[The Haunter]

Has anyone done one of these? My concept is to use 4 pnematic cylinders for the upward movement then bleed them out fast for the drop. Add lights to simulate movement also. Sound possible? Ideas?

 

[Dr Morbius]

Sounds dangerous. If someone falls as it stops short, you might get some law suits. Just something to think about.

 

[The Haunter]

my drop will be less that 12 inches

 

[JohnnyL]

Sounds awesome. Haven't seen anyone do that yet though. Keep us posted!

 

[Lagrousome]

I have to agree with Dr. M ~
Some idiot would find some "injury" to blame this on....just my $.02.
Of course, I have some of the worst luck sometimes, so this is what I would expect to happen to me. (getting sued that is, not injured)

 

[The Haunter]

I guess Ill have to build a prototype and see how the landing is maybe add springs to soften the end blow.

 

[The Haunter]

maybe add a railing around the inside of the "elevator"

 

[JohnnyL]

I like the railing idea. Also just display a warning, saying that there is a small drop, etc. Also make sure that you put some type of strong fabric on the sides, so no one can get their feet caught.

 

[ScareFX]

Brckee1 is building a haunted elevator this year. There's a long thread outlining the concept on MoM. He's using air springs for the drop effect.

 

[tonguesandwich]

Anyone with an existing back injury will tell you a drop of a few inches can cause some very serious pain and possibly aggravate an injury. I have heard lawyers call it the eggshell syndrome$$$ You might want to take out the surprise, lots of big signs.
I agree with Dr. M...

 

[halloweenguy]

There is a haunt in Santa Cruz CA called
Frightwalk...near the end is has a short drop of 1-2" very startling effect.

It might be based on this device??? I would check this out...
http://www.frightprops.com/frightprops/props/Product.asp?ID=0688

 

[JohnnyL]

Well, all you would need is a warning. Obviously people don't HAVE to go on it.

 

[buggybuilder]

Brckee1 is building a haunted elevator this year. There's a long thread outlining the concept on MoM. He's using air springs for the drop effect.

I would love to read this article, but you cant read it unless you are a member........oh yeah, and the admin needs to approve your membership and send you an approval e-mail to activate your account..... Which I have been waiting for, for almost 2 months now.........hmmmmmmm maybe I will read it sometime after Halloween 2007!!!!!

 

[The Haunter]

so what do we think a faster let down?

 

[The Haunter]

Its been 2 months I was bummed cause I hadnt recived my e mail either Bummer I want to read that article to.

 

[halloweenguy]

Its been 2 months I was bummed cause I hadnt recived my e mail either Bummer I want to read that article to.

I just added myself the waiting list today...Last time I tried I wouldn't let me register???

 

[The Haunter]

Is there anyone on the MOM board that could cut and paste that article?

 

[Dr Morbius]

It's a rather long thread, about 57 posts.

 

[Lakeside Haunt]

I never got an email to accept my registration and I finally just tried to log on and it worked so maybe just try to log on.

 

[The Haunter]

I tried to log on and got a blank screen Didnt say no though