# 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:** 2
**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, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/21 "2011-02-22T03:02:29Z")
Thanks man. I took a page from the filandrius handbook and use kylon fusion nickel for the silver coat, and krylon bbq and stove for the black. ---
**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 24, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/22 "2011-02-24T04:46:31Z")
Found some gold paint and decided to take it to the shock mount. But it turns out the gold paint wasn’t very…gold. Not sure if I like how it turned out, may re-do it. We’ll see what it looks like in sunlight. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/0/d06659ca10c3c9f799a330935e438d01bd3af046.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/23 "2011-03-04T06:30:48Z")
Alright, its been a little while but I finally got a chance to work today. I decided to go ahead and start weathering the pack. I tried to make it pretty subtle. Then I went ahead and threw some talc in a sock to give it the dusty look. Pics didnt come out to good. I’ll try to post some pics with natural light soon. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/a/8a3af087ec5a805703246e1c68fe050831c674c5.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/c/2cbfd4e937610e691fdc1b76fe31adb709e11bc6.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/6/e6e8496026f8b2b0d1c81e80014cd7456109a798.jpeg) Also got a new resistor for the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm). ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/7/675ba3ade6853bff724ad98063b55795b56f4b9b.jpeg) Still waiting on a few new parts that I ordered to finish off the pack. The thrower is also starting to come along. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/7/775e71136774cf6941f2002578f029fc211e0b7d.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/d/dd5deaa8a31e8253d40f82c906ad8ff3e2d86611.jpeg) I’m also have some parts on order for the thrower, so as of now, work is kind of on pause. ---
**Author:** ![janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/janderson0719)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/24 "2011-03-04T18:04:55Z")
Is it possible to tighten up the ribbon more so it doesn’t stick out as far? I know it’s hard but trying taking a blow dryer to it first for a few minutes. The results will be a little better I think. ---
**Author:** ![cowbybill](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@cowbybill](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cowbybill)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/25 "2011-03-04T18:18:05Z")
Looks better with each post! Makes me want to get off my butt and start my 2nd pack ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/26 "2011-03-08T04:37:03Z")
Thanks fellas. I actually do want to tighten the cable up just a bit, I have actually. I just need to find a way to keep it from loosening from inside the shell. Small update for today. I finally got around to installing the [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) straights I got from janderson…thanks again! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/1/5103113d3f2b898d6f63a5a96ccebbd68b002f94.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/f/2fbce943619368c83428ec3da31dbc149b6e6c0e.jpeg) Now just to find some better elbow replacements. ---
**Author:** ![pchrisbosh1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pchrisbosh1/32/124855_2.png) [@pchrisbosh1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pchrisbosh1)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/27 "2011-03-09T01:11:48Z")
Pack looks nice raf. The SMC elbows are actually a pretty good alternative. Just paint them with some grey primer and if you snip the large part of the orange push connect and paint the remaining part with gold paint they will look the part. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/28 "2011-03-10T17:17:22Z")
Thanks Chris! I’ve actually thought about doin that but will keep it as a last resort. I actually think found something that might be a decent replacement. I put in my order yesterday so, we’ll see when they come in. ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/29 "2011-03-14T21:51:11Z")
Alright, so I got the replacement elbows in, painting them now. I’ll have pics up in a bit. ---
**Author:** ![Ecto-Wes](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a6a055/32.png) [@Ecto-Wes](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ecto-Wes)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/30 "2011-03-14T22:40:32Z")
Very Sharp! Me Likes!! ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/31 "2011-03-14T23:13:11Z")
Thanks man, appreciate it. So, here are my new [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) elbows I ordered freshly painted (they were black). ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/0/6051a84ad5f94744eea4bbf1bc27d3751718f50a.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/7/47c2056624235121dfdcc37b20c85a2c6458b0da.jpeg) And a comparison shot, ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/3/f36e4c75766ba9f13cfb213019bf25475558e079.jpeg) And installed… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/2/d28ac193b341868aba15927e9f3adbc8a993ebc4.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/e/deb1bc49ac8f27e8baf3d700a23be31c0e500c55.jpeg) No more smc orange :mrgreen: ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/32 "2011-03-18T20:24:22Z")
