[jch00lig4n]

Thanks to this forum and many YT vids. I pulled the trigger on the full size Spirit pack. As of now, it's sitting in it's box in my office. I did inspect for damage just to be sure. So far I've ordered several cosmetic upgrades from here in the shop as well as several parts from Etsy.

I have the ribbon cable, brass elbows, P clamp, crank knob, bumper, new hose, and 5 pin quick connect so far. Some parts are still in transit. I got lucky and ordered the cyclotron and bumper from Tacobelli last night! That's gonna take about a month. I'm hoping to have the Alice frame and new motherboard ordered within the next week. I'll have pic up very soon and I'll post vids to the YT.

[jch00lig4n]

Mail Day! These parts came in from A2ThreeD's Etsy shop!

[jch00lig4n]

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Bit the bullet and ordered the Rothco Alice frame!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KD3GTE?ps ... yp_imgToDp

[smrtazzsmrtgnnr]

I got a couple of the SHFS packs to act as either filler for display or for fans to use in photo ops. I fabricated frames from PVC and ABS sheet (on hand supplies) so I could have the actual frames for the custom pack and slime blower builds that are for my personal use.

[jch00lig4n]

Oh nice! i saw some PVC build vids online and my try my hand at that as well, at some point. I got a bunch more stuff in and can't wait to finally have some time off to start working on this thing. I got my new motherboard coming from Frankengeek and the cyclotron mod from Tacobelli on the way as well!

[jch00lig4n]

More bits and parts arrived! Getting ready to get this thing going. My new mobo from Frankengeek was delivered to day as well! I need to get it all organized and I'll get pics up today!

[jch00lig4n]

Just picked this bad boy up! New mobo courtesy Frankengeek!

[jch00lig4n]

Finally! Some Progress! I was able to get the Frankengeek motherboard and the Rothco ALICE frame done last night. I was going to to the add my Clippard mod from Chris Bosh Props, but I didn't like how glossy my paint turned out. Anyway, some pics and link to the build!

https://youtu.be/39SDMmaRZ8g?si=mCuJ8ZpxmmOM3gTA

[alphabeta001]

You could always try a matt varnish to dull the gloss down. Or hit from a few angles so it isn't 100% coverage.

[jch00lig4n]

You could always try a matt varnish to dull the gloss down. Or hit from a few angles so it isn't 100% coverage.

And that's supposed to me a matte finish, but I was thinking it was pretty damn shiny as well. I like the idea of an uneven, "worn" coverage.

[alphabeta001]

I picked it up from Adam Savage when he weathered his hasbro pack and when speaking about miniatures and painting. A mix of matt and gloss and satin. Spotty, rough and uneven helps catch the light and draw your eyes.