It's fun looking at these projects and thinking about what ELSE could be accomplished with the effects being created. You take THIS, replace the bats with be-noosed skeletons hanging from a tree, combine it with the living tombstone prop, and BOOM! You have The Hanging Tree from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'! "Everybody scream! Everybody SCREAM!" "In our town of Halloweeeeeeen..."
Saul whenever you post these awesome DIY videos I'm not sure which factor blows me away more your creative artistic innovative ideas, or the crazy amount of effort and work that goes into the production of these videos. Another great fun idea 😉👍
My favorite thing about your videos is the way you explain the reasoning behind each step. This tutorial not only helps make bats, but also teaches so many good techniques that can be used for infinite applications! I especially love the explanation of metal cable vs cord/string, that is a valuable tip and its the kind of thing that sets this channel above all the other haunt tutorials. Thank you for passing on your expertise!
Thank you Rikerism for such a thought filled comment. I try to hit on the three main components - mechanics, science and artistry, because they all come into play.
I only recently discovered your channel, and your tutorials are awesome... Informative, great production values, interesting subject matter, and I like your "fun and creepy for kids" approach to Halloween as opposed to all the gore that shows up everywhere. I wish you had more videos because I watched them all in a couple of evenings because I'm greedy. :) Thanks for these!
Hi G K and welcome to the channel. I'm very pleased that you like the videos and especially that you have my same philosophy, namely Halloween should be "fun and creepy for kids". We as adults have a responsibility to be aware of their sensibilities. Thanks for watching!
Oh man! I wish I made my bats like this when I was volunteering for my high school Halloween House at our local bazaar! I tried making glow in the dark bats that move from a string but I didn't get the flying effects that I wanted and ended up just hanging them there on the ceiling. However, despite all the work that my fellow classmates and I made for the haunted house, no one came, not even to see the bats, so it was a bust. Needless to say, I was sad and disappointed that the haunted house didn't go as planned and that it didn't attract visitors. Anyway, thanks so much for the tutorial on making these flying bats. They're awesome!
Your how-to's on flying bats and the floating candle are exactly what I'm looking for. Your instructions are clear enough, even for someone like me who has never done this before. Do you have suggestions on how to put these out on a forest trail with no power? Is there a battery strong enough to use instead?
Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment, unfortunately electical conversions to battery are not my stong suit. I know that there are battery opperated motors out there that might have the same RPM, but they do not always have the same torque (especially for the Flying Bats prop)... and then there is the problem of how long does the battery last. I think it might be a matter of trial-and-error combined with successful hunting for the correct battery opperated motor. I'm sorry I could not be of more help, please let me know what you are able to come up with.
This is great! There's a similar craft for making a flapping bird but it doesn't use a motor. The trick is to find the centre of balance between the body and the wings and tie your string there. Using a smaller version of the Axworthy flying ghost prop, I wanted to make bats fly around the yard.
The girls at FTTHI must know you because I mentioned your tutorial and they knew exactly what I needed. I literally received my order from them the next day.
Hi Dana. I'm very happy to hear that they were so accommodating and understood exactly what you needed. Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate the comment.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been absolutely jonesing for a new video. As usual your creativity is amazing, and so clearly and simply explained. The easy to follow step by step instructions breaks this complex prop down into a completely do-able project. And of course a huge bang for a small buck. As other posters and commented, there are a lot of concepts that can be used on other projects. It's midnight and when I'm done here, i'm headed out into the garage to get a shopping list together so I can go shopping first thing in the morning. Thank you again Paul, you and your team are awesome.
Sorry Gayla for the tardy reply. The problem with attaching this to something that goes into a wide circle is making sure that the electrical cord does not get all wound up. It would make for a great effect, but comes with additional obstacles to overcome..
You are amazing and so creative. I just love how you explain every step in such detail. I would love to see your house during Halloween. I bet both kids and grown ups are in awww when they see all the animated decor. God bless you! 🙏❤️🤗
Hi Maggie Sue, hopefully those detailed instructions help others to feel it is something that they could tackle. Thanks for watching and for leaving your comment, I really appreciate it.
Hi Mike, I am so sorry for not seeing this sooner. A high-end quality speed controller is a possible solution. It is a devise designed to control the speed of your AC/DC brush type motors, fans, routers and pumps. One such product is called 'The Speed Bully'. Thanks for asking.
