DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack Made From Cheap and Easy To Find Materials. Proton Pack Template!!

[@DreadMakerRoberts]

So here is the deal. I was the guy in charge of these on the Afterlife movie... DUDE THIS IS EPIC! Now everyone can afford to make a pack. Speechless.

[@baz_]

Oo I saw you on Adams channel! What was it like being in his workshop? Did you leave with a gift?

[@DreadMakerRoberts]

@@baz_ It was amazing! I left with the gift of a lifetime of fond memories.... :)

[@baz_]

@@DreadMakerRoberts I bet!

[@SwazAttack]

Agreed, these look so cool! Excited to see Afterlife! Saw you talking about it on Tested. What a cool job and huge responsibility! Thanks!!!

[@tattedcop2075]

Seen you in Adam savages video! Your electronic expertise ! Amazing

[@NormGagnon]

Cool idea! I'm Paranorman the guy that started the DIY Home Depot proton pack building projects and building plans back in '96.

[@LostWax]

Aww cool!

[@traciakierman1]

This is AMAZING. I am a member of a Ghostbusters group that does charity work to raise money for children's hospitals. Another member and I were just talking about how expensive "traditional" packs are and how heavy...especially for those with back problems. Thank you so much for creating this!

[@LostWax]

Hey that's really cool that something like this could be helpful for people that the heavy packs are too much for. And if you can find a cheap source of foam, it's a really inexpensive build.

[@megagamingteen]

@@LostWax how long did it took you to make the pattern

[@megagamingteen]

@@LostWax last question when it says to make 2 do i flip it upside down and draw on foam or do i have the printed side up?

[@LostWax]

@@megagamingteen If it says "cut two, one flipped" then flip the paper over for the second one. Not all of them need to have one flipped though.

[@danross7149]

As someone with a 40lb pack - and not a young persons' back ( cue Venkmans "oh this stuff is heavy") I am truly considering this as a stunt pack to wear for most future outings in gear. Great work!

[@LostWax]

I made it just for you 😉

[@jonathanharmon23]

Incredibly impressed. Thank you for the pattern. I am getting ready to make 3. One for me, my brother and my 10 year old son. GB cosplay, here we come! Thanks again!

[@mightymegafant]

This was amazing!! Very generous with your information! And admire your steady hand while cutting the foam! The video was edited extremely well and great voice over! Very watchable! You are the Bob Ross of costume making sir!

[@LostWax]

Aww, you are too kind. Quite a compliment to be compared to Bob Ross! Glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@eviltedsmith9851]

I agree with Ben Eadie! I always wanted one, but I felt it was a lot to spend on a kit! Thank you for the patterns and your tutorial! You ROCK!

[@LostWax]

No, You rock. I learned my first lessons in making stuff from eva foam from you. That helmet build from way back opened my eyes to the immense possibilities of the material. Thank you for sharing!

[@EvilTedSmith]

@@LostWax Thank you for making this! As soon as I saw it I got the pattern!

[@Daniel.K.Crandall]

This is the best thing on the internet right now. Anywhere. You, Sir, are an incredible human.

[@LostWax]

Wow, that's some pretty high praise, thanks!

[@Daniel.K.Crandall]

@@LostWax You deserve it. And my wife thanks you - I just started my first build and I’m $50 in and haven’t even cut my materials yet. Quick question - what are the dimensions of your printable templates based on? I’m hoping they match the plans I’m basing my build on so I can use yours. Thanks again 🙏

[@nerdyviews]

This is awesome! I made a foam pack years ago and it has literally saved my bad back at conventions because it is so light compared to other prop proton packs. And I love the fact that you have templates available. I totally need to do an upgrade pack, and this may finally be my chance to do so. You had the tools, you had the talent! It's Miller time!

[@LostWax]

Indeed!

[@markplays6478]

I am currently partway through building one of these. Thank you so much. My back will be pleased with over 10 years of wearing a heavy pack.

