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Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: August 16th, 2020, 5:51 pm
by JWils23
pchrisbosh1 wrote: ↑August 14th, 2020, 7:24 am Looks amazing sir. I love the attention to detail, its going to be a nice looking pack.
Thanks Chris! With a shell that's so nice I had to make sure I brought my A game!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: August 16th, 2020, 6:07 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: August 16th, 2020, 6:23 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: August 17th, 2020, 5:43 am
by tobycj
Gorgeous looking pack! Definitely adding this to my reference threads!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosch Shell)
Posted: August 17th, 2020, 4:36 pm
by Couture
JWils23 wrote: ↑August 4th, 2020, 9:54 am Thanks bud! Nope, they’re actual Legris elbows but they’re 3/16 instead of 4mm. Just slightly bigger but still hold the 4mm tubing well. There’s a guy on eBay who sells them pretty regularly, in fact he just put up a bunch last night. I went through and found the ones that looked the best (minimal cracking/wear) and snagged them.
I recently grabbed a set from the same seller and really like them. Mine had a small amount of cracking but were otherwise in pretty good condition. Considering that they're vintage, dark grey, and gen 1, they're definitely the next best thing to vintage 4mm ones.
And excellent looking pack, can't wait to see it finished. I was also lucky enough to snag a bosh shell from this run which I commissioned a user here to build me a pack with. I'm super excited for it.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: August 28th, 2020, 11:05 am
by RedSpecial
Beautiful build, man!
Absolutely loving the attention to detail.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: September 3rd, 2020, 6:45 pm
by JWils23
Been a bit of a lull the last few weeks as I wait for parts to come in but you might have noticed in the previous posts that my N-filter had gone MIA. Originally when applying all the labels I decided I liked the look of the foil label from Arrons kit and as I was applying it I clipped it with a finger and it creased it right across the middle. This is one of those things that probably no one else would notice but it's all I could see and it drove me nuts.
I got in touch with Arron and he was nice enough to send me two new labels for my filter and I really can't thank him enough. Once I knew I could get another label I set out stripping the old label and dry rub because I knew I'd have to strip it down and repaint. After about 45 mins with the steel wool I was ready to paint again, but the weather wasn't cooperating so I had to wait about a week and a half for temps and humidity to drop here before I could hit it again. But once it broke I painted again and the let it sit for about a week before putting it back on the pack.
Once back on I put the new label on, taking extreme care to mind my fingers and put a new dry rub on
And there she is, all back together! Now to take that bumper off and do some bondo and sanding work to clean it up...
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 14th, 2020, 5:08 pm
by JWils23
Been awhile since my last update but not much to report as I'm waiting for RJ to finish up on my thrower and I've been slacking on getting going on my mobo. But I did have one small update, scrolling through threads here I found one regarding Clippard valves on the packs (
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32031) which talked about the configuration of them on the original packs. Since I'm always looking for little quirks I noticed that the Spengler pack has 701's both on the gun and the pack which I thought I'd noticed when looking at the reference pictures.
Since my pack pulls a lot from the Spengler pack I thought this would be a fun little detail to add. I had already scooped up a vintage 701 for my thrower and after being encouraged by Dan to go for it I set out looking for another. Patience paid off and I was able to find a second which I just got yesterday. One has very heavy engraving of the Clippard name.
While the other is much finer
And here together
So now the question is which one on the pack and which one on the thrower?? I'm thinking the heavier engraving on the pack because it has the dimple on the cap similar to the spengler pack but I'm open to ideas. Any input is appreciated!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 15th, 2020, 4:54 am
by RedSpecial
I was just reading through your build thread yesterday, wondering when the next update would be.
Great to see you back at it
I'd go with the one with the heavier engraving on the pack too, if its the closest match to the one on the Ramis Hero.