What a wonderful treat to make my day! I love your projects! You're such an imaginative and talented artist! Above all, thanks for your love of spooky! Happy Halloween!
I am happy that you think that the video is well done and that the explanations are clear. Thank you Fanfan for watching and for leaving such a nice comment.
Fortunately I live in Northern California so rain of any significant amount usually does not appear till November. Since this prop's motor is overhead, waterproofing it depends on where and how the mechanical apparatus is installed. I would install it under a overhang or eve for some protection from the elements. Securely fastening a camouflaged black umbrella (with its long handle removed) over the motor could also help. If it were me, I would build a plywood crypt with a large arched opening and install them inside, but visible from the outside. This would also allow you to have a blacklight inside the crypt to light them.
I try to put myself in the viewers shoes as to what will help them to fully understand and build these props. Thank you L Copeland for you comment and feedback.
I love this! I’ve been researching and trying to figure out how to make these battery powered! I’m wanting to make 10 sets and make it look as though a set of bars are flying above. Figuring out a battery system had been a challenge.
Finding a battery powered motor that has enough torque may be difficult. Thanks A J for your interest and comment, please keep me informed on how your build goes.
I do list a resource in the description, which is where I purchased both the motor and spring that I used. If they no longer carry them, perhaps they can point you to the resource where they originally purchased them from. I will do my own investigation and if I am successful I will update this video's description with that information. Products and suppliers are constantly changing... it is difficult to keep up. Thanks Kenneth for asking, I appreciate you watching and for commenting.
Hi Jim and thanks for asking. I used LED black lights for the set, the tombstones are grey in color and with the black light they turn that bluish purple color.
Thanks Kerri for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad that you liked the finished product, the blacklight definitely gives it that "dark ride" feel.
How about full size skeletons with wings and 3 axis heads with functional jaw that would fly around in a circle over head and sing or scream and animated arms that flail around with a laser gun that shoots and glowing red eyes and a camera that you can see who your screaming at and every third time around they turn into dragons that breath fire ? That would be easy. 😉
Yeah, I try to stay away from blood and gore for my haunt as well. I think people tend to forget that many Trick-or-Treaters are 3-15 year old kids, and don't need to see violent imagery to be scared.
This is another great tutorial ! When I saw the the thumbnail I was wondering where you got the awesome bats and pondered how you got the wings to stay so flat while flapping. You are a truly a Halloween Treasure !
Hi Know You're Joe. I'm glad that you were intrigued by the thumbnail. There was a lot of trial and error with different materials. Thank you for the very nice comment, it is really appreciated.
Hi John, my appologies for not seeing this sooner. You will need to call and talk to someone at 'From There To Here Imports'. They are very small (so you may need to leave a message) but helpful. Mention the video and they should be able to help you with the motor and also the springs if you should need them as well. Please let me know how things go.
Hi Melinda. I do list a resource for the springs and the motor in the description of the video, however I recently found out that they are no longer carrying them. I am presently trying to hunt down the specs of those springs to find an appropriate substitute. In the meantime a viewer just mentioned in the comments that they found one that works at a True Value hardware store. Look for a spring that that is 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter and several inches long. It should be very pliable, limp and very easy to pull on. They are the same springs that accompany wooden 'WUPPER' German flying/jumping toys, also known as 'Crazy Jumpkins'. I will reply to you once I located a spring and it's source.
Only At 1:30 Into This Video-Should Be The Definitive Blueprint NOT Only for DIY Haunters BUT Anyone Making Any Kind of UtOObe Video-NO Rambling Narration/Jump Cuts or Spur Of the Moment Vanity Video-Informative & Entertaining - EXCELLENT ALL AROUND (Yes CAPS)
Hi Poppy Hollow Productions, my pleasure and thanks for your video on how to use professional epoxy clay to achieve a wood w/ bark effect over foam. th-cam.com/video/-WqID-FTE1c/w-d-xo.html
I built this following these instructions, and I found that those motors (or at least the ones I could find that look like that) won't lift the bats. My bats have wings made from pvc sheet instead of aluminum, but they're still very lightweight. I ended up having to use a 30 rpm worm gear drive motor to get enough torque.
I am happy that you were able to find a motor that works for this prop. Were you also able to find a spring? Unfortunately the supplier that I list in the description is no longer carrying them. If you found a spring that works from a different supplier, please let me know since we are trying to find an alternate source for the springs (motors too for that matter). Thanks!
