Have you ever wanted to make your own DIY motorized Halloween props? I have too. It’s overwhelming if you’re just starting out because it seems like you need to be an engineer, a computer programmer or have some deep knowledge of robotics to build your own animatronics. The beautiful thing is, you don’t have to …
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This awesome Dad built a garage haunted mansion for the “Haunt Your Disney Side” contest, and it actually worked! In 2011, Dan Schmidt began toying with the idea of creating a rollercoaster at home after watching some videos of other backyard creations on YouTube. After relocating to a new home (with a huge garage), his …
Homemade Working Replica of Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride In A Garage Read More »
This coffin dweller is breaking out to haunt your neighborhood! The prop is constructed of two wire framed hands covered in tape and aluminum foil, then connected to a lifting mechanism for a realistic rising and falling motion. First, a wire is bent and secured to PVC pipe to frame out the hand and fingers. …
Animatronic Haunted Mansion Inspired Coffin Prop Lifts With Skeleton Hands Read More »
Taken as inspiration from the Haunted Mansion theme park attraction, these columns are constructed on wood framing, then covered with foam, carved by hand and painted for an aged, distressed look. How-To Instructions… 1″ x 3″ wood frame Covered with 1/4″ door-skin (1/4″ birch plywood) 2″ foam sheets glued to door-skin Carved by hand with …
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