[@LostWax]

I hope it turns out fantastic!!

[@JeffRobshaw]

Awesome! I love when you come out with a new video! Thanks for making something complicated accessible for the rest of us!

[@LostWax]

Thanks for watching!!

[@elijahgaines1944]

i love all of his "technical" terms he used for his patterns.

[@Theyellowchild]

Incredible what an imagination your talent knows no bounds

[@LostWax]

Aww, thanks!

[@Jeremy-of7bx]

I don't know if Heaven is real, but if it is then you just earned a place in it. Amazing job- seriously, the work you put into making the templates and being so detailed in the build process is incredible.

[@LostWax]

Thank you so much! And thanks for recognizing the work that goes into the templates, that made my day:)

[@actormikelogan]

Finally going to give this a shot! Thank you for making these patterns and videos! I stopped Cosplaying in part due to back problems and this may very well allow me to do so again since this will cut the weight down drastically!!

[@DwayneHicks426]

Diver knight costume.......is something I never knew I wanted!!!

[@LostWax]

😁

[@michaeldarkwolf9726]

This is awesome. When I was a kid I made a 3D Proton Pack in the 80s out of cardboard based off the cartoon figure. I didn't know how to make the gun so I used a old long handled flashlight tied with a string. I wish I had a picture. I was probably 10 years old and incase you were wondering I was Egon Spangler.

[@durgadivinewrath8879]

Another superb build. Your attention to detail really does make your creations a bit more special. And your video and voice over makes it so easy to build. I used your Plague Doctor pattern last Halloween and wore it to work and everyone was so impressed. Thank you for the time you put into these.

[@LostWax]

Thank you very much! Glad the plague mask worked out well for you!!

[@matbillings2533]

I'm a metal guy and watching this gave me anxiety! Your pack build is freaking awesome! ^_^

[@LostWax]

I'm so sorry.....I just couldn't help myself:)

[@stevelangley656]

Chris, I am so glad you just can't stop making things! This is another winner and I look forward to building one myself. It also got me thinking about making a light weight Rocketeer style jet pack. It's great how your videos always get me thinking... I appreciate your attention to detail and verbal descriptions. (speaking of attention to detail, I will do my best to avoid any rude gestures. Still chuckling about that informative instruction.) Anyway, thanks for another fun video and another great project idea. I will be looking forward to the next one!

[@LostWax]

A rocketeer pack would be amazing!! Glad you enjoyed the video😁

[@rig0rm0rbid]

I've been a cosplayer for about 6yrs and I've been into Ghostbusters for somewhere around 10yrs and this has been my dream prop. Thank you so much for making this affordable and easy to understand. You're helping my dream cosplay come true. (Peter Venkman)

[@LostWax]

That's fantastic! I hope it turns out well for you!

[@Vintiqueture]

This is bloody brilliant. Definitely going to following this. I already spent the summer working on my Rubie's Ghostbusters Proton Pack, so the paint skills I picked up there will go a long way here 😭

[@onemancinema4642]

Wow! I feel like I just got four years of university engineering classes in 30 minutes. Well done.

[@LostWax]

Thank you, that's quite a compliment:)

[@SeareanMoon]

I love it, looks like we will need to dedicate a weekend to this project! I aint afraid of no ghosts!!

[@LostWax]

Thank you! I'd say it's definitely at least a weekend project:)

[@mr.preston743]

Your build makes an ikea furniture easy. Of course ikea never made a proton pack. 😁👍 Great job man!

[@LostWax]

😂 Thank you!

[@bluesthing7490]

This is an amazing and inexpensive way to do a proton pack. The trade off is a lot of work but I think it will be enjoyable and satisfying. Congratulations on coming up with this.

[@SonAlexander]

Just downloaded and skimmed through the instructions and I gotta say, you did some really incredible instructions.

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@rammsteinbopper08]

Thanks for this, I made mine out of foam board, with your plans. Completed just in time for Halloween, I am looking forward to the gun/wand video, I have made one for now 😀

[@17thCenturyGhost]

Awesome build! I’m gonna have to add it to the list of props I need to get working on 😊

[@LostWax]

Definitely!

