Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters props creation thread

[oxrageous]

I go from one hobby to another, never really slowing down. Two months ago I bought a 3D printer and have been going nuts printing stuff. I've had so much fun that I bought a second one. While I haven't delved into creating my own material, there are thousands of things online already designed and read to go. I'll post some of my earlier prints in another thread, but I want to keep this one on topic for Ghostbusters equipment. I've always loved it and I've always wanted to display it. So, I started with the ghost trap and I'm getting close to assembling it.

I am combining the 3D printed parts with hardware and decal sets bought on the internet. Now, I could have just printed the parts and screwed them together, but on close inspection, 3D printed parts are obvious - they have clear stacked lines on them.

I wanted this to look like actual metal, so I am using putty on every visible piece, sanding it down, priming it and painting it. Needless to say, this adds a LOT of time to the process.

More pics to come.

 

[TLB]

Two months ago I bought a 3D printer and have been going nuts printing stuff. I've had so much fun that I bought a second one.

Should have just printed yourself a second one.

 

[oxrageous]

 

[oxrageous]

Some completed pics minus the electronics, which I'm waiting for in the mail. Will update when those are installed. Turned out fabulous, a great display item for years to come.

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

Turned out great. Can't wait to see it once the electronics are hooked up. Are you going to do a video for that?

 

[oxrageous]

Turned out great. Can't wait to see it once the electronics are hooked up. Are you going to do a video for that?

With the unbelievable interest this project cooked up? You know it!

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

With the unbelievable interest this project cooked up? You know it!

10 second video with your smartphone. F the haters.

 

[oxrageous]

Coming up next: the pedal and hose.

After that, the big one....the proton pack. That one will take a while.

 

[oxrageous]

Pedal is complete.

 

[AlexDaGator]

Which one are you dressing up as for Halloween?

Alex.

 

[oxrageous]

I thought the Gen X’ers on this board would appreciate these awesome props, but I stand corrected yet again. What a group of total asshats around here.

 

[oxrageous]

Ecto Goggles are done. Pretty pleased with these.

 

[NVGator]

I’m completely confused, quite honestly. You’re telling me you printed all of these items with a 3D printer?

 

[oxrageous]

I’m completely confused, quite honestly. You’re telling me you printed all of these items with a 3D printer?

95% yes. Things like hoses, stickers, and some various items can be purchased in kits and such.

To keep the items from looking 3D printed on close inspection, I have to fill, sand, and paint them so they look like metal.

The proton pack is the current project. It's huge and is going to take weeks.

 

[jeeping8r]

Does trap open when you step on pedal? If so does it close when pedal is released?
Not a huge ghostbusters fan but the mechanical stuff intrigues me, planning on a 3d printer soon.

 

[oxrageous]

Does trap open when you step on pedal? If so does it close when pedal is released?
Not a huge ghostbusters fan but the mechanical stuff intrigues me, planning on a 3d printer soon.

No, although you can rig them to do just that electronically. It's just a display piece, that wouldn't be worth the cost to me.

 

[NVGator]

95% yes. Things like hoses, stickers, and some various items can be purchased in kits and such.

To keep the items from looking 3D printed on close inspection, I have to fill, sand, and paint them so they look like metal.

The proton pack is the current project. It's huge and is going to take weeks.

Can you take a picture of something you’ve printed that’s raw? Before you sand and fill.

 

[Detroitgator]

Ecto Goggles are done. Pretty pleased with these.

Ahhhhhh PVS-5's.... the good ole days....

 

[oxrageous]

Can you take a picture of something you’ve printed that’s raw? Before you sand and fill.

Straight from the printer:

After putting on putty:

After sanding:

After priming:

 

[NVGator]

Wow, that’s amazing. Where do you get templates for printing?