This will not be the last pack you make. 😉 4. Good job! ---
**Author:** ![Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skully](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Skully)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/5 "2012-08-23T05:06:57Z")
Hey bud . . Post some more pics . . Maybe from different angles and and put something in the pics that we can get scale off of . . Its hard to get a feel for it with just the one shot. . . It looks pretty awesome . . And Like Alan said its all yours man . . Its easy to see you put time and effort into it . . CONGRATS ---
**Author:** ![monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/monolith21)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/6 "2012-08-23T06:03:38Z")
> [@GBfan77](#): > > > [@Silverstreak](#): > > > > Thats a great build, very creative. > > 1. If you fall in love with this hobby… This will not be the last pack you make. 😉 Ain’t that the truth! ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/7 "2012-08-23T14:02:29Z")
> [@Skully](#): > > Hey bud . . Post some more pics . . Maybe from different angles and and put something in the pics that we can get scale off of . . Its hard to get a feel for it with just the one shot. . . It looks pretty awesome . . And Like Alan said its all yours man . . Its easy to see you put time and effort into it . . CONGRATS I’ll post more pics when I feel it’s ready. As of now I’m still adding the final touches. ---
**Author:** ![Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Silverstreak)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/8 "2012-08-23T14:25:00Z")
> [@GBfan77](#): > > > [@Silverstreak](#): > > > > Thats a great build, very creative. > > Thanks, I wish there had been more feedback on this project but the impression I’m getting is if your work isn’t movie accureate or even close it doesn’t get much attention. Could be wrong. In the end though it doesn’t really matter as I made the pack for myself and no one else, and I’m happy with it. You’re right. In my time on this site, I’ve noticed that most of the attention and mega, multi-page threads go to the ■■■■■■■■ movie-accurate builds. Nothing really wrong with that, just the nature of the beast I suppose. I would also like to see more pics of your work, esp some various angles of the gun. ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/9 "2012-08-23T14:55:58Z")
> [@Silverstreak](#): > > You’re right. In my time on this site, I’ve noticed that most of the attention and mega, multi-page threads go to the ■■■■■■■■ movie-accurate builds. Nothing really wrong with that, just the nature of the beast I suppose. > > I would also like to see more pics of your work, esp some various angles of the gun. I have a small issue, nothing worth complaining about or anything but you pack is a carbon copy of everyone elses then what’s there to distinguish it from everyone elses? If what you want is a movie accurate pack I have no probems at all with that, by all means go for it and have fun building it. I like to be a little creative. ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/10 "2012-08-23T15:14:41Z")
It would also help if you didn’t just link to an off site photo dump account. I never go out of my way to look at them and you didn’t care enough to show any preview pics. What are we supposed to think about your project? ---
**Author:** ![SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SPJ)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/11 "2012-08-23T16:54:55Z")
> [@GBfan77](#): > > > [@Silverstreak](#): > > > > You’re right. In my time on this site, I’ve noticed that most of the attention and mega, multi-page threads go to the ■■■■■■■■ movie-accurate builds. Nothing really wrong with that, just the nature of the beast I suppose. > > > > I would also like to see more pics of your work, esp some various angles of the gun. > > I have a small issue, nothing worth complaining about or anything but you pack is a carbon copy of everyone elses then what’s there to distinguish it from everyone elses? If what you want is a movie accurate pack I have no probems at all with that, by all means go for it and have fun building it. I like to be a little creative. Good point. In the end its your pack. Plus in the “Ghostbuster Universe” there are numerous franchises out there and time has of course passed so yours could be a newer or modified pack design or both. Either way it looks great to me. ---
**Author:** ![c05ta](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/c05ta/32/6206_2.png) [@c05ta](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/c05ta)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/12 "2012-08-23T17:04:42Z")
> [@GBfan77](#): > > > [@Silverstreak](#): > > > > Thats a great build, very creative. > > In the end though it doesn’t really matter as I made the pack for myself and no one else, and I’m happy with it. That’s all that matters. Good job making an original pack. Sent from my SCH-R720 using Ghostbusters Fans on Android ---
**Author:** ![gbfan3569](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ce73a5/32.png) [@gbfan3569](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gbfan3569)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/13 "2012-08-23T18:04:55Z")
Looks great! Has a nice RGB/Movie look to it! Sent from Teletraan 1 ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/14 "2012-08-23T22:44:33Z")
> [@ProtonCharger](#): > > It would also help if you didn’t just link to an off site photo dump account. > > I never go out of my way to look at them and you didn’t care enough to show any preview pics. What are we supposed to think about your project? Off site dump account? The link I provided is to my gallery. On **THIS** site. See: [http://www.gbfans.com/fans/props/proton-packs/5999/](http://www.gbfans.com/fans/props/proton-packs/5999/) I would’ve loved to have posted a preview pic of this project other than a link, Only I have no clue how to do it. ---
**Author:** ![Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@Silverstreak](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Silverstreak)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/15 "2012-08-24T03:03:38Z")
> [@gbfan3569](#): > > Looks great! Has a nice RGB/Movie look to it! > > Sent from Teletraan 1 Agreed, it gave me the vibe of the packs that came with the RGB figures (based on the promo). Always had a soft spot for those particular packs. And points for the Teletraan-1 reference. ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/16 "2012-08-25T14:05:55Z")
Okay, here’s a pic of the pack for those who didn’t want to click on the link: I’ve made a few changes since I took this and when I’m done I’ll post some more. ---
**Author:** ![SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@SPJ](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SPJ)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/17 "2012-08-27T16:56:01Z")
Looks great. I would like to see a picture of the thrower as well when you get the chance. ---
**Author:** ![GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@GBfan77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBfan77)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/18 "2012-09-09T15:18:26Z")
For now at least. I’ll be makeing changes to it later next year when I have more free time. I based the design off the pack from my [Mattel](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/toys/mattel) Retro [Real Ghostbusters](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/the-real-ghostbusters-activison) Winston figure. Since I didn’t have time to make a proper LED Light bar to indicate power I put in two LEDs that produce multi-colors (from a Dollar Store battery powered tea light). I’ll be uploading a video of how they look lighted up later. Didn’t have time to install the lightbar system in the thrower either so instead I put in a LED chaser setup which also runs the chaser lights in the pack. Once I have the LED Bar in place I plan to move the LEDs to the side. The Gun itself makes a sound effect thanks to a Dollar store Lazer pistol. The tip of the throw flashes bright red when the gun is “Fired” and sounds simular to my old [Ghost Zapper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/real-ghostbusters-ghost-zapper), and it does make a power down sound when you release the fireing button. Now I know not many of you like fan made packs that are not 100% movie accurate but I would like to get some feedback. Just keep in mind this is my first attempt at a Pack build. ---
**Author:** ![Jonobiwan](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/7cd45c/32.png) [@Jonobiwan](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Jonobiwan)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/19 "2012-09-09T15:25:52Z")
Not bad at all fella, good work! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![corruptparadise](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@corruptparadise](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/corruptparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974/20 "2012-09-09T16:10:22Z")
Well done! First pack is always the toughest. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-proton-pack-finished/36974.md?page=2)