[@TheClayone]

This makes me wish I hadn't started on something else already! Phenomenal. Looks like it'll be in my future!

[@patc7334]

A DIY Ghosttrap would be great to go along with the pack !!! ;)

[@equestrianquarter2356]

For those of you who are thinking… “I don’t need to print out the instructions, I’ll just watch the video!” You need the instructions. You need them. Print them out. It’s a pain in the ass to jump around in the video. Edit: This video is done extremely well. But it is easier to have the paper instructions on hand. The measurements, the pipe sizes. The easiest order of doing things etc. I did it the hard way lol learn from my mistakes young Padawan

[@clon210]

THIS IS WHOLESOME!!! looks great and make it look super easy. And thanks a lot for those paterns, maybe the most clean and easy read proton pack patern I have seen!

[@LostWax]

Thanks, that's a great compliment! I do try really hard to put a lot of work into my templates, so you don't have to:)

[@Rodimus13ShelfSpace]

I've recently decided to put together my own ghostbusters uniform, so this may come in handy. Thank you for the post!

[@LostWax]

You're so welcome!

[@boon6231]

I can’t believe you just released this! Your timing is amazing! Just 24hrs ago I started trying to figure out how to make one of these for my friend! I was wishing you had made one of these and ta da! There it is! 🧚‍♀️ 🪄 Can’t wait to make this for Halloween!

[@LostWax]

I made it just for you😉

[@coreyg2177]

From what I have found out, putting together an accurate Ghostbuster costume for my young son and myself, I thought I’d pass on the following. I’m mainly a weekend maker and on a budget. I’d like to come back when the project is done and maybe give an idea of cost and supplies in the US for anyone who is interested. The foam proton pack really looks good and its very accurate looking. I would add that you should try and find an EVA mat that has the smallest pattern on the back side. I found one with a steel plate texture and it was a pain to either cut it off or sand it off. Also, I would suggest building the pack in smaller sub-assemblies. For instance, I built the three piece crank generator, including the pipe piece and the narrow strip details, then painted it, and only then added it to the back piece. I thought it might be easier than putting it all together and then worrying about getting a good coverage when it comes time to paint. I’ve also found some other pieces and parts for the rest of the costume. As far as the ghost trap, the ecto-goggles and the PKE meter, know what you are buying. I got a static prop for the trap because it's only a hollow box that doesn’t even open, but it won’t be too heavy to hang from a kid’s belt. Also, anytime you put the word “Ghostbuster” into any search for prop parts you can expect to be over-charged. I found a military MOLLE backpack frame for really cheap on eBay as well as the military pistol belt. If you search for Ghostbuster gloves you could be paying up to $30. I found Inland Empire Safety in Walnut California that carries actual chemical gloves in smooth black rubber for about $1.50 a pair. Like I said, I’ll report any other finds I make if anyone is interested. I didn’t mean to steal any attention from Chris or the project! Thanks and don’t cross the streams.

[@LostWax]

This is fantastic info, I'd love to hear if you find something that works for the elbow and knee pads as well!

[@i.am.adrian]

This looks so great! Your fingertips must be dead nubs that no longer feel heat! Excited for part two, awesome work!

[@LostWax]

Hehe, I think from many years of polishing jewellery, I must have lost some feeling in my fingers:)

[@behemoth3562]

I can’t say much than what close to 300 people have already said but thank you Chris for an amazing build! I can’t wait to tackle this project. Mad skillz brotha!

[@LostWax]

Thanks so much!

[@mamorutoriyama]

The amount of detail put into the scale size and accuracy of this pack is AMAZING, as a long time pack builder myself (My stunt packs are cardboard, but made in about exactly the same way, lol) my hats off to you good sir~ GREAT job!

[@LostWax]

What a nice compliment, thank you!

