Ghostbusters Proton Pack Build!

[@punishedprops]

See the full tools & Materials list plus bonus photos on our website! punishedprops.com/2019/04/08/full-proton-pack/

[@spunkmeyer43]

Guys I love your channel but since the move I've found myself barely watching... i honestly think you need more EVA foam builds like you were doing... they are much more attainable by shit munchers like myself... I like the other vids but they are what got me hooked...

[@babylonfive]

I don't see the metalized stickers anywhere... did I miss 'em?

[@punishedprops]

Garrick prints them on his inkjet printer using these sheets: amzn.to/2I4yjoh

[@travissmith5994]

Is there a better description than "bundled wire" for the wiring you used for the wand? I've been searching for bundle of wire like that but I can't seem to find the right words to get it to come up in an Amazon search

[@ChunkyLover53]

Any chance you guys will be fixing up the Ecto Goggles from Spirit?

[@lopaka76]

It's nice to see Ray and Egon's kids getting along and following in their dad's work. Lol

[@Thebravedie]

I can't un-see it now lol

[@MeleeTiger]

That kids is why you always clean and empty your traps when done busting, remember! If the light's green, the traps clean.

[@shawnjenk5614]

If it's red go to bed

[@Dargonhuman]

Yes, but what about the Twinkie?

[@thenerddirector]

The magic word: please

[@TheEctoFreak]

@@Dargonhuman what about the Twinkie?!

[@Dargonhuman]

@@TheEctoFreak Okay, the combination of your screen name and pfp made that reply extra funny. Also, "Man that is one big Twinkie..."

[@SKSProps]

Friends doing awesome things! Great job guys!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks Steve!

[@markstokes8818]

I'm not being funny but to make something like that and then to stand back and see what you've made it must be so satisfying

[@punishedprops]

It really, really is.

[@DaneShobe]

This is going to be extremely helpful when I finally start my build. I've been amassing parts for years, but I've never seen any video that's as step-by-step as this. I'm glad I've waited!

[@keithpetrino]

amazing how much work goes into recreating something that was probably originally designed around whatever random crap they could scrape together.

[@RebelMerc]

I worked for a vacuum forming company and a few tricks you might use to make your work easier is for dowel your buck plate to your form. This keeps it from shifting. Second since you are using a buck plate set up a router table that has the cutting head at the exact height as the buck plate. Then you trim off any of the abs sheet with a sheer table of other tool then you simply use the router table to trim the part down. You can make a simple router type table but use a grinder attatched to a table where the blade is protected by a shield until you move the formed abs part into it. Hope this helps.

[@punishedprops]

Great suggestions!

[@splatcat3434]

I was running through the YT playlist while laying in bed when this vid popped on. I was dozing, slipping in and out of sleep, dreaming. What a crazy dream you guys helped to create. We were in a spaceship made from cardboard, hot glue, and LEDs powered by cardboard batteries. At one point I realised that our technology had improved because we started to connect all the LEDs to the cardboard batteries using wires rather than strings of hot glue. Trippy

[@felixthecrazy]

Seems like it would make life a LOT easier to have handles integrated into the undersides of the blanks to aid in removal. Also alignment pins for bucks an risers.

[@wadekirby8575]

If I get into vacuum forming things flush folding handles and alignment pins will definitely be incorporated into the bucks and risers. :)

[@mspeilberg]

Who dislikes this video? These guys worked so hard for what seems like a couple days to make this awesome replica proton pack. If you disliked this video or videos like this in general, maybe you should look in the mirror and question your life. Anyway, great job guys!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@markdillow1677]

mspeilberg ya you’re right maybe I should waste my life building a toy two unless I have other responsibilities that habit me for doing such ow that right I I wanted one when I was like seven years old but I am a grown-up and you know what people have choices to make they can waste their time away their money but my time is not free it cost you every breath in your lungs and one of the days when you wake up you might realize that instead of wasting your time building a proton pack from a movie premiere childhood days that’s the problem with the world today we care more about the past and not really about the future I think all the good that we could do if instead of wasting time building fake proton pack we put our efforts into saving the ocean or helping a neighbor

[@mspeilberg]

@@markdillow1677 Bro....I think you need to see someone professionally. I mean that in the most positive way. If this is getting to you, you may need help.

