# Newbie's Proton Pack **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [January 18, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277 "2017-01-18T14:18:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/1 "2017-01-18T14:18:19Z")
First I want to say thank you to all of the great build threads here, and awesome reference pics. It’s nice to be able to find everything in one place. I had a [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) years ago, traded it, and have regretted it ever since. So I finally decided to build my own. I still have a ways to go, but it’s getting there. I hate waiting on parts to arrive, but that’s what I get for buying parts as I sell props to fund this project. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/a/2a20bd0a15ba4e8ae0d75f9c2fafdfb01e832220.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/7/a7f5ad51c52c1c8e776c25b774e83b5795eccb35.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/2 "2017-01-19T09:27:48Z")
Such a nice start dude. Looking forward to seeing more ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/3 "2017-01-19T15:38:46Z")
Thanks! The inspiration from some of the packs I’ve seen here is phenomenal! I’ve so many cool tricks I want to add to this, it’s very exciting to see! ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/4 "2017-01-20T10:40:27Z")
You’re welcome. We are very fortunate to have the community we have so we can chase our dreams. Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve ---
**Author:** ![xyster101](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/e79b87/32.png) [@xyster101](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/xyster101)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/5 "2017-01-21T02:28:49Z")
What? I feel like I just watched the stay puft exploded and it is over. Do you have build pictures? Those are some nice shots of a sweet looking pack. Details! ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/6 "2017-01-21T02:58:13Z")
Thanks guys. I put a few stickers on tonight. I’m at a stopping point until I get some more parts in. Everything is ordered tho. I do have a few build pics, I’ll upload and post some tomorrow. What an awesome project!! ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/7 "2017-01-21T14:52:00Z")
So I’m not the best at taking progress shots, when I’m working, I get caught up in getting it done and forget. But I did take some. First, here is the fiberglass shell I started out with. Not bad, but did require some filing, filling, and sanding to true things up some. You can see where I needed to bondo the N-Filler in the first pic. There was a recessed area all the way around it here. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/1/4103bb67aaecbd198c89b747daa06956fbf23488.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/6/868ffe3945f8b67a0d15812287e6a34e394ebeb1.jpeg) Got some parts in and started drilling and tapping them to fit on the pack ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/3/834db849e42818faa6b80f30fb73ba51bdaf8629.jpeg) Then started attaching all of the parts so I could disassemble and start painting. The ribbon took more work than I thought to get it where I wanted it. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/1/31a82da3edf00e4d1a8de99f4b60bd5ab1c408d8.png) Here are a lot of the add-on pieces painted in a low gloss black, automotive finish. And reference pages I printed off from here to see how things line up. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/2/f2530d69fc280a01898d8f7b93568fb8e0bb92c2.jpeg) Then I masked off parts of the pack that should be smooth and textured the pack with a Paintable Spray On Bedliner. Removed the masking tape and sprayed the whole thing low gloss black to match the parts. I like the liner I got, it wasn’t rubbery. (Ignore the ugly holes on the [Ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm)…ugh. But it fits snug and isn’t visible) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/9/299be1f0e911a8a5d4e56510d0e69c9d1438c5a2.jpeg) Now was the fun part, putting everything back together!! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/6/363b9c186dfdf1b2cdbb7e9cbac92223b4f54aac.jpeg) And here is how she sits today. Still have parts I’m eagerly waiting on! I can’t wait!! Well actually I lied, I put some stickers on last night. And I will still need to add some welding and details, distressing, etc. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/a/2a20bd0a15ba4e8ae0d75f9c2fafdfb01e832220.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sephiroth](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@Sephiroth](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Sephiroth)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/8 "2017-01-30T03:00:22Z")
Looks fantastic, very well done! I’m proud to my Ribbon installed on such a cleanly built pack! ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/9 "2017-01-30T16:03:52Z")
Thank you Sephiroth! I added some stickers and cables. Got in the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) and brackets, so I need to mount it all together, run electronics, add some welding, some weathering, etc. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/a/1ae9a1b9d103cda783215a6ca20b902a81778b4b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/10 "2017-02-06T13:36:05Z")
