Ok, I’ve studied the HD screen graps for end to end, and I got some work done as I wait for the weather to clear and I can paint my 1/12 Ecto - 1 white (been raining snow for two weeks here, I guess the winter finally came..).
There has been talks of joined chartity funtion with the the local 501 Nordic Garrison, and for that, and other photo projects that we are planning, we need a decent backdorp and a prop in it. So here goes;
I took measurements of the Matty CU, and multipled them 12 times, to get the proper measures. I then went to a store and has the plywood cut to size. I did some sawing and other strenghtening work at home.
I found a scrap piece of MDF and cut the opening, and attached it to the plywood.
I then took a luggage measurement tool, a little toy that I bought so I can tell how much our Proton Packs weight if someone asks (11 kilograms, without electronics, if you must know). This, is the current weight of the CU in kilograms.
As the MDF was scrap piece, I had to allign the hole cut for the UC door, and not worry about the outer sides. As it stands, there were some gaps..
As well as overlaps…
A little Bondo and a sandpaper does the trick…
All ready for a primer..
A layer of grey primer laid.
And some holes and other bits were filled. The instrument panels and the frond door were cut to size, as well as the door latch housing.
The instrument panels screwed in. I did some serious thinking to get the bolts and screws correct on these.
I think I got close.
The back of the Unit was then painted happy red. I used brush on this rather than a spray, to get more durable paint. I do not mind the brushmarks on the finished surface, I think that the CU should have brushmarks on it, rather than a smooth surface.
The front was also painted, NOW, this begins to look like it should, don’t you agree..?
I then began the work on the inside details, and the trap enclosure. The guide rails were cut and glued in place.
Yep, that IS one of our scratch built traps, sans the cassette.
I took care to see that the traps can fit inside, even with the knobs on.
There is just enough room for the traps on both sides. And yes, that is the Matty trap…
The side walls were cut, and glued in place.
Along with the top of the enclosure.
The little slot on top of the enclosure was cut to allow for the trap handle to fit in. This is not a feature that is on the movie CU, but is on the Matty CU. I did this so that the enclosure could be as low as it can be. On the movie, the CU was built to wall with a hole on the opening. That is why it could be a tad larger. Our CU needs to be able to be hooked to a wall with a temporary attachment, and not into a basement where no-one can see it. So compromise was needed..
In the rear of the enclosure there was small side walls just before the rubber housing. I had some strips left from the enclosure walls, and I used those on this. Simple, easy, nothing fancy..
The Door, although unfinished, was screwed to hinges and attached to the CU chassis. There is still much work to be done, I need to order some Trap knobs from Nick a Tron for the left instrument panel, and add cable, labels and such, but this is how it is now…
Happy sunday everyone, and if someone need measurements on this, just shoot me a PM.
Cheers!