[@Saintbow]

@@markdillow1677 Let me get this right...You watched a 48 min video on how to make a proton pack prop...Just so you can trash everyone who watched a 48 min video on how to make a proton pack prop for their hobby...Because they rather spend their time building something, be it with their wife/gf/husband/bf/sex robot/it...and then put it in a display case, up on the wall or use it for a costume for a convention or Halloween around the corner. The time is spent being constructive versus going out and getting drunk, or doing drugs, or walking into walmart and licking ice cream...whatever your kind does that is extremely stupid...I mean, you did upgrade from Tide pods to licking ice cream, so...it's a start... And now you are lecturing people on how they should spend their time? This hobby is not about the past, this is about building something with your hands. This is about the enjoyment of doing something. Most folks would just buy it, but the folks that are watching this video are the ones who are going to forge ahead and make it themselves because they want to see if they can. They are like blacksmiths, or bakers. The should be applauded for the moxy to have the skill set and the ability to work with there hands. You are a sad little person.

[@neilmendrico5262]

Mark Dillow well it seems that like your life is a tragedy, judging other people because of their passion and hobby and calling it a waste of time. Maybe you should spend yours on getting your sh*t together and reflect on your crappy mindset.

[@padraicmcgraw]

I enjoy that this channel does a "cold open" in every video. It's SNL meets maker content.

[@punishedprops]

It's just so much more fun!

[@benvoliothefirst]

If I can be honest, I am both awed by the amount of time, effort, and talent you put in, and also completely overwhelmed. I would just buy one. It would take me a decade to do all this work in what little free time I have. I'm being generous.

[@mrzon9344]

Great work. Have you tried cutting the plastics(abs) with a oscilating tool? I have hear you mention MEK before, MEK disolves ABS so you can make a 'welding' paste/liquid by disolving waste abs with MEK, just be well ventilated when using MEK. it takes a long time to cure but effectivly welds the ABS together. When making bucks for vac forming we used to make the taller than required and put a score line around it to make a trim line in the form. Negative moulds/bucks can give you sharper lines (like for the shallow disk with the 4 red lights. also easier to get out as ABS shrinks.Can also use baby powder to help release.and blowing air through the vac holes can 'pop' the buck out.

[@coregeek]

Woohoo! Proton packs rock! This was such a fun build to watch! Way to go team!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks Eric!

[@ghostbustersquickresponseu5159]

Thank you for not cutting this up into separate videos. As a fellow proton pack owner it's great to watch it come together start to finish! There's nothing like walking a con with one of theses on. Enjoy it sir. Also weigh your pack. The most asked question is "How much does your pack weigh?"

[@punishedprops]

Sp glad you enjoyed the video!

[@HrafnNordhri]

When I clicked this.. I was REALLY hoping you built from scratch... That would have been great to see. Nothing wrong with a kit.. but I really wanted to see you build from scratch.

[@tomc8157]

Not many folks have the skills to build from scratch anymore. Too time consuming. Cheap, but whats everyone's time worth? I built one from scratch, hand made every single part and took me about 6 months. Used plans from GB fans and had at it. First ever project I made, with sound and lights oh my. Looks spot on comparable to the $$ kits you can buy, BUT , its still a POS compared to the "kits", according to most people who spend oodles of money on them as I found out.

[@HrafnNordhri]

@@tomc8157 I understand and I'm not one to pack shame.. kits, pre-bought or self made.. all great. But, Bill is a prop builder.. he's done some amazing things from scratch. I just really would have loved maybe a small series from him building from scratch and allowing us to see his process.. as he's done in the past. I love this channel and I own some of his books. So I wasn't trying to pack shame or even complain really... just.. I dunno.. Bill could do some amazing mods on his like that dude with the vape smoke.

[@Dragnmastralex]

for the 4 blinking red lights... I would have lined the cones with reflective foil so the LED's would give off a more even and brighter light.

[@prodestrian]

I think flat LEDs was a poor choice here, you can see the fourth LED is misaligned when the lights are flashing. With round LEDs it wouldn't have been an issue. I'm probably going to go with an 8mm LED per Cyclotron light, and line the interior with foil tape. Hoping to somewhat recreate the old incandescent bulbs they would have used in the film! 😊

[@Paladin_Green]

I used a screen door mesh and caps painted black to give it a deep look

[@d-sky1154]

Or filter paper I found that works to

[@erenhall7361]

Learning how to use circuit boards and microchips and all that fancy stuff tomorrow in my kinetics class! This video could not be better timed! I had to wire some motors up a few weeks ago for the first time and your tutorials on LED soldering really saved my butt, thanks for all the help! Keep up the good work

[@punishedprops]

That's fantastic! So happy to help :)

[@nj4x4fever2]

This has been a truly an amazing build. Fantastic job to you all.

