Yes I think you’re right about the side rod dimensions. The others do seem too small looking at them today lol!
Hopefully CPU will be able to sort us out with some doors 
As for the electronics, I’m using a hyperdyne light kit with optional servo board to open the doors. The ecig isn’t a kit, I made it myself that’s why the clearomisers are “slime pink” rather than the usual clear ones- thought I’d add a fictional purpose to them!
Yeah I definitely think the resin ones are the most accurate 
I really hope so too. Just have to be very patient on this one - I will keep you informed!
Awesome stuff - really cool how you’ve rigged up that ecig. I’ll do a bit more reading up because I just don’t have a clue how to do the electronics side of the build…these are the hurdles that put me off doing it at all lol
Just checked out the Hyperdyne site…I had no idea! This is awesome - the complete light kit and door control setup is available, what a relief!
Cheers
The kit I’m using should be relatively straightforward, it’s mostly plug n play with some minor soldering. For the ecig, there’s a tutorial on here somewhere, but again it’s only a little bit of soldering and electrical tape. Fairly basic stuff really it’s just a fish tank air pump blowing air into an ecig. You can get all the bits to make one on eBay. Really I’ve had to do all this stuff myself to save money, as to buy a smoke kit and get it sent internationally would cost rather a lot for what it actually is!
No worries - you’re welcome mate.
That’s cool - I’ll have a little reading session this afternoon! Sounds fun putting one together actually. I understand the money aspect all too well, in fact the light & door kit will cost a bit looking at it, with postage from the USA again - gonna have to wait as I still need the kit anyway…this trap needs a lot of parts!
Yup it makes that part easier! I’d really like sounds too but I haven’t found a solution to that yet.
It certainly does. Had a big question mark over that area until yesterday. Will save up for it now! Sounds…I’m mixed on that one. I’ve got them with the Matty trap lol.
Also where would you put the speaker? As that feature would muck up the screen accuracy, as per the Matty trap…
I missed out on the Matty one,and there’s no way I’m paying the silly money they change hands for now! Lol! At the very least I’d like the trap to beep when it’s “full”
That’s an easy one, behind one of the vents
They are going for a ridiculous amount, I know. Making your own does result in a more accurate prop, which is why I’ve decided to give it a go too. I got the Matty trap last year in a fit of excitement as I discovered it accidentally; I didn’t even realise there was such a thing, and I was oblivious to the prop scene completely. That’s when it all began - with the Matty trap discovery!
If it’s behind the vent on the side of the cartridge, won’t the sounds be somewhat muffled when it’s inside the casement?
Is the Matty one very inaccurate? I’ve never really studied it closely as it was clear I wouldn’t be getting one!
Once the prop bug bites it bites hard! lol! I’ve been addicted a long time now ever since I stumbled across the RPF many moons ago! The trap is actually my first GB item even though i’ve loved the films (yes BOTH of them) since my childhood. I have all sorts of replica items and a couple of screen used bits too from other films. It’s easy to get carried away! lol
It’s not pressed hard up against the trap sides so I think if it does muffle it it would only be a little. Where is the speaker on the Matty?
The Mattel trap haso a few measurements off, but hey, it’s good enough for me 
(besides, it made making a functioning wireless trap super easy!)
I’ve never noticed much wrong with them I must say. I think I’d be too scared to work on it given how much they now seem to be worth though!
I managed to get two. One I left mostly stock (added an accurate light cap on the main body) and the other is my experimental one.
The differences are so minir, you’d only really notice if you had a fully accurate trap next to the Mattel trap for comparison
There are a few details on the Matty trap that are inaccurate - the way the doors are designed is one of them; the labels, although I’ve modded mine and added accurate ones, also replaced the ribbon cable on the pedal for a real one…but it is still a damn good replica and I love the features - sounds and vibration/knocking of the ghost inside.
Damn does it bite hard or what! Interesting how you have started with the trap as well [emoji50] It is so addictive and I love searching and collecting all the bits. Your collection sounds awesome!
That should work then I guess…the speaker is on the bottom of the Matty trap, near the v-hook (I have an aluminium v-hook & battery plate mod fitted so it can attach to my trap holster; I’ll borrow the v-hook to use on my other trap as well when needed)
I agree with zeta, the aesthetic differences are minor really - I guess the biggest difference physically would be that it’s all plastic! That’s where a build-your-own prop is really superior
I’ve been toying with the idea of making a copy of the Mattel trap body out of aluminum or at least wood or resin for a while now. I just don’t really have the time to throw at a project like that.
Hi guys. I’ll be back on this build fairly soon. Had a bit of a sad few weeks, ending with our Dog being put down due to Cancer. All pretty upsetting stuff 
P.S I haven’t forgotten your side vents Alex I’ll cut a few sections off for you when I finally make it back to the shed
Being a dog owner myself, i know how shitty it can be to lose your buddy. Sorry for your loss
Thanks man. They’re like family aren’t they so it hits you hard when you lose them.
It really does man. Looking forward to you getting back to this