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I found a similar spring that was a little bit shorter at True Value hardware. I threw away the package, so I don't know the manufacturer, but it worked fine.
We were fortunate in that we only had to deal with the weather's heat and the fire's smoke, although that did effect my work output. Minor compared to what others had/are having to deal with. Thanks for asking.
Thanks GuyEndore for the nice comment. Some of these builds are pretty complicated, I hope that attention to details helps to give others the confidence to give them a try.
I built the bats as per the instructions, nothing more, but the motor is not strong enough to lift them. The motor I am using is not identical to yours as I could not find it, but it is very close. Any suggestions?
Hi Jim. Yes, the torque (the engine's rotational force) is very important, especially initially to get the bats moving. The source for the motor and springs that I used are listed in the discription of the video (you may need scroll down). Unfortunately a weak motor with not enough torque will just not work.
There probably is but it would get pretty cumbersome, be more prone to problems and puts additinal weight on just one motor. For my video presentation I built two twin props and then staggered them, having four flying bats in the presentation. My suggestion would be to do the same.
Thank you again Paul for helping to make our Covid Safe 2020 Halloween community event unique and fun for everyone! Halloween here was perfect for animated bats because there was zero wind. I did a test flight a few weeks before and found out that the slightest wind made them get tangled. Thank you again for sharing your creative ideas! Our Event Video: th-cam.com/video/Yw1bwBZUeIk/w-d-xo.html
Hi Robert, I am so sorry for not responding sooner ... how did I miss this comment?! Thanks for the kind words and the link to your 2020 Halloween community event. It looks like great fun (plus a lot of work), loved seeing your animated bats and the "behind the scenes" clips at the end of your video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Brittany for bringing this to my attention. I have a phone call into the company that has provided those springs with hopes to track down an alternate source. Once I receive that information I will let you know and I will also update the discription of the video to include that information.
Hi Brittany, I heard back from the supplier that is listed in the discription of the video. She informed be that she has "boxes" of the springs available. They are a small opperation, so she stressed that if you get their voicemail be sure to leave a message so that they can get back to you. Hope that helps.
LOVE this idea, but it's a bit too convoluted for my abilities and PURSE. Here's a bit of a "challenge" for both @HALLOWEEN DIY & @VanOaksProps: Can either of you come up with an effective, yet simple, way to float DIY Harry Potter-styled candles (simple cardboard types hung w/fishing line) to make them go up/down like they do in the movie??? These would be indoors and would be around 30 individual candles, floating in the hallway of our home. PS: my husband would KILL ME if I hammered multiple holes in walls/ceiling, so if you can figure something out, and post it, that would be AMAZING!!!!! Thanks!!
Hi Double-D, I have not tried that but it would certainly be the way to achieve a faster wing flap. I would be careful not to increase the RPM by too much. Please let me know what you find out..
I can't find these specialty springs anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can look? The company in California no longer have them in stock and couldn't provide me with any suggestions. I've tried my local hardware store, Hobby Lobby, etc. PLEASE HELP! These bats would make a great addition to my projects this year!
Hi Michelle, thanks for bringing this to my attention. I will reach out to that company and try to find a different supplier or at least the specification on that spring and an alternated place to order them. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Hi Michelle, I have not forgotten about you. My idea for the flying bats came from seeing these demonstrated in a motorized toy store displayed: "Wupper Airlines Wooden Hanging Mobile, a high-quality wooden mobile featuring a flying man action figure that hangs from a spring and moves its wings and arms when pulled." From there I tracked down both the motor and spring used in that display to the import house that I listed in the description. The only "Wupper" flying toys that I can now find are all vintage, so perhaps they are not being produced any more and perhaps that is the reason that import house is no longer is carrying the springs and motors. My next attempt is to find a spring supplier that carries springs with the same type of characteristics. If you find any information on the spring or spring replacement for a "Wupper" toy, please let me know. Sorry for the delay but I have been without my computer as it was in for repairs, however I am still trying to track these down. Paul
I really like this tutorial!! It’s too late in the pre-haunt season for me to start this project but during our wintertime, I plan on making this. Thanks for such great content!! BTW my avatar is a bat face 😂
Thanks for the suggestion Bryan. Hopefully each person can make them their own by adding those types of details. I appreciated you taking the time to leave a comment.