[@BallisticTech]

I got the same squeezey bottle Bill uses to apply accelerant. It's great. But warning don't drag the nozzle through the CA glue when you apply the glue and kicker can/will mix on the tip of the nozzle and set. I bought like 10 of them so it wasn't a huge deal but worth noting.

[@punishedprops]

Yep, definitely good to be aware of!

[@squeedles_1943]

THAT WAS AWESOME! I wasn't expecting to watch all of it since I'm not too big a Ghostbusters fan, but dang I was hooked. Garrick guy's shirt was unexpected and awesome, and you all worked great together!!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much! Its such a fascinating process, it's hard not to get invested isn't it?

[@WorkingHandsMakingStuff]

Well that's the best hour of KZbin I'll see this week!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@axeltheredpanda]

Prop designers hate him! See how this man built a ghost busters proton pack in just FIVE DAYS

[@mattdavis9642]

I love the sound of the rotary tool first cutting! I can think of several sound effects to use for with little or no manipulation.

[@johnnysokko2565]

I've been working on a 3d printed pack. Designed for 3d printing and shelled for all the electronics. I did all the design work in Fusion from Otto's plans. It cost me $40 in filament to print it.

[@JustTheFacts2]

Do you have a link on Thingverse or somewhere?

[@itsagundam79]

Man, i love it when the items i use show up in a video & i hadn't gotten a suggestion to use it from a parts list. Those tri-corner beakers are fantastic for resin mixing!

[@Darktoast20]

It's not a build until you add 80s montage music.

[@punishedprops]

Truth.

[@JohnMcRIS]

Cool video.Could you please name the track at 43:00?It’s amazing!

[@sashok2505]

@@JohnMcRIS Atomiks Feat Taylor Dahlia -- Chemistry

[@JohnMcRIS]

@@sashok2505 Thanks!

[@joewaltz2709]

Punished Props Academy are these available to buy

[@chadiwack]

This video is amazing. So fascinating. I didn't skip a thing. Props (pun intended) to your editor and camera person. Very very professionally crafted and I make legit tv commercials lol. Subbed and liked. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoy our work!

[@wolverine8425]

All the stickers and finishing touches really bring it together.

[@bretstearns8083]

For future vaccuforms, you need to add a slight draft angle. things in movies may look 90° but are actually 91°-92.5°. Just feather a little of your favorite body filler and taper along the faces.

[@hartdanielseq3691]

It’s one of my favorite things to see when you put up a new video and it makes me even happier to see that it’s a longer video also. Keep up the amazing work!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@alias555aka]

Even though I might never make this, there was still a lot to learn. And amazing job from both Bill and Garrick to make the Proton Pack look so good at the end.

[@punishedprops]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@chrismeyers5963]

The 80's music was spot on for this video haha, as someone who was born in 77' and grew up in the 80's, I was enjoying this way too much lmao

[@punishedprops]

;)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

OH MAN!!! I have been waiting for you to build one of these bad boys for years Bill, fantastic! Love the little intro bit by the way . . . hilarious!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@KazDubyew]

I love all the bits they put in these videos. Bill seems like a fun guy :)

[@punishedprops]

Aww thanks!

[@Hvitserk67]

This is just a fantastic project. I like the approach to details and, not least, simplifications so that the Proton Pack can be more easily constructed. Everything is about having fun when you are doing it. Keep up the good work :)

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Brett_is_Veng]

awesome job, i love the colour you used for the finished piece, now im motivated to start my journey to create cool stuff like this too

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much, that's wonderful!

[@lynnswinburne1072]

the reason I think it is SOO GOOD is because I am a Ghostbusters fan

[@spagamoto]

Garrick seems like a cool person. Humble yet knowledgeable, and eager to teach.

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Aww you're too kind.

[@TheMidnightSmith]

The level of detail that went into this is INSANE! That is some legit prop making right there! Great job y'all! I can't wait to have a shop of my own someday!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@ChrisKurtz]

Great job, guys! Glad some of my general ideas were helpful to Garrick's plans!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks very much!

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Thanks for being one of my early customers! Your feedback really did help!

[@Dark.Shingo]

This isn't a build or a movie replica. This is a work of art!

[@from1978]

I remember Bills "weld look" with a 3D printer pen, worked well!

[@hallie6921]

from1978 I was thinking the same.

[@dragonsarrow163]

Ditto

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

Hot glue also works well and looks more realistic, IMHO. That's what I used on my homemade pack which I made out of corrugated cardboard back in 2015. I still have the pack and it looks as good as when I made it.

