The firehouse playset build continues with the exterior walls for Level 2! The exterior wall is broken up into sub-modules to make it easy for printing. They can be interlocked and glued together. A few notes:
- Walls - I continue to print the grey/white areas out of a matte marble PLA - I continue to be impressed by the PolyMaker brand of material here!
- Brick - I designed it so the brick areas can be printed separately from the main wall - this means you can select a color...
2023-12-21 17:21:46 +0000 UTC
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Another set of Firehouse files are ready - this set is for building out the walls of the Ecto garage with the iconic archway. The archway - when fully opened - was designed to provide enough clearance for the Kenner Ectomobile to fit through with the gunner seat and a figure! In fact, you might say this entire 3D printing exercise stems from this single childhood frustration that has been simmering for over 30 years.....
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I remember waking up one Christmas morning in the late 1980s to find a special present waiting for me - it was a large box. Inside contained a playset I have kept to this day: The Kenner Firehouse Playset! Over the years of my childhood it served as home to the Ghostbusters, a base for Batman villains, and the Daily Bugle from Spider-Man.
But this playset was not without it's flaws: The garage wasn't long enough to fit the entire Ectomobile - and you couldn't drive the Ecto through the ...
2023-12-08 16:13:29 +0000 UTC
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As previewed in my previous post, I have created files for VERSION 2 of my 3D printable ghost trap inspired by The Real Ghostbusters cartoon series. This trap features some refined assembly steps, a detachable trap cartridge, and better access to the interior of the rear control box. This trap also has a v-hook that is compatible with the 3D printable proton pack. (Note: if you want the pedal, check out 2023-10-29 23:12:12 +0000 UTC
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Greetings! I can't believe it's the 4th quarter of 2023 already and Halloween is just around the corner. As I've been quiet recently, I wanted to provide an update on TWO 3D printing projects I will be delivering to this Patreon this month.
The RGB Ghost Trap was the first project I released and it is one of my more popular 3D printable builds that people undertake. As I've designed other projects si...
2023-10-06 00:11:24 +0000 UTC
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Halloween season is coming up fast! Many stores are beginning to feature costume sections, decorations, and animatronics! My family and I are starting to plan out our annual Halloween block party and I'm presently experimenting with a few new effects I want to have set up. One effect that is simple to create and very effective is an 'old timey' illusion called "Pepper's Ghost"
The concept is remarka...
2023-08-30 01:08:30 +0000 UTC
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Greetings! It seems the summer got away from me! It has been awhile since I published an update on the charitable side of this Patreon. While it seems that Patreon no longer has a 'goals' feature, I am still very much committed to using a portion of the funds earned from my 3D printing efforts to put towards causes that resonate with me.
This summer, I have contributed portions of Patreon donations to the a series of groups with a presence in Nebraska that are doing hard work in t...
2023-08-04 13:57:30 +0000 UTC
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Afterlife-inspired with a dash of Iron Man-esque refinement - this is my custom take on the cyclotron guts designed to fit the Life-size Spirit Proton Pack and be compatible with my Cyclotron shell and bumper prints.
After cutting out the Spirit cyclotron/bumper/filter, this assembly is designed to fit cleanly into the opening with plenty of modding potential!
2023-07-24 02:03:18 +0000 UTC
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The 'Life-Size' Spirit Proton Pack comes with a decent Neutrona Wand - but there is quite a bit of room for improvement and upgrades! This collection of upgrade parts includes a few key upgrades that can make your Spirit wand closer to what we see in the 84 movie.
- 'Gun track' upgrade - Here I used a Q-pack gun track and modeled an 'infill' piece to complete the 'step' geometry on the underside. I used a metal v-hook although you can likely re-use the smaller metal...
2023-06-16 15:09:55 +0000 UTC
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While the cyclotron was the most significant upgrade I performed to my Life-Size Spirit Pack, I also 3D printed a few smaller modifications and upgrades which are compatible with parts sourced from the excellent Q Proton Pack - notable the Crank Knob and Clippard R331.
- Clippard replacement: Cut off Spirit-molded Clippard - grind down any excess and then afix the included "Clippard Base" file...
