This is my first car in over twenty years and did I ever enjoy it.Except for that white paint.I absolutely loath working with white.Easy to screw up and difficult to correct.
There are some fit issues with the rear bumper/tail lights,but other than that it was a decent kit.
I built Ecto-1 for the Totally Awesome '80’s Group Build.
TD-that is one great build. Interesting subject ( I still remember seeing the movie in '84 and who I saw it with…now what was her name?). You did a good job on the paint & trim & details. Made me think about renting Ghostbusters sometime soon and sharing the experience with my teenager…
Who ya gonna call? Turned out great, the white looks sweet! I built one back when the came out a few years ago, filled all those blasted holes in the top, painted it a ghoulish purple with flames and dropped it in the weeds stance wise. It’s around in a box somewhere’s. Nice build!
Thanks fellas.I’m shocked it came out as well as it did.I just don’t do cars,chrome or white paint.Every time I removed tape from something I painted,I would cringe in expectation of the paint bleeding under the tape.It just wasn’t an issue with the Tamiya tape somebody around FSM recommended.I can safely say I be yanking some cars out of the stash in the near future.
Tamiya tape is the poo poo! Works great, every time. I especially like the way it burnishes down tight and it’s so thin you don’t build up paint along the edges. Nice job, break out those kits from the stash!!
I approve of this completly! Very nice build, but I cant ever say anything bad about the Ecto 1, and you did it great justice! Where did you get this kit? I have been wanting one
It looks very nice!!! I love it!
Thanks guys.I got the kit on Ebay.Ecto-1A by AMT/ERTL pops up occasionaly,but it’s usually pricey.I’d like to get that one as well.
That is so sweet! I want one now!
TD,
KILLER job on your Ecto 1 !!
If you’re interested in selling her, I’d certainly be interested…
FC
Just watched the movie with kids in sunday (From VHS ofcourse!). I have to get this from somewhere!
I think I still have the jump suit what I used in one masquerade back in -80:s somewhere…
Can’t do it.It’s always gonna be a favorite build.Besides,I’m gonna see if my wife’s uncle can autograph it for me.
I totally understand… feel like building another!?! [Y]
Can’t say I do.I hate white paint.Give it a shot.It wasn’t a difficult build at all.
I have to ask, who is your wife’s uncle?
This guy.
Cool Pic!
Did you see the 1:21 diecast signed by Uncle Ernie on Ebay?
Sweet ride…
The unsigned version usually goes for a good buck.It is definately a sweet ride.
Ed
getting in on this late, were there proton packs in the back or am I gonna have to scratchbuild those?
hehe…
show em your OTHER car!
The back has basic detail only.Unless you open up a door,it would be useless to add anything.The tinted windows are almost completely black.There is definately plenty of room however.