[@davidkramsky7188]

Thank you so much for this. I have 3 full size packs already but I had a bad back injury. I just started building this today. So far just finished the building the big crank generator. It’s also my first time using Eva foam. I hope it looks even half as good as yours does.

[@LostWax]

I hope it goes really well for you! It's a bit of a big build for your first time with foam, but if you have made 3 other packs, I am guessing you're pretty handy! I'd love to see the finished piece, and hear any feedback on the pattern.

[@DavidParker73]

Amazing, now if it could hold my Spangler wand I would be happy

[@chrisljudge]

This is amazing! I've been making my first pack over the course of the past couple of months with foam and foam-board. I really wish I'd had this video back then 😂 it looks SO much better than mine! Well done

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@jayteeque]

Absolutely fantastic. Started building this last week. Not been able find the right thickness of EVA mat, but doing it with 5mm foam board.

[@LostWax]

I'd love to hear how it turns out for you!

[@NopileosOrk]

Amazing! Can´t wait to see the rest! Cheers

[@LostWax]

Thanks!

[@abriecadabraclaudemestrie5320]

Hello! Chris, c'est parfait, comme d'habitude...

[@marktodd6187]

I have three fiberglass pack shells waiting to be built and I still want to do this. Fantastic work!

[@LostWax]

Wow, you better get to work😁

[@BeautyBeatdown]

I made a 2016 proton pack out of "junk", wish I recorded it. I may try this but I actually purchased the proton packs from spirit that were the 80% size ones. I'm small so at least they look realistic on me. Just need to spice those babies up too

[@LostWax]

Nice!

[@KarlRoyale]

I just tripped over this channel and 10 minutes in I had to Subscribe! Great video, fantastic build and I love your sense of humor. My only problem is I want to make one of these but I don't have a peanut butter jar...

[@LostWax]

Thanks for the sub! And time to start eating toast with peanut butter on it. (unless you're allergic, then that's probably a bad idea)

[@gbmatzer1023]

Amazing Job: I couldn't find any with such a detailed explanation. You are the man

[@openhearts3466]

Just in time for Halloween! 🎃 No rude gestures! Haha! 🤣

[@LostWax]

Hehe. 😁

[@CraftingGeekiness]

This is amazing! Might have to build one!! Great work! Thanks Ben Eadie for sharing!

[@negotiableaffections]

Amazing pattern and design work Chris. That is the Dog's Twinkies ["Tell him about the twinky"]. BTW for any newbies who suddenly rush to EVA foam building for the 1st time; Keep your blade sharp - It makes all the difference. I suggest watching other 'working with foam' vids before attacking your precious foam. (Chris prob has more vids on this in his playlists.)

[@LostWax]

Yes!! A sharp blade will solve most problems!

[@senoranndersonn5049]

Nice video! Can't wait to see the next!!

[@LostWax]

Thanks, me too!

[@thorstenhagedorn3629]

So, Im almost at the end with my proton pack, awesome video! I really like your style and the easy to follow instructions! AWESOME

[@LostWax]

That's great to hear!!

[@ThinkingProblem]

Totally doing the majority of this with some upgrades, like proper energy cell and cyclotron lighting and some 3D printed pieces, so excited for Halloween

[@rolandblais]

(Chef's Kiss) This.Is.Amazing.

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@Scrambled.eggs_]

DUDE THIS IS AWSOME!! I'm gonna cosplay holtzmann from the 2016 version, so I'll just make a few changes to it, but this is actually so cool, tysm

[@LostWax]

Fantastic! I'm glad you liked it!

[@DangerDulli]

Thank you so much. That will absolutely do until i can afford a genuine Prop. it looks really fantastic and maybe i have completed it until Ghostbusters: Afterlife is hits cinema in Germany

[@LostWax]

You are so welcome! I hope it turns out amazing for you!

