# vipertv's Progress Log pack build (first timer) - with pics **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [September 11, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602 "2008-09-11T17:27:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/1 "2008-09-11T17:27:28Z")
Hello fellow Ghostheads, Welcome my first progress log post for the building of my [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). I have already built one of Irricanian’s trap kits, which turned out incredible, but now it’s time to move on to the pack. My goal is to have it completed by Halloween! Now I know a lot of people out there are thinking, good luck! ha, but I’ve been researching the topic and keeping on top of most other builds on here and feel I’m more than prepared to turn this project over by October 31! Another key factor is that I actually have about 90% of the parts for the pack to complete it, and am currently waiting on all of the gun parts from Colin as well. I have not, however started piecing it together, hence this post… 😉 So, be gentle it’s my first time! 😊 So far, I have: • Midwest (loveusmonkey) pack shell - I really wanted one of Exoray or Colins pack shells, but time was a crunching… This is supposedly one of the newer molds, which I picked up second hand (it was two weeks old when I got it) from eBay. I’ll probably reinforce the thin walls similar to Governor. • Irricanian’s Aluminum [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) - waiting on shipping, courtesy US Customs… • Irricanian’s proton pack parts, including HGA, Booster tube/plug, PPD, [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) extension, ribbon cable/clamp/plates, [Injector tubes](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-injectors), pack hose set, ion arm resistors, [crank knob](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/crank-knob) and a couple of dixie hooks • [filler tube](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-filler-tube) & handle - Bought from Irricanian, but will not work on this specific pack shell, bought 1in PVC tube which was cut and will be filled. • Resin [booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) - picked up from the wanted forum, thanks Denike. • Midwest [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) - waiting on it to arrive, supposedly new mold but we’ll see. • L brackets to attach mobo to shell - bought from Lowes • Bumper knob/shock mount - Made using Marsupial’s washer trick, awesome alternative btw • Lenses for [power cell](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/power-cell) and [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) lights - made using 8x10 piece of lexan with Testor’s brand translucent acrylic enamel, cut to fit • 1/4 in diameter copper rod for ion arm assembly - looking for aluminum block to make actual arm • A.L.I.C.E. frame - picked up from the local surplus store, already black with green straps/etc What I do not have: • Clippard R331 or R701 - I’m wanting the real ones… But may have to settle for resin replicas. • All fitting and elbows for tubes/wires/loom • Pack labels - I need some and, based on what I was reading, want to stay away from those $22 eBay ones. • Electronics for lights - I have the schematic from here and do have a friend who has an electronics degree, but time and securing the not-so-easy-to-find parts may either have me buying one of Exoray’s kits or going without lights! ☹ Right now I’m completely going over the pack shell and sanding down any imperfections that I find. Then I’ll throw a bit of satin black paint over it, plus the resin parts need paint. Here’s hoping that I actually finish before Halloween. Now on to the pictures… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/6/6/664f9b95860fd2f5ab12cc9e8dbbdba4442afe60.jpeg) Some of the resin parts I got from Colin.. Also pictured are the copper rods that will go on the ion arm. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/3/e36ee345662de096e96f3491fc386cddd61cb5de.jpeg) A simple mock up of the pack. Note the small white spots on the pack are where I cleaned up the trash in the mold. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/d/0/d0b3b9c96954b203546b9bc22ebfe8fe6a74ecc5.jpeg) Close up of the mock up. I still need to trim the back and right side of the pack to fit the mobo (when it arrives) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/5/f50746de1eeb0753d84c784c1b867cbcfd38fb1a.jpeg) The 8x10 lexan that has the power cell and one of the cyclotron lights cut out. Still need to hit them up with transparent paint. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/3/03a793ee8860c61e52577ca18ff59295640636be.jpeg) Some more touching up… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/a/ba74a5cd90e7a6638a9a5c293450391a06c2c174.jpeg) Last one I have… Kinda looks like I used that Fullers Earth(?) powder method, but it’s just shavings, lol I epoxied the injector tubes together and painted them, also the [booster tube](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-tube) was epoxied and painted. More pictures to come. Steven PS: You can check out my trap and uniform on my “Fans” page. ---