The most expensive part of the bats were the aluminum signs at about $2.50 per sign and the rubber leg tips at about the same for a package of four ... so under $10.00 per bat. Thanks for asking Careis.
I just finished (2) bats today! See video here: th-cam.com/video/gs5GyegMCgA/w-d-xo.html. I made several substitutes, including stiff plastic instead of the mending plates. It worked fine. I was able to find the motor on Amazon ($12.50) (3 x CHANCS TYD-50 Small Electric Motor 110-130V 30-36RPM CW/CCW AC Synchronous Geared Motor 4W), aluminum sheet material and paint were the most expensive parts of the project. I completed it in about 6-8 hours that included paint drying time. The total project cost me about $60 for both bats. Thank you Saul for a fun challenging project!
Can I wear me a regular Adult police officer Halloween costume to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st around the neighborhood, and can I use a plastic bags for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
Hi I really like this prop idea I was thinking of making it but I can’t seem to find the motor or the spring that I need. I went on www.fromtheretohereimports.com And can’t find them Can you help me find them?
Hi David. I would call them directly (415-360-5163) and ask to speak to Ashina, she is familiar with motor and spring used. I hope that helps and thanks for asking.
can I make me a diy butterfly Halloween costume with butterfly t shirt,some blue skirt, some black blue striped tights,some blue makeup,some blue wig,and some butterfly costume accessories to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st around the neighborhood and can I use a plastic bags for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
can I make me a diy black cat Halloween costume with black cat t shirt,some black skirt,some fishnet tights,some black shiny glossy boots,some black shiny glossy long gloves,some spooky cat light up necklace, and a costume accessories to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st,around the neighborhood and can I use a black cat trick or treat tote bag for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
Well, this may not be the best channel for you. It really depends on what part of the country you live in and how long you leave your display outside. Most of the fun in channels like this one is building unique challenging things yourself. Happy Halloween!
It's fun looking at these projects and thinking about what ELSE could be accomplished with the effects being created. You take THIS, replace the bats with be-noosed skeletons hanging from a tree, combine it with the living tombstone prop, and BOOM! You have The Hanging Tree from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'!
"Everybody scream! Everybody SCREAM!"
"In our town of Halloweeeeeeen..."
That would be a cool set-up and I do like the art dirrection from that movie.
Saul whenever you post these awesome DIY videos I'm not sure which factor blows me away more your creative artistic innovative ideas, or the crazy amount of effort and work that goes into the production of these videos. Another great fun idea 😉👍
Thanks Hollywood Haunter, coming from you that means a great deal because you really know how much effort it takes!
My favorite thing about your videos is the way you explain the reasoning behind each step. This tutorial not only helps make bats, but also teaches so many good techniques that can be used for infinite applications! I especially love the explanation of metal cable vs cord/string, that is a valuable tip and its the kind of thing that sets this channel above all the other haunt tutorials. Thank you for passing on your expertise!
Thank you Rikerism for such a thought filled comment. I try to hit on the three main components - mechanics, science and artistry, because they all come into play.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms do you have any suggestions on where I can get the specialty springs? FTTHI no longer carries them.
We just need a walkthrough of everything you've made so far, in one place. That would be so epic, lights on or off
Hey Joseph, hmmmm ... interesting idea. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I only recently discovered your channel, and your tutorials are awesome... Informative, great production values, interesting subject matter, and I like your "fun and creepy for kids" approach to Halloween as opposed to all the gore that shows up everywhere. I wish you had more videos because I watched them all in a couple of evenings because I'm greedy. :) Thanks for these!
Hi G K and welcome to the channel. I'm very pleased that you like the videos and especially that you have my same philosophy, namely Halloween should be "fun and creepy for kids". We as adults have a responsibility to be aware of their sensibilities. Thanks for watching!
Another great project. I’m definitely going to use some of these concepts to fix our floating lantern prop!
Thanks Derek, I will look forward to seeing those updates to your already very effective lantern prop.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I would love to see how this would work combined with an Axeworthy Ghost setup.
Oh man! I wish I made my bats like this when I was volunteering for my high school Halloween House at our local bazaar! I tried making glow in the dark bats that move from a string but I didn't get the flying effects that I wanted and ended up just hanging them there on the ceiling. However, despite all the work that my fellow classmates and I made for the haunted house, no one came, not even to see the bats, so it was a bust. Needless to say, I was sad and disappointed that the haunted house didn't go as planned and that it didn't attract visitors.
