# My first Ghostbusters prop! Ghost trap pedal! **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghost Traps\ **Created:** [May 18, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136 "2010-05-18T13:10:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/1 "2010-05-18T13:10:04Z")
While I was waiting for all the parts for my pack build (and to warm me up :P) I started a lesser (but still interesting) prop: the trap pedal. So here it is in all its ghostbusting glory! ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_4415185410.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_9942295373.jpg) Everything on the pedal is metal, except for the few genuine parts that are plastic. I installed all the greeblies by drilling and taping straight into the aluminum base (that was really fun! ;)) Both ends of the grey ribbon are screwed into the Hammond boxes too. I painted all the aluminum parts with Krylon BBQ satin black, without any primer; that way the weathering will be very realistic and will occur naturally. It was a very interesting build, and a nice bench test for many techniques that I will use for my pack. Many thanks to AJ for his incredible metal base and the relay; Dean (masteryoda) for miscellaneous greeblies like the 20-pin cable, the vector plate and the tube socket; Colin (irricanian) for the hard-to-find Foster coupler, the tubing and the hose; and last but not least John (alkaline) for the impossible-to-import pedal bellow. šŸ˜‰ No, the tablecloth isnā€™t for sale. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![abaka](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/f04885/32.png) [@abaka](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/abaka)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/2 "2010-05-18T15:29:57Z")
Very nice built there The trap pedal is one of my favourite props for some reasonā€¦Not the trap, just the pedal! ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/19463_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/3 "2010-05-18T19:15:54Z")
Awesome work there, if this is the standard the rest of your props are built to, then I look forward to seeing your [Ghost Trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap), and [other equipment](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/other) replicas. ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/4 "2010-05-18T19:37:44Z")
Looks great! I just need to get the vector plate. ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/5 "2010-05-18T19:58:38Z")
Thanks a whole lot for the kind words guys, thatā€™s really appreciated. šŸ™‚ Kingpin: I can assure you that it is. Iā€™m a perfectionist, and damn proud of it. šŸ˜› CPU64: Iā€™m sure that masteryodaā€™s sales thread will help you in that endeavor. šŸ˜‰ [http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14933](http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14933) ---
**Author:** ![u\_alkaline\_](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@u\_alkaline\_](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/u_alkaline_)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/6 "2010-05-19T14:27:30Z")
Looks awesome. Any plans to do the trap soon? Lights and such ? ---
**Author:** ![Vincenzo330](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@Vincenzo330](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Vincenzo330)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/7 "2010-05-19T14:32:57Z")
Excellent job dude. If itā€™s any indication of how your pack is gonna look Iā€™ll be waiting for that thread. In the future you should take progress pics throughout your build. Even on something as small as this, youā€™ll be glad that you documented the experience. ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/8 "2010-05-19T15:22:20Z")
Alkaline: I plan to build a trap, but not right awayā€¦ My priority right now is my pack, which Iā€™m building sporadically when I have free time. Anyway Iā€™m still waiting on that all metal trap kit that AJ spoke of a little while agoā€¦ If that doesnā€™t pan out, Iā€™ll build it myself, but I still havenā€™t decided anything yet, including the lights and such. Vincenzo: Yeah I thought about it, but Iā€™ve read a lot of bad press about shell builds and how theyā€™re boring and uninteresting and all thatā€¦ Plus my building method is a little special to say the least. Since I simply couldnā€™t wait to get all the parts to get started (Iā€™m not a patient guy ;)) I worked on every part I got individually as I got them and did all I could on them with what I had. Example: my [filler tubes](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/filler-tubes) are sanded, painted and ready to install on the shell ever since Iā€™ve got them 2 months ago. That would make a weird build thread if I ever saw one! šŸ˜› And yes, that wouldā€™ve been a good idea even on the pedal because I had a lot of trouble that wouldā€™ve been very funny to read. Maybe next time! šŸ™‚ EDIT: To compensate for the fact that I didnā€™t document my build, here a list of things that I used for my trap pedal (might be helpful :P) [11-pin octal relay](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/trap-relay) (ITT RM833212 3PDT) 11-pin tube socket (TUA 77MIP-11) 3M wall header Aluminum pedal base Black card edge 20-pin cable connector Black female 20-pin cable connector Black square rubber feet (4) DB-9 connector hood [Grey ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/grey-ribbon-cable-20-pin) [Hammond project box 1590A](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/hammond-project-box-1590a) [Hammond project box](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap/hammond-project-boxes) 1591L-SBK [LED cliplite](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/led-cliplites) [Nycoil](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/nycoil) 5/32" tubing, red & yellow Nycoil banjo 5/32" fitting #55010 Pedal bellow (metal lined rubber hosing, 2" OD) Rub-down transfers by PVJ SMC straight 5/32" fitting #KQ2H03-34S Trap labels by gbdude1011 Trap pedal hinge set Vector plate #SR3-06,50S White zip ties (2) Iā€™ve used 4-40 screws to install both cable connectors and the DB-9 hood, 8-32 screws to install the plastic Hammond box, and 10-32 screws for the metal Hammond box (all drilled and taped) All the fitting in the metal Hammond box has been installed by taping them with 1/8-27 threads. The hinge had also been screwed and taped into the base, but the pedal screws with nuts were too long (like Alkalineā€™s pedal) I Dremeled the heck out of them until the nuts were half as thick, that solved the problem. The bellow was held in place with large washers screwed into the base and pedal. Almost no glue was used; everything can be dismantled and screwed back together if needed. ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/9 "2010-06-10T13:54:13Z")
