Build a Ghost Busters Ghost Trap! - DIY Prop Shop

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We build so many amazing weapons and props, we wanted to offer a show where you at home could build them yourself! Follow along with our host Dustin McLean (“Homemade Movies”) as he shows you how to build awesome props from all of your favorite movies & games, for under $50!
To celebrate the new GhostBuster's Movie, we're showing you how to capture ghosts using nothing but cardboard and gaffer tape! Who You Gonna Call?!
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Host & Producer - Dustin McLean
Created by Andy Signore and Michael Rainey
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[@richardkirkland6805]

Fun fact, the Ghost Trap canonically comes apart. The part with the handle and lights is the tray, and the part with the doors is the cartridge. The tray also holds the battery for the trap so it needs to be recharged between cleaning the trap and the next time it's used.

[@mcopado]

You made a proton pack? I wanna see a build on that!

[@padmesyt]

Michael Copado he said in another video it took him like a month

[@The_Freestyle_Skater]

I think it was the video on cinefix it was the homemade ghostbusters video

[@KingJake-om7yq]

Game Time it was

[@HAmcNUTTY]

Is there a turoial comong for the star wars helmets in the back????

[@GravityCatLikesPie]

That's something you can purchase. I own one.

[@PossumCheckers]

+GravityCatLikesPie That's really not the point of the show though is it? You can buy a lot of the props he makes on the show.

[@marcoabduarte]

+GravityCatLikesPie you can purchase even a sex slave this days.. but its better to build one.

[@AWPWN1]

+HA_mc_NUTTY Watch the "Star Wars - "Death Star Trench Run" - Homemade with Chris Hardwick (Behind The Scenes)" video.

[@GravityCatLikesPie]

+PossumCheckers That's really not the point of my comment though. I was informing him that Dustin didn't make that it's something he bought.

[@discontinuedchannel1016]

"woah killer replica!" "a replica of what?" "uh.. a ghost trap?"

[@jesusisgod2953]

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[@akejan98]

Mega man BLASTER HAND !!!!

[@Maxzis]

yes mega man blaster hand

[@TheRealAlpha2]

+lord Beaver Yeah I wouldn't mind seeing this either, or maybe the gun from Portal as well.

[@tedioustotoro4885]

You mean mega buster

[@bayleymillerov6318]

+AWE me I would really like one 122 Lloyd.st williamston mi thank you

[@Arkume8Beltz]

+lord Beaver Megaman or Megaman X?

[@jasonmccabe5915]

When I make things out of cardboard, I find that when you spray paint it, a lot of the corrugated lines of the cardboard show up, and really makes it look like it's made from cardboard. We are going from the illusion of something else, so I just coat it with a light stucco type paint, or just use thermoplastic. Thermoplastic is cheap and you really just need a hair dryer.

[@thunderrobots1980s]

i keep coming back to your video for the instructions to use as a guide for my build

[@robertmcginty4146]

Looks great! I just started one of these last night going from pictures alone. Your tips will help me get the right look. My proton pack is almost done.

[@zed_8011]

make a movie with these props!! like if agree

[@ricimercury4168]

watch homemade movies

[@bloogies2764]

TardisGaming // ZaneTG true

[@queenhotdrama9319]

That's why there's homeade movies

[@discontinuedchannel1016]

stop begging

[@KingJake-om7yq]

Remember when DIY prop shop was only Dustin? The old days. I wish he did the later episodes, too. And DIY prop shop will always be missed

[@skylincarpenter1334]

who else is watching this in 2016 wishing they brought Dustin back.

[@Raesling1]

Honestly, watching in 2016 wishing Vinny would revisit some of these--like this one and the Sonic Screwdriver. It's OK, tho. I'll just do them using the techniques I've learned from Vinny and Odin.

[@richardpaulyasay2747]

TheBestTimeLord yeah hoping he is more creative

[@afltube]

2019 wishing

[@DustFilmsOriginals]

Hi! I'm making some new DIY props on me channel, go check them out. :)

[@The_Nailsmith]

Watching in 2024 just wishing they brought prop shop back

[@billporter6592]

new proton pack! that's a great idea. people might not realize but if they don't like the reboot movie and merchandise. That is what will make it rare and more valuable in the future.

[@highwayblowout]

This dude just love his hot glue... All his recent project has been nothing but hot glue.

