For Halloween.. AMT Ghostbusters Ecto-1a

[ShredHippie]

Hey friends,

This is my first WIP here and the first model I've built in 15 years. Feel free to offer advice..I need it!

My kids got this AMT Ecto-1a kit for me on Fathers Day. I have started on it and been slowly doing things here and there, but now I really want to get this thing done in time for Halloween!

My workbench is not much to speak of...a desk..Testors paints..most supplies are from Hobby Lobby.

The chassis is pretty much done...not sure why the flat black Testors paint dried with semi-glossy spots. I thought that I had mixed it well..any thoughts? ..next time I will probably spray the chassis instead of brush painting.

paint issue

Some front end detail..

Interior just started

Top Rack. I have decided to make this more like the ECTO-1 from the first movie. I'm not too worried about being exact, just getting it close and working with the kit..

This kit has more flash than I would like to deal with...especially on the Chrome tree.. But overall a decent kit. The only real problem is this tire..one side is bigger than the other..So I'm going to put it to the inside.

Edited October 12, 2014 by ShredHippie

[David G.]

Looking good. For the chassis paint issue, I suggest masking off the engine and exhaust and shoot it with some Dull Coat.

This kit's a little fiddly, but if one takes time picking out the details, it does build into a decent looking model.

I'm working on converting one back into a hearse. It's a long, slow process and I got stalled by a couple of issues I don't yet have the skill to address. But seeing yours makes me want to start on mine again.

David G.