making a head turn side to side

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halloween71

Discussion Starter · Aug 27, 2009

I have this planned if not for this year next.To make a head look side to side.I know several have done this.Could you share pictures of the mech.(and how it was placed in the prop) and what parts you used.Thanks in advance.

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Xpendable

· #2 · Aug 27, 2009

Take a look at the 2007 stuff from my website for my witch build. I used a deer motor with a small crank armature. There's a video on there showing the mechanics.

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skullboy

· #3 · Aug 27, 2009

Oscillating fans work,just need some cool air or they burn out.Some wiper motors go side to side,I used one on my grave digger last year.

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Diabolik

· #4 · Aug 27, 2009

halloween71 said:
I have this planned if not for this year next.To make a head look side to side.I know several have done this.Could you share pictures of the mech.(and how it was placed in the prop) and what parts you used.Thanks in advance.

It's pretty easy to do. I can take a picture of my Reaper's mechanics too if you'd like.

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dave the dead

· #5 · Aug 27, 2009

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halloween71

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 27, 2009

Exactly what I wanted thanks guys!Dave the dead what type of motor is that?

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MildAvaholic

· #7 · Aug 27, 2009

halloween71 said:
Exactly what I wanted thanks guys!Dave the dead what type of motor is that?

It looks like a temperature blend door motor.

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davy2

· #8 · Aug 27, 2009

Hi, Halloween71, I made a how-to for my graveyard caretaker headturn, it's a servo recorder, and a servo turntable with a pvc pipe attached...you can see it here:
http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-step-step/77405-prop-servo-driven-head-turn.html

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dave the dead

· #9 · Aug 27, 2009

halloween71 said:
Exactly what I wanted thanks guys!Dave the dead what type of motor is that?

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009082715091889&item=5-1587&catname=

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DaveintheGrave

· #10 · Aug 27, 2009

Here's how I made mine:
(Us "Daves" like to stick together and use the same motor!)

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scareisburg

· #11 · Aug 27, 2009

Here's another example. Scanning Head

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davy2

· #12 · Aug 28, 2009

Wow, Dave nice job...you saved hundreds (I'm sure) making this yourself, and it looks really good!

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Mahone68

· #13 · Aug 28, 2009

Dave in the Grave. is that a '70 Mustang in the garage?

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DaveintheGrave

· #14 · Aug 28, 2009

davy2 said:
Wow, Dave nice job...you saved hundreds (I'm sure) making this yourself, and it looks really good!

I'm not sure if you're talking to me or the other "Dave".

Dave's not here, man............
If it's me--thanks for the compliment!

This prop is really easy to make. All you need is a Blucky, some wood, wooden dowel rod, and a motor. This is one of my oldies.

Mahone68---Yes. It's a '70 Mach 1 w/ 351-C engine.

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