Let's Get METAL! Ghostbusters PROTON PACK Upgrade

[@punishedprops]

Ok, I can't stop thinking about other upgrades. Maybe a little more weathering? Any upgrades you think I should add?

[@Phoebus20]

I was totally expecting you to replace the "brass" contacts with the hex head screws with real brass. I think that would pop way better.

[@jonathans.972]

I think you're one of the only people who could see any discernable cosmetic difference to the movie prop. You could always include a nuclear-powered particle accelerator for functionality.

[@gravemarker]

All those brass bits are still available. I recognize those hexagonal hose connectors. As a matter of fact, a lot of the parts look familiar to a surplus store junkie like myself.

[@bfargthesquat8504]

Not entirely sure but probably something to add more color cuz it's almost completely black

[@BenWalker11]

Maybe Ecto Goggles ?

[@thure1982]

THANK YOU for not having full volume when cutting! That is such a relief not having to change my sound!

[@punishedprops]

We're here for your ears.

[@matthewbloodgood927]

Adding real screws (or any real world part) adds such an extra dimension to props.

[@punishedprops]

It really does!

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

The best kind of mods to make it look more realistic!

[@punishedprops]

I agree!

[@vitoguttilla2926]

For a Big Toy...

[@stinkyham9050]

He has a 1:1 scale proton pack with lights and sound that's hand made and he wants to kick things up to the next level. I love this guy.

[@punishedprops]

Awe, thanks!

[@NekoFallen]

It is always nice to be able to use real hardware like screws and bolts on a prop like this. When I built my Proton Packs, I tried to use real bolts and screws wherever I could. Also, even though you weathered them with paint, in time, those screws will start to tarnish and rust by themselves, only adding to the "Used and Abused" look of the packs.

[@punishedprops]

Yeah! This proton pack will age like a fine wine. =D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Love the new video. Great lighting, sound, background, and so awesome to see new episodes!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much! =D

[@pandaphil]

Gotta love hex screws. They make anything look futuristic.

[@SafetyThirdProps]

4:32 - "No, those are rotary bits." Thanks for reminding me I need to make labels for my small parts bins, Bill!

[@MichaelTotin]

So much fun. I'd have a difficult time not putting as many metal parts as I could find into a build like that. Especially the copper parts. I love me some copper.

[@punishedprops]

Oh yeah!

[@Kamado885]

@@punishedprops are you bill doran?

[@everett8435]

I will never tire of the power up sound. :) Another great video!

[@punishedprops]

Me neither!

[@nidhideshiikan]

Great to see how you improved one of my favorite projects! I use metal-painted gemstones as rivets because my projects aren't as big, but this would probably be better as the paint does tend to chip over time or dull if it gets too dusty.

[@punishedprops]

Painted gems are a great technique!

[@-MrFozzy-]

I LOVE the weapon rack….it looks incredible

[@matthewkapala9243]

Cool stuff! These look great, especially after the weathering.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@Liliana0521]

I did that with my proton pack too. & now i'm finishing up the ghost trap pedal & the pke meter

[@THXSwitch625]

I did this very thing to my proton pack a couple of years ago and it makes a TON of difference!

[@punishedprops]

Love to hear it!

[@AlanJames1987]

00:23 Ghostbusters: Half-Life: Alyx: 3D: Director's Cut: Game of the Year Edition is my favorite game/movie ever but no one talks about it enough. Thanks for calling out of Bill and awesome build.

[@punishedprops]

HAHAA! =D

[@galli0]

This was so well done from the start painting it like metal that my brain went 🥴 when you drilled into 'metal' screws and plastic came out 😅😅

[@punishedprops]

Weird, right?! =D

[@Transfan327]

I can’t stop staring at the assassin’s belt buckle in the background 😍

[@punishedprops]

Ooooh yeah that was made by my friend Fev Studios! facebook.com/fevstudios

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

The very first video i watched from you guys was the build of this Proton Pack! Kinda cool to see it again AND in the original shop too!

[@timeverhartofficial]

love the idea of this with metal screws but I would suggest you get prop ready then cut off bolt and while it is hot from cutting down put them in so the heat will melt plastic so they wont back off down the road.

[@Earendilgrey]

Oh that metal filing set my teeth on edge.

[@confusedpanda42]

This is so cool! If i had more time and workspace for it I’d love to build something like that

[@punishedprops]

If you want to try something smaller, the PKE meter or Ghost Trap are both excellent projects.

[@blizatrex]

Pretty great and easy upgrades to your pack.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@rainmaker3000]

Halloween must be so much fun in your guys’ house!

[@punishedprops]

You better believe it!

[@bagenius5970]

I find it kind of funny that I'm seeing other's do things with proton packs when I'm currently under the challenge of 3D printing 3 proton packs before Halloween

[@taylorkreate]

im a few weeks late but did you manage to do it?

