Breathing Grave Prop

**madmax** · 07-06-2011,08:52 PM

A few weeks ago there was a thread on this prop from Haunted Props and I made a small scale test model just to get the movement I wanted.

I finally got around to doing it in life size ...well kinda, it's the same size that's pictured above which isn't really life size. The movement isn't as quick as the $600.00 prop but I can live with it considering It cost maybe $20 dollars to make.

Also I contacted Haunted Props about their breathing grave and the suggest that if you use it outside to use it with a overhang to keep the rain off it. My prop is made with a low voltage DC motor so it's fairly safe to use outside, on the ground and in the rain.

Here's two videos of test I did with different movement it's very easy to adjust the movement on this prop or to add even more movement....which looks the best.

I would rate this prop at a skill level 4 (1 easiest-10 hardest) so anyone that wants to make one should be able to...I will do a how to if anyone wants it. It's still in test mode because I'm testing different types of covers for it but the mechanics are finished.

A little different movement on this one

**beavervw** · 07-06-2011,09:04 PM

Looks terrific! A how to would be awesome! I like both movements and for the $20 price it's amazing!

**Rynnye** · 07-06-2011,09:47 PM

Amazing work!! I'm impressed with how it looks and for it being around $20 is incredible! I would love to know how you did it.

**madmax** · 07-06-2011,10:04 PM

Thanks and it really is a easy and quick prop to make and it's only $20 dollars if you had to buy everything...I probably have $6.00 in it counting the motor because I used scraps I had laying around.

I will do a how to with pictures and video sometime on Thursday but here's one picture of the guts and should give everyone a ideal of how simple this prop will be to make.

**Terra** · 07-07-2011,04:11 AM

That's awesome. Saw the inspiration prop (it's made by Poison Props) live and have always wanted one. I like the different movement you have. It's like the person is actually moving and twisting under the ground.

**Yubney** · 07-07-2011,05:28 AM

Great job! The crickets in the viddy really adds to the effect. How did you train them to chirp on que?

**DaveintheGrave** · 07-07-2011,07:46 AM

Wow, you did a great job on thi prop, Max! I like your version better than Hanted Props. I see you're also using my favorite little motor to power it. LOL
I like the second video best--it looks like a body moving it's legs then it's head under the dirt.
Nice work (as usual)!