[@Dark.Shingo]

+RYLAES You gotta stick to what it works.

[@MrBriBri1231]

Hot glue is awesome. Hot Glue = LIFE

[@lajohnny96]

+Antonio Francisco Magaña Gómez Pun intended?

[@Dark.Shingo]

Johnny Lingo Not regretting it.

[@KainYusanagi]

+RYLAES You're saying that like it's a problem. It's not.

[@KrisvanLaar]

holy ghost, this is amazing, I love making props with cardboard, and I'm all about the detail, just lke this, so cool!

[@nutburger]

Make a ray gun from Call of Duty zombies in Black ops/black ops 2

[@Maxzis]

omg that would be awesome

[@SaltyMcFly]

+super man that would be amazing

[@nutburger]

SaltyMcFly ikr

[@stephthero]

i was thinking the same thing and i scrolled down and saw this.

[@NobleManager]

Yes please!!

[@PJgearhead]

First time watching one of your vids. Dude that came out so much better than expected, nice work!

[@NS-hm5cr]

can you build a pke meter from ghostbusters

[@robfiedler9591]

the new one

[@discontinuedchannel1016]

@Rob Fiedler FUK NO

[@ElectroDFW]

I hope you're still doing these, because I just became a fan. Way. To. Go! Love it.

[@DustFilmsOriginals]

I'm making some new DIY props on me channel, go check them out! :)

[@Gago3000LP]

Do a Portal Gun or something from Batman (i dont care what) !

[@biancajackson3864]

We dress up annually as a family theme each year.. so excited to make this ghost trap! I wanted to find a way to put dry ice inside it to make it look like we “caught a ghost!” Thank you for this amazinggggggg DIY!

[@max_busse]

I'd love to see you make the C4-Bomb from CounterStrike GlobalOffensive terrorists! :)

[@veteraani1115]

good idea

[@max_busse]

Thx ^^

[@BossGalka]

+▶Max181◀ He's probably not going to want to make any types of bombs on youtube, tbh...

[@max_busse]

+Boss Galka Uhm yeah, that could be an aegument.. :/

[@timothyjournigan8212]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for putting this 4 days after my birthday. BEST GIFT EVER!

[@MinddKidzag]

Please do Freddy's glove.

[@tedioustotoro4885]

I know who you are talking about but you should specify more

[@lwanco1018]

+Nathan Fisher Freddy Kroger's glove

[@RetroRoadshow]

+Laura Wanco Dankey Kang?

[@shredBucketheadshred]

+Nathan Fisher specify? "Freddy;' Glove" could ONLY mean one thing and is universally known! who the hell else would be Freddy with a glove?

[@4taquito]

Indy mogul has already done that one if you want to check it out

[@RustyC216]

PROTON PACK!!!!!!!!

[@taylorlockhart9137]

Your show is so cool. I'm a huge ghostbusters fan and I'm thinking of applying for super fan builds. Being young it's very hard to obtain merchandise but I have lots of it and a good knowledge of the movies. I'm quite proud to be a kid of the 2000's keeping the 80's alive

[@bigtryguy]

Portal Gun or Gravity Gun.

[@atawns]

Loviing these prop shop videos! I'm sure if I attempted any of these, I'd get bogged down trying to get the things to 'work' and move. But as cheap diy projects that look good, you are doing a fantastic job. Inspired work, sirrah!

[@NerdyNotionZ]

Pipboy 3000

[@mtyler3047]

You're awesome man. Seriously, thanks for all your hard work!

[@koolaid5684]

make a lightsaber

[@karloskarlsepticeye]

koolaid5684 they already did that

[@bensthingsthoughts]

Best one so far !!

[@tobiaswilliam1930]

build the mask from: THE MASK

[@zhmenia]

That's great, man! Thank you!!! Where can I find your proton pack making video?

[@jaystersvlogs3340]

I love your props I've watch Bens props to I did hover board , flux ❤,and ghost buster trap

[@josephlowry4320]

Awesome build Dustin, I would love to make my own Ghost Trap.

[@RiverScout5]

I recognize a rifle in the background that looks like it's from the movie Aliens. I would love to see that DIY. It was a great Sci-Fi movie & a very cool prop.

