Thread: I'm a complete newbie on mechanical props

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For me, the only thing I know about mechanical props is how to plug one in

I've been motivated by everyone on the forum to build one of my own props. So hear is my vision...

I picture having a wedding scene in my haunt.
- I have already bought the bride (the animated midnight countess - spirit) (my first animatronic!)
- I have a piano player (static - body frame made out of PVC)

Now... I want to do something unique for the groom and the preist. I will probably make two body frames again but I want to attach a motor to one or both of them. I want to make my scene more lively. If any of you know a good and cheap motor that I could attach easily to one of the other standing figures to make it animated it would be greatly appreaciated.

Thank you,
the halloweenie

Check out monsterguts.com great place to start your search

Thanks, will do.

IMO windshild motors are a breaze to build props out of. us them and an old PC power supply and your set to go.

YouTube - Kick'n Kirk
YouTube - Randy Rubbish
YouTube - boxed in bob

someplace i have lost my video of susidal sam... sorry....

What do you want the priest and/or groom to do?

MsM

IMO windshild motors are a breaze to build props out of. us them and an old PC power supply and your set to go.

Thanks, did you build those props, if so, what motor did you use for the trash can popup?

Originally Posted by MsMeeple

What do you want the priest and/or groom to do?

MsM

I dont know. I need your help with that, I dont know any thing that I can do with motors... Thanks for your help.

this is where most of us started years ago. he used to update every 6 months or so, but I haven't checked in a while....
Monster Page of Halloween Project Links

here's another link:
The Spook Alley | Projects
and another:
Haunters Hangout Props

Yep, I built them, all use a version of the windshield motor (found at Monsterguts) and a scrap pc power supply. I got mine from other sources back in 2005 for a few bucks cheaper, but seem to be about the same.

The photo below is one more windshield motor prop, sorry cant find a video for it. It's a cam drive, lifts a prop up nicely and then drops it. I used it for 3 halloweens and then got tired of the prop as it no longer fit the theme of the haunt.

Thanks all for your thoughts. Do you think I would need to be advanced to do all the wiring (I'm 13)? Also, gravedigger greg, do you have a tutorial or pictures of the building of your props?

Thank you all again for the help,
the halloweenie