Thread: Ideas for windshield wiper bellicose??

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I really like this prop:

Bellicose (7 foot arm/fast moving ghost rig)

I would like to build a non-pneumatic version. I was thinking of having (2)windshield wiper motors instead of pneumatic cylinders. Also, No steel stock. Maybe, pvc or emt conduit. Now, I can't wrap my mind around how to get a random swivel and lift. Any ideas?

Here look at this one:

More info here:

http://www.teambac.com/web_hall/flying_ghost_2009.html

That's cool! but it uses an actuator. I'm want to do this with wiper motors.

billman, I think this video I stumbled across on youtube might be what you're looking for:

Thanks!! Good Find! I like it!

Wow, that's a wild looking mechanism!
Love the movement!

looks like the wiper motor one will be an addition to my haunt (next year!!)
although i think i will end up building using wood instead of metal - i have wood lying about!!


good luck billman - keep us posted how it turns out