The Ghost!Alright Hasbro, fine…if my kid and I want the Ghost, then by gum I’ll just have to make it myself!
Made from styrene sheet for the main construction, and an oversized plastic Easter egg for the forward canopies, this took a good long while to bring together. I was hoping to have it done for Easter (my son got the Phantom from the Easter Bunny), but I didn’t quite hit that timetable.
The basic body is 22” by 22”, roughly 2” wider/longer than the vintage Falcon. My son can pick it up at least.
The dorsal and forward turrets are articulated, which took a bit of figuring.
The project began by using Hasbro’s Phantom and working my way out within the basic dimensions I had in mind.
Again, like the Twilight, I imagined how this would work as a vintage toy, with clear inspiration from the old Falcon with the removable cockpit and hold sections.
It ain’t too sophisticated, but I think it’s recognizable as the Ghost, and it should provides some decent play time.
Thanks for looking!