Ghostbusters Proton Pack Conversion for my Daughter

[nitrox]

I thought I'd share this build that I am currently working on for my daughter. I started out by purchasing a vintage 80's Kenner proton pack:-


I removed the stickers and sanded the pack down to get rid of some of the scratches it has got over the years and added a light coat of primer, I then cut out holes for the cyclotron lights and added some rings where the lights will be.

After that I have begun working on the alice frame which I have made from PVC piping:-



I will be continuing the build over the next two weeks while I'm waiting for some items to arrive from Ebay and other places to complete the pack.

Dan.

 

[veektohr]

Awesome! Infinite dad points


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[cjchiu]

What a great idea. Looking forward to see how this turns out.

 

[nitrox]

Thanks guys!

On a side note does anyone have any ideas about a cheap lighting solution for the rotating cyclotron lights?

 

[doppelganger]

How about a flashing rear bicycle led light. Some of them have adjustable flash speed. Cant wait to see it complete.

Or something like ebay item number 19182494395

 

[Shotzy]

Man this brings back memories, I used to have that pack and the trap and the jumpsuit lol. Great work pops!

 

[Shotzy]

Thanks guys!

On a side note does anyone have any ideas about a cheap lighting solution for the rotating cyclotron lights?

Maybe an RGB ring? If you have the technical skills there pretty cheap

https://www.amazon.com/DIYmall-WS28...8&qid=1465761788&sr=8-1&keywords=RGB+LED+Ring

 

[nitrox]

How about a flashing rear bicycle led light. Some of them have adjustable flash speed. Cant wait to see it complete.

Or something like ebay item number 19182494395

I did think of that, I'm really looking for the lights to rotate in sequence rather than just random flashing. I know you can buy lighting kits but they tend to be expensive.

I'm thinking of buying four cheap LED torches so I con mount the reflector and LED in the cylotron, I'm not sure how I would rig up a flashing circuit though.

 

[Halliwax]

i love the pvc pipe for the frame! great thinking!

 

[nitrox]

I thought I'd give a small update of my progress, some of the tubing has arrived so I have now tested the fitting and placement prior to painting the pack and thrower:-

 

[Vormz]

I had this Kenner proton pack when I was kid! I can't remember where did it goes... and now I wish I could do the same for my daughter.
Really love what you did with yours, nice work daddy !