[@santizbuu_5611]

This is absolutely awesome, i did it in about 3 weeks, with custom electronics, and a couple of pieces in a 3d printer, it's perfect, i got my own working proton pack working with an spengler neutrona wand( 3d printed holder and i used some lego bricks to make the pack more solid and be able to hold that weight for a long time) you may want to also buy or to do the alice frame, since it helps the pack to not bend over and also to be more screen accurate, but man, thank you, great tutorial(also if you want to do it, make sure that you print the right size, i did 2 proton packs because the first one wasn't the size of an adult, it was more for a kid, and since it's something you don't know well until you finish, really, check it twice before you start cutting xD)

[@LostWax]

I'm so glad it worked out for you!!

[@tk-eva72minis]

Well played Sir. Well played indeed. 🙌🏻

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@JacquiGiesbrecht]

Wow! Very detailed video Chris. I always appreciate the humour too!😁

[@LostWax]

Thanks! 👍

[@veronica5896]

Awesome as usual! U are so freaking talented!

[@LostWax]

Awww, thank you!

[@bobvitas4132]

Thanks for this! You are awesome! I have been wanting to build one of these for a while, but there was always cost involved. I thought about 3D printing one, but that was a lot of printing and filament. Getting one of those 4'x8' exercise mats got me two complete proton packs, two complete neutrona wands, and (for good measure) a Boba Fett helmet! We are soon to be ready for a convention this summer... just have to finish the frames...

[@LostWax]

Nice!!!! And good to know you can get two of them from a 4x8 sheet of foam. Have fun at the con!

[@Justrex01]

Looking amazing, Chris! Thank you!

[@LostWax]

My pleasure!

[@Mozzytm]

Finally started this build. Can't afford much though so using cardboard. It's a fun build so far

[@LostWax]

Nice, use what you've got!!

[@MatSpeedle]

This is quite simply, amazing! Thank you! I'll be printing some super important memos at work this week! ;)

[@LostWax]

😁

[@TabogaGuy]

i m making 3 at the same time, for the next movie in 2024, the frozen one, jajajaja... grate tutortial man, Thanks...

[@tommyowens7293]

Omg! This is incredible!!!!!

[@sojibro4811]

im getting all the materials for this for Christmas because I wanted to make this soooo baaadd!

[@takerez306]

You are amazing! Fantastic video, step by step how to. Thank you so much for your help!

[@LostWax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacksprofessionalproductio9403]

I’m lost of words to say to compliment you on your work. But I must, if any fans out there plan to make big budget fan films involving stunts or what not (I.E. me when I have the tools, time, talent and money) this would be a great template for making quality stunt packs.

[@LostWax]

Aww, thanks so much!

[@leonaraya2149]

Great work! Waiting the second part.

[@thebaroninetwork417]

Thanks for the tip on the ion rod

[@hatandbeardmedia5925]

Mind. Blown.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I love this in 2024 I'm going to do a Ghostbusters costume

[@tutusue98]

This is perfect to make a mini pack too! So pumped to get going on my next pack!

[@LostWax]

Just be aware if you do scale it down, you'll have to either use foam that is scaled down in thickness or make allowances for the foam thickness.

[@wolverine-blue5631]

I just added a 1/8 inch board that fit the pack size. Think of using washer and 2 inch bolts to hold the ALICE Frame to the board. I used rubber cement on the flat side of the board and took foam backing glued. Then, slowly squish together. After dried, cut into shape. Bought a Spirit Halloween Ghost pack for the electronic. That how I made mine.

[@SonAlexander]

Only thing I would suggest, when working with Foam, is after you get it constructed, going over the whole pack, with your heat gun, set on low, will help open up the "Closed Cell Foam". This should give it an almost "Glittery" or shiny look if done right. Then you can use "Plasti-Dip" spray to seal the whole pack before painting.

[@JacobHGamez]

Awesome

[@RealNonsonic]

In the 80s and obviously when the movie came out, I used a cereal box and a few other house hold items to make my proton pack for Halloween.

[@pdude83]

Nice work. Greets from a proton pack builder.

