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Polarlights Ecto 1 details
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Greebo
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Joined: May 15, 2003
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 Posted: May 15, 2003 4:28 PM
Hola! I'm new to the site (well, thats half truth. I've been lurking for ages, but only just registered) and am seeking some information regarding the Polar Lights Ecto 1 snap together kit.
I'm waiting for 2 kits to be delivered to me, one of which will be built vanilla, the other of which i'm working on some fairly hefty mods for.
What I'm hoping to find out from someone with the kit built up already are a few measurements, so i can start working on some of the internal electronics for the kit.
What I'd really like to know is:
How wide is the kit?
What is the distance between the front and back wheel arches?
How wide/deep are the wheel arches?
And exactly how long is this lil beastie?
Many thanks in advance, and I hope I havn't reposted a topic thats been covered before, or posted this in the wrong forum.
Cheers. 
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Sarasosara
Ghosthead
Joined: Mar 02, 2003
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Posted: May 15, 2003 5:07 PM
You might want to check out The Unofficial Ghostbusters Download Center. Over there we have a Tips & Troubleshooting guide for the model over in the Files section.
Also note that, as far as the interior goes, the entire back end of the model has black plastic for the windows, so you cannot see the interior. I do believe that the guide does have a solution to this problem, but I'm not sure if it has actual measurements or not. In any case, it was compiled by a group of Ghostheads who finished the model, and will surely be of great use to you.
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Greebo
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Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 15, 2003 5:19 PM
Thanks! Whilst it doesn't have the measurements i'm after, it does carry a lot of info that I wanted to know but didn't want to bother listing the questions here
The rear being blacked out isn't a problem in many ways, given it will help hide a multitude of sins, such as a motor and other electronics that will help the remote control nature of my modifications.
The Heavily Modded Ecto isn't so much going to be modded to look true to the film... more to be a helluva lotta fun
Thanks again.
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Ghostbusters
Ghosthead
Joined: Feb 15, 2002
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Posted: May 15, 2003 6:56 PM
Hey dude, how long it take to grow your hair that long?
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Greebo
Ghosthead
Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 15, 2003 7:31 PM
Long enough that by the time its as long as i want it to be i can't entirely be sure it'll be there any more... 
(Serious answer: I last had a haircut in february 2001, with a few occasional trims to get rid of split ends and try to keep it roughly even)
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Ok, i'll bite.
Why on earth did you want to know how long it took my hair to grow that long?
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Ghostbusters
Ghosthead
Joined: Feb 15, 2002
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Posted: May 16, 2003 9:01 AM
I'm trying to grow mine but it seems to take forever. It's at the stage where it just looks stupid
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Greebo
Ghosthead
Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 9:47 AM
Try and keep it swept back, if needed use holding spray or gel. It looks less stupid, keeps it out of your eyes. Theres like, a couple of months until you'll be able to tie your hair back, and it'll be a pain in the butt. But hey, thems the breaks.
Look for my new book, on bookshelves next month 'Haircare and the Supernatural: Ectoplasm as a styling agent' 
Ok, this has now gone way OT....
Apologies to any Mods that may be watching...
I'll end it here.
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ILOVEECTO1
Ghosthead
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 5:34 PM
What I wanna know is how to add lights to it, 'cause I saw this one with working bar/grille lights and I want the secret, dammit! I don't wanna hafta just be corny and paint the damn things.
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atomic_comics@hotmail.com
You can see my picture here.
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Greebo
Ghosthead
Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 5:41 PM
Well hopefully thats something i'll be covering as part of my guide to how i modded the hell out of this kit.
When my kits actually arrive.
*glares at local model shop and their ineffective ordering system*
I'll be putting up step by step guides and lots of detailed pictures.
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Bo Holbrook
Banned
Joined: Jul 14, 2001
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Posted: May 16, 2003 6:06 PM
You're all ripping me off. I am the original long haired Ghosthead!
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Greebo
Ghosthead
Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 6:10 PM
I bow to your seniority and your long haired nature. You are a role model to non-buzzcut Ecto-freaks everywhere 
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Ghostbusters
Ghosthead
Joined: Feb 15, 2002
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Posted: May 16, 2003 6:12 PM
At the moment it's only just past my eyes!! it's not fair. I'm not a long haired Ghosthead don't worry, I'm a soon to be long haired Metallica fan!!
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Bo Holbrook
Banned
Joined: Jul 14, 2001
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Posted: May 16, 2003 6:13 PM
There we go, A little acknowledgement is all I wanted. You here-by have my blessing to carry on the long haired Ghosthead Tradition. A Privilidge not shared by many.
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Greebo
Ghosthead
Joined: May 15, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 6:14 PM
And i shall wear my shaggy mane with pride.
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sg1star
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Joined: Jul 14, 2001
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Posted: May 16, 2003 7:10 PM
i just recnelty cut my long hair off im sure soon as bo reads he will yell at me
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ILOVEECTO1
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Joined: Mar 13, 2003
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Posted: May 16, 2003 11:53 PM
I had long hair, cut it for the summer.
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