[@RiverScout5]

FAIL on my part! I see that was a recent build. Now Im going to go watch it!!!

[@Heatley2001]

Great job on the ghost trap. That's awesome looking.

[@HoiYin78]

Thanks for your tips. We made a version using your tips as a guide. Turned out awesome

[@DustFilmsOriginals]

Great!

[@edusszfx]

How about doing some helmets? I'm curious to see how would you shape the base for it...

[@corontero]

i followed most of the tutorial and did my own ghost trap... thanks a lot!

[@tubaman76]

You need your own channel. Love the vids man!!!

[@Dukefazon]

This turned out really-really good, I like it! And I was interested in the project since I grew up on Ghost Busters (not like the Ironman thingy...)

[@kevintrinh7815]

Dustin’s definition of a punch: a sharp pointy thing😂😂

[@TheJdc34life]

Would love to see your version of a proton pack, with lights and sound, inexpensively of course..Loved this though, I was very impressed

[@RodrigoMacielCosta]

Well, this is awesome!

[@billsmith4932]

Just realized I replied to a request down there, but I wanna make sure my request comes through to DIY Prop Shop. Please make a budget proton pack!!!

[@FoundationElectronics]

great build! love the diy, I build props as well, for the heat sink, that's actually just a high wattage resistor, they are still being made today, you can get those at almost any electronic surplus store, I've seen them for as cheap as 95 cents, you'd both save time and money on paint and spraying...

[@javierrabbino9009]

Great work! Can You tell me where to Buy the Ghostbusters suit? Or how yo find it online? Only the mameluke.

[@ethanweigold7025]

Portal Gun. I made a DIY one years ago, but alas, it has since fallen apart. It was mostly foam and tape, with the central part being a clear mailing tube and a clear handle off a plunger, but it never held together the best. Would love to see how you do it, as I'd love to make a new one.

[@bryceneu3413]

How did you make the front piece with the light? I'm struggling with this part :( I hope I get an answer

[@rafaelpacheco2377]

Great build as always

[@EyesOfTheInternet]

That actually looks good.

[@wrezen]

Hi Dustin! You mentioned you made the Proton Pack back in 2007, but I can't find the video! Do you have a link for it? Thank you!

[@DustFilmsOriginals]

I have a full episode of the DIY suit and proton pack over on DIY Costume Squad, search Facebook Watch for it! :)

[@lilyrose7933]

That is pretty rad!

[@womenstudies09]

The TARDIS! Or the (more feasible) SONIC SCREWDRIVER! Big Doctor Who fan, here!

[@bryceneu3413]

I just came across this and was wondering if you had a pattern for this build??

[@sirMAXX77]

That looks awesome!

[@IisMonkey]

I'm a little bit surprised by how well this one turned out! This suggestion might be a bit hard to do, but I'd love to see a DIY Portal gun! (:

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

That is pretty cool DIY.

[@Heatley2001]

Do you have a video for the proton pack you made?

[@nbas_newgm5999]

Is there a way to attach this to a belt? I am going to cosplay and I want the trap. Thanks

[@skywalker5513]

Think your items are really awesome.... Would like to see Rey's staff made and a list of all items.

[@RageONTv]

Hey guys where can i find your proton pack video?

[@DustFilmsOriginals]

Search Facebook Watch for "DIY Costume Squad", I have a full episode for the suit and pack there!

[@hilariomendoza1784]

Can you do the proton pack or the pke meter?

[@TheWyman55_]

approximately how big is the box? I like making my things as close to the movie as possible and yours looks great!

[@adamzych3519]

Looks like 1 ft side and 15inches back

[@TheWyman55_]

Ok thanks

[@adamzych3519]

+thewyman55 well i build one that was 1ft by 15 inch by 17 inch

[@TheWyman55_]

Adam Zych ok

[@coreyg2177]

Very cool! Nice job!

[@Sphenisciformes616]

Sweet, I love this series! Keep it goin!

[@TheUphillGamer]

Would love to see your take on the Rocketeer Helmet and Jetpack. That would be sweet.

[@phelnox]

He uploaded this on my birthday I love Ghostbusters

[@hilariomendoza1784]

Dustin on your own channel could you do a tutorial on how to make the foot pedal that is connected to the trap with the protective wire wrap?

