The Parts of a Proton Pack that You Never Get to See 

With two small kids, and a full time job I have no time. Managed to find 5 min here, maybe 10 there. Come home and maybe primer a part. Maybe only drill a hole. Every day get a little something done. It took me over two years to build this. With no time I made it happen. I’m not saying do it, but it’s possible if you want to take a while to do it. Personally I think it comes out much better cause you have many hours to think of each step before you do it.

@@breaksteel You are a legend!!! ♥️

I’m happy you found this helpful. Thanks for taking the time to watch. Is yours a Benofkent shell as well?

That has to be the single best complement ever. Just not sure I’m worthy of it. 😎 Thanks for watching and making my day.

Thank you! Put a lot of effort into making it right. Can’t believe how long it took but it’s way worth it.

I would love to do a step by step but that would be an intensive set of videos. I have been meaning to record a “where I sourced parts” video. Only trouble is 6months later and those sources run dry. I suppose a few videos explaining some of the processes would be helpful. Some good ideas here for sure. In the mean time if you have any questions I’m always willing to lend some help. Yes this project is intimidating. Best to break it down into smaller parts or projects. Becomes more rewarding as you see many small projects completed and the pack starts to look as one. Most of all take your time. A rushed pack always looks like a rushed pack.

@@breaksteel I think it would be a lot of videos, but it would make for great content, increase subscribers and help many people! I'd be happy to help in any capacity. I'm not sure how to send messages on this platform but feel free to contact me if you need help, ideas or some camera gear suggestions. The cosplay thing is huge where I live. I'm sure you can do it! Thanks for the comment and looking forward to more great content!

Thanks for the complement! Good luck with your build!

Thanks! Its been a long term project so I think the down time allows plenty of thought to make it right.

@@breaksteel I know the feeling have been collecting vintage parts for the last 2 and a bit years for my build 😅 .. I am still yet to drill a hole in my shell🤣

Having a drill press made drilling the shell much easier for some holes. Just drill slowly, and by slowly I mean depth, or how hard you press into the resin. After a hole or two you find it’s not a big deal. Just measure multiple times and mark accordingly. I’ve been giving it maybe 2 hours a week average. Sometimes it’s as little as 5 min to paint a part. Any progress is progress.

It’s got to be somewhere between 25 and 30 lbs just the pack alone. All these little parts and electronics added up quick. Still building the thrower which might add another 5 to 7 lbs. thanks for watching!

Thanks for the heads up on the screw heads. Just used what came in the BOK kit. Welds do look a bit large. I made them about the size of a real mig weld with too much material added. The camera seems to make them look a bit larger for some reason. Hoping to get it weathered once it warms up here, bit too cold for paint in the garage these days.

Personally I'm not bothered by the little inaccuracies. After all these packs are supposed to be hand made so there would be differences between each pack. Maybe the welds are different on one or whatever the case may be.

I’ve been meaning to record a video to explain all that. Brass fittings came from GBfans. Most of the labels came from Mack’s Factory on EBay. Some of the thicker aluminum labels came from GBfans.

Thanks for that! A breakdown of the parts and vendors you used would be awesome - there are SO many out there!!!

I have not weathered it. Kinda like the way it looks as is. After all I did just build and test it. It may stay this way.

Here’s the 3 I used. Primer over everything. Bed liner on the cyclotron and some other parts for texture. Then coat everything in the flat black. Don’t rush. I repeat, do not rush. Many thin coats will make it come out so much better. I think I did two coats primer and then 3 or 4 coats flat black. (One or two coats bed liner I don’t remember) Rustolium - American accents flat grey primer Rustolium - truck bed coating black Rustolium - flat protective enamel black

@@breaksteel thank you so much for sharing!!

So worth it in the end to own one. Have fun building yours!

Yeah yours is just amazing i know i keep saying but yeah and i will have fun

Thank you.

Your welcome

Look up Fincher Technologies on FB. They are custom made as the originals are no longer manufactured. Very good quality too.

@@breaksteel Thanks For info. I'll wait on contacting him for now since he's Dealing with a Loss of home and Shop due to Fire earlier in the year.

Now that is tragic. Hope he recovers soon. There is no comparable alternative for that part

This is a Benofkent shell. It’s cast out a resin. He has been commissioned in building the packs for Ghostbusters After Life. Now I wouldn’t want to drop a 40lb pack as it might crack, then again so would a fiberglass shell. If I were to build another pack I’d certainly get another of these shells.

I would skip it for a fiberglass shell on your next build.

What do you have in mind?

@@breaksteel a fiberglass shell...

Yes we’ve already established that, do you have a specific maker you have in mind?

Thank you, was attempting to get close to it. One can drive themselves nuts with the details. In the end this is my pack, not his. Thanks for checking it out!

It took about two years to find all the parts to build this one. Knowing where to look now I think another would be a bit faster. To discuss details further on a custom build email me at breaksteel@gmail.com

This is the shell to a proton pack. This was a major prop from the 1984 Ghostbusters movie. Saw this movie at a very young age and always wanted one. Felt like sharing.

Frigging amazing

Thanks! Lots of planning has been paying off.