[@Davinci-jj5kw]

Great vid. Can we get a video of how he inked washed the plexiglass in different color please? Also great tip on the super glue weld. And isopropyl in the milli put

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Davinci 2084 I'll be doing a video on alcohol inks over on my channel in the coming weeks

[@chrisadams628]

This was an incredible build. I love these long format vids too.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Would like to see an updated one now that Afterlife is out!

[@DeRanged218]

And I’m over stuck with the Spirit of Halloween version cuz… well… cost lol. Hoping to get the Wand and Pack from HasbroLabs.

[@thatoldcomicsmell]

That vacuforming is super satisifying..I could watch that all day LOL

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

The kid in me is clawing to get at that. I had one of the toy packs as a kid, and man is yours awesome.

[@RageONTv]

George Mcfly really knows how to build an awesome protonpack!!!!!!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Omg, the vacuum forming was so cool!! Have never seen that! I’m an electronics and light machining chickie, though. So that was really fun to see! The entire process was fun to watch! Maybe you guys could take on the “SLIDERS” timer prop..? Also has eye-catching cool electronics.

[@jackjohnson4873]

I have purchased 4 vac formed shells from knowonesdesigns Great product

[@fox-kc110]

jack johnson when did u purchase them & when did u get them after u purchase them??😁😁

[@jackjohnson4873]

@@fox-kc110 it took awhile, almost made me nervous. But they are made to order and I'm sure they have normal jobs and do this on the side.i ordered one it took about 2 months. I ordered three about the same.

[@-MrFozzy-]

That’s an outrageous amount of work...but it’s a lovely prop....amazing and helpful video as always

[@punishedprops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Broadshore]

My Favorite line from Ghostbusters 2. *Who you gonna call.!!!* And the children run around crying out *He-man! He-Man! He-Man!* Look at your pack and looking at my Spirit Holloweves Protopack. The Spirit one is totally off scale. Plus! Love what you guys did with your build! A+!

[@gorillaau]

"And it don't look good."

[@daimyo2k]

I've never seen the screwdriver thing, pressing on the form. I have and was taught (and works really well) to just use a mildly damp wadded up paper towel. The burnishing wheel on the corners... awesome idea, never thought of that. Thanks for sharing =]

[@MrDunvegandunvegan]

You can also use ABS slurry for gluing and filling just like with 3d printed ABS. It will be a much stronger bond than superglue or resin.

[@VicOrlando]

Super bad ass build!! One of the hardest things I ever built but I couldn't afford the details. So much fun!

[@PlanetAlexanderProjects]

No wonder you need so much Ghostbusters gear... those dang ghosts don't leave the shop alone! Amazing build both of you, what a massive project but well worth it! I can see how excited Bill is to finally have the proton pack.

[@thefwaynes]

This is a small detail which has an easy fix but on the proton pack on the alice frame there is a bit of grey pole foam held to the pack with black tape in the first movie and zip ties in the second movie

[@JayDoscher]

Watching this has been a blast! It's easily the best video I've seen in a while. I ended up watching it over 3 days and enjoyed it all. Thank you!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks very much!

[@evren.builds]

15:44 I've had the exact thing happen with that bosh drill as well. Either the collet is not skookum or the sudden deceleration loosens it.

[@bryanchaffee1886]

You should space the speaker away from the board so it doesn't distort the rubber seal and or cone which will distort the output. Awesome video! Thank you

[@ThatEngin3rd]

I'm glad to see that Garrick comes Jonny Ruckus approved.

[@nerdyviews]

Yay! Super fun to watch that awesome build! I may have to bring my gear next Emerald City... ;)

[@deadpoetiq]

So stoked you FINALLY got a proton pack build! Great vid as always guys, gonna be re-doing my own build and will take away some pointers from this. love it

[@KingTrump2024]

Baking soda with the CA, acts like accelerant and also creates and epoxy grade bond you can sand.

[@jonaheaster7920]

So glad you finally finished it! I've been working on mine for a while now and will hopefully have it done before Heroes Con Charlotte

[@BajaTym]

Great video, I appreciate you sharing your skills! It had never occurred to me to fiberglass reenforce a vacuformed pull... it’s so obvious and simple, yet completely outside “my view” of common sense. 😎👍

[@detectorguy]

As an added bonus to make it "pop" would be to possibly put light fibre inside the red and blue "tubes" or cables on the back...You could make them light up when the pack is turned on and "ernergised" ready for action.

[@indiansu2]

Guys, what a fantastic vid! Someday I'll be able to do this, hopefully, but your knowledge of tools and materials was great....a little intimidating, but very well done. Thank you for this vid! WOW!

