[jrzmac]

Anyone out there ever use this motor, http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/DCM-245/400400/6_RPM_GEARHEAD_MOTOR_.html . It's 6 rpm and the price is right.

 

[Spookineer]

I have several of those that I use for various props but doubt they would have the torque required for a full sized FCG. Perhaps a mini FCG?

 

[jrzmac]

just about the heaviest part of my ghost is her foam wig head. what if i was to cut the head in half, tear out most of the foam, then hot glue it back together. think that would lighten it up????

 

[Spookineer]

Possibly, most important is balancing the weight of the head with the weight of the "arms". An alternative to the FCG is just a "floating ghost". Wig head and cheese cloth just hanging from monofiliment line. Same black light but put a small fan near the floor aimed up. Just enough wind to make the cheese cloth move. I actually like that effect better than the fcg.