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ECU - A few part updates and details
This post contains a few minor part upgrades I used on my Ecto Containment Unit build. I hope other find them useful!I continue to tweak and modify things about my ECU build so I thought I'd share a few part updates and details.Door Magnet MountsSeveral have requested some more information on th...
Some Tips for Mounting your 3D Printed Ecto Containment Unit
So you've printed out all of the Ecto Containment Unit parts and assembled them. Now what?There is a lot of "builder's discretion" in this step. I found a mounting strategy that works for me but some of you might have other ideas...Step 1. Find (or make) a WallFirst, you need a wall!...
Ecto Containment Unit - Part 5 - Hookups
Various conduit hookups, project boxes, and parts list.This is a collection of 3D printable parts for attaching additional project boxes and conduit bits to your Ecto Containment Unit. In addition to the printable parts, here are some additional parts I found to complete the look...3/4" metal fl...
Ecto Containment Unit - Door Interface Part Updates!
This past winter, I originally published files and a 3D digital guide for constructing the ECU door and trap interface. As I proceeded to build my full ECU in recent weeks, I made a few additions and small modifications to this file set to ensure compatibility. The updated file set can be found in ...
Ecto Containment Unit - Part 3 - Controls
This post contains 3D printable control panels and lever for the Ecto Containment Unit build. Parts list for functional meter and button switches are also included.This file collection of plates, levers, and dials will give your Ecto Containment Unit the necessary controls for operation. In addition...
Ecto Containment Unit - Part 2 - Ejection Duct
A four-part 3D printable assembly for the Ejection Duct feature on the Ecto Containment Unit.Continue to rack up your EPA violations with this set of files for the 'ejection duct' which presumably caries the vaporous entities from the trap into the larger storage tank behind the wall. These ...
Ecto Containment Unit - Part 1 - Main Case
This post contains 10 3D printable modules for building the main case of the Ecto Containment Unit.May I PLEASE see the storage facility?This past winter, I published a Containment Unit interface for inserting a trap. I thought it would make for a nice standalone display piece even if I never built ...
Spirit Deluxe Trap Hose Connection Cover
This is likely the simplest file ever published here - and it's a freebie!Like the accessory that came with the Haslab trap, I've made some connection covers for the Spirit Deluxe Trap. They emulate the original trap hose connections for display. They also serve as a way to protect the threa...
Exclusive - 3D Printed 2016 Ghost Trap
This is a project I started on in the beginning of 2025 but it wasn't until late this summer that I finally was able to complete the model and print it out. Next to the Ghost Chipper, the 2016 Ghost Trap variant is among my favorite gear from that movie. The design is a complete re-imagining whi...
Spirit Deluxe Trap V-Hook - Compatible with Haslab Holster
One of the pros of the Spirit Deluxe Ghost Trap is how lightweight it is compared to the Haslab trap. While I quite like the Haslab trap, it is heavy and I don't anticipate that I will be wearing it as part of my usual Ghostbusting costume ensemble. With that said, the Spirit Trap does need prop...
Trap Opening Grate for Spirit Deluxe Ghost Trap
Spirit Halloween recently released a new Deluxe Ghost Trap.I recently posted a full impromptu vide review of my impressions here. In summary, I think this offering a mixed bag for the price: It certainly has and improved look with better weathering and labels. It is much lighter than the Haslab trap...
Ecto Goggle Straps and Padding Notes
I've had a few questions on how I finished off my Ecto Goggleswith straps and padding so I thought I'd put together a few notes on this subject...The Head StrapThis is a pretty conventional assembly of 1" elastic and 1" webbing with adjustors. Your dimensions may vary depending on ho...
Life-Size Spirit Pack Booster Cover Upgrades
Here are two fast and easy upgrades to the booster tube on the Life-Size Spirit Proton Pack. The stock booster is a bit undersized molded in with the rest of the pack shell. This 3D printable upgrade slips over the original booster giving it some extra size helps it visually read like a tube rather ...
3D Printable Ecto Goggles - Remixed Files and Custom Display Stand
After receiving the "Two in the Box" from Haslab, I was left with a general feeling of being something was missing. The Ghost Trap and PKE meter was missing a key accessory: the Ecto Goggles!I have been using a set of modified Spirit-brand Ecto Goggles for over 6 years - they have served the...
Containment Unit Update - 3D Printable Cartridge Clips and Cradle (including Haslab compatibility!)
