[matrixmom]

So creative....was there a prize.?...because you certainly deserve one. The rusting is outstanding, and I especially like the cut out pool noodles and lighting. How big is it

 

[Deadview]

Great imagination. That would look cool in any haunt. Thanks for the video too to show what it looks like hooked up.

 

[punkineater]

Yes, you do certainly deserve a prize~Brilliant!!!

 

[Hilda]

I saw this on FB. Absolutely brilliant. The colors are exquisite!!

 

[MadCityHaunt]

Thanks everyone! They do have prizes for this contest, like a latex mask and some other stuff. But I just really do it for the fun and because it's really helpful for me to have deadlines or otherwise I procrastinate like crazy! It looks like they have currently extended the deadline until next month, but luckily I have already considered this finished! I can’t wait to see all the awesome entries people come up with!!

I am going to try and post a build video for this either tonight or tomorrow and will link it here. Thanks again, I'm happy you guys like it!

Matrixmom - I'll measure it when I get home but I estimate it's about 2.5' - 3' feet wide, 1.5' feet deep and roughly 14-16" inches tall at it's highest point. For the photo it was sitting on a card table and didn't stretch across the entire thing. The skull I used was a little smaller than normal so it would fit into my tank but the eyes are to scale (about 26mm).

 

[whichypoo]

these are so cool just need to get my life organized and do this stuff

 

[DaveintheGrave]

Fantastic prop!

I loved the video!

 

[vampyrespro]

Stunning work!

 

[MadCityHaunt]

Thanks guys! Here is the link to the build video for this prop. It's not a straight up tutorial but covers most of the steps and techniques involved in the build to help answer some of the questions people have had about how it was made. I will try my best to answer any other questions people might have if they want to build their own version or similar style Mad Scientist type props!

 

[MadCityHaunt]

Hmm do I dare put this somewhere outside this year, or keep it in the front window?

I want to make sure it's out of arms reach of Trick-or-Treaters!

 

[dirtTroll]

Holy crap that is AWESOME! LOVE the detail and thanks for the build video. Lots of talent there!

 

[doto]

I've got a good group of kids in my neighbourhood so I would put it out as long as the weather co-operates.

Did you get the contest results?

 

[whichypoo]

wow very well done thank you for putting up the video it helps so much. just watching it gave me ideas that I never thought of .

 

[jonnyci]

Freakin' awesome! How did you get the water to bubble? Did I miss it in the video?

 

[MadCityHaunt]

Thanks guys!! Jobbyci, for the bubbles I am using a fish tank / aquarium air stone. You can get small ones for about a buck. The one I am using is a wrap around bendable one that cost $10 bucks, it’s about 18” inches long. You would also need an aquarium pump but for just a bubble effect you could get a small $5 dollar one on Amazon.

Yes Doto! I found out I won which was awesome! Unfortunately Haunt Nation Magazine closed shortly thereafter and didn’t get to publish the article I had written up on the prop but I published it on Garage of Evil in its entirety if you are looking for additional tips on this build. Thanks!

 

[Dave99gst]

Top notch !

 

[barrel]

Very cool, detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TWISTEDUK]

Love this prop, very cool.

 

[Raven's Hollow Cemetery]

Swweeeet prop, no doubt! Very innovative use of the materials list, I'm impressed.