Hot glue does not a weld make.
Don’t over twist your GB 2 ribbon cable. Or don’t twist at all.
Avoid trying to do everything at once. I try and do one thing a day (as time allows) even just something small. You’ll be surprised how fast a pack can get built this way. I also agree with walking away from the project. Go see a movie, spend time with your better half. It will keep the project from getting frustrating.
Don’t go full CRAZY with the weathering. Subtle goes a long way. I only do the Ion Arm cap and the grips. Packs get knocked around enough in real life.
Leave room for upgrades. Building the perfect pack the first time is going to take all the fun out of owning and improving it.
Why? Is it fragile?
Some people twist their Spectra cables a little too tightly. The screen-used packs had them loosely wrapped.
Here are some graphics I was working on a few days ago…
If you don’t know what you are doing ask for help. Walk away and admit you don’t know how to do something. Set aside time to work on your project but don’t let it interfere with your life. Look at reference photos, look at the part for your pack, look at the reference photos, look at the part for your pack, align it on your pack and right before you are about to mount it…Look at the reference photos. Take breaks, refresh your mind and don’t overload it with " I need to do this" and “I need to finish that.” It will be something you are proud of if you take your time with each piece.