Thread: I need help with a prop project!

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Hey, I know im new to the forum, but I am currently building a pop up alien prop. Does anyone know a cheaper way to make a mask pop up? I was thinking of using an air compressor, however that might be hard to do.

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find plenty of help here.
Do a search for trash can trauma. This is a great project to for your first pneumatic. It's where many of us started.

pneumatic is going to give you the fastest action, although it can be noisey. Electric motors are often quieter, but the action time si slower (usually).

welcome to the forum. i agree with halstaff that TCT is a great begginer prop.Before getting involved in pnuematics i would look ip the pnuematics for begginers guide by scary terry i believe.

Ok, thank you

all in all if you need help your in the right place for it!

Ok thank you ctarpey, I found an earlier post of yours with a link to
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/297255/A...ial-Pneumatics
Its kinda confusing though

Ok so far, I have concluded that I will need an air compressor, a hose to connect it to my prop, a safety valve, and possibly a portable air tank. I am starting to understand. So the blast of air from the tank will cause the object to lift up?

A pneumatic pop-up is a good way to get started in prop building. But if all you want is a popup for a couple of hours on Halloween and will be out there the whole time, there is a very cheap, easy way to go. Tie a piece of fishing line to the lid, throw it over a tree branch or pulley screwed to the porch, and manually pop it out every time someone walks by.

Can't get any easier than that.

thanks, however I have about 6 animatronics as it is, and I want to build props as projects. I would like to have at least 3 homemade props out.