# rafj27's Build Thread Vol. GB1 Pack **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [February 10, 2011, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330 "2011-02-10T06:48:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/1 "2011-02-10T06:48:25Z")
Started my first build the other day, and finally getting a chance to post some pics (crappy cell phone pics). So far its been a blast. Pretty smooth sailing…well relatively. :mrgreen: [Motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) (mmm) attached to the frame. Not sure why I painted the inside, got carried away with the spray can i guess 😉 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/c/1cb4123c7c8b3d67ef83ef5c81e39a12c7e59903.jpeg) I’ve a few people thread the aluminum bracket to secure the shell to the mb, but that just didnt safe to me. After reading through the “Attaching shell to Motherboard” thread, I saw that someone mentioned these bad boys. Dont remember who it was, but thank you. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/6/b6ce68c856823f09e02e80f1d8945446a4dd9101.jpeg) My mmm parts drilled an painted. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/e/9e7d0ef873652e7342e4b1580ac886a24a36c79f.jpeg) Reworked the welds on the mmm [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm). ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/a/0acc797b55167a632502c4b51e8a2629b3630936.jpeg) And lastly my weathered ion arm end cap (jpa35). It actually looks more weathered in person. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/b/2bb8f907b99f10ad29d8a85454e063dd143e6f8c.jpeg) Well, that was it for today. Hopefully I’ll get some time to put in some more work tomorrow after work. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Stantz\_24](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Dr\_Stantz\_24](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Dr_Stantz_24)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/2 "2011-02-10T11:47:03Z")
I liked that you redid the welds on the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/3 "2011-02-11T22:14:50Z")
Thanks man, it was pretty easy, and I think it looks better. Small update for today, got the silver coat on the shell. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/2/a2203ead0e35e9c058bd56df0f27a3b22f4adf7b.jpeg) Also put the black coat on most of the parts. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/7/a74691b1aabcbd3f0acadb1466a6525ba989c629.jpeg) Thats it for now, not a huge update, but its coming along. Probably have one one more day of painting before I can get to the best part…assembly! :mrgreen: ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/4 "2011-02-16T23:00:52Z")
Started putting some of the parts on the shell today. Still waiting of the paint to dry on the [booster tube](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-tube). ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/8/38c9391c8b009a898e46b744966153376fd2f56e.jpeg) Hopefully I’ll be able to finish this up tomorrow, and I’ll post some detail once its done 😃 ---
**Author:** ![rysjin7717](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/90ced4/32.png) [@rysjin7717](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rysjin7717)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/5 "2011-02-17T01:35:22Z")
@ rafj27 nice build I’ll be lookin for updates on ya progress. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2011, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/6 "2011-02-17T05:24:57Z")
Thanks man. So, I got impatient today since I had the day off and decided to throw the rest of the parts I had together :mrgreen: Excuse the messy garage. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/4/847b2c45ec2998dd66f3862bfdf0acbb0c5f1774.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/a/5a6b688d9c4be71b5234bcbba6c848a9f2ed42d5.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/f/ff9e0370d250bc6d6d205e1a65945b725150160c.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/d/edc8c565996e9f1792bf231588c2753a66ac3c3f.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/1/91e48828f9eef5d7e6ca6fc981953c3ab30c5b21.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/0/b09c0c76ddee547af531d67fc5ca63fc466c1771.jpeg) I know its not perfectly screen accurate but its close enough for me _puts flame suit on_ ---
**Author:** ![rysjin7717](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/90ced4/32.png) [@rysjin7717](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rysjin7717)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/7 "2011-02-17T05:36:07Z")
I didn’t see th’ neutrona wand ya gonna build one ta go /w/ th’ pack bra? ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/8 "2011-02-17T05:40:04Z")
Its in the works, waiting for a few more parts so I can start getting it together. ---
**Author:** ![julz](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/da6949/32.png) [@julz](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/julz)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/9 "2011-02-20T10:50:50Z")
Looking really nice 🙂 All id love to see you do is rough up that shock mount.. weather it with some gold paint like Filandrius did…looks really cool > **[GBFans.com](https://forum.gbfans.com/)** and one huge thing that sticks out to me is your [booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) sadly… If you have some extra moola, id have a look at nick a trons new one…hes selling them now and they are about as authentic as you can get…when you see the difference I think you will agree…your pack is looking awesome, but that would make it super awesome! > **[GBFans.com](https://forum.gbfans.com/)** But other than that, looking super hot and you have done some really nice work putting it together! ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/10 "2011-02-20T21:23:51Z")
