Ecto 1

[martinfan5]

I have been waiting for the re release of AMT's Ecto 1A kit, and I bought two of them, one to do each version, and this new release of it contains decals for both Ecto 1/Ecto 1A

Here are some pics

Started doing some work one the body

I am filling in the holes on the roof that are not needed for Ecto 1

And started working on the modifcations to the roof rack

And the chassis

[Dr. Cranky]

Man, lucky you, I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Looking forward to more progress.

[martinfan5]

Man, lucky you, I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Looking forward to more progress.

I bought mine from Tower Hobbies, I was still awake in the am when I receive the in stock email, so I ordered them right then, plus got free shipping

You know I love a good movie car build. This is one of my favorite ones too. I intend to do my first one (Dr. Cranky oughta love this!) as Ray Stantz found her. An oxidised and rusty white and grey primer behemoth with one wheel in the auto-graveyard.

I think that is a cool idea, if I can ever learn how to weather, thats one I would like to do as well

[Brizio]

Cool!!!

[martinfan5]

Getting a little more done

Almost ready for to start painting the body

I removed the plastic between the rails for the roof rack, it will do two things, one look better, and two make it easier to paint, the rails being black, and the middle part of the roof rack being white. I will use sheet styrene on the back side.

And then removed the top part of the carrier center where on Ecto 1A the red light sits, but its not there on Ecto 1

[David G.]

Looking good!

David G.

[Zarana-X]

I will have to get the money to buy this kit and do it properly. I bought Ecto II when it was new and converted it to a hearse, a rusty hearse, before It became cool. It came out OK, but I kinda regret not having the Ghostbusters car. Will keep an eye on this build as I woudl want to do the 1st version as well.

[LAone]

ah sweet, im gonna have to get a few as well...lols

coming along nicely, looking forward to some more.

[martinfan5]

I have almost got the body painted, will post pics soon, as for the rest of the kit, I am waiting to proceed , the reason is I need to get the correct tires and wheels, correct rear bumper. Well I came accross a Polar Lights kit of Ecto1 that , and i will know if I am going to get it in four days, if so that will save me a ton of work and money on buying the parts I need .

[Jdurg]

I'll have to follow this build closely. Although I only build Corvettes, I have no issues building famous movie cars. The Ghostbusters Car and the BttF DeLorean are two that I'll have to add to my builds at some point.

Would also give me a reason to spend the $20 on a can of the white paint used on the 1953 Corvette since I'd also be able to use it here.

[martinfan5]

I'll have to follow this build closely. Although I only build Corvettes, I have no issues building famous movie cars. The Ghostbusters Car and the BttF DeLorean are two that I'll have to add to my builds at some point.

Would also give me a reason to spend the $20 on a can of the white paint used on the 1953 Corvette since I'd also be able to use it here.

I want to do all three of the BTTF Deloreans, from time to time I see the three pack kit on ebay.

Here is a very small update, well I am going back to my original plan, so now I can get back to work on this one, I BMF this monster, its not the greatest, but BMF and me dont like each other, I think would rather pull of my finger nails then BMF . I have started clear coating it already

[kruleworld]

Looking good. i'm interested in following the changes made to make it #1 as i will do them to mine.

I want to do all three of the BTTF Deloreans, from time to time I see the three pack kit on ebay.

actually there's four versions. there are two from BTTF3, with white walls and with rail wheels.

[martinfan5]

Looking good. i'm interested in following the changes made to make it #1 as i will do them to mine.

actually there's four versions. there are two from BTTF3, with white walls and with rail wheels.

Right, I know there are four verison, I am not sure which the AMT blueprinter kit has or both options

[martinfan5]

started to put the decals on the body

and getting some of the work done on the rack, the round thing I made, not the best looking work, but it will do for now.

[Danno]

I have something for you, Martinfan5(5).

See you Saturday.

[martinfan5]

I have something for you, Martinfan5(5).

See you Saturday.

Gee, I wonder what it could be

[Danno]

Just bring money, Martinfan5(5).

[martinfan5]

Just bring money, Martinfan5(5).

I was planning on it , dare I ask how much

[Agent G]

If you must ask, you cannot afford it.............................

G

[Danno]

If you must ask, you cannot afford it.............................

G

Like the man said ... of course, if you don't .... your project will never be done!

[route66modeler]

HI, I hope either Michaels or Hobby Lobby gets these kits. Steve

[H.A.K]

Man thats lookin good. I did pretty much what that other guy did. I got the Ecto 2 And made it look like it went to hell and back.

Good luck with yours. It looks like its going along nicely.

[Danno]

Attention Mere Earthlings and Martinfan5(5)!

I, too, have an Ecto 1, Ecto 1A, and other assorted and sundry gizmos. Ye shall see a 'boolance of unequalled proportions and comportions issuing forthe forthwith. Ye may saye ye saw it first here.

Just wanted to warn my eager young friend Fartinman5(5).

[martinfan5]

Attention Mere Earthlings and Martinfan5(5)!

I, too, have an Ecto 1, Ecto 1A, and other assorted and sundry gizmos. Ye shall see a 'boolance of unequalled proportions and comportions issuing forthe forthwith. Ye may saye ye saw it first here.

Just wanted to warn my eager young friend Fartinman5(5).

What in the world are you talking about

[martinfan5]

Here is a little more of what I got done, the roof rack is almost done, I did a wash on the front grill, put the fins on the body