Got some more work done. Stickers added, mother board mounted to the ALICE frame, brackets added (drilled, tapped, and riveted), electronics installed, foam pad added… Still waiting on a few things. Next is to drill the speaker hole pattern, mount the battery pack, then painted the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard). Still a work in progress, but getting there! Video coming soon ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/3/e39c6754dc8db689417fcf8741ee1988aaf0811d.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/c/bce53874585fbcd6f0a1db9e4f47986c01d472ff.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/f/af3d382d446a70f76a160e7345c1f1f166da5de0.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/0/00832158e34ab05e429311e50d0a38075aa16d72.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/8/f8b78cf2be4676ec4179c34e47617ef4a5139869.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/a/1a60db43e0b9fb2cad048131c0b4eed6058d9a8f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2017, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/11 "2017-02-07T08:16:11Z")
Awesome progress man. Shaping up to be a beauty ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/12 "2017-02-08T14:00:24Z")
Thank you! I will have final electronic piece in tomorrow, and still waiting on a few things. But here is where I am now. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/c/ac2e263e6fe5bf0f61d3b22fa2ce44bb3d3d2270.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/b/7b5ef1fecbc1a69b810bc08fc095d63e0a17bc69.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/c/4cba308c51f61ff60754644b627587b95c1ac799.jpeg) And just for fun ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/3/933265562119cf454c7292b105e53dbba49a8ecf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jacklawyer)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/13 "2017-02-08T23:23:34Z")
Totally awesome. ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/14 "2017-02-13T14:19:22Z")
Ok, finally got to the electronics! I had thought an AWESOME idea would be to have a speaker hole pattern like a radiation symbol. I spent a lot of time working on it, and then to find out someone already did it on this board. LOL Great minds I guess… ha ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/9/99d896cee78c155f9a2640bd2cba6c26d0dbf84a.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/d/7dc49c13ceb44cd3ec0df22e3ae5c34a1e538984.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/c/2/c2036b739dcc758ed8a64010db6739ef4ce0daa4.jpeg) I got the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) all cleaned up and ready to paint. However, I decided to go with a powdercoat finish since we have a place here in town that does that. And here is a short video of the electronics! It’s ALMOST done!! [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/2/52a870788d039035fb736b6f0eaa9be79e18e723.jpeg "IMG 9511") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMYppDtFpKo) ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/15 "2017-02-15T14:26:50Z")
I finally finished! I decided I couldn’t wait any longer and machined my own [Ion Arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) end cap. For the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard), I decided against paint, knowing that it would look terrible after a while. So a I had a local company powder coat it for me yesterday, turned out great!! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/e/ded23c9239ba2758c1e3a20f243e178f0392473c.jpeg) So here are the final pics! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/b/eb424f78ecc28226b09bdd65c9fee8301043f6ae.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/1/d12de5b07d939bb628fe7f45a7e439af595a9188.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/5/6521728884d13e70fed0ed52d007376f3d3241f0.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/d/8d90299de9873b3138c0b2bc3f454dc53c9a97ff.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/1/71d259b6e99c81cbca60752021705d76aa3d8c7d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@jhusel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jhusel)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/16 "2017-02-15T16:56:29Z")
![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/b/3b3e0f2c5b29e1d74b4b65ce69439b7923f1dc06.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/17 "2017-02-15T21:55:09Z")
Awesome man. That pack is beautiful ---
**Author:** ![Morfeusoneiros](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b2d939/32.png) [@Morfeusoneiros](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Morfeusoneiros)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/18 "2017-02-15T23:54:59Z")
Amazing work. Looks great ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/19 "2017-02-16T03:59:49Z")
I noticed you had to remount the vhook 😃 ---
**Author:** ![jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jacklawyer)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277/20 "2017-02-16T05:59:01Z")
Great work here. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/newbies-proton-pack/23277.md?page=2)