This all seems like much ado about nothing to me - come in as much gear as you have, and as long as you’re not walking around in a khaki hawaiian shirt and shorts with a black stick in your hands, you’ll probably be up to snuff. Based on your photos earlier in this thread, you guys look like you’re geared up enough. So rock and roll, then.
Here here.
First of all no one is playing the “we are the best game” Noone is working against you, but too many people showing up without packs is working against what we are going after. Which is to look like a cohesive group where the packs should be up to some sort of standard, not uber accurate but hard to pick out in a crowd. Also sorry if you can’t take a ribbing about the state you live in. But last time I checked people in Maine had a sense of humor about it. I live in the next state over there really isn’t much of a diffrence between states. And Yes I do think your crew needs work, getting matching uniforms, correct belts, and so on and so on, Its my opinion. I have mine and yes they are probally diffrent from yours. If you look at the parade thread I am not singling you out, I made the packless comments about everyone not just you. But when it comes to wanting to help you, Why would we? Looking across your fb page, JThammers comments on here and on the boards, You don’t need help he knows everything about accuracy.
And to MR Hammer. There really is no Boston MA team, there a a few in the works, but as of now all of the big Boston events do have GBNH booked. We cant wait till the other teams are up in running. You may want to think we do not get along with other teams, but you are wrong. Ask the Baystate guys, the NY guys, the Philly guys, steel city and so on. As well as the single GB guys out there that we have done events with and invited too events we have had. And please point out all the inaccuracies you have seen in the photos. I am not talking about suits, just packs. I would be intrigued to see what you come up with after building this.
]First of all no one is playing the “we are the best game”
right, thats why in the chat you said “NH has everything covered, dont worry about it”
Also sorry if you can’t take a ribbing about the state you live in. But last time I checked people in Maine had a sense of humor about it.
Okay, sure make jokes in a chat is fine and dandy, when its funny,… telling us we need more “skinny” people in our group
isnt funny,… are you this funny in person? because i CANT WAIT to meet you…
I live in the next state over there really isn’t much of a diffrence between states. And Yes I do think your crew needs work, getting matching uniforms, correct belts, and so on and so on, Its my opinion. I have mine and yes they are probally diffrent from yours.
and i respect that,.. but there is a different approach, its called constuctive criticism, and it CAN be done with a little thing i like to call “common curtisy” most human beings are aware of this,.. obviously not everyone..
If you look at the parade thread I am not singling you out,
that’s cool. again glad you put your 2 cents in.
But when it comes to wanting to help you, Why would we? Looking across your fb page, JThammers comments on here and on the boards, You don’t need help he knows everything about accuracy.
im gonna consider this a compliment in hopes that this whole comment isnt just all bad. i never claimed to know alot,..im learning, but when i see someone who wants help,. i do what i can to help them out.. thats just the way i am.
And to MR Hammer. There really is no Boston MA team, there a a few in the works, but as of now all of the big Boston events do have GBNH booked. We cant wait till the other teams are up in running. You may want to think we do not get along with other teams, but you are wrong. Ask the Baystate guys, the NY guys, the Philly guys, steel city and so on.
weird,. i never remember saying people dont get along with you… are you bugging more people than just me at the moment?
As well as the single GB guys out there that we have done events with and invited too events we have had. And please point out all the inaccuracies you have seen in the photos. I am not talking about suits, just packs. I would be intrigued to see what you come up with after building this.
and to prove my point,. you have to go and post a photo to try and make us look stupid,.. unfortunately,.. that is Mike Marshall’s plans and photo..a new member of the MEGB’s, so new hes not even part of this group yet,…and as you can see he’s not in the photos above… and why you ask? because he obviously wasnt ready, and we have been working with him to get him caught up with more accurate pack parts and uniform..
but im sure you were born with a golden proton pack strapped to you keester,.. you must have never been that new guy who didnt know where to even start building a pack.
but either way thanks for your help…
And to also clear this up for the nice people. This is in the “Prop Building and concept design” section on our facebook page. And if anyone does not know what a “Concept” is or how to use dictionary.com here it is:
con·cept [kon-sept] noun
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a general notion or idea; conception.
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an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct.
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a directly conceived or intuited object of thought.
verb (used with object)
- Informal . to develop a concept of; conceive: Experts pooled their talents to concept the new car.
or my favorite from the World English Dictionary
created as an exercise to demonstrate the technical skills and imagination of the designers, and not intended for mass production or sale.
