Thread: Does anyone know how this works?

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I've always wanted to make a flashing skeleton similar to the one at the Mysterious Mansion in Gatlinburg Tn. Can anyone tell how this prop works? I don't think it's pneumatic. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. I really want to make a prop similar to this.

Here's a video I filmed of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2-vZ6bh3Fg

Theres probably hundreds of ways to do this. Heres a real quick model to get you on the right path. A motor, expansion spring, Plywood and some lazy susan type bearings (home depot) are all you'll need.

LOL-- Flashing skeleton--I thought you were talking about lights, not a real FLASHING Skelly. How rude!

Thanks for your help! The pictures really help.

No problem. Figured all ya needed was a nudge in the right dirrection.