# 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:** 2
**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, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/21 "2010-11-17T19:25:45Z")
I didn’t say perfect, I said accurate. 😛 And I agree about those last little touches. Really feels complete now. That’s a first for me. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kagasakai/32/6197_2.png) [@KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KagaSakai)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/22 "2010-11-17T21:23:08Z")
The fuller’s earth looks great! ---
**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 18, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/23 "2010-11-18T04:26:04Z")
> [@KagaSakai](#): > > The fuller’s earth looks great! Told ya. 😃 ---
**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 4, 2011, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/24 "2011-05-04T00:47:29Z")
Well, with all the new discoveries about the GB1 trap pedal, I had to do something about mine. It was getting less and less accurate by the minute. 😉 So here it is after a few minor fixes: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/a/7a5c875afd39ead7d6be08e54be5062999b390b3.jpeg) Black DB-9 hood! I only removed it and repainted it flat black. Minor detail, but I like it a lot. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/3/9324d0537efa44ca7a7d81bc243a9df199f3edd0.jpeg) And how can we forget Bobamatt’s label on top of the relay? Luckily I had one left. 😃 So that’s it for now! Maybe I’ll replace the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) assembly for a correct 26-pin, but not right now. Too busy with the new house! 😛 ---
**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:** [May 5, 2011, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/25 "2011-05-05T09:34:28Z")
Very nice! Gunna remove the vector plate fins for uber accuracy? ---
**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 5, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/26 "2011-05-05T13:20:13Z")
Maybe later. 😉 I’m aware of the remaining inaccuracies (the extra fins on the vector plate, the 20-pin cable, the card edge connector, the unpainted pedal screws…) but they’ll have to wait. Just like my pack, I’ll start working on it again when the move is done. 😃 Speaking of which, any idea on how to remove these? This looks tricky without utterly destroying the plate. ---
**Author:** ![ecto68](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ecto68/32/4001_2.png) [@ecto68](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ecto68)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/27 "2011-05-05T23:29:03Z")
simply sensational … ---
**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 10, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/28 "2011-09-10T16:01:38Z")
Here’s the latest (and probably the last) update for my trap pedal. I finally got around upgrading the parts from my latest GBfans shop order, and I now consider my trap to be GB1 accurate. So here’s the pics! ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/9/390c07c4dfdcf07aa8389259965f090508826b25.jpeg) Replaced the 20-pin wall header and the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) with the correct 26-pin. It’s a real subtle difference, but nothing is subtle when it comes to accuracy. 😉 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/0/e0e7e976ac8d2a3a1f388807442cd6294924f195.jpeg) I also got rid of the card edge thingy, which was more accurate to GB2. Now the 26-pin cable goes straight into the DB-9 connector, where it’s held in place with a screw that goes into the project box. Tough as all hell. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/2/724820e04aee9a31e332ca4064fe9abc9a4762ee.jpeg) Another subtle detail that I fixed: I painted the screws and the hinge. I also painted the hex bolt thingy on the end of the base, because it’s a little more subtle and that detail is a little obscure. ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/c/5c9de8a01cd60b044e5d2f0a1ab4bb262f9340a3.jpeg) Another shot for the road. Like I said, I now consider it GB1 accurate, at least as much as my trap. I also reapplied a little fuller’s earth all over, but that’s a given. 😉 That’s it for this prop! If I lose my mind someday I may try to remove the extra ridges on the pedal, but I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/187259_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/29 "2011-09-10T16:44:59Z")
It’s a beautiful Trap Pedal (and were it not for this build, mine wouldn’t be what it is today). Great photos. ---
**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 11, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/30 "2011-09-11T02:06:00Z")
Thanks man, real appreciated. And glad to be of help. Yours turned out great, by the way. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/spengler28/32/5922_2.png) [@Spengler28](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Spengler28)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2011, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/31 "2011-09-11T04:29:00Z")
that pedal is just awsome, that is my reference built thread for my upcoming pedal! ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/32 "2011-09-12T03:12:10Z")
trying to get a dry rub transfer for the pin header. I’ll keep you updated… ---
**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 12, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/33 "2011-09-12T03:14:50Z")
> [@Spengler28](#): > > that pedal is just awsome, that is my reference built thread for my upcoming pedal! Thanks man. Feel free to ask any question you may have. 🙂 > [@parksdesign](#): > > trying to get a dry rub transfer for the pin header. I’ll keep you updated… A what for the what now? ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/34 "2011-09-12T03:16:40Z")
from my pedal build thread which is languishing in limbo… ![image](http://www.creativewhirlwind.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/headers.jpg) Far right… Decal. I’ve also got a pile of the correct screws if you want a couple. I know how super accurate you want to be… ---
**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 12, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/35 "2011-09-12T03:20:10Z")
You’ve just blown my mind. Are those screws 4-40? ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/36 "2011-09-12T03:25:24Z")
> [@Filandrius](#): > > You’ve just blown my mind. Are those screws 4-40? Yep…surprised you never saw my thread. I abandoned it when I started building packs lol. Apparently, those screws are hard to find. I found some on ebay and talked the guy into sending me a bag full instead of 10,000 for $300.00 Myself and another designer have been having fun trying to extrapolate and draw the markings on the header for a new dry rub transfer. I think we’re close now…though the numbers on there will just have to be pure conjecture. ---
**Author:** ![Jasonrglass](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/a8b319/32.png) [@Jasonrglass](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Jasonrglass)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/37 "2011-09-22T05:09:27Z")
great build!! ---
**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 7, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/38 "2011-11-07T01:01:37Z")
Like I was saying in my trap build thread, I applied the same weathering I did on my pack, but on my pedal as well. You know, steel wool, salt water, fuller’s earth, the works. I also took this opportunity to do a small upgrade on my pedal: I replaced the brass screw on the banjo with a steel one. Yeah, I know we’re not sure if this is actually accurate for GB1, but I like it a whole lot better. Here the final result! ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_3081071554.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_4595737581.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_7346359135.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_6828601691.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_6750512574.jpg) ![image](http://www.gbfans.com/images/fans/props/3755_2825254623.jpg) That’s it for now! ---
**Author:** ![ryusui](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ryusui/32/17118_2.png) [@ryusui](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ryusui)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/39 "2011-11-07T04:31:24Z")
B-E-A-UTIFUL. ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136/40 "2012-01-11T03:40:58Z")
A very small (and most likely final) update for the new year: I finally got a [Legris](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/legris) straight to replace that darn inaccurate Alkon. Here’s a pic: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/1/71a65eb1f15d772d4fdcc80f2b8a61c8244bc2de.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-first-ghostbusters-prop-ghost-trap-pedal/6136.md?page=3)