Proton Pack Building Parts List

Equipment Proton Packs
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Thanks! I’ve updated the link in my original post.

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For the legris elbows they seem to have been 4mm for GB1 initially, and some of the GB2 packs (maybe only the semi heroes? Someone more knowledgeable than me will know) then had 5/32" legris fittings instead.

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Hmm, that’s a rough one. The best info I’m find on this is here https://www.gbfans.com/equipment/proton-pack/legris/ and it seems as though there are several different sizes of connecters used from movie to movie and from stunt to hero. From that info it seems that the 4mm was the most common so I think I’ll list that as the main dimension and add the “5/32” in parentheses. It’s worth noting that 5/32" converts to 3.96mm so for our purposes they are interchangeable.

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Hello, is your parts breakout the most up to date as is stands? I just ordered a pack and this is going to be a great visual for me as I use it as a check list for what parts I need.

Thank you

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I’ve just updated the link in my original post to the most up to date version (1.31). Hope it helps!

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Thank you!

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I’m done stitching together Stefan’s plans and have a first draft of the Proton Gun / Neutrona Wand callout ready for examination.

Again, I really appreciate any help that can be given!

https://imgur.com/EzWC9mB (Open image in new tab to zoom in)

https://github.com/Tomdf/Ghostbusters/blob/main/Wand/Proton_Gun%20Callout-01.png

There are a few things that I’m unsure of though:

  1. This is where the barrel tube connects to the main body and I can’t find a name for it anywhere. Anyone know if this part has a title?

  2. Another item I’ve find no name for and no part on the store.

  3. I’m assuming there is a set screw here but am unsure of the size.

4.Every picture I’ve found has a thin, metal plate on the bottom of the main body but Stefan’s Plans don’t have the plate. Is that an error in the plans or was there ever a time when there was no plate?

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  1. This is the other part of the main barrel that the front grip connects to. There is a smaller barrel runs inside both, and the barrel the grip connects to rotates around this for the twist grip. With the screw and brass spacer you’ve shown there, there were two, normally at 9 and 12’o’clock if you’re looking down the barrel from the front. They were 6-32 socket cap screws, and only on the GB1 packs from the looks of it.

  2. Not sure what the “official” name for it is, but it’s the pop mech lever lock knob.

  3. No, there is a threaded hole for a screw, but doesn’t appear the screw was actually used in the end. It’s shown quite well on the ultimate thrower plans

  4. That’s an error in Stefan’s plans, there is a metal plate there, held down by B3-8 on your diagram.

There is also a countersunk 6-32 socket cap screw through E2 and going into the grip at an angle (15 degrees from memory). Shown on the ultimate thrower plans too.

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I hadn’t seen those ultimate thrower plans before, thank you. I’ve updated my original link with the new version. I did notice that the rear grip has rivets holding it to the handle but I am unsure of the exact size. Do you know what they are?

I hit a bit of a snag with this update after finding more differences between the gun track and some reference material. It seems like Stefan’s track is shorter than the Murray pack and Super Hero. Up until this point I had assumed that Stefan’s plans were very accurate and now I’m not so sure. Anyway, this led me to modifying the Gun Track in the drawings to make room for the S-Hook, which was also added. I also added the blue and green tubes.

I am wondering now if there is a “master set” of dimensional drawings or 3D models that I have missed. I did see that such a 3D project was started here on GBfans but was never finished. Right now I’m working off a mix of Stefan’s Plans and Quentin Machiels’ 3D print “MK2” pack. Are there any other complete plans or 3d models out there worth knowing about?

  1. I left the bit about the 6-32 Socket Cap Screws being at different angles off because the other hole isn’t seen on the drawing, I wasn’t quite sure it was significant enough to add a hidden line for.
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I used 3mm rivets for the rear grips, I think I eyeballed them to reference photos and they seemed closest.

I don’t think there is a master set of plans anywhere unfortunately. Stefan’s plans were the best available at the time I think, but there’s been a lot more reference material come out since then, so there are definitely a few things that are incorrect on them.

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Thanks again, you’ve been a big help!

It’s too bad there isn’t one master set of models but I’m starting to see how difficult would be to gather all the information. I had originally wanted to make a very comprehensive list of parts but now I think I’ll settle for only the visible components. There is simply too much variation and too many small details for me to take on; If I’m not careful I’ll end up trying to do a full model.

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I’ve been trying to figure out which size of socket cap screw is needed for the ion arm resistors?

Thank you!

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I used M3.

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Either M3 or 4-40, depending on which are easier to get for you. They’re a very similar size.

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Thanks!

I ended using some slightly too large hex caps I had on-hand. Hit the resistors with a slight nudge from the dremel and the hex caps went right in.

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Question for everyone…right now Mack’s Factory is waitlisted and GBfans doesn’t have the Pack shells in stock, what is the best place to purchase a full size one currently?

37

I’d recommend Proton Props in the UK.

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So far the parts aren’t the main issue… it’s the assembly any tips or links? :love:

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The Proton Pack Index Thread is a good place to start, with links to a lot of build threads. I’d personally recommend Canpara, Julz, mburkit, gohsttarp and Bishop Don Miguel’s build threads as well, I used them all for my build. My build thread might be useful, although it’s not finished yet.

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Where else could I get the hat lights?