My modified ecto-1

[Collector_felix]

Hi, thanks for looking in! This is not a build log of my ecto 1 as such, more a list of the modifications I make along the way as I attempt.to make things a bit more accurate or look better than what is supplied. I will however drop some shots here and there with overall progress of the build.

So, first up right off the bat was to replace the vents on the hood in the very 1st pack. The supplied vents don't have the correct amount of louvres and horrible visible screws which doesn't look right. I purchased these replacements from mikelanemods.com.

 

1st is an image of the supplied vents fitted to the hood

2nd is the replacement vents available from Mike Lane

3rd and 4th is the replacements fitted in place, they simply stick straight on with supplied double sided tape, fitting instructions are included

5th and 6th is a comparisson between the 2 versions. I was unfortunate enough to need a replacement hood due the the original one arriving with damage, however this enabled me to get the direct comparisson shots.

[Collector_felix]

The next little upgrades I made was really simple and came when we started working on the engine.

I wasn't happy at how the spark plugs looked - just plain black little sticks. I simply painted them white to look like the white ceramic part of a real spark plug, I also painted the nut at the bottom chrome to look like a nut. I think they look much better now. I also added some yellow paint to the handles of the 2 dip sticks and finished off with adding some small 2mm acorn nuts on the cam covers to hide the visible screw heads. Really happy with the look.

 

Pic 1 shows the standard spark plugs

Pic 2 is painting them up

Pic 3, 4 & 5 shows them fitted in place along with my other additions

[chewie402]

Very nice....I also painted the Spark Plugs on my Ecto build: 

[Collector_felix]

Awesome work! Love the weathering you added too.

 

Moving on to my next addition which continues within the engine bay. I thought the overall look was OK but it seemed to be lacking something. I got hold of some scale ecto 1 accurate water slide decals from ebay. I may have some in the wrong place but I think they add just a little bit more interest under the hood. I also picked out a few details such as nuts with a bit of chrome.

I also wired the distributor cap to the correct firing sequence which was simply putting the wires on in the correct order.

Pic 1 shows the decal sheet I purchased

Pic 2 & 3 show the air and oil filter decals in place

Pic 4 shows the power generator decal and some of the connectors I painted shrome

Pic 5 is a top view of the engine, I added a silver ring to the air filter and painted the wing nut on it silver

Pic 6 is a rear view of the engine, showing the distributor cap correctly wired firing sequence

Pic 7 & 8 show the engine finally installed with other decals dotted about. I also picked out 'oil' on the cap of the oil tank with silver and added a dark wash to the fuel regulator/filter to dull down the bright look it had.

 

[Collector_felix]

My next upgrade, again in the engine bay came from Mr Fusion Designs https://mrfusiondesigns.com/ this is the missing windshield wash bottle in the engine bay. This is a super nice little addition and looks fantastic. 

[Roj coser]

Nice ideas, I'm definitely going to have to get my spark plugs painted. I have added some paintwork and weathering to my engine, but have missed this off.  Also love the windscreen washer bottle, will have to try and get one myself.

Has anyone else got the Partwork Upgrades templates and waterslide transfers for the symbols?  I have only got the first door done so far - with the reduced transfers they supply as the ones EM supply seem slightly too big - and I think it looks great.  Little disappointed EM sent out the other front door with a mirror when so many people say it shouldn't have one.  Think the replacement should be in my next delivery, and that should help get my mojo back on track for this iconic car.

Due to a number of reasons, I have not put any work into my Ecto-1 for a while, the build - along with my Cobra build - is up on Modelspace if anyone wants to take a look.  

I do have the electronic upgrade and have the strobes working on my front bumper.  It's around the time I should have been installing the bumper on the vehicle that I stopped.  I have more wiring to hide in this area now, and having been thinking about this, then moving 4 hours away for a new job, I just haven't had the time, inclination, nor ability, to move this project on for now.

I will be able to get my final Cobra pack this weekend, so may just be able to get a bit more work on that done.  I'm sure we can start an area for pictures of finished builds somewhere.

[Eddie]

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