[@SonAlexander]

So, as a fun experiment. I used a 2-3mm thick Sintra on your patterns, and it turned out pretty accurate. I had to alter some things, and cut some extra pieces, but i have a pretty solid looking Pack.

[@LostWax]

Hey, that's great to know!!

[@blizatrex]

This looks awesome so far.

[@philabot]

Can’t wait to see the Wand?

[@chrishartmann-lifeofadocto4735]

Dude , Congrats! Thats just awesome

[@LostWax]

Thanks!!

[@jimko97]

Great prop! You can buy a 100 LEDs in a variety of colors for less than the cost of the flashlight you hacked, and they will have the correct polarity marked. Probably can't skateboard to the LED store though. Becky Stern did a nice video about how to add LEDs to any project with correct hookups, balanced brightness, and tips on diffusion.

[@LostWax]

Yeah, Adding electronics is something I'd really like to learn more about, I'll have to check out that video, thanks!

[@inakiroyo]

Amazing. I love it, your work is great congratulations.

[@bretlemieux2489]

I honestly made your plague doctor mask out of steel an aluminum sheet metal with leather accents it worked out rather well I love it my daughter loves hers both I made in to functional gas masks so we can use them if a hostile military force takes over lol

[@LostWax]

Wow, that's taking it up a level! I'm impressed.

[@bretlemieux2489]

@@LostWax it is easy the hardest part was adding ski goggles so I could see my daughter an I both need glasses and your mask made it difficult to have them on with it lol maybe different if I used foam but I didn’t have any of that at the time. I did however have leather steel an aluminum sheets that I could use

[@neilhamer9842]

Love this started to make one.. and also my lad son as well. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see the thrower when it done. Also don't forget the traps and Googles. If you get time lol.. only problem in UK was unable to obtain 1inch pipe.. but for 0.8 so guess its close enough. Thanks again.

[@coffeeknuckles4802]

This pack looks great. I just finished building one. It took me forever but it looks good to me.

[@LostWax]

I hope it went well for you!

[@martinus9755]

Fantastic project and a really great result.

[@LostWax]

Thanks so much!

[@graciegough57]

so cute ❤️ 🌼😄

[@kevinploomi9207]

Love the Proton Pack good job bro.

[@LostWax]

Glad you like it!

[@davidnetherton9456]

Is greybell can't wait to see the painting process

[@niblogrape4138]

Absolutely incredible!!

[@nessasan7]

OMG thats amazing! Think I'll actually try building this

[@LostWax]

Do it!!

[@nessasan7]

@@LostWax Is there a reason it's PVC pipe for one, and ABS for the other...?

[@robbates4704]

That looks great. You can get a Hasbro wand that will give you something solid to hold and have the sounds and lights you want. Regardless of what you do with the wand, you may want to fill the side of the crank generator with block of packing foam to stiffen it up to support a wand.

[@LostWax]

That's probably a good idea. Do you know how much the Hasbro wands weigh?

[@robbates4704]

@@LostWax mine weights about 960 grams.

[@LostWax]

@@robbates4704 Awesome, thanks!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Thats wicked rad. Good stuff.

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@christphern]

This looks incredibly fun. I’ve built multiple Proton Packs over the years, from both wood and fiberglass, but it would be nice to have a lightweight option to take to events so I wouldn’t have to lug around a heavier pack all the time. Might have to make this a future project. My only main concerns would be structural, but that could easily be remedied with small supports throughout the pack. Also, on the ladder frame, or Booster Frame, I’d suggest using pencils for the angled strips on it rather than dowels. They used Dixon Ticonderoga’s on the original, but you could use any hexagonal pencils to get more or less the same look, and it shouldn’t add really any weight over dowels.

[@LostWax]

Hehe, yeah, I just found that out about the pencils on the ladder- I can't believe I didn't think of that when it was staring me right in the face:)

[@grotgrusson5124]

This was so satisfying to watch =)

[@LostWax]

That makes me happy!