Some times you make a concept to formulate an idea of what the end result will be.
Let’s try and settle down for now fellas.
The NH guys just want to make sure that we look presentable at the parade (something I’m definitely interest in maintaining as well), and the boys from Maine just want to be involved in more New England area events. Let’s use the parade as a chance to make everyone happy in those respects, ok?
We will be presentable for the parade. Flannel jump suits and bright orange hats with PBR logo’s. Ok that’s a joke. Maybe only funny to me. But oh well.
We have been working really hard to form ourselves up here and get our equipment and uniforms together. And as everyone knows it some times can be a hassle. So 100% accurate or not. We are doing our best. And we are (believe it or not) excited to meet everyone and have a great day in Boston.
So lets keep this thread on track (I am surprised a mod has not deleted any of these post for not being on topic) so lets have an update from Maine GB.
It’s a little sad note for us but exciting as well. One of our founding members (Dwight) has just been excepted to Meteorologist school out of state and will no longer be a member of our group. But he will always be an alumni and welcome back any time. Good luck in the future Dwight.
Congradulations, my sister also dreams of becoming a meteorologist.
Well, at least that’s one less guy to have to share the pack with! (joking, joking)
Looking forward to meeting you guys.
Instead of everyone pointing fingers and either getting offensive and defensive, what would you guys say to some honest constructive feedback? We don’t even have to have it mucking up your thread here if you want.
dwight will be missed, and his pack is gonna be amazing when its done.. hes definitely doing it right the first time!! but hopefully hell be back!
:i am in no way making fun of anyone with this comment:
i would love to see pics of his progress so far.
im sure hell upload them soon i hope!! i can show you some pics on fb.. he still has a little ways to go, but is a nice pack so far. makes me jealous.
I am 90% sure I will have a pack for the parade.
THE FOAM HERO!!!
woo hoo!
Not sure if Steve Waters is on your team or not, but someone might want to make him aware that Raine guy he bought his shell from is one of video bobs cronies and a known recaster.
nope. he’s one of those handful of people that dont care about a thing. he’s a first coast ghostbuster, florida group, but he doesnt live in the state that i know of.
He is not but thanks for the heads up and I hope he reads this.
Looks like Justin is planning on buyingthe recasted shell as well. Might want to warn you against that. I get the buying a recasted shell not knowing better like his 145will shell, but this shows he doesnt care. Just a little bit of the convo between Steve, Raine, and Justin.
Raine Moreno HEy thats me! Ya man, I sell mine all over and on ebay I list mine 100% honest and saying that it is in NO way perfect. But the pics are how they are coming out. There are usually little air bubbles and slight warping in every pull. But nothing so big that it makes the completed pack look like $hi*. Infact my completed pack sales use these shells and I havent had ONE complaint on them.
February 5 at 10:51am · LikeUnlike · 1.Bustin’ Justin Hamner lets see some pics, and pricing.
February 5 at 10:52am · LikeUnlike.Steve Waters II Yeah I figured I would do some work, but It’ll keep me occupied and a break from the kids. I’m still down for it, I would much rather buy some Bondo and do a little work than pay $500 for a Vince shell.
February 5 at 10:56am · LikeUnlike.Raine Moreno Have a look in my pics section Justin, Message me if you are interested further =)
February 5 at 10:56am · LikeUnlike.Raine Moreno I dont think you will require bondo work, just some spot glazing here and there with some 180-360 grit for light polishing.
February 5 at 10:58am · LikeUnlike · 1.Bustin’ Justin Hamner just looked. ill PM you shortly
February 5 at 10:58am · LikeUnlike · 1.Steve Waters II Sweet. Do you have dimensions on correct cuts for power cell lights and booster tube?
February 5 at 10:59am · LikeUnlike.Steve Waters II …BTW. 2pts for a good Ghostbuster community. This is social networking at its finest. 
February 5 at 11:03am · LikeUnlike · 1.Bustin’ Justin Hamner yeah and the best part,. no one is getting the ass slammed for some “bid wig” ■■■■■■■ on a forum… :]
February 5 at 11:04am · LikeUnlike.Steve Waters II … I will hire a prisoner to ■■■■ ■■■■ Boomerjinx but that’s a totally different topic.
February 5 at 11:06am · LikeUnlike · 1.Bustin’ Justin Hamner funny.
February 5 at 11:07am · LikeUnlike · 1