The depth and spacing of the knurling also seems to match the screen used example pretty well on that cap.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 15th, 2020, 12:15 pm
by JWils23
Oh I know, admittedly I’ve been slacking as of late. Big implementation project at work plus setting up all the Halloween stuff at my house has taken a lot of my free time. Plus it’s the usual build stuff, patience while you wait for things to be built or sourced. Hurry up and wait!
I didn’t even think about the knurling, it looks to be very close with the exception of the knurling stopping at the upper third of the set screw hole on mine and the lower third on the Spengler pack. It’s crazy the subtle variations of bevels and knurling each valve can have, even though they’re all the same valve (technically)!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 15th, 2020, 12:48 pm
by RedSpecial
Thats the eternal struggle in this hobby, work/ home balance is bad enough but the waiting to find parts or receive them can be so frustrating.
Even if we are spoiled for parts these days.
Looking forward to the next update though, this pack is going to be the real deal.
It's nuts how inconsistent a lot of these parts can be.
even something as simple as the straights and banjos seem to have quite a bit of variation.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 16th, 2020, 10:20 am
by JWils23
Thank you for the kind words, I’ve really enjoyed putting this one together and was hoping it would be reflected in the finished product. I’m very excited to get my thrower and start building that, especially because I have all the extras already like the pop mech/light kit/grips etc. That build should go quickly finger crossed.
I know, there are so many inconsistencies on the same part. Which makes it fun to try and track down the right variant, but also annoying trying to track down the right variant haha!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 20th, 2020, 3:59 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 20th, 2020, 4:36 pm
by Demon Vice Commander
JWils23 wrote: ↑October 20th, 2020, 3:59 pm Quick update, swapped out the 331 Clippard for the vintage 701 today. Clippard logo down, diagram facing up just like the Spengler pack.
Very nice! I actually just swapped out a modern 331 for a vintage 701 on my pack as well.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: October 20th, 2020, 7:18 pm
by JWils23
Demon Vice Commander wrote: ↑October 20th, 2020, 4:36 pmJWils23 wrote: ↑October 20th, 2020, 3:59 pm Quick update, swapped out the 331 Clippard for the vintage 701 today. Clippard logo down, diagram facing up just like the Spengler pack.
Very nice! I actually just swapped out a modern 331 for a vintage 701 on my pack as well.
Love it! These little subtle details and oddities are what I love about building this.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: November 23rd, 2020, 10:05 am
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 7th, 2021, 7:39 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 9th, 2021, 12:11 pm
by JWils23
Now that I have the bumper mounted again I’m debating on which blue label to put on. I have the metal plate version from Joe Luna or I have the foil label from Arron. Does anyone know which is correct? I thought I read somewhere on here that it was the foil type but now I can’t find it. Reference below between the plate and foil labels.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 9th, 2021, 1:12 pm
by Nuclearjungle
The foil one is more accurate in material and appearance.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 9th, 2021, 2:57 pm
by Kingpin
Nuclearjungle wrote: ↑February 9th, 2021, 1:12 pm The foil one is more accurate in material and appearance.
/\ Ditto this. Whilst the label used on the majority of the Proton Pack props used in the movies didn't have a foil finish, the foil one is closer to what was used than the metal one.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 9th, 2021, 3:43 pm
by JWils23
Thank you both! After looking at them and the reference photos I agree that the foil one is a closer match, especially in the darker blue color.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 9th, 2021, 7:00 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: February 28th, 2021, 4:46 pm
by JWils23
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 2nd, 2021, 2:14 pm
by JWils23
Today I'm working on dialing in the mounting points for the Alice frame. Is anyone out there who has a Bosh shell/Mobo able to verify the measurements for the mounting points? Chris was nice enough to send me a scaled PDF of his mobo but I'm not tech savy enough to determine measurements from it. I'm eyeballing it right now off that, screen grabs and the reference pics and I think I have it fairly close but if anyone can chime in on the placement I'd appreciate it. I used the measurements of stefans plans to get a general area but the shell dimensions are different so it's just a ball park.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 12:41 am
by Nuclearjungle
A lot of really nice parts on this pack, but the vintage clippard valves in particular got me thinking that those are disappointingly absent on my own build. Can you give me any tips for acquiring those, other than resorting to Wanted posts? I'm kind of stumped on that one, and I really wanted my pack to look as vintage as possible.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 3:24 am
by tobycj
Nuclearjungle wrote: ↑March 7th, 2021, 12:41 am A lot of really nice parts on this pack, but the vintage clippard valves in particular got me thinking that those are disappointingly absent on my own build. Can you give me any tips for acquiring those, other than resorting to Wanted posts? I'm kind of stumped on that one, and I really wanted my pack to look as vintage as possible.
