Talisen
Sr Member
Ok, I'm that close to actually finishing these suckers but I figured, since I've taken pics of the builds, I should show someone.
What I've been doing - I have both the '89 Ertl Ecto-1A (from GBII) and the new PL Ecto-1 and decided to build them in tandem.
The 1A was in my storage locker for over a decade - the decal sheet pretty much was a write off and I lost the tires, hubs and axles. There was also a ridiculous amount of flash left on the sprue to deal with.
So, I had to recreate the Decals as well I created as many of the warning labels, signs and various control panels for both cars - in the doing I decided that since I really did not like the GBII logo, I would use the original logo on both cars. I did get the JT set for the PL, but could only used some of them (I don't know where he got his reference pics from, but they are not of the real Ectomobile)
I found a cheap truck that had similar enough tires and rims (but the wheel base was very different! used a brass rod cut to the correct length)
Since I planned on concentrating on the interior, I used various bits of info from the web (this site as one) and made up 2 sets of Proton packs with storage racks, traps, magazines and newspapers. This also led up to the issue of the windows and the split tint on them. The PL ecto came with a full dark tint rear window that I have to replace completely. I've tried a few methods and have ended up using real car window tint that I'm still applying (no pics)
I did my best (so far) to accurize the roof racks for both - though I still need to attach cables to the lightbars and such. I've detailed the boxes located in the front area and added the missing radar dome to the 1A.
These models had a few first for me - bare metal foil, window tint, Future floor wax, plus a bunch that I've forgot about
Well, once I'm done the windows, I begin the process of actually putting the cars together (finally) and applying the final touches. I have wire for the antennas and need to manufacture something for the Ecto-1's 2nd antenna. But they are looking pretty good so far!
Now on to the pics:
Minature Proton Packs!
Both Front Consoles Ecto1 and 1A
The rear interiors
The equipment racks
Ecto-1 foiled
Ecto-1A foiled with the interior and bumpers temporarily attached
Thats all for now - enjoy
What I've been doing - I have both the '89 Ertl Ecto-1A (from GBII) and the new PL Ecto-1 and decided to build them in tandem.
The 1A was in my storage locker for over a decade - the decal sheet pretty much was a write off and I lost the tires, hubs and axles. There was also a ridiculous amount of flash left on the sprue to deal with.
So, I had to recreate the Decals as well I created as many of the warning labels, signs and various control panels for both cars - in the doing I decided that since I really did not like the GBII logo, I would use the original logo on both cars. I did get the JT set for the PL, but could only used some of them (I don't know where he got his reference pics from, but they are not of the real Ectomobile)
I found a cheap truck that had similar enough tires and rims (but the wheel base was very different! used a brass rod cut to the correct length)
Since I planned on concentrating on the interior, I used various bits of info from the web (this site as one) and made up 2 sets of Proton packs with storage racks, traps, magazines and newspapers. This also led up to the issue of the windows and the split tint on them. The PL ecto came with a full dark tint rear window that I have to replace completely. I've tried a few methods and have ended up using real car window tint that I'm still applying (no pics)
I did my best (so far) to accurize the roof racks for both - though I still need to attach cables to the lightbars and such. I've detailed the boxes located in the front area and added the missing radar dome to the 1A.
These models had a few first for me - bare metal foil, window tint, Future floor wax, plus a bunch that I've forgot about
Well, once I'm done the windows, I begin the process of actually putting the cars together (finally) and applying the final touches. I have wire for the antennas and need to manufacture something for the Ecto-1's 2nd antenna. But they are looking pretty good so far!
Now on to the pics:
Thats all for now - enjoy
