[Dr Morbius]

I just wanted to shoot this thread to the top..I think it is amusing.

The question is still good...How many of us build props as opposed to buying them, and why?

what are your opinions, advantages, disadvantages to both?

Just curious.

 

[Dr Morbius]

I know what you mean, Zombie..

I have noticed this year is seeing alot less "cutsie" props, and more realistic, though humorous props..(dancing skull pirates, and tombstones that play thunder and insult you at the same time).

I do hate those inflatable lawn balloons! WTF?!!


I only pray I have a pellet gun in my car when I drive by one!

I do suggest suporting your local retailers, lest they say "forget it! I'm not making money on Halloween!"..Brrrrr..I just felt a chill.

 

[Dr Morbius]

Using a wiper motor for a hangman worked out better than I expected. I highly recommend it's use for that. As for money permitting, I spent about 20 bucks for all the fittings, noodles and pipes. construction is straightforward, but you have to mess around with the mechanism to make sure it pushes the rod rearward and not rock forward and jamming. If I had one piece of advice, it would be to make DAMN sure that wiper motor is SECURE in the frame. PVC cement is a must. Anyone need help with thiers, feel free to email me from my site, or ask here in the forums..I would be happy to help!

 

[Dr Morbius]

Ok,first off, I want to commend you, Skullandbone for your website..It is beautifully designed and your props are AMAZING!

I just had to write this post to tell you all, GO TO HIS SITE!..check out the prop section on corpsing a bucky, and look at the Picture of the Bucky with the Panty hose first put on..I nearly fell out of my chair laughing at this one!!

Bolt that pelvis, Skullandbone! HAHA...

and thanks for the entertainment...

Bob

 

[Dr Morbius]

Shot to the top for all you new members...Do you build your props as opposed to buying them? If so, why? What are the advantages/disadvantages to each?