2023-06-09 20:40:44 +0000 UTC
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As cool as the new 'Life-Size' Spirit Proton Pack is, the pack's outstanding design flaw is it's cyclotron area. Like with the original pack, Spirit opted for a simplified design with some questionable geometry choices (and speaker placement!). Luckily, this is remedied with a little 3D printing elbow grease.
I created a set of STLs built to fit the Life-Size Proton Pack... although this does require that you cut away original cyclotron. Be sure you keep a steady hand and take your time...
2023-05-15 01:46:21 +0000 UTC
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Fellow builders! I'm in the process of designing and prototyping a number of 3D printable parts for the new Life-Size Spirit Proton Pack (cyclotron coming soon!). To aid in my efforts, I used a photogrammetry mobile app to produce a rough OBJ mesh that I could use as a reference with textures. It's a pretty rough mesh but it has been quite useful as a scaled reference for my 3D modeling efforts.
In this post, I have attached the OBJ scan - if you find it useful in your own mods, feel fr...
2023-05-07 00:14:17 +0000 UTC
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Hi all!
The last two months really got away from me so I'm playing a bit of catch up! I recently came back from a short getaway to London and I've been ramping up a set of builds for the newly released 'Life-Size' Spirit Proton Pack. Expect a number of fun releases this month starting this weekend. Be sure to follow the Instagram stories and live reels for updates from my garage workshop!
Last mont...
2023-05-06 15:37:10 +0000 UTC
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Hi all!
I know I have been quiet recently - a number of professional priorities have kept me busy and away from the Ghostbusters game more than I would like in recent weeks. After I get home from my current international trip (London!), I'll be able to refocus on some of GB projects I had planned out earlier this year.
To tide you over, a number of people have inquired about my custom Ecto roof rack over the years - it's a mix of found parts PVC, luggage carrier, and old re-painte...
2023-04-21 20:30:54 +0000 UTC
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Sometimes our paranormal problems require a little bit of creativity...
The mini-cyclotron design adapts the technology of a proton pack into a more compact design allowing for remote operation and greater mobility. While it is less powerful than a full-size proton pack, the light-weight automation potential of the mini-cyclotron can prove to be advantageous. Mount it to a tripod with a blaster for remote-controlled capabilities. Or attach it to your utility belt if you need more mo...
2023-03-19 03:16:54 +0000 UTC
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Greetings all,
The world can be a scary place - like I'm sure many of you area, I am shocked to see the devastation of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. As horrible as the disaster has been to watch unfold, I am equally inspired to see the hard work of the people working on the disaster relief and rescue operations. It's a reminder that there are real heroes out there helping.
It is in this spirit, that I have made two donations for January and February to the 2023-02-13 22:30:26 +0000 UTC
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To say that the 2016 reboot is 'hotly debated' in the fan community is a bit of an understatement - but I have a slightly different take: When Ghostbusters: Answer the Call came out, I wasn't really into the Ghostbusters scene at all. While I grew up with the original '84 and '89 entries, I had only the vaguest awareness of a new Ghostbusters movie in 2016. At the time, I was far too busy starting a new business venture and being a new parent to pay attention to the latest in pop cul...
2023-01-28 18:48:37 +0000 UTC
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Greeting visitors and patrons,
I hope everyone's New Year is off to a good start. It seems 2023 will be a fun year for Ghostbuster fans - a new movie is going into production and is slated for release in... December (is anyone else skeptical... ha!). There is also a great deal of buzz as fans are starting to receive their Hasbro packs. Always cool to see more packs in the wild!
I am pleased to report that funds from this Patreon were used to fund $3000 in 2022 donations t...
2023-01-13 20:06:56 +0000 UTC
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2022 was a lot bigger than a toaster... Here is a small but fun release to close out the year. A patron recently requested a Hasbro-compatible variant on my previously released Slime Blower accessory for the Kenner figures. (thanks for the idea, Ian!)
They really make the figure pop! I also like how the classic blaster 'arm braces' can double as a movie-accurate way of holding the blower.
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2022-12-28 21:34:47 +0000 UTC
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There is a longstanding debate among Ghostbusters fans: Is the Ecto 1A an upgraded Ecto 1 OR if it is an entirely different car. Afterlife seemed to suggest that original Ecto 1 remained in its original state.... but there was no sign of the 1A at Egon's farm. Where did it go?
