https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
Here's the picture of my alice strap mismatch. That was with od green with flash on, without the flash it looks too dark compared to the original cushioning.
- April 27th, 2013, 1:58 am#444087
- April 27th, 2013, 4:29 am#444089
Hue difference is quite visible.
You've purchased cordura fabric from ebayer: textile_specialist ?
You've purchased cordura fabric from ebayer: textile_specialist ?
- April 27th, 2013, 4:39 am#444090
Yeah, I've got another 2 from him, one is far too dark and the other is far too light. Plus when you add the flash variance, the colour is even more of a mismatch.
- April 27th, 2013, 4:49 am#444092
This is bad news.
If I do not find solution, I buy a couple extra kidney pads and use the fabric from them.
If I do not find solution, I buy a couple extra kidney pads and use the fabric from them.
- April 27th, 2013, 5:35 am#444093
I'll let you be the prototype for that, if it works I'll follow your lead!
- April 27th, 2013, 7:13 am#444096
Here is a comparison with modern kidney pad..
This color doesn't seem suitable.
This color doesn't seem suitable.
- April 27th, 2013, 7:31 am#444097
Honestly, because of the multiple manufacturers and unknown conditions that your shoulder straps have gone through in the last 40 years, you're gonna have a REALLY tough time finding a perfect match. Heck, I've had tons of different sets of shoulder straps pass through my hands in building proton packs for the last 10 years, and every single set was a different shade. Even within sets, they varied in color! I'm not saying to give up on trying to find a match, but just understand that you're gonna have a really tough time.
My Hero OMNI Pack Build: Click Here
My Stantz Pack Build: Click Here
My GB2 Semi-hero Pack: Click Here
My GB:TVG Pack: Click Here
My Stantz Pack Build: Click Here
My GB2 Semi-hero Pack: Click Here
My GB:TVG Pack: Click Here
- April 27th, 2013, 7:42 am#444100
You're right, i think I will settle for similar color, patience if not identical, I don't want to go crazy for find same cordura fabric.
- April 27th, 2013, 10:11 am#444117
Tbh, the comparison with the kidney pad up there would be close enough for me. Much better than what I've came across.
- April 27th, 2013, 4:44 pm#444143
Dude you are doing an amazing job!
Could you post where you got the flash bulb and it's connection base from? What is the bit of plastic it fits into I side the acrylic tube? Looks like a moldable ear plug?
Great work!
Could you post where you got the flash bulb and it's connection base from? What is the bit of plastic it fits into I side the acrylic tube? Looks like a moldable ear plug?
Great work!
My current dual build thread ====> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34777
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
- April 28th, 2013, 5:35 am#444181
The Flash is a AG3B type, donated by my friend.
The bi-pin ceramic socket I found on eBay, and the bit of plastic it fits into the side the acrylic tube, is a plexiglass bar, I cut and satin with sandpaper.
Unfortunately the ceramic socket are not completely round.
I tried for a long time, but these are more similar to the original socket that I have found.
My theory is that ceramic socket (or plastic socket), not only used for flash bulb, but also for powercell incandescent lightbulbs of proton pack hero.
I deduced this by looking at photos posted by Venky.
The bi-pin ceramic socket I found on eBay, and the bit of plastic it fits into the side the acrylic tube, is a plexiglass bar, I cut and satin with sandpaper.
Unfortunately the ceramic socket are not completely round.
I tried for a long time, but these are more similar to the original socket that I have found.
My theory is that ceramic socket (or plastic socket), not only used for flash bulb, but also for powercell incandescent lightbulbs of proton pack hero.
I deduced this by looking at photos posted by Venky.
Kingpin, alphabeta001 liked this
- April 28th, 2013, 7:00 am#444189
Yeah, the socket in the acrylic is the same as the one's on the hero powercell (99% sure). I can tell you from my searches when buying parts for the wirewrapped stuff, those sockets are impossible to find. They were replaced with a smaller part (some datasheets actually say "replaces XXXX"), which is what I had to settle with.
You could probably make your own on a mill/lathe, but I don't think it's really worth the effort.
You could probably make your own on a mill/lathe, but I don't think it's really worth the effort.
legend642 liked this
- April 28th, 2013, 7:29 am#444191
I agree, do a job with lathe it would be exaggerated job.
I'll use my ceramic sockets, i think it an excellent alternative to insert incandescent light bulbs.