**Author:** ![Lionbush](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lionbush/32/5987_2.png) [@Lionbush](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Lionbush)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/2 "2008-09-11T17:36:39Z")
Cool pics, I’m getting my parts from similar sources as you so it’s good to see what they look like when they slot together. Keep posting up stuff, I need ideas of the most secure way to attach parts. Will be interesting to see how you do it. this will be my first pack build. ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/3 "2008-09-11T18:02:55Z")
wow with all those parts i think it will be hard to not make an amazing pack! i look forward to seeing it’s progress 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Coz\_UK](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@Coz\_UK](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Coz_UK)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/4 "2008-09-11T18:35:42Z")
Ooo! Nice! I’m pretty much in the same boat as you - got a 2nd hand pack shell that I’m pretty sure now is a Midwest (thanks to your pics!), and just put in a large order with Irricanian / Multimediamayhem for parts! Look forward to following your progress for tips & info! I too could do with ideas on fixings & glues & such. 🙂 Whats the deal with the [Filler Tube](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-filler-tube) & Handle? Different diameter? Coz. ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/5 "2008-09-11T19:03:46Z")
The [filler tube](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-filler-tube) and handle are solid. This specific pack shell has little nubs, if you will, that are made to hold a pvc pipe or equivalent. The solid resin pieces and the 1 inch pvc are identical in diameter and I cut the pvc to exact length. As far as the glue, I’ve been using plastic epoxy, I believe its called Perma-poxy, or perma something. I picked it up at Wal-Mart, it’s specifically made for plastics and is a two part epoxy that requires mixing before applying. I used the same epoxy for my trap kit. Very solid bonding agent! Hope this helps… Steven ---
**Author:** ![Kissfan07](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@Kissfan07](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Kissfan07)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/6 "2008-09-11T20:26:46Z")
Seems like everyone has the same idea right now. I too just ordered all those same parts from irricanian, just waiting for the mail now. Also, placed and order with GBRob for one of his pack shells and with Exoray for one of his pack light kits. Hopefully it will all be here by next week. This will be my first pack build so im pretty pumped. I was also wondering what you are using to glue all the parts on the pack. I figured the epoxy would be the best way to go. Does anyone think it would be necessary to anchor them down with say a screw or dowel of some sort? ---
**Author:** ![RoboProp](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@RoboProp](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RoboProp)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/7 "2008-09-11T22:40:04Z")
Oooooh sweet!!! ---
**Author:** ![Nerdy\_NotionZ](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e8c25b/32.png) [@Nerdy\_NotionZ](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Nerdy_NotionZ)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2008, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/8 "2008-09-14T14:03:05Z")
about how much did all that cost ya? ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/9 "2008-09-16T07:26:21Z")
> [@Zander Yurami](#): > > about how much did all that cost ya? Not certain… I’ve come to realize this hobby is not cheap! heh I believe I have around $800 or so on everything that I have so far. Mind you this DOES include the uniform, patches, pads, boots, alice frame, belt, keychains, gloves, pack parts, trap kit, trap pedal, gun kit, hoses and all other miscellaneous parts. Shoot, I’m not even finished… close, but not completely. Now, onto the next update: I wanted this to focus on the pack shell. I went over some trouble spots again, sanded and primered this thing down. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/c/8cb0f794db6e3a240b8beeb7ebdf86d92987faf7.jpeg) Added a light coat of satin black ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/a/4a7db7915b35162732adac208c46a111c49b8986.jpeg) A little more… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/7/97c50136779adb0408f3173c387d7e76010304a4.jpeg) Nice light coats… I didn’t want to rush anything. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/5/058ee55fb025d9e9e76c32422ab23cf56c65cdc4.jpeg) Now we’re getting somewhere… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/b/4bfe181bdd48bb2062b082bb19ad07d54f27b7b0.jpeg) Painting the lexan cutouts for the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) lights with transparent red paint. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/b/4bac10b18d173c3c49d858bc268681296e3d6daa.jpeg) Now the [power cell](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/power-cell) with blue transparent paint. