I wish I had enough time, money, and patience to make one. This looks absolutely amazing

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

With two small kids, and a full time job I have no time. Managed to find 5 min here, maybe 10 there. Come home and maybe primer a part. Maybe only drill a hole. Every day get a little something done. It took me over two years to build this. With no time I made it happen. I’m not saying do it, but it’s possible if you want to take a while to do it. Personally I think it comes out much better cause you have many hours to think of each step before you do it.

@femmegirl9933

2 жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel You are a legend!!! ♥️

i am so grateful you did this video.its true that no one shows you these things.im 70% complete on my shell atm,planning on finishing it inside the next month,thank you for posting this

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

I’m happy you found this helpful. Thanks for taking the time to watch. Is yours a Benofkent shell as well?

You are a legend!!! ♥️

@breaksteel

2 жыл бұрын

That has to be the single best complement ever. Just not sure I’m worthy of it. 😎 Thanks for watching and making my day.

Plz make more videos like this one, especially if you could post links of where you got everything , what kind of tools used, what kind of paint, and if you ever decide to make another pack, a step by step guide from start to finish would be great! I have most of my parts in and the project is a little intimidating lol

@breaksteel

Жыл бұрын

I would love to do a step by step but that would be an intensive set of videos. I have been meaning to record a “where I sourced parts” video. Only trouble is 6months later and those sources run dry. I suppose a few videos explaining some of the processes would be helpful. Some good ideas here for sure. In the mean time if you have any questions I’m always willing to lend some help. Yes this project is intimidating. Best to break it down into smaller parts or projects. Becomes more rewarding as you see many small projects completed and the pack starts to look as one. Most of all take your time. A rushed pack always looks like a rushed pack.

@MWmota

Жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel I think it would be a lot of videos, but it would make for great content, increase subscribers and help many people! I'd be happy to help in any capacity. I'm not sure how to send messages on this platform but feel free to contact me if you need help, ideas or some camera gear suggestions. The cosplay thing is huge where I live. I'm sure you can do it! Thanks for the comment and looking forward to more great content!

That pack is Immaculate 😍

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Put a lot of effort into making it right. Can’t believe how long it took but it’s way worth it.

Looking great so far 👍

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its been a long term project so I think the down time allows plenty of thought to make it right.

@kayfabesounds

3 жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel I know the feeling have been collecting vintage parts for the last 2 and a bit years for my build 😅 .. I am still yet to drill a hole in my shell🤣

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Having a drill press made drilling the shell much easier for some holes. Just drill slowly, and by slowly I mean depth, or how hard you press into the resin. After a hole or two you find it’s not a big deal. Just measure multiple times and mark accordingly. I’ve been giving it maybe 2 hours a week average. Sometimes it’s as little as 5 min to paint a part. Any progress is progress.

Looks great. lot of info for my own build currently doing a 3D printed pack

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the complement! Good luck with your build!

wow this thing look like it weighs 100 lbs, incredible.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

It’s got to be somewhere between 25 and 30 lbs just the pack alone. All these little parts and electronics added up quick. Still building the thrower which might add another 5 to 7 lbs. thanks for watching!

its really really awesome, a couple of notes with regard to accuracy, the screws holding the bumper to the cyclotron should be straight head not hex, and your welds are a little big in my opinion. apart from that a very impressive build, really hoping to see more of it and looking forward to seeing it wethered It's garanteed to really make it pop once you add that.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the screw heads. Just used what came in the BOK kit. Welds do look a bit large. I made them about the size of a real mig weld with too much material added. The camera seems to make them look a bit larger for some reason. Hoping to get it weathered once it warms up here, bit too cold for paint in the garage these days.

@GhostbustersFan77

2 жыл бұрын

Personally I'm not bothered by the little inaccuracies. After all these packs are supposed to be hand made so there would be differences between each pack. Maybe the welds are different on one or whatever the case may be.

I wouldn't weather it. There should be an example of the pack brand new as if it was just built, tested and ready to go.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

I have not weathered it. Kinda like the way it looks as is. After all I did just build and test it. It may stay this way.

Great video! Which labels are you using? And what about the brass fittings...did you source independently or ge5 from a source?

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been meaning to record a video to explain all that. Brass fittings came from GBfans. Most of the labels came from Mack’s Factory on EBay. Some of the thicker aluminum labels came from GBfans.

@darrenvaughan2746

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! A breakdown of the parts and vendors you used would be awesome - there are SO many out there!!!

Nice dude i building a spirit halloween one and painting modding i love yours

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

So worth it in the end to own one. Have fun building yours!

@CryeBaby

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah yours is just amazing i know i keep saying but yeah and i will have fun

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@CryeBaby

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

What kind of paint did you use for this?

@breaksteel

Жыл бұрын

Here’s the 3 I used. Primer over everything. Bed liner on the cyclotron and some other parts for texture. Then coat everything in the flat black. Don’t rush. I repeat, do not rush. Many thin coats will make it come out so much better. I think I did two coats primer and then 3 or 4 coats flat black. (One or two coats bed liner I don’t remember) Rustolium - American accents flat grey primer Rustolium - truck bed coating black Rustolium - flat protective enamel black

@MWmota

Жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel thank you so much for sharing!!

Where did you find the original ribbon cable ?

@breaksteel

2 жыл бұрын

Look up Fincher Technologies on FB. They are custom made as the originals are no longer manufactured. Very good quality too.

@willardjsullivan8394

2 жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel Thanks For info. I'll wait on contacting him for now since he's Dealing with a Loss of home and Shop due to Fire earlier in the year.

@breaksteel

2 жыл бұрын

Now that is tragic. Hope he recovers soon. There is no comparable alternative for that part

What sort of material is that shell made of? Looks fragile.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

This is a Benofkent shell. It’s cast out a resin. He has been commissioned in building the packs for Ghostbusters After Life. Now I wouldn’t want to drop a 40lb pack as it might crack, then again so would a fiberglass shell. If I were to build another pack I’d certainly get another of these shells.

@cpu64

3 жыл бұрын

I would skip it for a fiberglass shell on your next build.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

What do you have in mind?

@cpu64

3 жыл бұрын

@@breaksteel a fiberglass shell...

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we’ve already established that, do you have a specific maker you have in mind?

Looks like you went all out and tried to recreate Bill Murray’s pack from GB1. You came close to replicating the real thing 👍 Only a couple of small details that makes it different from his actual pack.

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, was attempting to get close to it. One can drive themselves nuts with the details. In the end this is my pack, not his. Thanks for checking it out!

Awesome pack build sir?? Could I pay you to build me one?

@breaksteel

2 жыл бұрын

It took about two years to find all the parts to build this one. Knowing where to look now I think another would be a bit faster. To discuss details further on a custom build email me at breaksteel@gmail.com

Sorry, but what in the hell is that?

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

This is the shell to a proton pack. This was a major prop from the 1984 Ghostbusters movie. Saw this movie at a very young age and always wanted one. Felt like sharing.

@poolman8241

3 жыл бұрын

Frigging amazing

@breaksteel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Lots of planning has been paying off.