- May 23rd, 2010, 8:06 pm#233058
While I'm waiting for the darn Krylon Fusion to dry thoroughly, I thought that I would take a few pictures of my fine Alkaline shell in its current state, and document my build a little. Here you see my shell, my completed motherboard/ALICE frame assembly, and my complete set of greeblies that are eagerly waiting for the final coat of black. Also, just for the fun of it, I took a few pictures of a few parts mocked up on the shell. While I was taking these pictures, it finally hit me: I have a Proton Pack! ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_1473222407.jpg)
My Alkaline shell. Lovingly sanded an painted. I started with 100 grit until I figured out the fun of sanding fiberglass. Then I switched to wet sand.
I wet sanded it up to 400 grit, came out pretty well I think. I used filling putty in a few spots, and I filed a couple of blotches here and there. Nothing major. For painting I used Krylon Fusion Nickel Shimmer, straight on the fiberglass. Should make a nice tough coat for weathering (If I manage to weather it. I love the "brand new" look)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_9202927367.jpg)
Another shot of my shell. I love that thing!![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3100245884.jpg)
Completed motherboard/ALICE pack assembly. Genuine ALICE pack frame with LC2 straps, painted black (Krylon BBQ) The frame is mounted on the motherboard with 3 3/8" carriage bolts. It won't go anywhere.![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_5087068532.jpg)
My work table. No I don't actually work there.
Full set of greeblies for the pack and the thrower, safelly guarded by ED-209 who shoots any trespassers. And a printed set of Stefan's plan for reference. Essential! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_8154539192.jpg)
Aluminum greeblies by jpa35, filler, booster and injector tubes by irricanian, PPD and crank knob by Nick-a-tron, and ion arm by Exoray. Nothing but the best by the best!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_6028048011.jpg)
My box of surprises. There's a whole lot of greeblies in there, plus every single bolt I'll need to finish this thing. I like to keep thing nice and tidy.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3685791372.jpg)
Completed booster tube assembly, ready to be bolted on. Tube by irricanian, tube plug by Exoray, and aluminum frame by jpa35. That thing is incredible!
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_9895863280.jpg)
Full pack mockup. That's when I finally understood that I had a Proton Pack. I was giggling when I took those pictures.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3422089711.jpg)
Another beauty shot. Can't wait to finish that thing! The bumper is Exoray's, by the way.
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_8261254947.jpg)
A final shot for the road. Thanks for watching!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_1473222407.jpg)
My Alkaline shell. Lovingly sanded an painted. I started with 100 grit until I figured out the fun of sanding fiberglass. Then I switched to wet sand.
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_9202927367.jpg)
Another shot of my shell. I love that thing!
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3100245884.jpg)
Completed motherboard/ALICE pack assembly. Genuine ALICE pack frame with LC2 straps, painted black (Krylon BBQ) The frame is mounted on the motherboard with 3 3/8" carriage bolts. It won't go anywhere.
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_5087068532.jpg)
My work table. No I don't actually work there.
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_8154539192.jpg)
Aluminum greeblies by jpa35, filler, booster and injector tubes by irricanian, PPD and crank knob by Nick-a-tron, and ion arm by Exoray. Nothing but the best by the best!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_6028048011.jpg)
My box of surprises. There's a whole lot of greeblies in there, plus every single bolt I'll need to finish this thing. I like to keep thing nice and tidy.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3685791372.jpg)
Completed booster tube assembly, ready to be bolted on. Tube by irricanian, tube plug by Exoray, and aluminum frame by jpa35. That thing is incredible!
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_9895863280.jpg)
Full pack mockup. That's when I finally understood that I had a Proton Pack. I was giggling when I took those pictures.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_3422089711.jpg)
Another beauty shot. Can't wait to finish that thing! The bumper is Exoray's, by the way.
![Image](https://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3787_8261254947.jpg)
A final shot for the road. Thanks for watching!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Last edited by Filandrius on April 14th, 2012, 1:04 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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