I do not have any answers... all I know is that I really like the 1A.
As a comedic gag, it signaled another level of marketing absurdity for the Ghostbusters (the side scrolling signs...
2022-12-15 18:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Greetings!
I am pleased to announce a few updates for this Patreon's charitable giving initiative in November! There have been some excellent causes brought to my attention in recent weeks.
First, there is an amazing initiative underway by the Starlight Foundation to create Ghostbusters-themed hospital gowns for kids. It's a wonderful concept to introduce an el...
2022-11-30 17:19:54 +0000 UTC
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An account on Instagram caught my attention awhile back - @theartoftgb posts about animation cells and concept art related to the Real Ghostbusters Cartoon. (If you are a fan of RGB, give them a follow!)
A few posts in late-2021 caught my attention: concept art for play features considered for the Kenner Ecto-1! The Ecto-1 was one of my favorite vehicles when I was a kid so it was really cool to see ...
2022-11-24 17:43:55 +0000 UTC
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Now that the pre-release files/posts have been out for a few months, I took some time to organize a comprehensive set of files with a supporting 3D dashboard guide to help with assembly! As I've noted in previous posts, I haven't personally built this Extreme Pack yet - so if anyone has managed to put one together, I'd love to see it!
With Halloween right around the corner (and Pateron now allowing video uploads without YouTube), I thought it would be fun to share a very special moment with patrons. For his 5th birthday, I designed and printed his very own proton pack (using files I published here!). He loves the Ghostbusters and I could think of no better gift! This video was taken when it was gifted to him and his reaction is.....
2022-10-25 21:19:14 +0000 UTC
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Greetings patrons and visitors,
For the month of October I am pleased to allocate a $200 donation to the Omaha Children's Museum located in my city. We've been visitors to this museum over the years - it has been great to take our son, Eli, here to explore different educational exhibits and participate in their themed science camps! They provide a great service to the Omaha community that fosters learning and fun for kids. The donation was made in honor of you, the Ghostbusters Gear pat...
2022-10-15 17:27:32 +0000 UTC
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"It's technical... just one of our little toys."
The 'ghost sniffer' is not nearly as iconic as the proton pack or PKE, but it was featured in one of the funnier scenes of the original movie where Peter Venkman visits Dana's apartment. It was also shown briefly as part of Ray's 'lab' outfit in the classic 'we're ready to believe you!' commercial.
The piece of equipment is actually a vintage Bacharach 'Combustible Gas and Oxygen Indicator' - which makes the scene with Pete...
2022-10-06 13:38:59 +0000 UTC
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Greetings patrons and visitors!
We have entered my favorite time of the year - Halloween season! This September, I looked to see if there were any non-profits or charities that are doing interesting things to help kids. I found 'Ween Dream, a Louisiana-based nonprofit that gives Halloween costumes to kids in need so they can participate and have fun.
This all volunteer organization collects ne...
2022-09-24 19:29:31 +0000 UTC
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"Egon, this reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head..."
I've been working on some parts for creating some of the 'scientist' equipment used early on in the original Ghostbusters movie. For Halloween, I decided to create a version of the lab outfits that were used in "We're ready to believe you!" commercial.
One of the accessories I created was a stethoscope mod that Egon can be seen wearing in the commercial and when we first see him in the libr...
2022-09-23 18:04:46 +0000 UTC
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So I caught wind that today is the 25th anniversary of Extreme Ghostbusters! What else could I do but expedite the release of this last batch of 3D printable files?
This 'part 4' release represents some of the final components of my Extreme Proton Pack design. Who will be the first to finish this pack? I'd love to see it and hear your builder's tale!
As I mentioned in prior posts, I'm not building this project for myself (at least for now) so I am very interested to see how ...
2022-09-01 18:55:00 +0000 UTC
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I'm just making up names for this pack's sections at this point!
This collection of parts represents the lower portion of main pack shell. I am calling it the "power distribution" system.
- I foresee this being the most complicated collection to put together but should largely go together with 4 mm cap screws.
- The lower "bar" hanger piece could be constructed out of 3/4" PVC pipe
Is anyone building this thing so far?
2022-09-01 00:25:08 +0000 UTC
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