[ericvoltage]

Hey, folks. I figured since I've been using this forum a bunch for my own Halloween build that I'd post the progress I've been making with my own, though fairly budgeted.

I'll be posting a parts list with links below in hopes that it might help others, and I welcome any constructive criticism since this is my first replica prop build too.

So here it goes; wish me luck, forum.

Latest Update:

Oct. 4th, 2016

Thrower completed; everything at 100%.

Finally had a chance to paint the thrower and make some grips. With everything together, I feel good about it. I took into account that this will be sent on a long journey for its use and show, so some details and the like will have to remain absent to avoid too much damage in transit.

Overall, I'm pleased an I had a lot of fun. It wasn't to extensive of a build, but it's a tiny bit impressive from a flashy standpoint, and it's motivated me to maybe start a future GB pack; maybe even joining the local GB division.

Regardless, I'll leave this thread here for anyone else who wants to try a junk or Halloween build for fairly cheap and little hassle, and I'll show it in action come the time.



Previous Updates

Sept. 30th, 2016

Pack is completed!

After moving the box under the cage over, I built a custom gauge readout from an old Axe spray cap and some scraps I had laying around (See work photos, below). Then a few touch-ups here and there, I finally installed a blu-tooth speaker in the box housing allowing music to thunder from the inside.

Once the weather clears in my area, I'll head outside to paint and detail the thrower. It'll be quick work, but I'm excited to have everything at 100% on the pack, though not entirely screen accurate (Lol), it was a fun pain in the ass to cobble together.

Additions;

• Gauge Readout
  Another Box o' Knobs
  Blu-tooth speaker
  Caution tape & paint touch-ups

Sept. 28th, 2016

The gun is now nearly completed and attached. The entire thing is mobile, stable, and holster-able. I'm surprised it all came together so easily, just an evening of work after a visit to Lowe's, and I'm very pleased with the results. I'll paint everything up to par and add more detail soon, but this stopping point is very gratifying.

Additions;

• Boxes, switches & knobs below cage
  Sturdy magnetic harness
  Hose length attached; pops on & off for convienience.
  Entire wand assembly; built and fitted

Sept. 25th, 2016

A good bit of tinkering was had and good resting point was found. There is still some work needed between the toolbox and the cage; my plans include adding some more boxes and detail, prop wiring, and a Blu-tooth speaker for music. As for the wand, it's still in the air, but it's nothing a trip to the hardware store won't fix.

Additions;

• Tubes Painted/Installed
  Braided hose
  Orange backpack straps (Very comfy wear, actually.)
  Wand mock-up fleshed out
  Temporary magnet system installed for holstering.

Sept. 23rd, 2016

Added the tubing around the cage, and since I really enjoy the LED readout where I mistakenly installed it in the beginning, I re-routed everything under the CPU boxes; making it more compact up top. Soon it'll be painted and fixed to the board permanently. Not bad for eyeballing it.



Sept. 22nd, 2016

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Work Photos

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-Parts List-

Pack

Back or Motherboard
http://www.kmart.com/bulldog-hardware-p ... lsrc=aw.ds
Faraday Cage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G ... UTF8&psc=1
Cage Frame
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015J ... UTF8&psc=1
Cage Center Thingy
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-1-2-in-To ... r/50319411
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe- ... ng/3339786
Internal Lighting
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C8 ... UTF8&psc=1
CPU Boxes
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195 ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9 ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9 ... UTF8&psc=1
Knobs & LED Display
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2 ... UTF8&psc=1
Toolbox
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019 ... UTF8&psc=1
Blue Valve
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP ... UTF8&psc=1
Pulse Tube and Upper Piping + Fittings
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe- ... pe/3133081
http://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-1-2-in-Di ... ow/3369488
http://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-1-2-in-Di ... ow/1067625
Magnetic Harness
http://www.lowes.com/pd/The-Hillman-Gro ... et/3115771

Thrower

Emitter Tip
http://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-3-4-in-P ... ng/1005285
Barrel
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe- ... pe/3133093
Barrel Lighting
http://www.target.com/p/life-gear-2pk-g ... A-14305772
Barrel Grip & Washer
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Mfg-Co-1 ... ce/1070101
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Mfg-Co-1 ... er/1082927
Gun Box
http://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-1-2-in-P ... on/3743861
Rear Grip & Handle
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Mfg-Co-1 ... be/1070115
Hose
10ft Pre-Cut Fuel Line (Moddified)
Gun Mount and Side Panel
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe- ... pe/3133093
Structure Support
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Madison-Mill-Ro ... ia/3040774


Misc. Owned Parts & Tools

Colander
Braided hose - (Habitat for Humanity ReStore)
Various Paints (Black, Gray, Chrome)
Air Mattress Pump Nozzles
Analog Switchboard Knobs & Parts
Guitar Stand Grips
Axe Spray Can Cap
Screws & Pins
Scrap Cardboard & Plastic
Dremel Too, Handheld Jigsaw, Power Drill
...And an ass-load of hot glue and zip ties...

My References
Channel Awesome - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcvByeYaIOU
Captivating Costumes - https://www.facebook.com/CaptivatingCostumes/

[DarkSpectre]

Great progress! I have a question. How to you activate your internal lighting? i was looking on the amazon page and it looks like it switched on the unit itself.

[ericvoltage]

Great progress! I have a question. How to you activate your internal lighting? i was looking on the amazon page and it looks like it switched on the unit itself.

It's a bit crude, and I had planned to make the entire center lift up and out for easy switching, but it was more cost effective to carve out a bit of the boards support crossings and a small square hole to flip the light on.

It's not the route I wanted to go, and it'll be a pain to change the batteries if needed, but I can still change the settings for all of the different lighting patterns by pressing the exposed button.

Kind of the same solution I found for the wand's lighting effect. I'll be posting more soon.

[DarkSpectre]

Hmm, I wonder if there's a way to dissect it and make it externally switchable

[ericvoltage]

Hmm, I wonder if there's a way to dissect it and make it externally switchable

Yeah, you can crack it open for battery replacement. As for running the switch elsewhere? Maybe.

Not quite my field of knowledge, so I compromised.

But, if there's a way to get figured out in the future, then I'll ammend what I have since I have a back-up board for those just-in-case-i-ruin-everything moments.