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I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 11th, 2019, 9:24 am
by starburst
After about 5 or 6 years of collecting and parts (longer planning) with numerous starts and (mainly) stops its finally time to start building.

Its been a long and expensive road, especially with having parts shipped to the UK, but its great to be able to get onto the next stage! I know people have said this numerous times before but this build really will be standing on the shoulders of many from our community here as I think I have read through every build thread from the last few years.... so thank you all!

The plan for this build has changed numerous times over the years, which Venkman's Swagger can attest to, as it was originally going to be a Ghostbusters 2 Semi Hero much in the vein of his "Stantz" build on a Nick-a-Tron shell, then it shifted to a Hero styled build jumping from GB1 to GB2 and back again.

Some photos of my accumulated parts

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HGA, Beam Line, Filler Plug, PPD, Injector Tubes, Injector Bracket & GB1 V Hook from Ejgunth87

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Replica Crank Knob and Loom Clamp from Bionic Moon Labs & Deluxe Spengler Plate (Wiring and aux cable not pictured) made by Nathan Stevic

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Assorted valves, resistors, hatlights and other parts.

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Clippard 701 and 331.

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Bellows, wand tube and GB1 Ion Arm End Cap made by GB Fans. The End Cap was weathered up by Venkman's Swagger.

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GB Fans label set, Metal Labels courtesy of Joe Luna and Dry Rub Transfers by Arron Mack

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The electronics are from the GB Fans shop, the lights were a set of warm white lights specially ordered from Spongeface which I picked up again from Venkman’s Swagger.

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LC2 frame and ALICE straps, padding by Nick-a-Tron when he was doing batch runs a few years ago. All of my other parts point towards a GB1 Pack but these were bought way back when the plan was for a Semi Hero.

I’ve also got a set of GB1 frame spacers from Nick-a-Tron.

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 11th, 2019, 9:34 am
by Fitzhume
You have great hardware there! I'm in the process of building my Benofkent pack as well. So far I'm having a blast but I'm always having more questions than answers at this point. Everyone here has been very helpful and have a great experience to share. Looking forward to seeing you build come to life!

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 11th, 2019, 12:41 pm
by jimbo7
looks like you are off to a very solid start. I'm doing a build myself and can't locate my Joe Luna labels. Did you recently get those or have they been laying around for a while? I need to source a set for myself apparently. Ugh

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 11th, 2019, 1:00 pm
by starburst
I’ve had those for a good few years now, probably 2015 maybe.

Hope you find yours!

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 11th, 2019, 2:28 pm
by jimbo7
Tell me about it. I had my last set for a few years, moved, and now i cant find them haha

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: August 12th, 2019, 11:25 am
by Venkman's Swagger
Finally!!! Hahaha. So happy to see this build thread go live. You’ll nail this dude

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: April 5th, 2020, 6:24 am
by starburst
So progress has been slow... really slow... but with some possible time off from work coming up, at least for a couple of weeks/a month there is a possibility I might actually get this started.

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That said a good couple of weeks ago I managed to start working out and marking up part positions ready to start drilling.

At least the bright side of the recent news that the new film is delayed might give me the chance to get this built in time [emoji2957]

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: April 5th, 2020, 1:09 pm
by Venkman's Swagger
Going to be mint mate!!

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: April 13th, 2020, 1:08 pm
by starburst
Today went from planning on building the pack to getting the tools out and starting the build!

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Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: April 14th, 2020, 1:17 am
by Venkman's Swagger
Yes!! Nice start

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: September 2nd, 2020, 1:37 pm
by starburst
It took a while but finally made progress and it’s looking like a Proton Pack!

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Some parts had already been taken off to make it easier to work on other areas, stripping everything off soon to prep for priming this weekend!

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: September 2nd, 2020, 1:43 pm
by Venkman's Swagger
Yeaaaahhhhh buddddyyyy

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: September 6th, 2020, 10:10 am
by NotSabbat
Amazing!

Re: I finally build a Proton Pack (Ben of Kent)

Posted: February 12th, 2021, 1:27 am
by JAFO
Love the pic of "Assorted valves, resistors, hatlights and other parts."

Do you happen to have your source list for the parts? They look great.