# what is the best way to make a proton pack shell? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [January 2, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341 "2010-01-02T04:30:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![leader0101](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/4da419/32.png) [@leader0101](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/leader0101)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/1 "2010-01-02T04:30:45Z")
im trying to get my materials together to see where i want to go with my first [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) project. ive been looking around on here and talking to numerous people and ive only heard of the resin, fiberglass, and vacuum shells. some of them have said that the resin is a good one that gives a better look and has little clean up. they mentioned that the vacuum shells break easy. and lastly the fiberglass ones are hard to come by for some reason. so my question is which is the best one to get a nice looking pack? what are the pros and cons of each? whats involved in doing each one? is there more options besides building out of wood and junk? is wood a good option or not? anyhting else you would like to add would be appreciated. thanks ---
**Author:** ![joatrash](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/joatrash/32/130897_2.png) [@joatrash](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/joatrash)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/2 "2010-01-02T15:34:50Z")
There’s no easy answer to this question. Your best bet is to read through the forum and decide which is best for your wants and needs. There will always be pros and cons on any pack. Ask yourself what aspects of the pack are important to YOU (durability, screen accuracy, weight, working features, cost) and then start making decisions. Count on it being a learning experience and don’t expect perfection on your first run. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/3 "2010-01-02T16:04:43Z")
> [@leader0101](#): > > im trying to get my materials together to see where i want to go with my first proton pack project. ive been looking around on here and talking to numerous people and ive only heard of the resin, fiberglass, and vacuum shells. > > some of them have said that the resin is a good one that gives a better look and has little clean up. > > Resin can tend to be brittle if not reinforced > > they mentioned that the vacuum shells break easy. > > They are not as durable as other methods and are soft on details due to the nature of vacforming(ie:thin spots,spidering) but are definately lighter > > and lastly the fiberglass ones are hard to come by for some reason. > > Not hard to come by, there are several vendors selling but they do cost more > > so my question is which is the best one to get a nice looking pack? > > Any method can get you a nice looking pack if you put in the effort, some have made packs from card board and foamcore that look amazing (Nick-a-tron, PeteVenkman jedi) > > what are the pros and cons of each? > > Cost vs. durability vs. accuracy vs. weight, there are many factors of each method > > whats involved in doing each one? > > I’m not going to spell it out for you, you need to research that on your own > > is there more options besides building out of wood and junk? > > A block of foam, an inflateable pack from Rubies, pasta noodles? > > is wood a good option or not? > > Wood is good, again depends on budget and expectations > > anyhting else you would like to add would be appreciated. thanks > > Introducing yourself before jumping in with questions on your first post is always a good idea 🙂 There are many good sources of info here and most questions can be answered by doing a search or checking the plans section. Oh and welcome to the forums and your new addiction! ---
**Author:** ![Not404Error](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecb155/32.png) [@Not404Error](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Not404Error)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/4 "2010-01-02T18:20:32Z")
I’d like to see a pack built out of pasta noodles. ---
**Author:** ![RedSpecial](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/redspecial/32/3978_2.png) [@RedSpecial](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RedSpecial)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/5 "2010-01-02T18:32:52Z")
Only if its edible though, otherwise its just silly… ---
**Author:** ![joatrash](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/joatrash/32/130897_2.png) [@joatrash](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/joatrash)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/6 "2010-01-02T19:10:21Z")
> [@leader0101](#): > > [ > > Anything else you would like to add would be appreciated. Thanks. I just remembered something that might be worth pointing out: Don’t expect to get a nice, accurate [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) for $200. If you’re not going to scratch-build everything yourself… expect to spend anything from maybe 800-2000 _on parts and materials alone_. Also, don’t expect to be done in a weekend… these things take a while. ---
**Author:** ![Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/krenzy/32/5873_2.png) [@Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Krenzy)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/7 "2010-01-02T19:34:41Z")
I’d like to see a pack built outta size 20 font. ---
**Author:** ![mcfly](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@mcfly](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mcfly)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/8 "2010-01-02T20:16:20Z")
I like the way you think, Krenzy! But I think a larger size font would definitely save time. Maybe size 32 font? Shane ---
**Author:** ![Wiz-GB008](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Wiz-GB008](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Wiz-GB008)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/9 "2010-01-02T20:30:43Z")
The best option for accuracy and detail is always making it yourself but if that’s not possible then a fiberglass shell is probably your best bet. It’s probably the most expensive out of the three but some of the best pre-made packs I have seen were fiberglass but your going to pay for the extra detail. ---
**Author:** ![Not404Error](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecb155/32.png) [@Not404Error](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Not404Error)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/10 "2010-01-02T23:07:42Z")
> [@RedSpecial](#): > > Only if its edible though, otherwise its just silly… Rice Krispy treat [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/11 "2010-01-03T02:36:39Z")
> [@Not404Error](#): > > > [@RedSpecial](#): > > > > Only if its edible though, otherwise its just silly… > > Rice Krispy treat proton pack. Now you’re talking, my kids would be all over that :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ron_daniels/32/12_2.png) [@Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ron_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-a-proton-pack-shell/38341/12 "2010-01-03T02:42:48Z")
> [@leader0101](#): > > im trying to get my materials together to see where i want to go with my first proton pack project. ive been looking around on here and talking to numerous people and ive only heard of the resin, fiberglass, and vacuum shells. > > some of them have said that the resin is a good one that gives a better look and has little clean up. > > they mentioned that the vacuum shells break easy. > > and lastly the fiberglass ones are hard to come by for some reason. > > so my question is which is the best one to get a nice looking pack? > > what are the pros and cons of each? > > whats involved in doing each one? > > is there more options besides building out of wood and junk? > > is wood a good option or not? > > anyhting else you would like to add would be appreciated. thanks You can build a pack out of anything you want really.