[@superultraboy]

Can you do a DIY on a full Batman costume for halloween? My 3.5 year old son loves Batman and he always gets to dress up as Batman, but it's pretty expensive to buy a really good adult mens Batman costume. Even just the cowl and gauntlets would be cool too. Thanks man, love your stuff!

[@eggzz72]

This was awesome! Gave me some great ideas! Please do a Ghostbusters PKE Meter!

[@agentham]

Do some cool guns from the Fallout series, like the Railway Rifle. It's my favorite weapon as it looks all cool and it's my favorite game, plus with Fallout 4 coming out in the near future I'm sure us Fallout fans will give it lots of views.

[@cobhc1986]

Awesome creativity there. No complaints about your skill. I just wish these things would be made out of something more durable, wood, metal, plastic... and maybe for added effect use a real toggle switch and just wire it up so that the lights come on when you flip the switch. It seems like that would be a much more rewarding and long lasting project because when it's all said and done, this is still just a cardboard box.

[@Drambles77]

Awesome work :) Very cool!

[@REPSSTUDIO]

I LOVE YOUR SHOW.. THANK YOU SO MUCH..

[@thisisforourhome]

i got an idea: Put a small fog machine in the center if it can fit and it will look like you just caught a ghost 😃

[@javaxp]

Great job man Make a video tutorial to bulding a proton back pack!!

[@DalleDC]

Great videos. Mu suggestion for a prop, how about the Barbasol cannister from Jurassic Park with the secret DNA inside?

[@Cmmdre977]

Looks awesome- how about the wolf predator bio mask?

[@glennwelsh9784]

Yeah, how about a DIY proton pack tutorial video too?

[@HauntingBull]

@AWE Me .. so.. Proton Pack is next?

[@gunnarbiker]

I built your Hoverboard with much success. This shall be my next project!!! thanks!!

[@unclecharles530]

Will it be possible to show how it is done proton pack with gun?

[@cobr3n]

I missed the Matty Collector trap sale years ago but dang, not a bad idea for this!! :) And just subbed! :)

[@roadsidehistory9813]

what about the remote control for the delorean from bttf iv always wanted one for my display the hover board was a great victory

[@neurotica5461]

Is that a primer cement combo because you didnt use primer to clean the connections

[@Voiidpriince]

This is all I've ever wanted in life

[@Rukha85]

I once made a Darth Vader costume like this. The only piece that was not made with leftovers was the helm. But everything else i went to a motorcycle workshop asking for garbage for a proyect and got lots of interesting pieces

[@Worldviewcafe]

this may have been addressed already, but vid for the proton pack?

[@fiallemanuel]

Big Boss Arm!!!

[@GGamingAndBuildsYT]

You can use two pop tart boxes together, but just cut them

[@deerojas54]

Wow this was awesome thanks for sharing

[@R4gZNukefail]

You should make a portal gun. I love this show

[@felixklaschka2634]

A lightsaber would be awesome ! Perhaps the one of Darth Maul !

[@roweproductions9424]

Green Lantern Power Battery. Not the movie version but the classic ones!

[@TheOmega1102]

Awesome Work! thanks for doing this :)

[@JohnJacksonJohnson]

Can you guys make a PKE meter, please?

[@skoue4165]

Upgrade. Add some magnets to hold the doors in place. Again for super low tech excellent! Upping the bar might involve filling the end of the corrugated paper parts with bondo so they look solid. The fake switch is OK but you can find old devices at recycle places and just strip out the old switches, looks better. But Sh1t it's out of coregated paper and it looks really good so? Another "step up" is to use corrugated plastic (probably not what it is actually called). I have a bunch that was used for some event and then left for recycling. You can buy it but you can find it tossed out pretty easily. Use it exactly like the corrugated paper but it's stronger and doesn't fall apart if it gets wet.

[@Urahara1001]

I would definitely recommend reinforcing that cardboard with all the extra weight you're putting on it, especially the bottom portion holding the wheels. It doesn't have to be much, just a second layer of cardboard panels glued to the inside would suffice. Also, painting the inside silver isn't necessary to reflect the light. Honestly, cardboard isn't smooth enough that silver would give you any sort of mirror effect anyway. Just paint it plain white so that all the wavelengths of light are reflected. Oh, and a set of simple flat refrigerator magnets on the insides of those doors would do wonders to keep them from popping open.