[@lucas2002D]

Love the ALICE PACK i have the A.L.I.C.E LARGE PACK and use it ALOT

[@chelsiehaeg131]

The last time I fiberglassed a mask I sprayed spray adhesive on the inside. Then just ploped the cloth onto that. Lastly brushed on my resin :) I felt it made it cleaner/easier.

[@crazietj]

Fantastic build! I made a juck pack several years ago, and been thinking of building a new pack!

[@punishedprops]

Right on! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@theghostisdead]

Man... I learn so much from all your episodes! Super inspiring 💪

[@punishedprops]

That's so fantastic to hear!

[@JinxxSpeaks]

So this is my 6th time watching this video. Makes you understand those high price tags are well worth it.

[@iAmDru12]

So what do you guys do with the excess plastic sheet? Is it just recycled or do you have other uses you find for them?

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Drewseph i recycle most of it, but i do keep strips & large flat pieces for scratch building.

[@matt34dogify]

These videos always get me inspired to start a new project!!

[@punishedprops]

Wonderful!

[@RageONTv]

I would love to know how you made the metallic looking labels

[@punishedprops]

I believe those are part of Garrick's kit he offers.

[@rgd963]

try compress air in the mold it may help release. also STONERS mold release spray would help.a nylon separator over the molds would aid in suction.

[@GWHPhoto]

OMG. You guys went way out there in making this. I love it.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@Miguel_morales99]

This was a fun build to watch, great work as always (and please make a list of songs used in the vid too)

[@punishedprops]

We get all our music from artlist.io/

[@tampabuc2004]

@@punishedprops Do you know what the name of the song used in the video is?

[@prodestrian]

Oh! I'm building one right now too, this is great timing! 😃

[@prodestrian]

That superglue "welding" technique is exactly what I was looking for, I'm a week or two away from attaching the handles to the Wand and this is going to make a huge difference!

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

prodestrian glad to help! I used it on some of the tube caps a well, then went back and sanded it down. Makes it look like a grinded weld

[@SquozePictures]

Think you'll be doing a build video for the wand?

[@marktadlock5428]

You can’t use bees wax or mold release?

[@partlycloudyoptimist809]

Omg. I teared up when they hit the juice and the wand powered up. Should just post this link to a eharmony account and say see these guys? That’s what I’m looking for.

[@punishedprops]

Isn't it just SO fun?

[@cmysharingan]

Watching this get made, gave me a whole new understanding of what it would mean to be in the movie wearing an actual "unlicensed nuclear accelerator" on your back.

[@punishedprops]

Hah! Wild, right?

[@peterwheeler1968]

Just got genuinely excited when I saw the notification, but haven't been able to watch till now! Awesome job!!

[@jktechwriter]

I don't see instructions for the kit on the knowonesdesigns.com site, and the video really isn't enough detail to do it alone. Any recommendations?

[@matfry2310]

Awesome project guys, love the content. Keep um coming!

[@jimpiazza4264]

Very cool build, you guys! Fun to watch.

[@Sunila_DragonladyCH]

What an amazing build! Almost better than the original! But am I the only one who noticed that Bill had the same t-shirt on for the whole week... or several of the same (hopefully) and Garrick had a collection of awesome ones. Especially the last one! Ignis!!

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Ignis is best boi! Check out Horsemenof.com if ya want to see pics of our epic FFXV group.

[@Sunila_DragonladyCH]

Garrick Backer Wow! These are great! I’m still playing FFXV now. I even replayed the whole thing on stream recently. My first game stream ever! Good fun.

[@erinwhite7964]

This is so incredible I wish I had the time and Knowledge to do this type of stuff and be able to.go to a con would be amazing I have never been and I wouldn't even know what to wear as I have never made any costumes before but awesome job

[@punishedprops]

You can do it if you want to!

[@joshthomas5151]

are you thinking about making a version 2.0 of the proton pack, because the amount of work you put into your projects is amazing

[@Alientek2044]

Fantastic build Bill, so want one now! Keep them coming

[@stee4592]

As the fiberglass cures , does the heat melt/warp the plastic .

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

stee nuner No, not with .060 ABS. If you had a REALLY thick spot the heat might warp it, but you’d have to be intentionally pouring it there & letting it cut upside down. One of the main reason we leave it right side up & weighted while it cures is so excess resin drains out.

[@jaycannau]

Looks amazing but you forgot to add the vent light in the wand.

[@VictorScrooge]

There is so much cut off. Is there something you can still do with that?

[@rjc0234]

Smooth on, fibreglass, vacuum forming? these are some classic techniques!

[@rossarmstrong6731]

Pro tip: add a draft angle to your part, say 1 degree offset on the vertical sides to allow the part to come out easier.