Skelerector

bourno · Apr 16, 2006

I posted this in chat, but thought I should make everyone else suffer/enjoy it.

http://www.teambac.com/web_hall/erector.html

I am hoping to get around to the pneumatics soon.

Brad Green · Apr 16, 2006

Now this looks really interesting! Can't wait too see the rest.

bourno · Jul 30, 2006

I have added a second page with some higher resolution pics for those wanting a better look at the lifting mechanism.

http://www.teambac.com/web_hall/erector2.html

ruafraid · Jul 30, 2006

I have been admiring your creation from when you first posted it! Great looking prop. I cant wait to see it in action if you are able to capture that part either way thanks for sharing.

ScareFX · Jul 30, 2006

I've admired your prop as well Bourno. It really looks fantastic! I'd love to see a video as well if you are able to share it sometime. The new photos really show the detail of the construction. Thanks for sharing!

Torgen · Jul 30, 2006

Reading the explanation of how it works, I'm reminded of that Far Side cartoon....

darryl · Jul 30, 2006

Looks awesome, totally jealous. Skelerctor and a welder, man!! Just one question. Where did you find the skeleton?

bourno · Jul 31, 2006

Thanks for the kind words. I have torn it apart to do some clean up and then get it painted, and I didn't take any video of it in action earlier. Unfortunately, I have a work trip coming up and won't get back from that for at least a week or two.

Torgen, yeah, I wanted to put in a little information on where the cylinder was applying force. It is hard to explain in words. Guess I may need to make a drawing that shows this in the future.

Darryl, that is a foam skeleton that seems to be only carried by Menards hardware stores and they are only in the north central US.

ruafraid · Jul 31, 2006

bourno said:
Darryl, that is a foam skeleton that seems to be only carried by Menards hardware stores and they are only in the north central US.

I REALLY want one of those this year so anyone willing to get one for me and ship it to me let me know or maybe "group by" ? Yes I know its expensive to ship but cheaper than driving up there!

bourno · Jul 31, 2006

I sent you an e-mail via what you had in your public profile. I will see what I can do to give you a hand.

slightlymad · Jul 31, 2006

very nice work

Torgen · Jul 31, 2006

I have to agree, that is one kick-ass little skelly. How much does he run, normally, and does Menard's have a website?

bourno · Jul 31, 2006

The skeleton was $35 or $37 last year. It is nicely made and stands pretty close to 6' flat footed.

Menards has a website but is pretty lame. They have a store locator and weekly ad thing. They don't have any on-line ordering which I assume you were hoping for.

bourno · Aug 13, 2006

OK, the VIDEO of it is up!!!!!!!

http://www.teambac.com/web_hall/skelerector_vid.html

heresjohnny · Aug 13, 2006

that is sweet bourno, very nice!

darryl · Aug 13, 2006

You will definitely be scaring someone with this bad a** toy. Still jealous, maybe next year.

ruafraid · Aug 13, 2006

That is way cool I hope you are able to get some video of that in action on Halloween I can't wait to see them jump back on that one ! Glad to see you have it completed. Now I wish it would cool off some here so I can get back to finishing up mine. 95+ for over 3 weeks straight!

Torgen · Aug 13, 2006

dannng, that is sweet!

My wife would kick my ass if I went out to buy a welder just to make Halloween props, though!

Brad Green · Aug 13, 2006

Very Nice Job, Bourno, very nice indeed!!

screamer · Aug 15, 2006

bourno, great prop....but then you always outdo yourself on props!!!
(just remembering your scarcrow prop from IS)

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