- August 1st, 2016, 11:16 am#4874918
Are you troubled by your obsessive desires to become a Ghostbuster? Do you experience feelings of dread when building a pack looks daunting or expensive? Have you tried in the past but hit a brick wall? If the answer is 'yes,' then don't wait another minute. Read below. We're ready to relieve you!
Welcome to my budget Norm Gagnon (Paranorman) build. My goal is to build a budget pack that will pass for semi-authentic, without major expenses and unrealistic building efforts. I believe it's possible!
I had a few minimum requirements to consider first:
1. There must be no major woodworking or large tools. I don't have large power tools (other than reciprocating saw).
2. Cost must be kept as low at possible, or at least being able to space out the costs over time.
3. Serious electrical knowledge (including soldering) is not an option.
4. No 3D printing.
I will be cutting corners where it's not obvious, and I will be departing from Paranorman's guidelines where availability becomes an issue or where I have a better idea. I found myself referring back to Stefan's plans when I felt Norm was off a little, particularly around motherboard dimensions.
This thread will be really pic heavy. I apologize in advance to you phone readers.
I intend to have SOME basic cheap light effects, but no sound effects. The purpose of this costume is mostly for looks, rather than performance. Trick or treating with my kids, cons, that sort of thing.
I also wanted to thank all the pack builders who have gone before me and documented your work. I can't do it without you! I won't be able to reference every inspiration (I will try), but you guys are the Real Ghostbusters. Thank you!
And so here we go...
Here's a running table of contents of my progress in the thread below:
1. Motherboard
2. Synchronous Generator (spacer)
3. Generator Plates & Paint
4. Cyclotron Shell
5. Cyclotron Lighting & Mounting
6. Alice Frame
7. Central Cover (Cosmetic Plating)
8. Gearbox/Crank Generator
9. Vacuum Pump
10. Crank Knob
11. Fittings
12. N-Filter
13. Labels
14. Neck & Head Padding
15. Gun Mount
16. V-Hook
17. Corner Plate
18. HGA
19. EDA (Body)
20. Attenuator (Body)
21. EDA/Attenuator (assembly, finishing & detail)
22. PPD
23. Booster
24. Power Cell (with lights)
25. Injectors
26. Discs & Vacuum Tube
27. Clippard Valves
28. Weathering: Beginning
29. Ion Arm
30. Filler Tubes
31. Bumper
32. Shock Mount
33. Bumper & Shock Mount Assembly
34. Booster Frame
35. Weathering: Full Pack
36. Ribbon Cable
37. Wire Loom Tubing
38. Color Tubing
39. Thrower: Gun Body
40. Thrower: Gun Track
41. Thrower: Front & Rear Cylinders
42. Thrower: Instrument Bar
43. Thrower: Trigger Box
44. Thrower: Side Discs
45. Thrower: Heat Sink
46. Thrower: Handle & Barrel
47. Thrower: Barrel Lock & Ears
48. Thrower: Paint
49. Thrower: Hand Grips
50. Thrower: Weathering
51. Thrower: Screws
52. Thrower: Lights & Switches
53. Thrower: Knobs
54. Thrower: Clippard Valve & Barrel Trigger
55. Thrower: Labels
56. Thrower: Barrel Tip
57. Thrower: Fittings & Tubing
58. Attaching Thrower to the Pack
59. Final Photos & Thoughts (WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?)
Welcome to my budget Norm Gagnon (Paranorman) build. My goal is to build a budget pack that will pass for semi-authentic, without major expenses and unrealistic building efforts. I believe it's possible!
I had a few minimum requirements to consider first:
1. There must be no major woodworking or large tools. I don't have large power tools (other than reciprocating saw).
2. Cost must be kept as low at possible, or at least being able to space out the costs over time.
3. Serious electrical knowledge (including soldering) is not an option.
4. No 3D printing.
I will be cutting corners where it's not obvious, and I will be departing from Paranorman's guidelines where availability becomes an issue or where I have a better idea. I found myself referring back to Stefan's plans when I felt Norm was off a little, particularly around motherboard dimensions.
This thread will be really pic heavy. I apologize in advance to you phone readers.
I intend to have SOME basic cheap light effects, but no sound effects. The purpose of this costume is mostly for looks, rather than performance. Trick or treating with my kids, cons, that sort of thing.
I also wanted to thank all the pack builders who have gone before me and documented your work. I can't do it without you! I won't be able to reference every inspiration (I will try), but you guys are the Real Ghostbusters. Thank you!
And so here we go...
Here's a running table of contents of my progress in the thread below:
1. Motherboard
2. Synchronous Generator (spacer)
3. Generator Plates & Paint
4. Cyclotron Shell
5. Cyclotron Lighting & Mounting
6. Alice Frame
7. Central Cover (Cosmetic Plating)
8. Gearbox/Crank Generator
9. Vacuum Pump
10. Crank Knob
11. Fittings
12. N-Filter
13. Labels
14. Neck & Head Padding
15. Gun Mount
16. V-Hook
17. Corner Plate
18. HGA
19. EDA (Body)
20. Attenuator (Body)
21. EDA/Attenuator (assembly, finishing & detail)
22. PPD
23. Booster
24. Power Cell (with lights)
25. Injectors
26. Discs & Vacuum Tube
27. Clippard Valves
28. Weathering: Beginning
29. Ion Arm
30. Filler Tubes
31. Bumper
32. Shock Mount
33. Bumper & Shock Mount Assembly
34. Booster Frame
35. Weathering: Full Pack
36. Ribbon Cable
37. Wire Loom Tubing
38. Color Tubing
39. Thrower: Gun Body
40. Thrower: Gun Track
41. Thrower: Front & Rear Cylinders
42. Thrower: Instrument Bar
43. Thrower: Trigger Box
44. Thrower: Side Discs
45. Thrower: Heat Sink
46. Thrower: Handle & Barrel
47. Thrower: Barrel Lock & Ears
48. Thrower: Paint
49. Thrower: Hand Grips
50. Thrower: Weathering
51. Thrower: Screws
52. Thrower: Lights & Switches
53. Thrower: Knobs
54. Thrower: Clippard Valve & Barrel Trigger
55. Thrower: Labels
56. Thrower: Barrel Tip
57. Thrower: Fittings & Tubing
58. Attaching Thrower to the Pack
59. Final Photos & Thoughts (WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?)
Last edited by Astyanax on November 2nd, 2023, 3:17 pm, edited 5 times in total.