Thanks man. I definitely plan on doing some weathering to the entire pack, but I’m just waiting till its complete. I’m also waiting on a few things to finish it up. Also I did just see nicks [booster frames](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) which are awesome, and I’ll probably end up picking it up sooner rather than later. It’s still a work in progress. I’m just trying to take my time to make sure I do everything right, which is pretty hard cause I just want to hurry up and get it done. I’ll definitely be posting updates as it continues to progress. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/2X/c/c5b3f4ae5c26d244057cd203721288eccc8b8ad6.png) [@system](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/11 "2011-02-20T23:00:27Z")
Besides changing the [booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) i would also change a few more things…nothing major though, its only details like changing the screws of the clippard on the pack, changing the screws for the [v-hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook), cutting off the orange plastic parts from the straights and the elbows, adding longer parts of the small split loom on the tubing that goes from the [injectors](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/injectors) to the spacer. Really not much work to do that but it would make it look a lot more accurate. Other than that its an overall very nice looking pack 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cowbybill](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@cowbybill](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cowbybill)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/12 "2011-02-20T23:15:42Z")
Looking Good..You going to join us at wonder con in SF in April? ---
**Author:** ![KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kagasakai/32/6197_2.png) [@KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KagaSakai)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/13 "2011-02-21T01:46:25Z")
Bjorn is right. You’ll want to change the screws for the [v-hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook). Look for 6-32 slotted machine screws. ![image]([http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/Mark5130/Proton](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/Mark5130/Proton) Pack build 2010\_DSC01188.jpg) I also agree on weathering the shock mount. I used gold/black model paint and fuller’s earth. > **[GBFans.com](https://forum.gbfans.com/)** ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/14 "2011-02-21T06:25:21Z")
I appreciate all the info guys. I’ll definitely be making some changes, and I’ve actually already made a few. I plan on picking some screws tomorrow mainly for the clippard and the [v-hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook). Correct me if im wrong, but for the clippard they’re simply socket head cap screws right? 10/32? Also, I’m having trouble finding the screws for the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) resistors, I believe they are 4-40 socket head cap screws. The problem is finding them in my area. I actually ordered some online as a last result but they ended up sending me some rubber washers. How they managed to screw that up, I have no clue?! But I’ll be giving them a call tomorrow to hopefully settle that. But if anyone knows of any stores that carry them that would be awesome. I’ve checked Lowes and Home Depot with no luck. ---
**Author:** ![KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kagasakai/32/6197_2.png) [@KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KagaSakai)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/15 "2011-02-21T06:44:48Z")
4-40 socket head caps for the resistors are the correct screw. I found mine at ACE hardware. If you have an ACE in your area it’s the place to go. I found almost everything I needed for my pack there. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/16 "2011-02-21T06:54:18Z")
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. ---
**Author:** ![BlkMesaHero](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@BlkMesaHero](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/BlkMesaHero)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/17 "2011-02-21T15:15:36Z")
If your having trouble finding the 4-40’s at ACE Hardware or a Tru-value . Try a local hobby shop that sells parts for radio controlled cars or planes. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/18 "2011-02-22T00:28:59Z")
Thanks for the help guys I was able to find them at an Ace Hardware near my house. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/a/7aae30677c6db925c1822ffedf1217558833068f.jpeg) Also, picked up the screws for the clippard, and the [v-hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook). ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/b/fb7ad4edd61bb3c0a6e004f63f35a4fe626e96d7.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/2/1237e99bff949dd2a5474da2bc35a11cd7d8d39e.jpeg) I decided to tighten up the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) a bit as well. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/4/a47a15140ad6d9a2facdcd327e3023a9f773463d.jpeg) I just ordered the correct sage 50 resistor, so I should have that in soon. Picked up some grey primer too. Going to be removing the orange plastic and repainting the elbows. Again, thanks for the help fellas. I always appreciate any and all comments/suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/19 "2011-02-22T02:31:04Z")
> [@cowbybill](#): > > Looking Good..You going to join us at wonder con in SF in April? Thanks bill. I will most likely be there 8) ---
**Author:** ![janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/janderson0719)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/20 "2011-02-22T02:54:36Z")
Nice looking pack. What kind of spray paint did you use? [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330.md?page=2)