★ 2010 Halloween Pirates of the Caribbean Yard Haunt

[3mta3ko]

Good job! Looks like it was fun to build and then have people enjoy!

[Mikiemike0051]

Hi again! I have my talking skull from cowlacious put together. I did a bunch of editing with that audacity program using a 15khz tone to better articulate the jaw. But it doesnt translate when put on an ipod. What did you do to get the smooth movement, and what did you use as an audio device to play it with? Your advice has helped alot!

[Betlenut]

I see others have already responded with good advice. Pan the actual talking on the left channel and the tone on the right channel. Have the jaw only respond to the right channel and only use the left channel (the talking sound) go to the speakers. This would solve the problem if your audio has music that would interfere with the jaw movement. I used small powered computer speakers as the audio device. You're on the right track, best of luck!

[JennieEleanor]

This is amazing! Wow! I was going to do a pirate theme too this year but don't have the mechanical skills or the time for this level of detail! Did you make the wheel too? How do get the wheel to go back and forth like that??

[Betlenut]

@JennieEleanor The ships wheel was made from a wagon wheel I bought for $17 at a store called Harbor Freight. I attached wooden chair legs from Home Depot around the outside of the wheel. A used car windshield wiper motor I bought on eBay makes the wheel turn left an right. The hands attached to the wheel have no other choice than to follow the movement back and forth. The ship is made out of cardboard and is 20 feet long!

[azpolea]

where did you get sounds and music?

[Betlenut]

@azpolea The sounds and music are all to be found on the internet. Do a Google search for what you want. It takes time to find but worth it.

[Mikiemike0051]

Thanks for the quick reply! Your set up is inspiring to say the least. Couple more questions though. What did you use for the green light on the helmsman? Also I purchased a one channel thunder light controller from monsterguts and was wondering if you knew if you can string more then one light to a one channel controler? Where did you get your audio track for the jolly Rodger? Thanks a bunch

[Betlenut]

@Mikiemike0051 The green light was nothing more than two 90w colored flood lights attached at the bottom and pointing upwards. Yes you can string many lights to a one channel thunder light controller. Use photo flash light bulbs that are normally used in photography. Search google for Disneyland audio track for the Jolly Roger

[Mikiemike0051]

How did you set up the talking jolly rodger? I have been looking everywhere! What actuators were used and what controller etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Betlenut]

There are several ways to accomplish this. I bought my skull at a garage sale and then purchased the servos and the audio server driver control board from cowlacious. They also sell the complete assembled talking skull for those that don't want to assemble it themselves. I've looked at many others shown on the internet, but I like the way my Jolly Roger came out better than most others. Thanks!

[bond2e2]

This is an awesome set up! You did a great job! You should check out my yard, let me know what you think! youtube.com/watch?v=vXCDd_QVBb­o

[JHMDF]

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[jrbgusrocky]

Wow great job!!! I really like your idea of projecting the stormy sea on your garage. Very nice!

[SquirrelsForAll]

Simply wonderful! Honestly, it's just incredible to see what you created and how much detail you put into every scene. Kudos! Your neighborhood should count themselves quite fortunate to have you on board!

[RickLowerboy84]

AWESOME. SHEER AWESOME.

[Betlenut]

@PropitiousSoul Thank you for all the kind words! If you enjoyed this 2010 video please check out the 2009 one by searching for this...2009 Halloween Haunted Mansion Yard Haunt

[Betlenut]

The ship was mostly left over refrigerator cardboard boxes which was totally free. I had to buy some paint but I also had some colors sitting in my garage for years. Yes, I did have to buy PVC for the mast and used cheap cloth paint runners from Home Depot for the sails. I made the talking skull because my daughter went to a garage sale and found just the skull with missing teeth that I had to make out of plastic. I did have to buy the skeletons but I bought them on eBay so I got a good deal.

[Jonesy0894]

Nice work on the pirate theme!

1/2" thick rigid sheet foam (pink or blue) works great for props as well. That's what I used for our half sunken ship (with some plywood backing in key areas) it can be carved or heat scupted and is easily painted. Works great up here in the pacific northwest where rain tends to ruin anything else!

[kaity1965]

wonderful job...any hints as to how you managed the skelaton steering the ship

[Betlenut]

@kaity1965 The ships wheel was made from a wagon wheel I bought for $17 at a store called Harbor Freight. I attached short wooden chair legs from Home Depot around the outside of the wheel. An inexpensive car windshield wiper motor I bought on eBay makes the wheel turn left an right. The hands of the skeleton attached to the wheel have no other choice than to follow the movement.

[kaity1965]

Wonderful...I am going to do a pirate theme next year. how did u make the pirate ship and do you have any tips or things to avoid that you can pass on? Thanks

[Betlenut]

@kaity1965 The pirate ship was made from refrigerator cardboard boxes. Find out who delivers for Home Depot, Best Buy, Sears, Lowes, etc in your area. Call the store to get the number for the local delivery contractor and then you can call and ask for free boxes. The biggest problem is keeping it dry as rain and cardboard don't mix very well. If I could do it over again I'd use 1/4" plywood but cardboard is easier to bend and shape.

[TechniciansofTerror]

You have done a great job with loads of work I can only well imagine. You have a technical background to do even more to your Halloween display. I would suggest VSA from brookshire software. Check it out

Again great work, it inspires me to try a full pirate ship in 2011

[SirAl3xs]

this is awesome man :D

ty for sharing it on you tube ^^)

what are you gonna do next year at Halloween? xD