# Sunday Conversation #3: Thrower Build **URL:** \ **Category:** General Ghostbusters Discussion\ **Created:** [March 30, 2014, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267 "2014-03-30T22:53:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/hammer/32/6544_2.png) [@Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hammer)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2014, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267/1 "2014-03-30T22:53:56Z")
Since I’m all “I want to build this stuff myself”, this question is directed to the more seasoned veterans out there…or anyone who has an opinion. I’m not picky…lol I’ve started 2 throwers using 1/8 plywood. In my opinion, they look just ok. These will be for the kids so it’s perfectly acceptable to me. I’m starting to forward think about what I want. No offense to the master craftsmen that offer the perfect kits, I just don’t want to spend 150 (+). Plus I’ve got that ego thing going of “I can do this”… So the big question is, if you were going to build your own, from square one, what would you use and how would you get there? I’ve done plenty of research on the old school methods so don’t flame me there. I’m asking from today’s perspective considering newer plans, better materials and far more research. And…discuss! ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267/2 "2014-03-30T23:06:19Z")
Well Freud would say that your ego comes from a distant longing to revisit your childhood. Just kidding! I have a custom pack in mind for when my hero is done and I’m think I’ll use 1/8 and 1/4" PVC sheets for the major parts. ---
**Author:** ![Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/hammer/32/6544_2.png) [@Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hammer)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267/3 "2014-03-30T23:19:18Z")
Oh it’s not distant. I’ve decided to start aging backwards from this point forward! ---
**Author:** ![jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jackdoud)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267/4 "2014-03-31T02:20:21Z")
I’ve built a couple from styrene: > **["Elite Plans" Thrower Scratchbuild](https://forum.gbfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28146)** > > So TJ released V1 of his thrower plans a few months ago. A few people have commented to him that they found a few problems with them but no one could give any concrete feedback. I made an initial test build based off the plans a few months before... > **[mburkit's Game Pack Build](https://forum.gbfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=467548)** > > So with the pack shell pretty much on hiatus until we get it molded we figured it was time to start tackling the thrower: !\[image\](http://www.gbfans.com/images/pb/jackdoud/Ghostbusters\_GBTVG\_Meson Pack\_snapshot20100203101624.jpg~original) If you... It’s not necessarily as sturdy as a solid resin cast but I haven’t had any issues with cracking yet. ---
**Author:** ![Mat](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Mat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Mat)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/sunday-conversation-3-thrower-build/18267/5 "2014-03-31T05:45:16Z")
14 gauge steel. :mrgreen: I’m basically useless when it comes to other materials! :lol: