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New ghostbusters trap kit on the way. FINISHED KIT PICS!!!
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Author:  nick-a-tron [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  New ghostbusters trap kit on the way. FINISHED KIT PICS!!!
right, new year, new project. always wanted to build a ghostbusters trap so thought that this time, instead of just building a one off and keeping it for myself, i would cast it in resin and sell a small run in kit form. so basically, iv'e just got done building the very rough mock up out of card and plastic card etc to get the sizing and proportions right. think it turned out good so now i'll be moving on to the actual master copy then once thats done and im happy with it ill make the moulds and cast it all. anyway, here are some pics of the ROUGH mock up for now, and i will keep you all up to date with it's progress. if you think you would be interested just let me know so i can get a rough idea of how many i will have to cast. :)

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Author:  Geordi [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:04 am ]
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Ive been working on a similar project.

I've been laser cutting mine out or card and was thinking of making them out of acrylic sheet.

All price depending I may be interested in one of yours.
Author:  Russ Krook III [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:04 am ]
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The only problem I have is that yours looks like it was made out of cardboard.

*ducks throw proton pack*

Kidding! kidding!

I don't have a trap yet myself. Are you planning on a single piece, or two part, seperateable (is that even a word...) unit?

Russ
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:11 pm ]
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haha almost had me there rook!

it wont be just a single piece block of resin. im trying to make it in as few pieces as possible but also allow upgrade and conversion options. so far its looking to be like putting a box together and then adding the smaller details on top of that. left side, right side, base (might included the skateboard bearings too), front, handle, battery compartment, trap doors and front display block. so about 8 pieces all together.
Author:  Adonis [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:29 pm ]
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What are we looking at for price?
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:18 pm ]
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well it all depends on which resin i get and how many "extra's" i include and how many i cast etc. but as it stands im expecting to charge around £40 for each kit.
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:11 pm ]
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PHEW! been working hard on the master for the last few days. good news is that i was able to order a load of high quality resin at a low price, so that means that i wont have to charge too much per kit! here is a little teaser pic of how that master is going so far. hope you like......
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Author:  Geordi [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:55 pm ]
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Looking good mate

I'm still intrested in one fo your kits
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:46 pm ]
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no worries geordi, ill keep you posted :)
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:54 pm ]
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couple more update pics! all the resin arrived today so it wont be long now marines :) ..........
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Author:  nick-a-tron [ Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:58 pm ]
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small update. as you can see from the photo i have begun work on the front-block and also pulled the first resin cast of the front end (the peach colored part). looking good so far i think :) ....

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Author:  nick-a-tron [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:27 pm ]
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**UPDATE!**

ok, got the doors and door frame all cast up, the base master has been made, i just need to make the mold and cast it. also started on the handle. need filling and sanding and filled and sanded etc etc. here are some pics for you :).......


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Author:  Geordi [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:49 pm ]
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nice work mate, I cant wait to get my hands on one

We need to find a way to make it smoke
Maybe dry ice


How far are you in compleating the costume are you?
Author:  Spatman [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:14 pm ]
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Looking good!
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:10 am ]
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Thanks spat! that's high praise indeed coming from you.

and Geordi im not planning on making the full costume. Maybe, just maybe one day i will give making a screen accurate proton pack a go, but for now 90% of my attention is on USCM stuff. this is just a side project to teach myself mold making and casting etc.

Today i ordered 50 skateboard bearings so i will include 4 of them in each kit alongwith reference photos (and maybe the transfers/stickers too).
Author:  Dan AKA [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:54 am ]
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Geordi wrote:
nice work mate, I cant wait to get my hands on one

We need to find a way to make it smoke
Maybe dry ice


How far are you in compleating the costume are you?


The Ghost Traps in the film were done to a chemical compound reaction. Essentially strips of a certain base chemical were glued onto parts of the trap and then the irritator was added right before the roll and would create the smoke. Dry ice might work, but would be messy as anything.

Also, don't forget to post this project over at http://gbprops.com, they're always on the look out for kits which are few an far inbetween in our little Ghostbusters community. Closest thing we have is ordering major parts from different people. No one has anything definative.

Good luck! If I had money you'd be able to put me down for one, but I'm going to have to stick with my wooden one I made.
Author:  TECKNO VIKING [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:43 am ]
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Nick,

Fantastic work mate,as always.
That your taking up the challange of casting,that`s excellent news also.
Means if we get Sgt Monkey`s headcast we could all have a "treasured piece" for our Aliens collections,to do with as we please :D HAHAHA

Jason
Author:  Scapey [ Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:42 pm ]
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Dry ice wouldn't be messy as such... Just a bugger to get hold of and store, is all!

In fact, I can't think of a LESS messy substance! :)
Author:  Geordi [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:08 am ]
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hows the trap coming along?
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:55 pm ]
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been doing some more work on it today. everything apart from the battery pack has been made, need to make the molds for the wheel base, handle, bulkhead and battery once the master is made then its just a case of pouring he resin and shipping them out. good news is that i was able to get a bulk order of skateboard bearings in so will include those with the kit.

pics soon :)
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:59 pm ]
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ok update time. finished all the master parts and made all the molds so i cast up a prototype and threw some paint on her to see how it looks when completed. im very happy with the way it all fits together and the overall look of the kit :) just placed a big order with a resin supplier and all things being well these kits will be going on sale next week sometime priced £60.

here are some pics of the finished piece....
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PM me or post here if you would be interested in one. many thanks for looking.
Author:  Spatman [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:01 pm ]
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Wow! Absolutely amazing work!
Author:  nick-a-tron [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:22 pm ]
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thanks spat! are you still interested in one?
Author:  thedustroom [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:49 pm ]
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I'm interested in one of those!
Author:  Geordi [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:24 pm ]
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I'm intreasted, i'll make my order on payday :twisted:
How much do you charge for a painted one?

You would do a much better job than I could ever do
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