My first real pack build

Equipment Proton Packs
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HA! Perfection…^^

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Okay so I’ve got everything I need to finish this pack except my ion arm cap which should arrive this week.

I finished installing the resistors on the ion arm and started to add tubing. Learned a hard lesson though - once you push the tubing into the elbows, it doesn’t come out. I did pick up a pair of real vintage legris straights off of ebay and removed all the SMC elbows for painting - One of which has red tubing I am going to tape off.

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I also received a resin shock mount from Nick-a-tron and installed it. So this is where I stand. Need to finish cutting the hole for Wiz’s loom clamp and drill out the hole in the gearbox for the 3/4" loom and dry fit it. Then it’s onto the electronics.

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Forgot to add - I ended up not using barbs on the injector block. The red and blue tubing didn’t look right attached to barbs at the lower end. I did leave the barbs on the injector tubes though. Had to upsize the holes in the block to 1/4" for the tubing to fit.

I also have an aluminum N filter that I am dreading cutting. I’ve never used a dremel before so if anyone has any tips, they would be much appreciated. I think I’m going to build a Pringles mock up first before I try to cut the real N filter.

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Dremel tools are amazing. Create a score at a lower speed. You probably know this, but use a carbon cutting wheel. Wear your PPE. And lastly, sometimes they like to “walk”, so be as cautious as you can.

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All looking great mate. If you push the caps down on the SMC elbows then you should be able to pull the tubing out. Give it a try! Don’t worry about the Dremel work either. I had never used a Dremel before my pack build, if you follow the steps that Grimmy said then you’ll be fine. I used the Dremel to cut bits and pieces as well as grinding out holes and creating my Stantz chip. You’ll be wicked mate, just tackle it with confidence!!

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Thanks for the heads up Venkman’s swagger. I already removed the caps to install brass tubing and make them look more like the legris elbows. That explains why I couldn’t get the tubing out.

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No worries mate. Looking forward to more progress

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Grimmy GB - is this the cutoff wheel you are talking about?

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-3-in-Carbon-Masonry-Cutoff-Wheel-SM520C/202895856

It says it’s for masonry and there’s another one for metal. Which one is better for aluminum?

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I use the “reinforced” ones for literally ALL my cutting (as long as you’re using a rotary Dremel anyway). http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-1-1-4-in-Fiberglass-Reinforced-Cut-Off-Wheels-5-Pack-426/100009724

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Thanks so much. I saw that one too. Heading to Home Depot this afternoon.

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Finished fabricating everything except the N filter. Can’t decide if I want to cut the N filter or shell. Definitely nervous about doing either one. I think I’ll wait to see what Grimmy does and try to copy it :wink:

I picked up a dremel and have been practicing on scrap aluminum in case I do decide to cut down the filter. Honestly, I’m afraid I’ll cut off a finger if I try to cut the filter.

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Awesome! Better paint and beat up that ion arm cap!

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Definitely. Unfortunately it’s too cold and damp to paint in VA right now. May have to wait until spring. At least I’ll have plenty of time to figure out the electronics. :slight_smile:

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So it’s finally time for an update. Got a little something special for Christmas to add to the pack:

Then I got a second surprise from a weather standpoint. For 2 days after Christmas it was near 60 degrees so I decided to start painting. Keep in mind that I plan to go back and put a few more coats on in the spring. I also didn’t paint the bumper or booster frame yet - both were black resin. I sprayed the inside with satin black and yellow. The outside of the shell and resin pieces are flat black. And yes - the ion cap will also be painted black.

And finally, after seeing Grimmy GB way of tackling the N filter, I decided to cut a big freakin hole in my pack :slight_smile:

Here’s the N filter in place. Need to milliput and epoxy it in permanently.

That’s all for now folks. I’m recovering from the flu and will post more updates soon.

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WOO WOO! A true LC-1 frame AND your n-filter in place!? WOO WOO!

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Wow you are definitely a brave one. Where did you get the n-filter from? I’m debating if I should cut into my shell but I might end up cutting the n-filter and using bondo to place it on the side.

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Just my 2 cents: don’t use bondo to hold the filter in place. Bondo is meant to be used as a filler and not an adhesive (unless you are using the self-adhesive patch). I’d use epoxy or a frame system for screws to hold it in place.

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Hmmmm thanks. Can you recommend a good epoxy?

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I have seen people use Steel Stick:

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to Seal and Fill and then re-enforce with fiberglass. Seems to work well.