Anyway, thanks so much for the tutorial on making these flying bats. They're awesome!
Thanks Unfortunate. I'm sorry that your Halloween House was a bust ... but glad that you like these flying bats.
Love the look of the green glowing bats! Very interesting how the spring seems to add a little character to the movement.
Yes, the springs add to the smooth gliding, flying effect. Thanks Jasper for commenting and watching.
Your how-to's on flying bats and the floating candle are exactly what I'm looking for. Your instructions are clear enough, even for someone like me who has never done this before. Do you have suggestions on how to put these out on a forest trail with no power? Is there a battery strong enough to use instead?
Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment, unfortunately electical conversions to battery are not my stong suit. I know that there are battery opperated motors out there that might have the same RPM, but they do not always have the same torque (especially for the Flying Bats prop)... and then there is the problem of how long does the battery last. I think it might be a matter of trial-and-error combined with successful hunting for the correct battery opperated motor. I'm sorry I could not be of more help, please let me know what you are able to come up with.
This is great! There's a similar craft for making a flapping bird but it doesn't use a motor. The trick is to find the centre of balance between the body and the wings and tie your string there. Using a smaller version of the Axworthy flying ghost prop, I wanted to make bats fly around the yard.
The girls at FTTHI must know you because I mentioned your tutorial and they knew exactly what I needed. I literally received my order from them the next day.
Hi Dana. I'm very happy to hear that they were so accommodating and understood exactly what you needed. Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate the comment.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I’m dying to see what you’ve got ‘brewing’ for this season.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been absolutely jonesing for a new video. As usual your creativity is amazing, and so clearly and simply explained. The easy to follow step by step instructions breaks this complex prop down into a completely do-able project. And of course a huge bang for a small buck. As other posters and commented, there are a lot of concepts that can be used on other projects. It's midnight and when I'm done here, i'm headed out into the garage to get a shopping list together so I can go shopping first thing in the morning. Thank you again Paul, you and your team are awesome.
Wow Steb, thanks so much for such a glowing endorsement! Your positive comments and enthusiasm, in response to these videos, are tremendously helpful.
Brilliant! Now do you have any ideas how to attach the whole apparatus on something that will go/swing in a wide circle?
Sorry Gayla for the tardy reply. The problem with attaching this to something that goes into a wide circle is making sure that the electrical cord does not get all wound up. It would make for a great effect, but comes with additional obstacles to overcome..
You are amazing and so creative. I just love how you explain every step in such detail. I would love to see your house during Halloween. I bet both kids and grown ups are in awww when they see all the animated decor. God bless you! 🙏❤️🤗
Thanks Jane for you very complimentary comments, I try very hard to insure that my haunts are family friendly.
Love your detailed instructions! A great prop for any Halloween decor!!
Hi Maggie Sue, hopefully those detailed instructions help others to feel it is something that they could tackle. Thanks for watching and for leaving your comment, I really appreciate it.
Just found this channel and it's perfect with clear instructions. I did wonder how one would be able to slow the motor. lower ratio gearing?
Hi Mike, I am so sorry for not seeing this sooner. A high-end quality speed controller is a possible solution. It is a devise designed to control the speed of your AC/DC brush type motors, fans, routers and pumps. One such product is called 'The Speed Bully'. Thanks for asking.
Another FANTASTIC tutorial!!! Thank you!! 👻
Thanks for watching laura hubbard and for the nice comment!
Awesome job Paul!
Thanks CFAO!
Awesome as usual! This prop is really very clever! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mike C, my pleasure and thank you for watching and commenting.
What a wonderful treat to make my day! I love your projects! You're such an imaginative and talented artist! Above all, thanks for your love of spooky! Happy Halloween!
Yes, above all keep it SPOOKY! So glad that this was a treat for you, thanks Shade for your very nice comments!
AMAZING. Love your work.
Thanks Steve. More videos for 2021 coming soon!
Bravo, c'est vraiment bien fait et vos explications très claires.
Merci
I am happy that you think that the video is well done and that the explanations are clear. Thank you Fanfan for watching and for leaving such a nice comment.