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/4/146df3e18418b3e5939890dffe0acbc8b74e2060.jpeg) A simple mock-up while the other parts are primered… You can see how the lexan pieces turned out. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/f/7f8cf9cf1b0e7664039abdda3c5496f436040f30.jpeg) Another view… I still need to hit up a few areas that didn’t get complete coverage. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/d/fde1b1c529c544f1b72e207a35c9133da06eac96.jpeg) The shock mount using Marsupials washer method, painted and weathered… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/c/9/c9b5bb6877c397097e10862a88deb3822dc1f110.jpeg) Some of the remaining parts with fresh primer, still need to sand. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/b/2bbf6c1302a37cb2da1bc1167cb0317c94abd05b.jpeg) This gives you an idea of the finish without the flash… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/8/a8fd74d916687d82161e1665d407ec96b9f83549.jpeg) Until next time… peace, Steven ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/10 "2008-09-22T06:43:34Z")
More updates… I have accomplished a lot since my last update. I hit up all the places that needed paint. I brought the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm), [booster tube](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-tube) and [injector tubes](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-injectors) to my old work (car dealership) in the body shop and they supplied me with some super strong bonding agent that permanently sealed the two together (after I sanded them down.) I also took the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) plates, which where not exactly cut correctly for my specific pack shell, and grinded them down a bit. They came out pretty damn good. I’m waiting on the gun kit and mobo from irricanian, plus the [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) from eBay. I’m expecting the packages soon. Just three pics of the progress… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/6/f6c196a9ee43f41e67ba92c3cd245bf439e64a2e.jpeg) I still need to trim down the right side of the pack to the mobo once it arrives… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/d/1d6b2d6194e1b293a4e2d60f76c361a9ab6cd3e9.jpeg) We’re definitely getting somewhere. It’s looking more and more like a [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack)! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/b/4b5281b9c1b69ac6d691a651a354786e6d5856c0.jpeg) Lots more to go… time’s a ticking too! Look for an update soon… Steven ---
**Author:** ![GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9fc29f/32.png) [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/11 "2008-09-22T08:12:58Z")
Where’d ya get transparent paint? ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/12 "2008-09-22T15:31:42Z")
And hobby or model shop. Wal-mart use to carry it, but they killed off their models section in toys. Any outlet that carries the Testor’s brand spray paint should have it. I had to drive about an hour away to find the blue transparent paint… lol! Good luck with your search! ---
**Author:** ![GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9fc29f/32.png) [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/13 "2008-09-22T21:46:07Z")
I found some clear blue paint in Ac Moore today, but I was unwilling to spend $3.50 on paint for one small window on my pack, so I wandered around the store wondering why the hell a craft store doesn’t carry sheets of letter sized colored acetate. Just as I was about to leave empty handed though, I hit the jackpot, sort of. I found, in the paper section, a translucent blue folder, which, when you double it up, makes a nice blue which is very close to the one you have there, and is still clear enough where it should not to block too much of the light. I still havent found a folder with the right red color thoough. But I do have some scarlet dye left from when I tried to make my [leg hose](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform/yellow-hose) amber based on how it looked in one of the promotional photos I found on google. So I will either attempt to dye some CD cases, or some little round clear plastic bead cups I found at AC moore yesterday. I don’t know if it’ll work or not, but the hose took the dye readily, and even stainless steel seems to be able to absorb it. ---
**Author:** ![Kissfan07](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@Kissfan07](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Kissfan07)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/14 "2008-09-24T13:10:02Z")
What is the brand of paint you used on your pack. It looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/15 "2008-09-26T17:28:16Z")
