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I got this idea sitting in Chruch.

This is a simple as it gets for having a flexible but retracting joint. There are a couple of ways to actuate it. I’ll be using it on my old Wizard to add some movement. It will be connected to the motor using the same set up as in a Flying Crack Ghost. I’ll also be trying to adapt it to a pneumatic piston.

I have a prop in mind and I'll be using 1 x 2 instead of round.

Eloquantly simple!

I love it. Why overengineer something?

This has many possible applications.

That's almost exactly what I made last night! Great minds think alike, I guess.
So, if it's motor operated, it's basically in constant motion, right?

Ok I get it but what or how are you going to make it work with a motor? I just can't
picture it wow it sucks getting old I cant see the big picture!!!! sorry for being dumb today!!!

CreepyCraawler: Now, I may be wrong, but here's how I think it will be done.
Picture an FCG mechanism, but instead of the crank pulling a string that lifts and lowers the ghost's head, it will pull the string that pulls the arm up and down.

Nice idea.
But god will get ya for not paying attention in church

MsM

Originally Posted by Mr_Chicken

CreepyCraawler: Now, I may be wrong, but here's how I think it will be done.
Picture an FCG mechanism, but instead of the crank pulling a string that lifts and lowers the ghost's head, it will pull the string that pulls the arm up and down.

You are right, Mr Chicken.

Using the FCG method you could attach more than 3 lines. I'm working on some thing that should be very interesting.

That is a great idea...I'm sure it will come in handy. Thanks for sharing.