animated casket

[@Outsider666]

This was a great prop and, as you said, very DIY friendly. One thing that would be helpful would be links to some specialty items like the motors etc. Great job!

[@YvonneDamen]

Love the prop. I think the gangster is perfect for it. Maybe some dust on his suit.

[@ghostofautumnwood6379]

Not often one sees an original prop in Halloween world. Terrific idea and execution.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@ghostofautumnwood6379 thank you

[@briguy7463]

Looks great you have such a eye for detail and your prop tells a story well

[@mnfrightnite]

Fantastic work!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@mnfrightnite thank you

[@presto709]

Great work.

[@rlgroshans]

the extra bricks were the perfect add-on. Great build!

[@billbaggins9961]

Very nice and well thought out.

[@pennycaschera203]

Dude, you are truly talented. Man, how I would love to spend some time learning from you. As always, inspirational!!!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@pennycaschera203 thank you

[@tkguess]

I liked this! I cam also build just caskets after watching this, plus your transporting idea. not only is that really helpful but it would also allow for easily standing up on end for less storage space.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@tkguess this is only 22 x 32, so up on end wouldn't take up a lot of space. With the skeleton screwed to it i can move it around with him on it.

[@donbanko1012]

Great build you are very talented love the portability with the wheels

[@willieloomis5958]

Great prop! I think the gangster is perfect for it. I picture it as him freeing his mob boss.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@willieloomis5958 I like that.

[@timmartin2336]

Looks awesome great job 👍🏼 I am thinking about making something like this for my Halloween display next year and you've given me some great ideas on how I can make something similar thank you for your time and help

[@robwilson2977]

This is awesome!! I love all your work! keep the videos coming!!!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@robwilson2977 thank you

[@carpenoctemhaunts]

I am thoroughly impressed with your stuff, and will probably be making a lot of things you've done here.

[@DroooooopDead]

Looks great

[@LordHog]

You did a phenomenal job on this creation! I am very envious of all the space you have for your work shop!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@LordHog thank you.

[@TheUndeadOfNight]

Very creative , love the motion of the casket , looks fantastic . It tells a story like something out of Tales From The Crypt , so if you wanted a different character sitting on top then your gangster could be changed to the Cryptkeeper with one hand on the sledgehammer and one holding an open book with an illustrated version of your casket escaping on the cover . Happy Halloween .

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@TheUndeadOfNight thats a cool idea for the character. Thank you. Happy Halloween to you too

[@VanOaksProps]

Great idea and execution!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@VanOaksProps thank you

[@cindydavis1443]

What a great prop!

[@saphorahorinek5290]

I love this idea for a casket with a skeleton. I only wish I had the skills to make one myself.

[@robertcornelius3514]

Nice work. I do believe his suit needs to be tattered.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@robertcornelius3514 i was going to do that. Just wasn't sure if i wanted to do that until i made a full decision if it's going to stay on him.

[@robertcornelius3514]

@Paulsprops-dc4mt my whole yard was once decorated with Halloween art. I made sure nothing was shinny. This made everything blend in better. Have fun

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Great job, Paul! And happy Halloween!

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@costumesforalloccasions thank you David. Happy Halloween to you too

[@Frightman]

Very nice work. Just subbed.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@Frightman thank you

[@ZombieHaunter408]

Great prop-very creative. What kind of motors are you using? Subbed.

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@ZombieHaunter408 thank you, a.co/d/9a3pxFJ this is the kind i used. Ive used them for a few props. They are a good midway motor. Stronger than the raindear motor but not as strong as the wiper motor.

[@jbponzi1]

Beautiful prop. Inspiring to the rest of us. It would appear there is enough torque. How much weight are the motors moving? Are the motors getting hot?

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@jbponzi1 i would say they are lifting 10, maybe 15 pounds between the 2x2s and foam. Those motor do get hot. I think it just the way they are constructed. I've used these before, and they always get hot. But they are a good mid way motor between the raindear and wiper motors.

[@jbponzi1]

@ thanks. Looks heavier. It’s a sticky situation for me when I can’t get specs on a lot of these prop motors and other parts and worry about reliability. Sucks being an engineer, hard to let go of that thought process.

[@crazyminecraftgamer1306]

It reminds me of the megadeth mascot (Rick rattle head)

[@JamesSavage-i7f]

Nice prop, I've got a background in construction type work. And I try to come up with animated props but no look.where is a good place to start?

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@JamesSavage-i7f Thank you. Are you asking what would be a good prop to start with doing animation? I put a link to a video if you haven't seen it. It has a crypt lid that moves. Its an easy one to make. You dont have to make the tombstone move like i did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIOkc2VvoNSpl5Isi=vcrkwVHD8zVzm54i

[@JamesSavage-i7f]

@Paulsprops-dc4mt thank you

[@ronsokolowski1314]

How long did it take in all

[@Paulsprops-dc4mt]

@@ronsokolowski1314 with dry time for the caulking and paint plus fab. Four days.