> [@GhostGuy](#): > > I found some clear blue paint in Ac Moore today, but I was unwilling to spend $3.50 on paint for one small window on my pack > > So I will either attempt to dye some CD cases, or some little round clear plastic bead cups I found at AC moore yesterday. I don’t know if it’ll work or not, but the hose took the dye readily, and even stainless steel seems to be able to absorb it. Wow… I paid $5 just for the blue transparent paint… heh. On your red lenses, you could try what others on here have done and that’s find the slim red CD jewel cases and double them up if needed. The red ones usually come with the colorful individually wrapped blank CD’s that are usually 10 or 25 to a pack. > [@Kissfan07](#): > > What is the brand of paint you used on your pack. It looks awesome! Picked it up from Lowes… Valspar Satin finish black. It’s about 4 or so a can but I love the finish myself… On another note, lots of things on the pack coming together. The mobo from Colin showed up the other day, and I picked up some fittings and elbows (not exact, but for the short term) from Lowes. I also picked up some foam tube for the top of the ALICE frame. Just waiting on my latest order from Colin. I’m going to soon buy some unsplit 3/4in loom from a board member here and all that will be left are the labels and Clippards. I’m also still waiting on the [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) via eBay… expecting it in a few days. Photos coming soon… peace, Steven ---
**Author:** ![GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9fc29f/32.png) [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2008, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/16 "2008-09-26T20:13:21Z")
> [@vipertv](#): > > > [@GhostGuy](#): > > > > I found some clear blue paint in Ac Moore today, but I was unwilling to spend $3.50 on paint for one small window on my pack > > > > So I will either attempt to dye some CD cases, or some little round clear plastic bead cups I found at AC moore yesterday. I don’t know if it’ll work or not, but the hose took the dye readily, and even stainless steel seems to be able to absorb it. > > Wow… I paid $5 just for the blue transparent paint… heh. Well all the ■■■■ I’ve bought so far has run me about $600 when I originally budgeted $250 for what I thought was going to be a simple foam pack, but has now morphed into a wood pack with lights and sounds. So I’m trying to save a few bucks here and there. 🙂 > [@](#): > > On your red lenses, you could try what others on here have done and that’s find the slim red CD jewel cases and double them up if needed. The red ones usually come with the colorful individually wrapped blank CD’s that are usually 10 or 25 to a pack. Nah, I already have red dye, I’m just gonna use that to dye a CD case. Worked for the hose, so I think the CD plastic should dye. But that reminds me. The other day I glanced at all the ■■■■ I have sitting next to my TV and I realised that blue-ray disc cases are transparent and just the right color for the power cel. Too bad I only have one blu-ray movie and I’m unwilling to destroy the case. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/17 "2008-09-30T07:51:14Z")
> [@GhostGuy](#): > > Well all the ■■■■ I’ve bought so far has run me about $600 when I originally budgeted $250 for what I thought was going to be a simple foam pack, but has now morphed into a wood pack with lights and sounds. So I’m trying to save a few bucks here and there. 🙂 I completely understand that. I budgeted about $600 or so but I’m way over budget… It’s all in the name of GB so it’s all good… Onto my next update. A heck of a lot accomplished since last update… Here are the progress pics… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/c/4c5fa6aade13f3418ee215ce38b5b443c871911a.jpeg) I strengthened up the thin walls on this specific corner like Governor did on his pack. This was accomplished using the same bonding agent for the pack parts (Fusor 152 or something like that, BADASS stuff man) with its specific webbing to solidify it. You can also see the brackets used to mount the shell to mobo. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/7/f70222aba43f3b450a2162e526d24903322fd1a3.jpeg) After drilling the lower holes on the ALICE to match up to Colin’s mobo pre-drilled holes. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/f/3f8736fc4b7eb58ac497ad2da9fd7f0526f6be8e.jpeg) I drilled through the rivet of the ALICE pack for the upper mounting. It still wasn’t to my satisfaction so I used a self tapping screw higher up on the center ALICE brace. Much better! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/a/8ae71f14ce4ec16495cca01c314afb08bde3334f.jpeg) Just a shot of the pipe cover and zip ties on the top of the ALICE frame. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/5/952f55bb6e34aaba844e896aef2442cd1656fa06.jpeg) Showing you guys exactly where I mounted the L brackets, 6 total. I had the shop guy weld the bolt (to be exposed through the mobo) to the bracket so it will be nice and flush with the mobo. Just a few flash shots of the so-damn-close-I-can-taste-it [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). Note that one of my screw ups are where I placed the long [dale resistor](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/dale-resistors) on the [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm)… DAMN, a bit higher than where it needed to be. Too bad it’s bonded to the ion arm and in order to get it off, I might damage the resistor or ion arm… :sigh: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/c/3cd11cfd133638ac07d00019403c7048334b518a.jpeg) The heck with Fuller’s Earth powder… leave your pack in an automotive body shop for half the day while they’re filling/sanding/priming/sanding/ down a car… lots 'o dust! