Looks pretty freakin awesome to me! Love the vid btw. Highly entertaining. 
Stalkaround Costume
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Awesome job!!! and Hilarious video!!!! (I actually watched it 2x it was so funny!)
(I actually watched it 2x it was so funny!)
Thanks so much, everyone!
Stickman6: Very close! I used an R/C control rod set by Sullivan Gold-N-Rod #S514 and slipped it inside a 3/16" steel automotive brake line bent in the shape you see. The set includes the clevises. As for head and hands I'm combing Scott Stoll's site for paper mache ideas
Thanks, ernstdesigns! Lol, you guessed it--Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Thanks, kaffieen!
This project all started when my son saw Gore Galore's Wraith costume and asked if I could make one just like it. I drew up the plan in the following pic and showed it to Josh but he seemed crestfallen that it didn't look like the Wraith. I guess it will end up looking like Gore Galore's costume after all.
![Sketch Drawing Line art Diagram Standing]()
Here is an overview pic showing the head mechanics. The helmet is connected to the creature's head by a length of 1/4" all thread.
![Vehicle Boat trailer Wheel Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies]()
The all thread passes through bearings that are installed in pvc tee fittings mounted to the frame. I used a heat gun to soften the tee fittings so the bearings could be press-fit into them.
![Auto part Gas Metal]()
Here is a closeup pic showing the way the control rod is connected to the helmet. There are bolts that are fixed to either side of the helmet that act as pivot points. The black object is a shaft collar that grips the end of the bolt on one side. A 1/16" thick piece of aluminum flat bar is cut into the shape of arm similar to a servo horn and is attached to the shaft collar with a couple screws. The clevis of the steel cable connects to this arm.
![Motor vehicle Vehicle Bicycle part Auto part Wheel]()
Here is a side view of the same parts:
![Vehicle Auto part Wheel Car]()
The control rod (Sullivan Gold-N-Rod #S514) slides neatly into a 3/16" steel automotive brake line that is bent and secured to a piece of 1/8" aluminum flat bar using pieces of thin brass made into clamps. The aluminum flat bar is bent around the top of the helmet and pivots freely on the bolts mentioned earlier. You can also see how the all thread is secured to the top of this piece using a couple of nylon lock nuts.
![Motor vehicle Vehicle Personal protective equipment Helmet Electric blue]()
Here is a closeup of the head mech. It's just a couple pieces of scrap wood hinged together. The bottom piece is fixed to the all thread. You can just see the end of the brake line emerging through this piece and the Gold-N-Rod emerging through the brake line. Another scrap of 1/16" aluminum flat bar serves as an arm for the clevis to attach.
![Machine Wood Table Space Plywood]()
The block of wood midway down the all thread just serves as an anchor point for the brake line to give it more support:
![Product Automotive exterior Vehicle Bumper Tire]()
If you need further clarifying of anything just let me know
This project all started when my son saw Gore Galore's Wraith costume and asked if I could make one just like it. I drew up the plan in the following pic and showed it to Josh but he seemed crestfallen that it didn't look like the Wraith. I guess it will end up looking like Gore Galore's costume after all.
Here is an overview pic showing the head mechanics. The helmet is connected to the creature's head by a length of 1/4" all thread.
The all thread passes through bearings that are installed in pvc tee fittings mounted to the frame. I used a heat gun to soften the tee fittings so the bearings could be press-fit into them.
Here is a closeup pic showing the way the control rod is connected to the helmet. There are bolts that are fixed to either side of the helmet that act as pivot points. The black object is a shaft collar that grips the end of the bolt on one side. A 1/16" thick piece of aluminum flat bar is cut into the shape of arm similar to a servo horn and is attached to the shaft collar with a couple screws. The clevis of the steel cable connects to this arm.
Here is a side view of the same parts:
The control rod (Sullivan Gold-N-Rod #S514) slides neatly into a 3/16" steel automotive brake line that is bent and secured to a piece of 1/8" aluminum flat bar using pieces of thin brass made into clamps. The aluminum flat bar is bent around the top of the helmet and pivots freely on the bolts mentioned earlier. You can also see how the all thread is secured to the top of this piece using a couple of nylon lock nuts.
Here is a closeup of the head mech. It's just a couple pieces of scrap wood hinged together. The bottom piece is fixed to the all thread. You can just see the end of the brake line emerging through this piece and the Gold-N-Rod emerging through the brake line. Another scrap of 1/16" aluminum flat bar serves as an arm for the clevis to attach.
The block of wood midway down the all thread just serves as an anchor point for the brake line to give it more support:
If you need further clarifying of anything just let me know
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