The Creative Explorer Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I heard the rumour at the IPMS nationals in The Netherlands that Ecto1 might be released again? Are there more that've heard about it? Or is it a false rumour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 yes it will be, but its not the ecto 1, its the ecto 1a from the second movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 what are the big differences? I am not interested in the ghostbuster part, just want to build a old ambulance. I had the snap-kit, but gave it to a friend recently, since he is a GB-nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Good to know, but I too would like to hear about the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Since the lights on top were modqenized and more things added up top and sides you'd probaly have to watch gb 2 to get a better idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I back-dated the AMT kit into a First movie version BEFORE Polar-Lights came out with their snap kit of the car Here are comparison pictures. Left side; Right side: Be aware, I added the Messages myself, replacing the decals given for them. I will be digging out the masters to make more. Both versions of the car have the XL Lightbar & 4 "Spot/Flasher" lights on the roof In the Original they are Blue & Flash, in the Second, they are green & Steady Burn. The carrier is extended and now has the Whelan "Edge" bar above the front XL Lightbar. It is a Chrome piece, you will have to detail paint it. Same with the XL's, They are a Chrome base & Clear cap. (Surprisingly, P-L cast their XL's that way too, they should be Blue with a Chrome center section) The updated 1A had the Dish in place of the twin tube/Spear antenna, The one box painted green on 1A is Not there on the Original, but P-L cast it there, WITH the Red Light molded in place too!! For accuracy, Cut that box off & cover the hole with sheet plastic. P-L also casts the flashers/Strobes on the grill, while the AMT kit has separate Clear parts. Though there was only One double size Yellow rotator on the lower left side of the grill/bumper. The small canister above the Dish (Left rear corner of the carrier) is Not in the AMT kit, but should be. Polar-Lights casts the 2 tanks for the Left side of the carrier as separate parts, while they are molded with the piece in the AMT kit. AMT include's a Clear Strobe light for the Carrier, but Neither do the Siren correctly The Polar Lights kit is also missing a Mars 888/Gyra-type light. The AMT kit has a Tread-plate Step bumpler, the P-L kit an Era Correct Cadillac rear bumper. But, Only the AMT kit has the clear-red Bullit tail lights. They are cast on the rear bumper of the P-L kit The P-L kit comes with Heavy promo type metal axles, And, the rear axle is about 3 scale inches too far back in the wheel well. Move it forward about the thickness of the metal axle. AMT got the License plate incorrect. In one scene near the end of the movie, they look diredtly at it, and 'Liberty' is Between the Ecto & 1A, while AMT printed it to one side. If I have left anything out, let me know, and I will try to add to what I remember Also, Should I show all the Signs I made for the build?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Forgot a little, Plus, had 6 pic's linked, and got a pop-up saying too many. The Chrome-Reverse rims in 1A should be painted white with Only Chrome 'Baby'-Moons The box showed BF Goodrich T/A radials on the car, but we got hollow Goodyear's. The original version had a Blue lens in the spotlight whlie it is clear in the updated 1A. Also, The original has both a mirror on the spot light, and a standard mirror on the door, while 1A only has the mirror on the Spotlight. he Spotlight mounts Down through the top of the fender, Not on the A Pillar as in Both kits The Original Ecto has 2 Large Whip antennas right front & Left rear, AND a standard AM radio antenna on the right front fender (See pic's above for both details) Here is a front shot; Here is the 1A rear bumper; Both of these show the corrected License plate, the front shows the Yellow rotator closer to that seen in the second film. I made this from a yellow Light-Bright Peg and Styrene bits. Here are the sign-boards too; The AMT kit only gives yo 2 message boards, but I made more out of .o6 sheet & .o1x.o2 strip they only gave youa Red 'Ghostbusters' & a green "WE'RE BACK", while there were Many More seen and the We're back actually showed as 2 colors flashing alternately red We're/green Back--green We're/red Back I made the Masters for the messages from Blank sections from a Revell 'Goodyear' Blimp kit I extended a section to the required length (read number of spots/elements) and cut it to 7 rows in height I then scaled it down on an Office copier.