I am planning on doing a fan film , and have only ran into one snag so far: what do I build the packs from?
I know going with wood might be a mistake since if I mess up cutting , I’ll need more wood , but what about the Shells I have seen on here?
I know they are detailed , but are they tough and rigid? I dont intend to slam or throw it around , but I want something that won’t dent , or impact easily
Are the shells a good plan or should I stick with wood?
The GBJS went with J-moore kits, and with a few extra parts which were rather easy to find, we put together our packs, which as you will see in the GBJS pack thread, they turn out PERFECT Our packs only have 2 differences from the original packs, those being some of the lights on the gun, and there isn’t a green handle for extending the nutrona wand.
Depends on your budget.
If you decide to build a pack from wood, it can run you about $100 in material but if you decide to buy a fiberglass shell, that will run you several hundered.
Good luck!
Darrin
go with 1/4 plywood.trust me
Yeah after looking at how much it would cost with the shells , I decided to go with making them from wood. even if I mess up , it would still be cheaper , and I could more than likely build 3-4 complete packs for the price of a complete shell/kit