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[History]Proton Pack Models
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Ghostbusters
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'Hero Packs
The Hero Packs used in the first film were fiberglass shells mounted on aluminum motherboards, which were bolted to A.L.I.C.E. frames. Many of the add-on pieces (such as the ion arm, booster tube, etc.) were made of aluminum. The detail pieces (resistors, tubing, etc.) mainly consist of vintage electrical and pneumatic fittings. These packs feature scrolling lights in the Power Cell, as well as cycling lights in the Cyclotron.
The aluminum Neutrona Wands on the hero packs feature extensive lighting, flash-bulbs in the tips (for syncing SFX), and a barrel-extension mechanism controlled by a small green lever. At least one gun (sometimes referred to as the "Super" Hero Thrower) has a fully scrolling orange "bargraph" light.
Stunt Packs
These crudely-cast foam stunt packs are mounted on plywood motherboards with simple olive drab strapping. Both the pack and gun feature minimal static lighting.
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Ghostbusters II
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'Modified Hero Packs
The Hero Packs from the first film were slightly modified to match the lighter Semi-Hero Packs. Some of the changes include:
- The unique rainbow ribbon cable was replaced with regular Spectra Strip cable.
- The grey crank knobs were replaced with black ones.
- The original LC-1 A.L.I.C.E. frames were replaced with newer LC-2 frames painted black.
- The spacers between the frame and motherboard were changed from 1/4" to 1/2".
- The socket head cap screws connecting the shell to the motherboard were replaced with button head cap screws.
- The N-filter mesh was replaced with white (at least one pack retained the mesh).
- The Ion Arm end caps and rods were heavily weathered.
- The V-hook on the gun-mount was sightly angled forward on some packs.
- The Legris banjos on the gun were replaced with Nycoil ones.
Semi-Hero Packs
The Semi-Hero Packs were built as a lightweight alternative to the heavier Hero Packs. These fiberglass shells were cast from a Hero Pack with the Booster Tube, Booster Frame, Ion Arm, and N-filter molded directly onto them. The Shock Mount, Bumper, and HGA were simply cast in resin.
A Semi-Hero Pack can easily be identified by its shallow Booster Plug. The Booster Tube was filled in the on the original buck in order to prevent undercuts during the casting process.
The fiberglass Neutrona Wands have fewer electronics and lack the barrel-extension mechanism (as well as the green lever). The heatsink and aluminum knobs (except for the top "stream adjuster" knob) were molded directly onto the gun.
Stunt Packs
These foam and rubber stunt packs were briefly seen during the trial and the battle with Vigo. Like the Semi-Hero versions, many of the add-on pieces were molded directly onto the pack. At least one of these stunt packs is mounted upside-down on the frame.
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This page was last edited by Demon Vice Commander on February 10, 2012, 12:35 am
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