Props

This is the sound system I intend to install in the proton pack prop I've...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:12:26 GMT

This is the sound system I intend to install in the proton pack prop I've been working on. It consists of a T-amp (battery powered amp), two old car speakers from my Toyota, and a USB flashdrive-type mp3 player loaded with the startup sound of the pack from the movies. It's decently loud, but I'm still wondering how best to rig it so I can play the sound at will without actually holding the mp3 player in plain sight to trigger it.

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Another shot of the NVGs, but at an earlier stage.

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:07:06 GMT

Another shot of the NVGs, but at an earlier stage.

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I made these metal-looking labels by layering labels printed on...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:10:53 GMT

I made these metal-looking labels by layering labels printed on transparencies over brushed aluminum-looking contact paper commonly used as shelf liner. The result is a shiny label!

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Welding goggles, knobs, lamps, microscope elements, a nylon strap, inkjetted...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:05:34 GMT

Welding goggles, knobs, lamps, microscope elements, a nylon strap, inkjetted labels, black vinyl dye, and a few hours work. This pair turned out far better than my first attempt, but the color is inaccurate to the original movie's Ecto-goggle model. These are more 'special ops' goggles I suppose.
Like the first pair, the microscope lenses are impossible to see through. My next pair will use slip fittings and special-ordered 'optical windows' to create goggles you can really see through.

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Another shot of the in-progress pack. The object nearest the bottom is the...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:08:22 GMT

Another shot of the in-progress pack. The object nearest the bottom is the body of the neutrona thrower (the 'gun' hooked to the pack).

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The basic shape is there, I just need to make a few more minor pieces...then...

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:09:27 GMT

The basic shape is there, I just need to make a few more minor pieces...then sand and paint it all before I can bolt it to the motherboard. Then comes the fun stuff: installing the electronics. When I'm done, this thing should have accurate lights and a nice loud startup sound when switched on.

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