FryGuy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I just wanted to say that building my pack has become my obsession lately. I am having so much fun "hunting and gathering" supplies from the garage and attic. My goal is to build it using as many found parts as I can. So far, the only part I have had to buy is the cistern. I have been documenting my progress with pictures, but want to wait until it is done before I post. The faceplate for the radio is mostly done, and the glue is drying. Waiting in the wings, I have all of the seed trays, an aluminum BS frame, faucet cover, radio box, wet wipes bottles, and mushroom caps. My coolest find was for the radio speaker area. Have you ever noticed that the inside of an automatic coffee maker drip basket is exactly the right size and has 16 triangular segments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 My coolest find was for the radio speaker area. Have you ever noticed that the inside of an automatic coffee maker drip basket is exactly the right size and has 16 triangular segments?No... I had not. Cool stuff! And yes, it seems that my pack has more time put into it than my armor. I'm not sure how that is... but it is. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Awesome man....cant wait to see the progress pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtail6 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 surprising what can be used to build SW items, kinda like the first movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have one concern about the direction I am headed with mine. The middle section where the 2 switches and 2 smaller dials are I decided to tweak a bit. I found an old CB radio from the 70's in my garage. The faceplate had those exact switches on it, but more in the center. The left side had a "signal strength meter" which I thought was cool so I decided to leave it. There is still room for the 2 smaller dials on the right. Is it ok to change little things like that? Basically, it would look like an upgraded model of the victory. I know...I know...Pictures would help, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 It would be fine for acceptance into the 501st since the backpack is an accessory, but not for Mepd deployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I know...I know...Pictures would help, right?Took the text right off my keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 left my camera at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 left my camera at work!Ok- Here it is as it stands right now. This is just a very rough around the edges version, but you can see the direction I am going with the center section. You can also see the coffee filter basket speaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 looking great greg...much better than my first attempts at the radio. Its really great to see all the scratch build stuff everyone is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Here is the radio and some other parts. I have 2 versions of the radio. The first is with the dial on the right, which is removable and allows me to put the plasma light in its place. I added some details to the side of the radio that I thought were interesting. The last few are of it on the seed tray next to the cistern (the only part I have had to buy so far!) I know it is not cannon, and I don't intend it to be. I am going for the "Mostly Cannon" pack with the "feel" of the screen-used packs. The frame is an old aluminum one from a pack I found in the garage. Building the top tray now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thats cool man the kids are going to love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Kids nothin! I love it! Also, the radio opens up and I have a small amp in there that plays the TD loop through the speaker. I can have it set up so the plasma light only comes on when the radio it "transmitting" or I can leave it on full time. It's a real cool effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Greg how'd you make the plasma light i wanna do that to my t-21 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Greg how'd you make the plasma light i wanna do that to my t-21 ?I think I got it from thinkgeek.com or maybe ebay. It was a while ago, and I have been trying to find a use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locitus Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Could it have been this one? http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/362c/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Could it have been this one? http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/362c/No. Same company I think, but those are too big and ac. The one I have is 2-3 inches and battery powered. Here is one I just found on ebay for you. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but I think it was less than $20 http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUE-Pocket-Plasma-Clip-On-lumindisc-light-NEW-/250655958003?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5c4263f3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Finally got it as done as it is going to be for a while! Here are some of it on "Randall," my mannequin. I am in the process of weathering it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 nice work Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Holy Jawa Breath!!! That is freakin' awesome! I gotta say, while I don't want one personally I do love the modded packs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryGuy Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Here are some pics of it done and weathered and in use for the first time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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