I'll use my ceramic sockets, i think it an excellent alternative to insert incandescent light bulbs.
- April 28th, 2013, 7:43 am#444192
I don't know what the pin spacing is for the flashbulb, but these are what I use for the wirewrap powercells: http://www.jkllamps.com/2914
They actually replace a different version JKL phased out that seems to be what is in the hero.
They actually replace a different version JKL phased out that seems to be what is in the hero.
- April 28th, 2013, 8:23 am#444193
I know that sockets, slightly different from the old model used in semi-hero proton pack.
Years ago I bought JKL incandescent lamps, I tested with FC2 Electronic Effects Chaser Board.
Years ago I bought JKL incandescent lamps, I tested with FC2 Electronic Effects Chaser Board.
- April 28th, 2013, 9:59 am#444198
If your still looking for materiel for your pads; I picked up a Nylon OD BBQ Apron for around $6 at the surplus store.
Spring-loaded acrylic tip? Yes.. have some:
http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... 42&t=31992
http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... 42&t=31992
- April 29th, 2013, 6:32 am#444283
Is a good idea.
You can take a photo close to ALICE pack shoulder straps?
You can take a photo close to ALICE pack shoulder straps?
- February 2nd, 2014, 9:27 am#475077
I finally painted the shell, then I cut the cyclotron lens.
I tested the extreme weathering (I have to remove excess).
I tested the extreme weathering (I have to remove excess).
- February 2nd, 2014, 2:12 pm#475098
Love it!
Nice job.. your help was much appreciated in creating my flash bulb setup by the way!
Nice job.. your help was much appreciated in creating my flash bulb setup by the way!
My current dual build thread ====> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34777
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
- February 2nd, 2014, 5:15 pm#475107
CLICK THE ABOVE BANNER TO BUY HIGH QUALITY PROP PARTS!
FEEDBACK.....http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =32&t=5689
Oh this is looking very nice! Pure work of art.
CLICK THE ABOVE BANNER TO BUY HIGH QUALITY PROP PARTS!
FEEDBACK.....http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =32&t=5689
- February 3rd, 2014, 1:10 pm#475179
Thanks guys.
I removed a bit of dirt, then I made scratches on cyclotron...
I removed a bit of dirt, then I made scratches on cyclotron...
alphabeta001 liked this
- February 4th, 2014, 7:16 pm#475319
Wow that looks like the right weathering. Not many packs are that accurate in terms of weathering. Amazing.
TORN. I HATE WOMEN, BUT THOUGHT THE NEW GHOSTBUSTERS MOVIE WAS REALLY GOOD.
- February 4th, 2014, 7:43 pm#475327
"Boy this equipment's heavy..."
I agree. A lot of time folks (myself included) want to weather the shell by adding silver, or aluminum paint, but that isn't accurate, as we all know. Great job!
"Boy this equipment's heavy..."
- February 5th, 2014, 1:10 pm#475421
Thanks guys, for weathering I used fuller's earth and talc.
I cut and inserted power cell lens.
I cut and inserted power cell lens.
FunkPunkTwang liked this
- February 13th, 2014, 5:03 pm#476517
CLICK THE ABOVE BANNER TO BUY HIGH QUALITY PROP PARTS!
FEEDBACK.....http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =32&t=5689
Amazing!
CLICK THE ABOVE BANNER TO BUY HIGH QUALITY PROP PARTS!
FEEDBACK.....http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =32&t=5689
- February 13th, 2014, 7:01 pm#476530
Agreed!
Love the clay detail in the powercell
Love the clay detail in the powercell
My current dual build thread ====> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34777
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
gb1 Vhook discussion ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=29739
yea old gb1 halfmoon spacer ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=30726
My Old Mark1 Build ===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=23581
Cray's gb1spacer thread===> http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=34646
- February 20th, 2014, 5:00 am#477464
My god!!!
I used to think i owned a nice pack.
Your shell and the couple of parts you have are already better than my completed pack.
*Hangs head in shame*
I used to think i owned a nice pack.
Your shell and the couple of parts you have are already better than my completed pack.
*Hangs head in shame*
- February 21st, 2014, 8:43 am#477661
Thank you c05ta, but don't belittle your work, your proton pack is really nice, you should be proud.
I think any proton pack replica is demonstration of the passion for Ghostbusters.
I think any proton pack replica is demonstration of the passion for Ghostbusters.
The yellow parts are raw 3D prints, unsanded and u[…]