I loved watching this. You explain everything so smoothly... I mean this seems hard but I felt confident because of how you deliver it!
Thanks for watching and commenting David. I'm glad that the video helped you feel confident enough to give it a try!
Great tutorial! How do you waterproof it for outdoor use? I read through the comments and didn't see anything about that. Thanks!
Fortunately I live in Northern California so rain of any significant amount usually does not appear till November. Since this prop's motor is overhead, waterproofing it depends on where and how the mechanical apparatus is installed. I would install it under a overhang or eve for some protection from the elements. Securely fastening a camouflaged black umbrella (with its long handle removed) over the motor could also help. If it were me, I would build a plywood crypt with a large arched opening and install them inside, but visible from the outside. This would also allow you to have a blacklight inside the crypt to light them.
Great video! Thank you for the detailed instructions, close ups and freeze frames!
I try to put myself in the viewers shoes as to what will help them to fully understand and build these props. Thank you L Copeland for you comment and feedback.
I love this! I’ve been researching and trying to figure out how to make these battery powered! I’m wanting to make 10 sets and make it look as though a set of bars are flying above. Figuring out a battery system had been a challenge.
Finding a battery powered motor that has enough torque may be difficult. Thanks A J for your interest and comment, please keep me informed on how your build goes.
Your tutorials are great I would love to create your flying bats but I am not sure were to get the appropriate spring !
I do list a resource in the description, which is where I purchased both the motor and spring that I used. If they no longer carry them, perhaps they can point you to the resource where they originally purchased them from. I will do my own investigation and if I am successful I will update this video's description with that information. Products and suppliers are constantly changing... it is difficult to keep up. Thanks Kenneth for asking, I appreciate you watching and for commenting.
You should collab with Derek Young. I can only imagine what kind of epic tutorials would come out of that. 🤯
Thanks Dana, Derek Young does incredible work.
HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO by Saul Films ...and so do you 🙂
Thanks Dana and Paul! I’m always open to collaboration.
Out of curiosity who is Derek Young?
@@acarguycandreamright634 That would be VanOaksProps. Check out his channel as well.
What kind of lighting was used for the tombs in the intro portion of the video? Amazing video by the way.
Hi Jim and thanks for asking. I used LED black lights for the set, the tombstones are grey in color and with the black light they turn that bluish purple color.
Looks fantastic!
Thanks Happy Haunting, I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
Great tutorial and finished product! The scene with the tombstones and black light pull it all together!
Thanks Kerri for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad that you liked the finished product, the blacklight definitely gives it that "dark ride" feel.
That’s exactly what I was thinking! Very Haunted Mansion vibes!
You never disappoint! Love this one
Thanks Steve. What a nice thing to say, I really appreciate it.
As always so creative and artistic. The explanations couldn’t be more clear. Another great addition to a haunting.
Thanks Arlen Orchard, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments!
Such a cool idea! Looks easy enough to convert if you want to have flying mini ghosts insted of bats.
TheSkellingtonGhost that is a great idea! Thanks for watching and commenting.
How about full size skeletons with wings and 3 axis heads with functional jaw that would fly around in a circle over head and sing or scream and animated arms that flail around with a laser gun that shoots and glowing red eyes and a camera that you can see who your screaming at and every third time around they turn into dragons that breath fire ?
That would be easy. 😉
I just love the idea of Happy Halloween, not the horrific nightmare inducing trauma fest that’s so popular now ways.
Car Guy, you hit the nail on the head with your statement ... my sentiments exactly! Thanks for watching.
agreed
Agreed
Yeah, I try to stay away from blood and gore for my haunt as well. I think people tend to forget that many Trick-or-Treaters are 3-15 year old kids, and don't need to see violent imagery to be scared.
This is another great tutorial ! When I saw the the thumbnail I was wondering where you got the awesome bats and pondered how you got the wings to stay so flat while flapping. You are a truly a Halloween Treasure !
Hi Know You're Joe. I'm glad that you were intrigued by the thumbnail. There was a lot of trial and error with different materials. Thank you for the very nice comment, it is really appreciated.
I am having trouble with the website you gave for the motor. It doesnt show a catalouge
Hi John, my appologies for not seeing this sooner. You will need to call and talk to someone at 'From There To Here Imports'. They are very small (so you may need to leave a message) but helpful. Mention the video and they should be able to help you with the motor and also the springs if you should need them as well. Please let me know how things go.
