10ft Scarecrow

[Nosferatu]

Just threw this together in 2 days. I could have spent more time but figured it would be a rebuild for next year.
I know its kinda crewed but I'm new to this.
Material used
6 - 2x4's (Studs were cheaper $1.88 each)
2 - 4.5" bolts with 2 washers each (optional for shoulder movement)
10ft - flexible hose for fingers (I used leftover hose for a fountain)
few feet of a 1x4 for hands and Shoulder pulls
1 big ball (I found an orange one from Wal-Mart)
Paint for face and clothing
5 or 6 yards Material or burlap (check the clearance at fabric store)
***Pre-drill all holes before screwing or you will split the wood***

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow01Layout.jpg
Cut your 2x4's to desired length. (remember it will be shorter Standing Than laying due to board overlap and the angel he his leaning.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow02FeetA.jpg
Clam all 4 together if you can. Set your blade to halfway up the board. didn't have a dado blade so I just carefully ran it through several times.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow03FeetB.jpg
I used Liquid nails between the joints and wood glue will work. single screw in center.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow04Legs.jpg
Start the legs with a single screws in center then position to where you want them then add additional screws.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow05TorsoArms.jpg
First notch the torso to fit in the waist and shoulder board, then attach arms to torso.

to be continued..

[Nosferatu]

continued

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow06TorsoNotch.jpg
Notch in torso

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow07Shoulder.jpg
Drill bolt size hole first then glue and screw small piece to shoulder board. Now you can attach arm to shoulder using bolt. USE WASHERS!!!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow08Rawneedsmoresupport.jpg
He needed more support, he kept bowing at the waist.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow09addedsupport.jpg
Added additional waist board and painted the head (ball) I used a over the stove vent hood adapter ring that I cut the sides off and drilled holes every 2 or 3 inches. Used black twine to tie the ball to the adapter through the holes I drilled. Also added Shoulder pulls, 1x4 so I could raise the arm with a rope via a motor. (Might need counter weights so the arm will move with less force)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow10Fingers.jpg\
Fingers are tubes stapled to piece of 1x4 the screwed to wrist. I stapled leftover fabric, we used in the bushes to prevent grass from growing, just to hide the 2x4 look

cont..

[Nosferatu]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/keganw/Scarecrow/Scarecrow11Dressed.jpg
added material and distressed it then sprayed it to look warn. I still don't have a motor on the arms, not much time left.

[skeletonowl]

Looks really big! Great idea the little ones are going to cower in fear.

[zandiver]

That's one tall scarecrow! I would cower in fear! LOL

[beelce]

I love BIG......nice job

[The Pod]

Very nice! The bigger the better!!!!

[divinedragon7]

i love these giant props, they just add something to a haunt. wonderful job