Done with the Uniforms so I only have the Packs and Bases to finish up before I move on to the “Ecto”.
Hand painting the Arm Patches was the worst part of this job as they are just plain circles on the Figures.
I threw in a pic of “Ash” just for fun.
Painted up Janine’s Trap. The Indicator Bar on the top front of the Trap will glow yellow.
Painted up the Lamps and put them on the Firehouse.
Group shot just for fun.
Ash should be in the group shot, too.
Alex
My ‘Louise (b)’ figurine arrived today from Hasslefree.
I am amazed at how flawless your removal of the chainsaw and substitution of the trap looks.
A little scared to attempt the same.
And it just dawned on me… the character is obviously Velma, but they didn’t own the rights. So they call her Louise.
Do you think that’s a mnemonic so they can remember what they named her? ‘Velma and Louise’?
Alex
Yes, not having the rights but I think it’s more of a play on words, or names as the case may be. If you look through their Figure lists, it’s full of them. This guy, for example is obviously Bruce Campbell as Ash from Evil Dead / Army of Darkness.
In their catalogue he’s named Cole (as in Coal Ash ). When they put him in a different pose, he then turns into Oakley instead of Ashley.
They also do Movie references puns, like Velma / “Thelma and Louise”. They have a Figure called Bubba. It’s a Fat Elvis with a Guitar and a Gun. His name is taken from the Movie titled “Bubba ■■-Tep”, in which Elvis was played by Bruce Campbell.
There, I went full circle. 
Before you ask, yes, I do have Bubba. I’m now looking for an Eldorado for him.
That is SO cool Cyan. How much to make a set for me? 
pretty cool! I wouldn’t mind cracking out the airbrush on those little guys.!
-ZG
PM sent.
So get crackin’. I’d love to see a set of these Figures get the airbrush treatment.
Hmmm, Your challenge now has me thinking maybe I’ll sculpt my own set after the holidays and offer them as blanks for you guys to paint, or painted by me. High strength plastic resin though. Maybe allumintite? Keep slimer glow in the dark though? I’ll have to think about this. What would you guys want to see/ be offered?? maybe push the size up a little, 50mm(about 2inch) I dont know?
anyone want to spitball this idea around.
_ZG
Since there are already 'Busters of this size, don’t re-invent the wheel, put hubcaps on it instead. Maybe do a Gozer and Terror Dogs set…or Janos and Vigo, which would open the way for Slime Thrower 'Busters.
Better still, there is a big gap in the 1:18 scale. Make some 'Busters to go with the Mattel Hot Wheels Elite Ecto 1 and 2.
How’s that for a spitball?
Thats what I’m looking for!! Awesome suggestions!! Terror/gozer dogs, done- this year definitely getting on those, Jano/Vigo. Would love to do something with them- like a bust type thing. At least with Vigo. Jano would just be a fun caricature.
I have 2 gallery shows coming up in LA and Christmas in general. So I think right after that I’m gonna jump on terror dogs. May have to add some LED’s for the eyes on those.
1:18 scale on the guys,about 4 inches, may have to bust out the micro-wax
Thanks,
I will certainly, keep you updated!
At 28mm I think you would be lucky to get 1 small LED inside it’s head, let alone for each eye.
As for the 1:18 'Busters, if you really want to give them a shot, I’ll get my rear in gear and start back up on the Proton Packs. That would take some load off of your Sculpting.
I like where this is going!
Figured I’d show how to attach the Pack to Janine as I forgot to show how I attached the Trap.
Hand drilled a hole in her back, making sure I didn’t come out the front of the Figure.
Super Glued a Brass Rod into the hole.
Marked the depth of the Post and cut it off slightly shorter.
Lined up the Pack with the Post and used it to scratch mark where I should drill the Pack.
Drill out a shallow starter hole…
…and check to make sure it lines up properly. Finish up drilling and then Glue the Pack on Janine.
Line up pic to show Janine has her Pack and the other 'Busters have theirs painted. All I need to do is “Light 'Em Up”
Next I’ll fill in the gap behind her Pack and make her Straps
Not sure about the busters yet. But that would certainly be helpful Cap’n. With terror dog, I’m not sure what size I would really go. I could go 1 led for both eyes and hide the wires in the legs and the bat pack in the base. But the terror dogs are so cool I’d like to raise the size to really get into some detail. I’ll be mulling this out over the holidays for sure.
All I’m saying is make them compatible with the stuff that’s already out there. Match the size to the existing Figures or to the Ectos. Make them worthwhile to add to a collection.
Speaking of adding, I just received a Spirit to add to my 28mm collection. He’s cast in a translucent Green Plastic/Resin.
To bring out some of his detail, I gave him a wash of Tamiya Clear Green and Future.
This mixture accents some of the details and still keeps him transparent…
…hope Egon doesn’t look into the Trap again.
Painted the back of the Firehouse, so all sides are done. Everyone came out to have a look.
All the Traps, Packs and Throwers are painted and “Lit”.
Took apart the Ectos to prep and Paint. Still working on Graphics for them.
I’m amazed with the detail and quality of the figurines, Captain!
Thanks, SpengO2! I didn’t make them, just did the painting.
A small update not from me, but from Crooked Dice about upcoming releases.
"Future shock: 2015!
I see lead people
Our monthly lead release will continue apace. Currently
in the running are: three more Coppers; some Guard
Dogs; a second Paranormal Exterminators pack;
Mounted Simians; Argonaut Mk3 alternate weapon arms
(trident, gladius, net, hammer and two bucklers); and, by
your command, a squad of Mk2 Argonauts."
Looks like more fun stuff in store for the Fauxbusters.
I know, but I mean the paint job. It’s just so well done.
Well then, Thanks, SpengO2! Much appreciated.
Went shopping at A.C. Moore and bought the pack on the left. They Glow in the Dark when exposed to light. Since Joeghostbuster doesn’t have a Blacklight, I’ll make his Streams from these.
While at a Model train Show, I found this.
Figure I’ll install it in the firehouse.
I didnt know I was getting streams!