Very impressive. I continue to be impressed with your designs.
Thanks Michael, I really appreciate that nice comment.
Great tutorial!!! Thanks!
And thank you Christian for watching and commenting ... it keeps me going.
Looking for springs ..what are the specific gauge etc on them
Hi Melinda. I do list a resource for the springs and the motor in the description of the video, however I recently found out that they are no longer carrying them. I am presently trying to hunt down the specs of those springs to find an appropriate substitute. In the meantime a viewer just mentioned in the comments that they found one that works at a True Value hardware store. Look for a spring that that is 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter and several inches long. It should be very pliable, limp and very easy to pull on. They are the same springs that accompany wooden 'WUPPER' German flying/jumping toys, also known as 'Crazy Jumpkins'. I will reply to you once I located a spring and it's source.
Love the movement of the bats. I am interested in the lighting of the stones and the sign. Anything special?
The lighting of the tombstones and sign (as well as the bats) are with both fluorescent and LED backlights. Thanks for asking Brian.
Only At 1:30 Into This Video-Should Be The Definitive Blueprint NOT Only for DIY Haunters BUT Anyone Making Any Kind of UtOObe Video-NO Rambling Narration/Jump Cuts or Spur Of the Moment Vanity Video-Informative & Entertaining - EXCELLENT ALL AROUND (Yes CAPS)
Thanks twistedcreepster, love your comment. Bottom line is, it's all about the prop ... so make that the priority.
Amazing what you can do with simple mechanics. how do you come up with these things? Keep it up, its inspiring and entertaining.
Thank you for your main comment "it's inspiring and entertaining", that really sums up what I am trying to do!
Thank you! So totally thorough!
Your creations are on different level! Love your voice, too...
Thanks Mari-Aton for the nice compliment and thanks also for being a subscriber.
I’ll definitely be building some! Thanks for sharing your design 🦇
Hi Poppy Hollow Productions, my pleasure and thanks for your video on how to use professional epoxy clay to achieve a wood w/ bark effect over foam. th-cam.com/video/-WqID-FTE1c/w-d-xo.html
I built this following these instructions, and I found that those motors (or at least the ones I could find that look like that) won't lift the bats. My bats have wings made from pvc sheet instead of aluminum, but they're still very lightweight. I ended up having to use a 30 rpm worm gear drive motor to get enough torque.
I am happy that you were able to find a motor that works for this prop. Were you also able to find a spring? Unfortunately the supplier that I list in the description is no longer carrying them. If you found a spring that works from a different supplier, please let me know since we are trying to find an alternate source for the springs (motors too for that matter). Thanks!
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I found a similar spring that was a little bit shorter at True Value hardware. I threw away the package, so I don't know the manufacturer, but it worked fine.
Thank you. Awesome idea. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment, it is greatly appreciated.
Wicked love it
Thanks Myyst!
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Well Topaz, thanks for subscribing and thanks for watching.
Wow. Paul. Those are awesome. I think this one is great but I would rather someone make this for me. Lol. Ur right very involved
Yes, some of the builds are pretty advanced. I hope that you find one that you feel that you can tackle.
This was perfect in describing the how to!! Thx
Thanks Pam, I appreciate the nice comment and thanks for watching!
I'm pretty good at making things but I'm thinking at this point I would just rather buy the one you just made. 🤣❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Welcome back!! I’m so happy to see new posts. I hope the fires didn’t get to you.
We were fortunate in that we only had to deal with the weather's heat and the fire's smoke, although that did effect my work output. Minor compared to what others had/are having to deal with. Thanks for asking.
This Chanel is beyond cool. You put so much detail that I would hard pressed to find. A way to screw the project up.
Thanks GuyEndore for the nice comment. Some of these builds are pretty complicated, I hope that attention to details helps to give others the confidence to give them a try.
I built the bats as per the instructions, nothing more, but the motor is not strong enough to lift them. The motor I am using is not identical to yours as I could not find it, but it is very close. Any suggestions?
Hi Jim. Yes, the torque (the engine's rotational force) is very important, especially initially to get the bats moving. The source for the motor and springs that I used are listed in the discription of the video (you may need scroll down). Unfortunately a weak motor with not enough torque will just not work.
I soldered the ends of cut wires to keep them from fraying.