Keep an eye on ebay obviously, I was lucky and able to get a vintage 701 recently for less than a brand new one. Still on the hunt for a 331 though!
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 7:44 am
by Nuclearjungle
Do they specifically say "NOS" or "vintage"? I've had searches set up to alert me, and I never see anything other than "new in box".
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 10:12 am
by JWils23
Nuclearjungle wrote: ↑March 7th, 2021, 12:41 am A lot of really nice parts on this pack, but the vintage clippard valves in particular got me thinking that those are disappointingly absent on my own build. Can you give me any tips for acquiring those, other than resorting to Wanted posts? I'm kind of stumped on that one, and I really wanted my pack to look as vintage as possible.
I saved searches on my eBay and set up alerts for when new listings would pop up. Even with those saved though I would still jump on eBay pretty regularly and search for them. They will show up but it may just be awhile, I think there was probably 4 months in between finding both of mine. Usually the listings will say they’re used, I know there are several listings for new valves on their pretty regularly. Typical the listings won’t show the top of the valve so it’s hard to see the engraving but if the clippard logo at the base is small and not spread out that’s was how I’d know it was an older model.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 1:48 pm
by tobycj
Nuclearjungle wrote: ↑March 7th, 2021, 7:44 am Do they specifically say "NOS" or "vintage"? I've had searches set up to alert me, and I never see anything other than "new in box".
My 701 was just listed as "clippard R701 pressure regulator", but I saw from the photos it had the unstretched logo on the base so grabbed it.
Re: GB1 Hero Build (Bosh Shell)
Posted: March 7th, 2021, 8:43 pm
by JWils23
The saying goes, "sometimes you're the hammer and sometimes you're the nail." Today I was definitely the nail...
I had high hopes for today to be a productive day and it started off that way. I drilled the holes on the mobo for the Alice frame and then marked and drilled the frame.
Because the carriage bolts I'm using are squared off at the base I wasn't too concerned with the initial hole being slightly off center. Without a little extra work the bolt wont seat correctly.
I took to it with a file and squared it off, now it's centered and a perfect fit. I have to give credit where credit is due, I picked up the idea from here
http://jimmmcshane.com/ghostbusters/proton-packs/ I then mounted the mobo to the frame and threw it on just to make sure it felt right. I was going to take a picture but then I thought, I'll just do it after I do the L-brackets and mount the shell. And from there is where my day goes down hill...
After looking at references pictures for ever I noticed that the rivets on many of the packs were not all neat and straight. Below you can see Rays pack has them pretty much in line but Peters pack has them at a slight diagonal. So in that spirit I drilled all my L-brackets a little different, giving them different angles and spacings.
For some annoying reason all but two rivets were snapping with a huge chunk of shank left. I've never had this issue before and it was very frustrating. I had to clip all the shanks and then file them down, I'm not sure if i'm going to drill all of them out and redo them or if I'll let it slide and see how it looks when they're painted.
I decided to press on and drill out the brackets so I could mount the shell, it would all be worth it if I could put this thing on finally. Drilled out and tapped the first bracket no problem, started on the next and snap...
After getting the other half of the tap out I decided today just wasn't my day and put everything away. I'll get at it again in a few days, once my new tapping bit arrives.