[@bagenius5970]

@@taylorkreate I did not, unfortunately. I had a lot of electronics work to do and still had to put them together. I still haven't finished them because I had to clean house and get a bunch of stuff ready for family visiting for Thanksgiving. I might make some videos on finishing up unfinished projects, which I have a lot.

[@taylorkreate]

@@bagenius5970 im sorry to hear that, best of luck to you!

[@bagenius5970]

@@taylorkreate Thanks, man

[@heathercarlson799]

I would like to see you add your own personal touches that you might have built-into the pack as if it was passed down to you like a family heirloom. Reading about what each of the pack parts names are what the purpose of each part is may inspire you and help you brain storm ideas. That’s what I am doing with my sons. For instance, a while back I wired in an actual car headlight bulb into the wand tip. so that if he was in a dark place he could brighten it up no problem when capturing ghosts. Thank you for all of the great content you provide us with and all of your time and efforts!

[@coopervanbonn7525]

Ghostbusters rules! I've still got a bit to do, but my flight suit for this year is nearing completion!

[@punishedprops]

That's super exciting!

[@VampireOnline]

I hope to start printing a pack soon! I think I might start with a trap. I've never done any sort of prop work.

[@punishedprops]

A trap would be a really great first prop project. Have fun!

[@imallfordabulls]

Proton Pack wars!!!!

[@chuck80y]

I really want to build a full sized pack. I was inspired by your original build of the pack but I have to find a good set of shells.

[@punishedprops]

Good luck on your quest!

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

love it.. and would love to have you on our show :) for November, on our Ghostbusters month

[@aafendruid]

I noticed the drill bits slipping a bit and was curious if you ever tried a forstner bit instead for clearing out those screw heads?

[@punishedprops]

That's a neat idea.

[@leighsmith2361]

Haven't watched one of your videos for a while Bill, how are you and Britany doing, I love your videos and hope to get back to watching them again.

[@punishedprops]

Welcome back! We're doing great, thanks for asking. =)

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Got to see a proton pack upclose and personal at NYCC over the weekend, the urge to want to fiddle with dials and such is tough to fight.

[@punishedprops]

Oh, that is SO COOL!

[@RexusKing]

If you slightly wetted the screw heads that you scuffed with the scotch brite pad, it'll have a haze of rust over it the next day. Cool effect on a prop, not so cool when the screws are on my motorcycle!

[@punishedprops]

Oooh I really dig that idea!

[@BrBobMackeSJ]

Nice work. I cringe seeing you remove the plastic screw bits with the x-acto knife. Wouldn't a flush cutter be both easier and safer?

[@punishedprops]

Thanks! I didn't think to try that, but it's a great idea.

[@federicoperez-frugalscalem5275]

You do amazing props and videos explaining them, quite an inspiration and visual delight, love the new workshop setup and backdrop display...my favorite still your Blade Runner blaster...love it!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@jle2199]

Love you and your work! I have to point out something that an old machinist pointed out to me years ago. Files and saws only work in one direction, that terrible squeal on the backdraw of a file or saw is actually the blade or file dulling.

[@keybladenkight2]

I got a question could you change out your proton wand with the egon's proton wand from afterlife?

[@Salgood]

Cool. Ok, now make the arm mounted proton packs I designed for 'Tainted Love!' ;D

[@Salgood]

Posted for fun but, if you did? I'd be happy to supply high rez images of all the drawings I did of them👍. Sweet shop by the way!

[@drakocarrion]

I'd love to see you do the slime blower from GB2

[@GhostbustersNW]

If ya wanna get hardcore with the weathering, just let us know. Having a dirty pack is our specialty.

[@punishedprops]

You guys are the pros! =D

[@GhostbustersNW]

@@punishedprops if you want professional service, only trust unlicensed nuclear accelerators for the job.

[@firegelly6549]

Your videos inspire me so much, I just sculpted a 40 pound medieval German Savoyard skull helmet for Halloween. Got far, but I'm running too short on money so I wont be able to do anything for Halloween. The casting and molding products are too pricy, but I'll continue sometime later. Thank you for making such great content for people like me, excited to see more! Also, was there a time where you started prop making on a budget? How did you sustain your projects and dreams?

[@FlyingWoookie]

Cool! I casted my screws for my Rey’s blaster build too 😆 the hardware I bought was too big (will use for something else later lol) so I did a simple push mold and used polymer clay and then rub n buff (I love that stuff) it turned out great ✨ It’s so interesting watching upgrade videos! Adding all the small details are my fave part of any build 💖 great work!

[@punishedprops]

Simple push molds are so handy!