> [@rafj27](#): > > Thanks man, appreciate it. > > So, here are my new legris elbows I ordered freshly painted (they were black). > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/0/6051a84ad5f94744eea4bbf1bc27d3751718f50a.jpeg) > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/7/47c2056624235121dfdcc37b20c85a2c6458b0da.jpeg) > > And a comparison shot, > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/3/f36e4c75766ba9f13cfb213019bf25475558e079.jpeg) > > And installed… > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/2/d28ac193b341868aba15927e9f3adbc8a993ebc4.jpeg) > > ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/e/deb1bc49ac8f27e8baf3d700a23be31c0e500c55.jpeg) > > No more smc orange :mrgreen: Very nice. You should buy an [N-filter](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/n-filter) and trap label set from me and get rid of that icky n-filter sticker though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/33 "2011-03-18T21:14:04Z")
I did get a set of labels from you, lol Just been too lazy to swap it out ---
**Author:** ![pchrisbosh1](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pchrisbosh1/32/124855_2.png) [@pchrisbosh1](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/pchrisbosh1)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/34 "2011-03-18T23:17:01Z")
The new version [legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) actually don’t look that bad once there mocked up with paint. I still think the SMC would look better if you did what I suggested but it’s also whatever your happier with. Also a tip to dull down the shine off the brass on your straights is light a few matches and burn the brass. The fluid from the match strips the shine after a few or so matches wipe it clean and they are good to go. ---
**Author:** ![Pdred1985](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Pdred1985](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Pdred1985)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/35 "2011-03-20T04:52:39Z")
Cool pack man. You should rework your cable a little. Its a nuisance, but it’ll look good once its done. I posted a pic of my first attempt on my build. I had to keep redoing it to get it extra tight, even though my cable is almost dead now, lol. Those things are BEYOND stiff, so make sure and get them really hot. I always use the blow-dryer with mine. ---
**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:** [March 20, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/36 "2011-03-20T05:39:57Z")
Looks amazing dude ! ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/37 "2011-03-28T04:14:22Z")
Thanks man, appreciate it! Got my light kit in yesterday, and I gotta say this thing is amazing! So, today I went out and got a battery so I can fire them up. I went with a 9.6V RC battery from radioshack (recommended by R2DEVO). The second vid was just a test with the lights tapped in. Still waiting on my led reflectors to arrive. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/d/3d399dfadc54b7f940fb67a313cb6058d3c9a5f7.jpeg "Light test") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEhzff8cOA4) [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/8/58427f40b5d7b66a313df8d6578a8a7ca188774d.jpeg "Light test 2 (pack)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvq6HAT494) ---
**Author:** ![rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@rafj27](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rafj27)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/38 "2011-03-30T05:56:05Z")
So, while I recently bought some new elbows, and I just was as happy with them as I had hoped. Finally I decided to fix the problem. When I bought the new elbows I bought 2 sets because there was a $25 minimum which coincidentally got me 2 sets. Well, I decided to take the spare set of elbows, some apoxie sculpt, my set of small files, and some sand paper to see what I could do. Heres the result ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/a/4a994732febe7993bf8898a8db3352004e53e843.jpeg) Just for comparison, this is what they looked like before ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/7/47c2056624235121dfdcc37b20c85a2c6458b0da.jpeg) Tomorrow I’ll throw some grey primer on them and hope for the best. ---
**Author:** ![janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/janderson0719)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/39 "2011-03-30T08:33:54Z")
YOU STOLE MY IDEA! 😉 Good job though ---
**Author:** ![Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/spengler28/32/5922_2.png) [@Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Spengler28)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330/40 "2011-03-30T11:47:04Z")
very good conversion!!! [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/rafj27s-build-thread-vol-gb1-pack/37330.md?page=3)