You may also wish to build a proton pack from a different era. Some fans have built Ghostbusting equipment as it would have looked in the 1950s. Some have built steampunk packs, using Victorian styling as a guide.

Superb examples of steampunk proton packs. One thing to keep in mind when beginning a steampunk build is that the pack is steam powered, not nuclear powered as with the standard packs. The use of piping and valves really sells this idea. Add fake rivets to make certain areas feel like boilers and pistons. Varnished wood and brass fixtures also help to really sell the idea that your pack has come from the Victorian era. You can use a lot of plumbing fixtures and piping to great effect when making packs like these.

It would also be worthwhile to read up on Victorian electronics, that way you can incorporate particular elements into your build. Victorians built most things with care, pride and extravagant detail, it’s worth keeping this in mind when creating your steampunk pack.