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/f/ffb89b8aa4e13e5525d0818e374140f866344b18.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/9/9975b7c2b077a7dbb0359ea4759a83d187854922.jpeg) Just a couple non-flash shots showing it’s ambient lighting colors… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/4/54768291e29daf6826e81632773b75a85d9f2f28.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/4/04b948b9983f0529760cde2892f7a0ef793f9b18.jpeg) More to come… I need to figure out what I’m gonna do for the Ion Arm aluminum and still need to buy clippards… Still waiting on the [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper)… ☹ Next up is the gun kit (when it arrives, which should be soon)… Can’t wait… Steven ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/18 "2008-09-30T11:09:22Z")
its looking great so far! im jealous of anyone who has their pack mounted to their [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) already 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2008, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/19 "2008-10-14T04:33:36Z")
Been a long time since my last update… I wasn’t able to get too much accomplished, as I’m still waiting on my package from MMM, expecting it within a couple days. Included in that is the neutrona wand kit, pack hoses, trap holster, and connector/tube, as far as I can remember. I’m also waiting on real Clippards from an official Clippard dealer in a neighboring state. Since my last update, I have received the [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) and unsplit 3/4 inch loom (Thanks to R2DEVO!). On to the pictures… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/4/b4248bed217aa829f1d197a0aa5b8eb41bf76f5c.jpeg) Up close shot of bumper and knob. Bumper was NOT new mold and didn’t fit too great, but I managed… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/2/42acef470cf1f4010c587638e05e61ac30ccd6b0.jpeg) Overall, not too bad thus far. I’m in need of 1/4in red electrical tape for the N filter… ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/3/138208eb90ed7510ea7ed318c9733991ba6509e8.jpeg) Next to my trap kit (more pics on my “fans” page) from MMM. It needs the same paint on it… I used flat black Plastikote (sucks too!) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/f/0f436884f1bcc24d4f3f1b5ef9eddcd6f76084f5.jpeg) I haven’t attached the 3/4 inch tube to the top of the pack yet. Figuring out how I can do that… It’s coming down to serious crunch-time!! Especially on the wand, as I’ve seen on here it’s a big bitch to build! Unfortunately time and expenses will prevent me from lighting the pack. I’m trying to do one of those alternative cheap light setups as seen on here. I’ll probably see if either a slot tech or an electrician at work (casino) can help. I know those slot techs have to have spare leds and circuitry laying around on a work bench or something. I’m not going screen accurate for this Halloween, and in the future WILL purchase one from Exoray for sure… I’ll shoot pics when the gun arrives… Until next update, peace ---
**Author:** ![vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@vipertv](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vipertv)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602/20 "2008-10-21T07:09:38Z")
The gun kit came in Friday… all I can say is WOW! This thing looks like its gonna be a bitch to assemble… Unfortunately, the gun grips were left out so Colin sent them out Monday, THANKS!! The Clippards pictured are up on eBay now as real ones are on there way. I haven’t started on much of the assembly of the gun as I’ll do that Wednesday on. I started putting the hoses on the pack and will complete that soon as well as the odds and ends to finish up the pack. Not sure if it’ll be weathered by Halloween as I’d like to take my time on that aspect. I’m also awaiting Exoray’s gun and pack light kit. I knew I said at the beginning that I’m certain that it’ll be finished by Halloween, and it will be mostly, but even with research, building one that’s damn near complete does take serious time and labor… not to mention cash… I’m well over $1,000 total for the whole shebang! Not much in the way of pics but here are a couple of the gun kit. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/e/ee3146dc240831f2d86ee780db439242e00c1fce.jpeg) Lots o’ pieces for this little puppy! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/e/0e6faacbaf9002124191ca53f414a93889e0dedc.jpeg) Where it’s at now… not much as I had to buy a new dremel bit for the tiny areas that needed cutting out. Since as I was this far, I had to suit up. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/b/0bc907a99853ad33d7b117aa0bcaf8170e227d45.jpeg) In the words of Louis, “Boy, This equipment’s HEAVY!” Expect an update soon… getting too f-in close now! Steven [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vipertvs-progress-log-pack-build-first-timer-with-pics/17602.md?page=2)