Ecto 1 roof rack parts8/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Where it falls down in accuracy is the in all the gadgets and equipment lashed to the roof. The model appears to be pretty faithful to the original Ecto 1. The Ecto-1 and Ecto-1a ( Ghostbusters II) were both constructed from 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Combination End Loaders and are both housed on a Sony backlot as of this writing. Missing are a whole bunch of dataplates, guages and warning stripes for the equipment on the roof, as well as dashboard instruments and such. The logos are OK, but the license plates are the wrong color and I'd skip the fin markings - it's just as easy to paint those on. The stickers provided give the "No-ghosts" logo for the doors and hood, license plates and red for the fins. Paint call-outs are provided, but to get the details right you'll need to compile some references. Instructions are typical for Polar Lights - not great, but most folks will be able to puzzle through them. The three clear pieces (flasher covers and windshield) are clear and distortion-free, as is the tinted piece that covers the back windows. The equipment that festoons the exterior is provided as separate pieces, which makes painting so much easier. It's very well engineered: almost all the chrome parts attach to the sprues in spots where you have to scrape off the chrome anyway if you're going to glue them on, for instance. Molding is pretty good, with no flash or sinkholes (on my kit, anyway) and negligible mold seams. The major features of the vehicle are present, but it's a curbside model (no engine, no separate chassis) and the interior is pretty spartan. It's marketed as a Skill Level 1 Snap-together kit for ages 8 and up. Instructions and a sheet of stickers complete the package. The box is almost bursting with parts - clear, tinted, white and chromed plastic, plus vinyl tires, screws and metal axles. Image: Instructions are typical for Polar Lights Image: Stickers provide the bare essentials for markings Image: The roof rack is way over-simplified I've been waiting a long time for a decent kit - and Polar Lights have finally stepped up to the plate with one. Overall Rating: 8 - great weekend project with plenty of potential for the super-detailersĬolumbia Pictures' 1984 hit Ghostbusters is still one of my favorite movies of all time - and the Ectomobile one of my favorite "superhero" rides. MSRP: $11.99 USD (~$ CAN/ € EUR) available from discount retailers and hobby shops Would be a 10 if the details weren't so simplified Much of it is simplified.Īccuracy: 6 - the overall car looks pretty good. Instructions: Exploded diagrams with English and French textĭecals: I sheet of self-adhesive stickersĭetail: 6 - adequate. Parts: 48 plastic (including chromed), 4 vinyl tires, screws and metal axels Scale: 1/24-ish - over 10"/25.4 cm long when complete I'm currently unable to provide rush orders and item completion can be subject to additional production time depending on amount of orders being printed.Starship Modeler - Polar Lights' Ecto 1 Kit Preview ![]() Please feel free to contact me with any questions at any time. When shipped, item will take 6-10 business days. International shipping can be subject to additional costs. Shipping costs have been factored into price for Canada and US. Common tolerance for PETG is around 75☌ (167☏).ĭue to the nature of 3D printing and the orientation on the print bed there may be some stringing and loose strands on the under-side of the caps, but this will not be seen once assembled or affect the final product in any way. *Disclaimer: Item is PETG 3D printed and can be susceptible to extreme heat, weathering and or discoloration (depending on your location/climate) and slight printing ridge effect. Use offer code IREADTHEDESCRIPTION at checkout for $10 off your order of $50 or more Item shown in pictures is currently being used on my Ford Flex on Instagram!) ![]() These items are not 100% movie screen accurate and are fan-made replicas to add and personalize your own Ectomobile of any type!įor high quality vinyl decals to compliment and complete your item as shown, contact Fannstar on etsy at The prototypes shown in the photos are printed in random spare PLA that I had, however the caps that you receive will be made of white PETG plastic material and ready to be sanded and painted how you choose. There is a small lip that will fit inside the 6" thin walled PVC drain pipe and they can be attached with super glue to the PVC. (NOTE: This is for the end caps ONLY!!! You must supply your own PVC for the center portion.) Includes 4 3D printed end caps for use with 6" thin walled PVC drain pipe to make into the Freon tanks as seen in the films. Life size 3D printed Freon Tank end caps for Ghostbusters Ecto 1 roof rack. ![]()
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