# Proton Pack Shells **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [November 7, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601 "2014-11-07T00:06:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dplanck)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/1 "2014-11-07T00:06:32Z")
Newbie here with a very limited budget. I have been looking at the [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) shells and have come to the realization that I cannot afford a fiberglass shell. Any suggestions for a relatively accurate, but relatively inexpensive shell? This will be my first build. Thank you all for your time and help. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pyhasanon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/2 "2014-11-07T00:38:14Z")
> **[Studio Creations - Ghostbusters Proton Pack Tutorial](https://www.studiocreations.com/HOWTO/gb_protonpack/index.html)** ---
**Author:** ![dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dplanck)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/3 "2014-11-07T00:42:15Z")
Phil, Thanks. I saw that one, but I wanted to see what others thought about it. Anybody had any decent results with the Studio Creations Shell? Thanks, man. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/4 "2014-11-07T00:59:01Z")
Iv had great results with the studio creations shell ---
**Author:** ![pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@pyhasanon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pyhasanon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/5 "2014-11-07T01:01:04Z")
Yep, there’s a couple of really good builds on the boards with the SC shell… ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/6 "2014-11-07T01:01:55Z")
Studio creations does make a great shell. This is my pack. Check out my thread if you need a guide, ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/7 "2014-11-07T01:41:31Z")
Check the SC build in my signature. ---
**Author:** ![dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dplanck)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/8 "2014-11-07T04:02:08Z")
Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it. ---
**Author:** ![dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dplanck](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/dplanck)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/9 "2014-11-07T04:05:14Z")
Alan and Sycko, Both of the builds look terrific. Thanks for the info and the response. ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MacGyverUK)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/10 "2014-11-07T11:07:24Z")
I’m looking to build my first pack too. I have been looking at fibreglass shells but also on a tight budget. Have considered scratch building my own. How rigid are the SC shells? ---
**Author:** ![LandoSystem](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/landosystem/32/6436_2.png) [@LandoSystem](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/LandoSystem)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/11 "2014-11-07T11:23:07Z")
I used a D-42 vacformed shell and I assume it’s similar to the SC shell. It’s likely a bit thin but you can easily reinforce it with fiberglass. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/12 "2014-11-07T11:33:27Z")
I agree, once you add some fiberglass you have a shell that’s as sturdy as any other. ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MacGyverUK)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/13 "2014-11-07T11:37:15Z")
Would the outside need a coat of resin or would u suggest just prime and paint it? ---
**Author:** ![nicopelli](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/8e7dd6/32.png) [@nicopelli](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nicopelli)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/14 "2014-11-07T11:49:51Z")
I didn’t bother adding fiber glass to my studio creations shell. I found it to be very sturdy on it’s own. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/15 "2014-11-07T12:07:17Z")
I agree with nicopelli. If your adventurous, you CAN do fiberglass… But its really not necessary. I found it to be quite rigid. Other than some softer spot in place that REALLY won’t get any damage like deep corners. And when it came to mounting part, I found the shell itself wad rigid enough to hold the majority of them, with the exception for the gun mount, [injectors](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/injectors), and such. I plan on doing another sc shell build because it is really user friendly, no tapping holes, easy to cut if needed. takes a little more work than a glass shell, only because of slight webbing of the plastic in some deep spots, and rounded edges which can easily be addressed in the paint stage. But hey thats all in the fun of building a pack. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/16 "2014-11-07T12:29:52Z")
> [@MacGyverUK](#): > > Would the outside need a coat of resin or would u suggest just prime and paint it? No, just the inside. ---
**Author:** ![MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@MacGyverUK](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MacGyverUK)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/17 "2014-11-07T13:00:18Z")
Brilliant. I’ll order myself one after christmas as right now I’m rather poor 😛 Will give me another couple of months research time ---
**Author:** ![csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/csullivan1980/32/19486_2.png) [@csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/csullivan1980)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/18 "2014-11-15T01:18:26Z")
What are the tubes below the PPD and to the left of the clippard relay? I’m trying to track them down but can’t find them. ---
**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:** [November 15, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-shells/17601/19 "2014-11-15T01:22:06Z")
> [@csullivan1980](#): > > What are the tubes below the PPD and to the left of the clippard relay? I’m trying to track them down but can’t find them. [Beam line](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-beam-line) and [filler tubes](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/filler-tubes)