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

I'm guessing @9:26, you burned your finger. That bolt would have been pretty hot after all the grinding you did, and it looks like you pull your finger away pretty quickly after touching it to remove it from the chuck.

[@punishedprops]

Close! I actually cut myself with the hacksaw blade when I was trying to cut the carriage bolt.

[@LostWhits]

I'd have left the bolt green. Adds to the "built in a cave, with a box of scraps" aesthetic.

[@penumbra84]

I wonder, can you do Robotman from Doom Patrol?

[@Beamer1969]

What if the fasteners actually held things in place?

[@punishedprops]

The ones I added here are purely decorative, but many of the other fasteners on the pack are really holding other parts together.

[@DeadRobit29]

I think the green screws would have looked great! It would have made it look more cobbled together. Like "yeah, I found these grounding screws, I'll just use them."

[@punishedprops]

You're totally right! I love that kind of storytelling.

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

Nice upgrades! Halloween can't get here quick enough! Also, @15:33 - 'ghost meter' = P.K.E. Meter 😅

[@punishedprops]

HA! Yes, my brain totally blanked in that moment.

[@Tianshanwarrior]

WOW!

[@gustonzimasheen]

15:22: Put the pedal to the metal!

[@w8ddwn25]

You should do a video of all the weapons on your weapon walls.

[@punishedprops]

Boy howdy, that would be a *long* video!

[@w8ddwn25]

@@punishedprops but so so good

[@mikeparker3865]

Nice one Bill! And who could forget Brittany. 😀 Have you made the ecto goggles?

[@punishedprops]

Not yet, but I'm eyeballing the goggles at Spirit Halloween.

[@dragade101]

when you show off your metric collection 💚

[@Liliana0521]

...& i practically did it with my hands. No tools, but every effort was worth it

[@ScrappedFilms]

Your guy’s work is amazing! Maybe you could build something from legend of Zelda? Maybe the sheikah slate?

[@punishedprops]

Well I *haaave* been playing BotW! =D

[@ScrappedFilms]

Fun fact, my first prop build was your destiny hunters knife. It’s one of my favorites :D I also modded one of my nerf guns to be the last dance from destiny 2 bc I watched your nerf mod videos 😁 you guys are amazing!!!

[@richieboon1119]

You should get a spirit Halloween proton pack and make it look like the ghostbusters afterlife Phoebe pack

[@BrandonmPeddie]

But can you make it work

[@wiiseeyou]

"Happy little trees" - Bob Ross "We're gonna hide those crimes" - Bill Doran

[@punishedprops]

Oh yeah, same energy.

[@Stanty16]

Me, after working all weekend on the screws and bolts aisle of a UK hardware store: Can take my mind off work with videos! Bill: We're looking at some m4 and m5 cap head bolts today Me: NOoooooooooooooooooo

[@punishedprops]

Haha! At least the screws were already organized? =D

[@Stanty16]

@@punishedprops I can confirm that your collection is definitely more organised than the shelves in work! Especially after 5 minutes with customers around!

[@stevengunter3457]

it pretty easy to cut then uhh cut

[@ERiQTENDO]

Those 26 h8ters that "Thumbs Down" are minions of Gozer!

[@ottohegman8943]

Hasbro is gonna put out of business lol

[@matthewdye942]

Flush cutters

[@rivards1]

"Ray's blaster from the newest set of" WHAT movies? They haven't made Star Wars movies in decades. I can't imagine what you're thinking.

[@AustrianDeathMachine9]

half life gluon gun! how about that, you would love making that! the first tutorial on KZbin! I know you keep saying you will add it to the list but I just want you to take a little time to y'know, check it out.

[@kingcreates1379]

I made my own proton pack a wile ago for the new movie can you check it out

[@punishedprops]

Your proton pack looks phenomenal! Keep up the excellent work!

[@kingcreates1379]

@@punishedprops thanks Adam savage said it he he liked it too

[@noneyabidness9644]

Auto unsubbed, again? I don't know what YT's problem is, but they need to get their $#!t together.

[@punishedprops]

Glad you found your way back!

[@indydrjones]

I had much fun watching that video, but how cheap is thus video. A whole video for replacing....ten?...screws....but I like your videos ... You are the reason I now own my selfmade mandalorian helmet!

[@punishedprops]

Great job on the Mando bucket!

[@Mr.SilverSmile]

THIS IS GREAT AND FANTASTIC I LOVE GHOSTBUSTERS BUT IF YOU MAKE SOMETHING FROM HAZBIN HOTEL ILL SUB 111111100000000000TIMES AND GIVE YOU A COOKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisPage68]

Please put up a warning when you're hacksawing metal...😭

[@vitoguttilla2926]

Most of us are in our 40s and up, why would you wanna make any of that Heavier?