For those of you building out the Ecto Containment Unit interface, I have an update for you! After finally receiving my Haslab 'Two in the box' ghost trap, I decided I needed to revisit the way trap cartridges are 'clipped' into the ECU. A few considerations:The Haslab trap cartridge...
Ecto Containment Unit - Part 4 - Door Interface
Updated on Sept 17, 2025 with a few small part modifications to better support the larger containment unit build. This is a 3D printable Ecto Containment unit door and interface prop.Updated on Sept 30, 2025 a subscriber reported that the zip file was missing the interior panel that the trap clip at...
Egon's Lab - Revisited (A Firehouse Playset Expansion!)
There were a number of Kenner Ghostbusters toysplanned for release that never quite made it to toy shelves. Among these unreleased concepts would have been a new playset called Egon's Labwhich served as a scientific laboratory for studying ghosts. The playset prototype shows a gray base, vario...
Firehouse Containment Unit Expansion
"May I pleasesee the storage facility?"The 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters is this week! To celebrate, it occurred to me that the Firehouse playset was missing a key feature: an Containment Unit! Now, this Patreon is no stranger to containment units - over two years ago, I designed and prin...
3D Printable Firehouse Lockers
The team has to keep their stinky jumpsuits somewhere - this 3D printable locker set is scaled for the vintage Kenner figures but will also work with the newer Hasbro figures for Afterlife/Frozen Empire. I printed mine out of a matte brown material.Easy build - Glue the trim to the top of the cabine...
3D Printable Death Chill Decor for the Reimagined Firehouse
At this point, pictures of the ice-covered firehouse have become ubiquitous within Ghostbusters-related media. If you want to give your 3D printed firehouse a 'Frozen Empire' aesthetic, look no further than the files included on this post which will let you make some spikey ground ice and so...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 13 - Garage Doors
The firehouse garage doors took a little longer than I would have liked but they are finally here... and I have two options available....Option 1 is a "Roll Up" style door like what you would see in today's real-world firehouse (and the Playmobil set). In real life, the rollup garage doo...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 12 - Stairs
"Hey where do these stairs go?"When you think about it, stairs weren't really a fixture in the playsets we had growing up. As kids, did we really miss them? After designing and attaching these stairs to my build, I think that a simple set of stairs can add a dynamic quality to the fireho...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 11 - Details
Here are a few accessory details for the firehouse - a few guardrails, railings, roof access hatch... and a helipad for Ecto-2!Should be some fast printing on this one!One important note: You depending on how permanent you are making your build, most of these parts will snap into place without glue....
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 10 - Roof
In the world of construction, we call this "topping out" - these files represent the last of the major floor/roof components. Here are a few important notes: Like with the other floors, having some super glue and binder clips handy will make your assembly of the floor modules much easier. Th...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 9 - Interior Floor 3
Another week, another floor! I designed floor 3 to be a partial floor in this playset to allow for some variety in the play area. The 2-story space can hold some larger objects or ghosts - would make for a good 'test lab' area to fill with some scientific equipment... or gaming arcade cabine...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 8 - Interior Floor 2
It's time to start making your firehouse 'livable' above the garage! This file collection includes a modular floor assembly (with slime grate!) that sits above the garage. Also included are two columns that support the longer span of the floor and frame in the garage.A few tips on this o...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 7 - Exterior Details
You don't think people will drive by and not see the sign?Here are a few smaller parts to put the finishing touches on the exterior facade of the firehouse! I'll be shifting my attention to finishing the design of the interior floors, structure and garage door... Get Part 1 Garage Floor file...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 6 - Parapet Walls
Are you ready to top off your firehouse exterior? then look no further than this set of 'parapet' walls that sit atop the firehouse crown! Get Part 1 Garage Floor files here... Get Part 2 Garage Wall files here... Get Part 3 Level 2 Wall files here... Get Part 4 Level 3 Wall files here... Ge...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 5 - Crown Walls
We're nearing the top! This "crown" file set includes some of the more ornamental architectural features for the firehouse. Like the previous releases, you'll find 'Wall" components and "Brick" infill components. I recommend printing the 'Wall' elements upside...
'Reimagined' Firehouse Playset - PART 4 - Level 3 Walls
We're going higher and higher - this package includes parts for the firehouse exterior 'Level 3'. As with Level 2, the exterior is made up of the base wall, window frames, and brick inset parts.If you are just getting started.... Get Part 1 Garage Floor files here... Get Part 2 Garage Wa...
