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Hi all!

Just starting my first pack build and thought I’d post some pictures up.

This is going to be taking me some time as my wife and I have just had our first child (Elwood) 8 mths ago, so doing this as and when I find a spare 5mins! I’m also a teacher so time is always at a premium!

I’m using a Benofkent kit and getting parts as and where I find them.

Ben is super helpful with everything and anything. And above all, he is a top bloke! Nothing is too much trouble.

So I’ve started fitting bits over the last few months and this is currently where I’m at.

Thanks to Canpara for fantastic documentation. Looking through his build really helped!

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Dang it! How do you add photos here from a mobile?!?!?

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I put my images on imgur, which has an app, and then post the link in the form using the picture button in the editor.

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Thanks grogking! Apprecite the help! Canpara has recommend tapatalk so giving that a bash! Here are some pics… here goes!!!

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Slowly getting there. This is something don’t want to rush. I’m a new father so don’t have loads of time on my hands! I’ve made some spacers and the last photo is a big ol bunch of stuff sourced from the US. I’ve got an amazing friend who is sending me stuff over when the seller doesn’t ship to the UK. Suffice to say I’m most proud of the Raytheon knob!!!imageimageimageimage

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Looking like a great start fella. Keep it comin’

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Managed to find some time today to mount the alice frame to the mother board. Used the rubber spacers which worked a treat and 8mm coach bolts. Nice and solid!!imageimageimage

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Thanks dude! Appreciate that! [emoji3]

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You’re welcome man. Another good update. Winning!!

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Did a couple of bits this weekend! Finally got a long enough potentiometer for the crank knob. Ended up having to buy an extra long one for it to fit. Also managed to tap other bits like the elbows and booster tube and ladder. Really pleased with how it’s coming along! I’m having a great fun taking time and care putting this together! Also got my Anovos patch on! Really top quality!imageimageimageimageimage

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Evening all! So I’ve managed to do a few bits inbetween the normality of day to day life and thought I’d share! So I’ve realised that I’ve misplaced the injector tubes. I got them so damn aligned that… I soon realised they weren’t supposed to be! Doh! So I’ve moved them back a bit and looks pretty spot on! image

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I’ve been too precise with the booster tube also. Thinking of trying to move it up a bit, but this might be a little more tricky. Does anyone know how high above the shell top it should be?image

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I’ve used Canpara’s method, who I believe got it from Venkman’s Swagger, with relation to the hole for the cable. I got myself a 19.2mm hole cutter and set it an equal distance from the side using a drill bit. Worked really nicely! Cheers for the help on that guys!image

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I’ve purchased an awesome metal shock mount from Ben of Kent that looks… Well… amazing! I’ve also found my new best friend. A pair of digital calipers. Oh my word! What a difference they make!!!imageimage

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As I’m trying to work towards a GB1 Venkman Hero pack, can any one clear this up…

Which pack is his and are there any photos?

I know he wore the Spengler pack in the China town and outside spook central, due to the cable twist and blue label.

In the lobby scene right before he takes the elevator, it looks like he’s got the omni pack on.

But is there a definitive answer as to the distinguishing features of his pack in GB1? I’ve looked all over and can’t seem to find rock hard evidence. I’ve seen some amazing replicas, but don’t know where they got there reference from.

Cheers all

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Booster tube looks spot on mate. It’s the booster tube plug that sticks out about the top of the shell although packs had both sunken plugs and protruding plugs.

Keep up the good work!!

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Thanks dude! Really appreciate the feedback! Tried referencing a whole bunch of photos and (guess what?..) they all seem a little different on the BT front. Think I’ll stick with it! It’s nice and tidy right now!

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You’re welcome man, it lines up perfectly. You’re doing an awesome job

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So this evening I’ve tried fitting the booster tube plug. I drilled and tapped it, but when the thread pulled tight, it started going a bit wonkey. So going to have to rethink that. Will prob borrow Canpara’s idea of fitting some wood in it and a shed load of glue!!

Made up an injector tube bracket. Not sure if it’ll make it to the final build, but wanted to see what it looked like.

Any thoughts on it are welcome!

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I’ve been reading and following Canpara’s build to help me with my own. Followed it so closely, I ended up doing the same thing as he did! Doh!! Out with the bondo tomorrow me thinks.

Also cut some wood to fit in the tube. Works a treat!!!

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