Thread: My First Coffin Prop

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Okay, so here's the sort of build thread for my coffin prop.

I got the plans/idea from this site: http://www.scarefx.com/project_coffin_2.html

The plans says it will cost 25 bucks, but not so much anymore. I got the picket fence boards at Lowes for $1.48 each. In all, I purchased 17 picket fence boards, a box of 1" wood screws and a tube of Liquid Nails. It probably all cost me a bit under $ 35 bucks. I guess that's not too bad.

The pickets were already pre-stained. I think it makes it look kinda cool. It took me longer than I thought it would, but I think if I make another it would go by much easier.











Okay, so I skipped a few steps in the picture taking.

Now to hinge the lid and animate it. I'm still debating on how I'm going to do that.

Note: There are gaps between the boards because of how the boards dried out. This is a good thing. It looks cool when there's a red light inside and light shines through the gaps. Makes it eerie.

Joey

Very cool! Like the idea and may just steal it!

looks great! it almost looks exactly like the one I made.

Originally Posted by Twohazy

Very cool! Like the idea and may just steal it!

Go for it! Steal away! LOL

Originally Posted by heartagram

looks great! it almost looks exactly like the one I made.

Thanks! Have a pic of yours?

Joey

Silence!!!!!!

Might I suggest a windshield wiper motor... lots of power and virtually silent. It would be fairly simple to hook up a simple linkage on the inside of the lid, close to the side so it's not too visible.

Originally Posted by Calloween

Silence!!!!!!

I Keeel YOU!

Originally Posted by CreepyCreations

Might I suggest a windshield wiper motor... lots of power and virtually silent. It would be fairly simple to hook up a simple linkage on the inside of the lid, close to the side so it's not too visible.

I did think about using a wiper motor, but I like the idea of the "double-acting" cylinder better because I can control how long it stays open and shut. Also, I was thinking of getting the PicoBoo controller, unless someone else has a better idea. That PicoBoo seems to be pretty sweet for what it does. Not cheap though.

Joey

What is a picoboo controller?

Originally Posted by TJN66

What is a picoboo controller?

You can use it to control your props:

http://www.frightprops.com/controlle...oboo-0912.html

Sort of expensive, but seems pretty cool.

Joey