Well guys, while my [injectors](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/injectors) were drying last night Iā€™ve decided to take some better pictures of my trap pedal. Here they are! Enjoy! šŸ™‚ ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/5/15a1bf22b146cf3d91da50ab1105b34c82ee5734.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/8/48daae7b7f50edb6faea919f0b7acc95e7d8d1d4.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/c/1c44a85823451aaf54ab6ae3b9fc3511b5550151.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/3/b326303cce918b34446d2f2f1015f5e69a98eeb7.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/4/845f8a85028356330e18a090a2c56e227bffa296.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/10 "2010-06-10T14:05:34Z")
Very nice work! ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/11 "2010-06-11T14:51:25Z")
Thanks, man. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![121-gigawatts](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/121-gigawatts/32/186036_2.png) [@121-gigawatts](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/121-gigawatts)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/12 "2010-06-11T15:14:57Z")
and yet, a great trap pedal is so lonely without a great trapā€¦ :twisted: ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/13 "2010-06-11T17:56:58Z")
I knowā€¦ I know! šŸ˜¢ Havenā€™t really planned anything for the trap yet. I only bought some supplies (including a full set of greeblies) but for the trap itself, nada. Iā€™m still dreaming of that full metal trap kit that AJ was talking aboutā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/14 "2010-09-08T04:49:18Z")
Minor update: I upgraded a few parts on my trap pedal tonight, and I thought Iā€™d show it to you guys. I replaced the [Nycoil](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/nycoil) banjo and the SMC straight with a [Legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) replica from jpa35 and an Aklon straight from the shop, respectively. I also turned the octal relay the other way, so that it would face the same direction as in the GB1 screen caps. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/c/0c9c9f4d8faf83960d10d514919803941ac2c6c5.jpeg) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/d/8de6dbb79748b7b8ba2c58bc7a7db56f1248a6b0.jpeg) I have to find the courage to start a [ghost trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap) build. The little guy is getting lonely. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/15 "2010-09-08T10:38:26Z")
Outstanding!! ---
**Author:** ![KeeF\_84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/b4bc9f/32.png) [@KeeF\_84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KeeF_84)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/16 "2010-10-16T20:15:08Z")
Hey there, Great looking pedal. I was wondering where you got your Pedal bellow (metal lined rubber hosing, 2" OD) from. Thanks - KeeF ---
**Author:** ![Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/boomerjinks/32/128_2.png) [@Boomerjinks](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Boomerjinks)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2010, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/17 "2010-10-17T09:25:01Z")
That is a ridiculously pretty piece, looks almost as if was a manufactured device that you recently unboxed! ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/18 "2010-10-18T01:34:46Z")
> [@KeeF\_84](#): > > Hey there, Great looking pedal. I was wondering where you got your Pedal bellow (metal lined rubber hosing, 2" OD) from. Thanks - KeeF Check this thread out, should really help. šŸ™‚ [http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19143](http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19143) > [@Boomerjinks](#): > > That is a ridiculously pretty piece, looks almost as if was a manufactured device that you recently unboxed! Thatā€™s a great compliment, right there. šŸ™‚ ā€œ_Hey guys! Turns out the trap pedal was an existing piece of hardware. Found a source, how about a run?_ā€ šŸ˜› Thanks a lot, man. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/19 "2010-11-17T03:01:30Z")
OK! Last update for my trap pedal: I found some brass Foster couplers and [Arcolectric](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/arcolectric) red indicators, so I had to update that thing. Here it is! šŸ™‚ ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/5/553da3effb14e1569974f89bce4c46581d4dd5dd.jpeg) Genuine, vintage Arcolectric indicator! Reeeally looks better than a [cliplite](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/led-cliplites). Worth every cent (not that it cost a whole lot :P) ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/6/e63dd43177538c709f9e353fecc47f7dd827ab39.jpeg) Another angle, which shows the brass Foster coupler. That thing is pretty much 100% accurate to GB1 now, and I like it a lot. šŸ™‚ You may have noticed that itā€™s a little dirtier than last timeā€¦ Well I kinda tested the fullerā€™s earth on that thing when I got it. šŸ˜› The stuff came in a ziploc, and I was transferring it in a shaker, and I spilled some. Not wanting to waste any of it, I took the spill and dusted my pedal with it. A few brush strokes later, and voilĆ ! Instant used prop. I mean itā€™s real subtle (I only used a tiny little bit) but damn is it easy and fun to use. Canā€™t wait to weather my other props! šŸ˜ƒ Now to complete my trap to go with itā€¦ Thatā€™s it for this prop! Hope you guys like it. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/20 "2010-11-17T11:11:49Z")
Yup thatā€™s pretty much perfect. Great job Mike! Those last touches are a great addition. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136.md?page=2)