(This Was before PC's became so cheap, plus, I only needed to copy black.white! I made a few i whithe blanks, then copied more to Flurescent Red & green paper to simulate the red & green lights of the sign boards. All I had to do them was black-out the unused spots to spell out the messages. (And Yes, I did mess up a Lot!!) The sign-plates are 2-sided, and I made 2 of each mesasge!! Edited November 7, 2011 by Edsel-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Forgot all about the PL version! I know I'll be picking up a few of them- mostly for Hearse and stock ambulance conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 So is it the AMT version or the PL version to be reissued? I have the AMT version...never had the PL one. Wouldn't mind having another one, thought about kitbashing one w/ a Revell ht to do something custom.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Monogram grille/bumper fits pretty well- about all you need to do is put a shim under the bottom of the hood and blend it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Edited November 7, 2011 by Chuck Most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Pictures from the iHobby showed the AMT kit. I am surprissed even Monogram/Revell got the grill/Head light area wrong on the 59 Caddy!! The chrome should only go Half as far back as it does around the head lights. They Should have cast the headlight pods as separate pieces!! I see you corrected that!! Nice build going there! i will Definitely be getting more of this kit!! Glad to see it back I though that AMT had announced it back when P-L announced their's!! Edited November 7, 2011 by Edsel-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Pictures from the iHobby showed the AMT kit. I am surprissed even Monogram/Revell got the grill/Head light area wrong on the 59 Caddy!! The chrome should only go Half as far back as it does around the head lights. They Should have cast the headlight pods as separate pieces!! I see you corrected that!! Nice build going there! Yeah- the way they did the sides on those headlamp bezels always bugged me, on both the AMT and Monogram kits. It's pretty easy to blend in the necessary portion, you just need to mask off that bumper/grille during the bodywork/paint phases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 That looks very cool. I think it's going to be a great kit to have not only for the body, but for the parts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have a couple of the PL kits, as snap kits they are pretty basic. How detailed is the AMT kit, still a curbside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Yes. The AMT kit is also a Curbside. I believe P-L used it to master theirs. I am surprised I have not seen anyone bash one with a Rev/Mono Eldorado for an Engine & detailed chassis I may do that myself. I Was going to use the Monogram kit's rear bumper on my back-dated build, but think I will modify a P-L one instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Aaron- it kind of reminds me of an old Jo-Han kit, only better. One-piece 'plate' chassis with everything molded to it, all the seats molded into the interior tub, sealed hood, etc. It has pretty good surface detail and looks right. If you're really courageous, kitbashing it with a Monogram Eldo for a full detail kit would be very workable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Oh- I have an album of the kit contents! (AMT/Ertl version) http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/kit-contents/amt/amtertl-ecto-1a/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have 2 unbuilt kits by AMT/Ertl...never had the Polar Lights one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I back-dated the AMT kit into a First movie version BEFORE Polar-Lights came out with their snap kit of the car Here are comparison pictures. Left side; Wow, what great photos and information. I'm going to have print this out and save it. Super. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho-Power Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i am excited for this, just received the Johnny Lightning 1/64 diecast version now i need to wait til this hits the market~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 At one time, the Modelhaus made a stock rear bumper for the AMT one, IIRC I got for mine. Still haven't built it, though...it's somewhere in my stash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 The AMT kit did have a 'stock' rear bumper- for the ambulance version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) The AMT kit did have a 'stock' rear bumper- for the ambulance version. The AMT rear bumper wasn't a period '59 ambulance style, though...IIRC the kit had a custom bumper w/ a diamond tread step area...maybe that represented a custom bumper used on the movie car...the Modelhaus part is a normal bumper w/ license plate recess...they also have the hubcaps in their set. Edited November 8, 2011 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hmmmmm.... all the '59/60 Ambulances I've seen had a step bumper. (All two of 'em. ) That Modelhaus piece might be worth looking into though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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