![]() Because of his mechanical skills, he was able to fix the vehicle, which he bought for $4,800 (equivalent to about $12,029.47 in 2020).Īccording to movie lore, when the production company started designs for the Ecto-1, they bought two 1959 Cadillacs. So I cut it out.Stantz discovered the monstrous machine shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the Firehouse. The steering wheel does NOT have that second ring. Matte Aluminum Bare Metal foil on top of Green Box & on the whole box behind it. Here's some better pics, that one I posted before made it look like alligator leather or something crazy really nice work!!! Yeah, I got lucky on that trick, just kinda stumbled upon it. It is so small but looks so incredibly good. John Stevens 87 wrote:Slay AKA "Leonardo da Vinci" you really do put all your hard work into each peace i wish i had your accuracy.this is coming along great Haha I appreciate the kind words my man!ĭarthbuster wrote: I really like the chrome ring. Thanks man, I know you're a huge Ecto fan as well! really nice work!!!īoomerjinks wrote:This is AWESOME. Thanks nick, your stuff is amazing! elsoldao7 wrote:Awsome work so far!īut mainly stay classy. Slaysghosts wrote: darthbuster wrote:nice detail on the roof rack! Thanks Darth! nick-a-tron wrote:Looking great! Guna be an awesome build. What I have done here is cover the whole Dash in Blue Painter's Tape and then misted a couple coats of Semi Flat Black! So I taped off the White Tank and sprayed the Black parts Semi Flat Black.Well after the paint dried and I started pulling off the Blue Painter's Tape I noticed it looked EXACTLY like leather/vinyl. I have an AWESOME TIP that I just stumbled upon while painting the black lines on the White Tank. ![]() Ok, this next picture is too close and does NOT give a good example of how this piece (the Dash) looks in real life. ![]() I used Matte Aluminum Bare Metal Foil & Tamiya Flat Black This little guy is the box behind the Green Box & above the Red Tube I used Matte Aluminum Bare Metal Foil for the ring, Custom decal from my set, Tamiya TS-26 Pure White, and Semi Flat Black Here's the White Tank from the back under the light bar Thanks a million for sharing that tips page! Thanks to you as well man, that page I shared is the best right? I dunno how I found it, but I hope everyone else utilizes it & sees it's value like you!Īll right, thanks again guys, here's the update: Thanks nick, your stuff is amazing! elsoldao7 wrote:Awsome work so far! It doesn't go on the door, it goes in front of the door in between the Windshield & Hood.ĭarthbuster wrote:nice detail on the roof rack! Thanks Darth! nick-a-tron wrote:Looking great! Guna be an awesome build. Last little guy is Gloss Black & Red.įilled the hole where AMT wants you to put the spotlight/rear view mirror. Chrome Freon tank has a custom decal from my set as well. Black tube is painted w/ Semi Flat Black. Dome has a custom decal from the set I made. The first guy is painted w/ Tamiya Clear Red at the top, Yellow on the edges, & a special cocktail of Clear Orange & Clear Yellow in the center. Thanks, the Bondo idea just came to me randomly Yeah, I figure why not have some fun & share tips along the way! I've only built a couple model cars ever. Good start to what looks like a very detailed build. Windycitywarrior71 wrote:Looks great thus far! John Stevens 87 wrote:God damn look at that accuracy looking smooth mate i'll deffo follow your paint work for the Light bars Thanks guys!ĬaptCyan wrote: Very sporting of you to share Model Car Tips with everyone else.
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