[gbrob]

Good show!

[wm6929]

Looking good man! Are you using the wall texture method?

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Yes.
If i was to recommend anybody to using this method, make sure you get the water based formula, and to test spray
Some patterns before you apply it to your pack.

[gEkX]

Cool. Yeah I head the oil based can mess up the fiberglass. So word for the wise make sure you check the can it should say right on front what it is.
I went to home depot looking for it and all they had was oil based. Where did you pick your stuff up at?

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[wm6929]

I found it at my local Home Depot, but I also found it at Walmart.
When I was at ACE, water based and oil base where sitting next together. I grabbed the wrong one with out second guessing my selection until it was why too late.

[gEkX]

Went to Walmart last night and found it! Its the blue can not the orange one for anyone else looking for it.

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[wm6929]

Went to Walmart last night and found it! Its the blue can not the orange one for anyone else looking for it.

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Hold up,
Is that blue can labeled as the orange peel texture, or knockdown texture?

[gEkX]

Its labeled Orange peal. There was knock down next to it.
Here's a pic of it:

some how those guys managed to sneak into the photo...

[wm6929]

I had a something typed up, but I am way too tired.

Here are some updated photos:

[KieranWalker]

I think the texture's a little too heavy, personally.

[wm6929]

I thought it was okay. Its not as bad as it looks in the photos. Something about theRustolem Satin that makes the low spots look glossy and the highs Satin-y. I can't explain it.

I did have some ideas that I was going to use to make the texture look not as pronounced, but I had some interesting developments happen today, and I am going to get rid of the paint and texture all together and start fresh.

[venkman71]

KILLER scratch-build.

Super old school. I toast your mad skills, sir.

[Volguus]

As do I!

[Joeyvenkman]

Is there a tute for the texturing method that you used?

[wm6929]

Is there a tute for the texturing method that you used?

Joey- http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... 42&t=27710
I followed it the best I could.

[wm6929]

KILLER scratch-build.

Super old school. I toast your mad skills, sir.

As do I!

Sean- Thank you. Thinking I should ditch this pack and start again when the new plans come out. Then again maybe not.

Volguus- Your plans sparked the interest in building this pack. Thank you. You risking your low post count to make a compliment means alot to me.

[wm6929]

My last update was on Nov. 24.
Gulp
I have a confession, shortly after I made that post, something interesting happened.
My pack fell off my workbench and broke into two pieces. A portion of the spacer, about 1/5, snapped clean off. I take full resposibilty for this. My fault. But instead of beating myself up, take it as a lesson, and fix it.
To fix this, I needed to strip off all of the paint and texture, glue the piece back on, sand, bondo, sand, and so on and so on. Since I was about to leave for Fort Worth for Thanksgiving, I dropped the project for the time being.
I having been working on it in small doses, but I have picked up the pace the last two and half weeks to finish it for a upcoming prop party.

Here as it stands of right now:



Stripped, glued, re-textured, repainted.
I used Krylon Statin black, and Krylon Stain clear coat. Lens scuffed with a scotchbrite pad and glued in. Still re-inforcing with epoxy, putty, and coat hanger wire.

Decided that I focus most of my time on the gun. I was going to purchase one from here, and continue with the one I started as the year went by. But I now have a deadline, I need to finish this one NOW.





Everything is tacked into place and is NOT permanent. I am ordering some bolts online, will make some adjustments and drill holes when the parts come in.

[FossilizedArt]

This is a simply stellar scratchbuild. Many parts of it brought back memories, particularly the gunbox build.

And this:


Totally smart. As one who stacked metal washers for a shock mount, yeah, that gets heavy FAST. Great job!

[wm6929]

Heres that same knob today:

[gEkX]

Very nice!

[wm6929]

Worked today on a v-hook and the side knobs.

They are ugly as sin, but right now they are rough and I will continue to work on them. NOW on with the pics:


Metal measured and cut, getting ready to bend




And lastly, the side knobs. I need to work on these a bit more.

[gEkX]

Is that break from harbor freight? If so do you like it?

[wm6929]

Yes, I got it from habor freight. It works great for this project, bending 1/16 aluminum. I would be hard pressed to recommend it for thicker material.

[Wiz-GB008]

Looking great, gotta love scratch builds and your shockmount is really nice.

[Namssorg]

This is looking so good. And from scratch!!

[Alan Hawkins]

You really are a mad-genius, I hope you know that. I can't wait to see how your bumper comes out!

[dmolson89]

im looking to start planning for my first pack and i only hope it will look half as good as yours down wow really great work done here!

[wm6929]

Small update

I have been working on my pack all week, and all day today. Today was the wiring for sound. It sucks. But now I think that all I have to do is mount the boards, and run the wires for the gun. I hope to finish the lights and sound this weekend.

Heres a taste:


Less than two weeks left to finish it.

[wm6929]

I hope to finish the lights and sound this weekend.

Yeah, that did not happen.

I was hoping to hit a couple of goals that I set, but I always run out of time. I have been taking few photos as I go along. I will try to post more tomorrow.


R2Devos lights are unbelievable. I love 'um


Quick layout



Three holes to go, I busted the drill bit.



Did not like the look of the previous V-hook, so I made another. Now I am not so sure of the mount.


Bottom bracket. This will be for the MP3 Jack and switch for the Amp.


Getting everything prewired

[Jc3394]

Ho. Lee. Carp.

I love scratch builds. I'm in the beginning phases myself but no where near as fast as most of those here.
It's awesome to see how each Scratcher is attacking each section their own way.

i have to agree with others, your Ion knob is simple and gorgeous. Also I hope you don't mind but I'm going to snag your idea on that along with making the V-hook

Lookin forward to more!

[FeinDTacticS]

damn this pack looks so clean...