cpbdogs
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I'm currently working on a new cosplay from the Ghostbusters Reboot (Holtzmann, because let's face it, she's great). I might post a separate thread for my actual jumpsuit costume, but in here I'm going to be posting updates on my Proton Pack build progress.
The new pack is quite unique, making some of the pieces hard to find. Over on gbfans, people make these really elaborate and expensive reboot packs. I don't have the money for that so I decided I'd simplify it, but still make it look professional and accurate to the film pack.
I started with a wooden pegboard. I then cut it down into two 11 7/8" x 19 3/4" pieces. I then glued them together for added strength. This piece is called the "motherboard". The film motherboard (and many replicas) is made out of metal. That's both expensive and heavy. I found that the pegboard would work nicely because it had pre-existing holes in it for the screws I'd use to attach other parts.
After the glue had dried (thank goodness that it's a hot and sunny August day...) I painted the pegboard with silver spray paint. I wanted to get the metal effect without actually using metal.
While the glue was drying, I got to work on the tackle box. Technically it was an "electrical parts box" that I grabbed from the home improvement section at Walmart. The entire box was black except for the handle and clasp. I spray painted those with matte/flat black spray paint. The film pack has raised circles on it, while mine had raised squares. I took advantage of those and painted some "battle scratches" around them with silver gilding paint. The film version has similar paint around the circles. I suppose that it gives the box the effect of scratched, painted metal.
After everything had dried, I drilled holes in the back of the tackle box and put four 3/4 inch machine screws through the box and the pegboard. I secured them with washers and bolts.
So this is my current progress. Sorry for the pictures turned, I couldn't figure out how to fix them. If you know how to rotate them, could you please let me know? Thanks guys!
Progress: 1/?
The new pack is quite unique, making some of the pieces hard to find. Over on gbfans, people make these really elaborate and expensive reboot packs. I don't have the money for that so I decided I'd simplify it, but still make it look professional and accurate to the film pack.
I started with a wooden pegboard. I then cut it down into two 11 7/8" x 19 3/4" pieces. I then glued them together for added strength. This piece is called the "motherboard". The film motherboard (and many replicas) is made out of metal. That's both expensive and heavy. I found that the pegboard would work nicely because it had pre-existing holes in it for the screws I'd use to attach other parts.
After the glue had dried (thank goodness that it's a hot and sunny August day...) I painted the pegboard with silver spray paint. I wanted to get the metal effect without actually using metal.
While the glue was drying, I got to work on the tackle box. Technically it was an "electrical parts box" that I grabbed from the home improvement section at Walmart. The entire box was black except for the handle and clasp. I spray painted those with matte/flat black spray paint. The film pack has raised circles on it, while mine had raised squares. I took advantage of those and painted some "battle scratches" around them with silver gilding paint. The film version has similar paint around the circles. I suppose that it gives the box the effect of scratched, painted metal.
After everything had dried, I drilled holes in the back of the tackle box and put four 3/4 inch machine screws through the box and the pegboard. I secured them with washers and bolts.
So this is my current progress. Sorry for the pictures turned, I couldn't figure out how to fix them. If you know how to rotate them, could you please let me know? Thanks guys!
Progress: 1/?