Thanks Ray, that is a great solution for those cut wire ends. Thanks also for watching and for commenting.
Very good.
I'm glad that you like this one Pat, thanks for watching and commenting?
Do you have a list of items needed somewhere?
Other than what I call out in the video and those items that might be mentioned in the video description, I don't list the items.
Is there a way to put more than two bats on one mechanism?
There probably is but it would get pretty cumbersome, be more prone to problems and puts additinal weight on just one motor. For my video presentation I built two twin props and then staggered them, having four flying bats in the presentation. My suggestion would be to do the same.
Do you have to prime the wood
Not really, it will just take more coats to get complete coverage. Thanks for asking Mark.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms you're welcome
Thank you again Paul for helping to make our Covid Safe 2020 Halloween community event unique and fun for everyone! Halloween here was perfect for animated bats because there was zero wind. I did a test flight a few weeks before and found out that the slightest wind made them get tangled.
Thank you again for sharing your creative ideas!
Our Event Video: th-cam.com/video/Yw1bwBZUeIk/w-d-xo.html
Hi Robert, I am so sorry for not responding sooner ... how did I miss this comment?! Thanks for the kind words and the link to your 2020 Halloween community event. It looks like great fun (plus a lot of work), loved seeing your animated bats and the "behind the scenes" clips at the end of your video! Thanks for sharing.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I simply love making things, and most of all love HALLOWEEN. I’ve started a 2021 Animated Pirate show!
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Wow Robert, your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing the photos, I'll be looking forward to seeing the final animated production.
I was just looking for a flying bat prop last week and couldn't find anything. Thank you for another amazing Halloween prop!!!
Hi T Hammer, thanks and I hope that this will help with your search for a flying bat prop.
I absolutely love your videos.
I'm so glad, thanks OtterBon for taking the time to leave the nice comment.
Cool
Thanks Alexander!
That's so cool love it !!HFL!!
Thanks deoblo85!
Great idea you did an excellent job on them., 🧡🤎💛🍁🍂
What are these springs called? This store doesn’t seem to sell this stuff any longer.
Thank you Brittany for bringing this to my attention. I have a phone call into the company that has provided those springs with hopes to track down an alternate source. Once I receive that information I will let you know and I will also update the discription of the video to include that information.
Hi Brittany, I heard back from the supplier that is listed in the discription of the video. She informed be that she has "boxes" of the springs available. They are a small opperation, so she stressed that if you get their voicemail be sure to leave a message so that they can get back to you. Hope that helps.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms thank you so much! I tried ordering some off of online and they were super stiff.
I will give them a call :)
LOVE this idea, but it's a bit too convoluted for my abilities and PURSE. Here's a bit of a "challenge" for both @HALLOWEEN DIY & @VanOaksProps: Can either of you come up with an effective, yet simple, way to float DIY Harry Potter-styled candles (simple cardboard types hung w/fishing line) to make them go up/down like they do in the movie??? These would be indoors and would be around 30 individual candles, floating in the hallway of our home. PS: my husband would KILL ME if I hammered multiple holes in walls/ceiling, so if you can figure something out, and post it, that would be AMAZING!!!!! Thanks!!
If I wanted to have the bats flap their wings faster, would I need a higher rpm motor?
Hi Double-D, I have not tried that but it would certainly be the way to achieve a faster wing flap. I would be careful not to increase the RPM by too much. Please let me know what you find out..
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms I will certainly keep you updated. I plan to complete this build by October
Thank you so much for this.
Hey Nick, I'm very glad that you liked it.
amazing
Thanks for watching and the nice comment randi, it is very much appreciated.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Your details almost make this fool proof. If you ever do any haunted houses or tunnels... that would be amazing
Awesome as always. Will you be showing how you made that awesome "Beware of Spooks" sign?
Hey coasterbp, the how-to video for the "Beware of Spooks" sign is in the works right now. Thanks for asking!
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms Great to hear! Can't wait to see it!
I can't find these specialty springs anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can look? The company in California no longer have them in stock and couldn't provide me with any suggestions. I've tried my local hardware store, Hobby Lobby, etc. PLEASE HELP! These bats would make a great addition to my projects this year!
Hi Michelle, thanks for bringing this to my attention. I will reach out to that company and try to find a different supplier or at least the specification on that spring and an alternated place to order them. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Hi Michelle, I have not forgotten about you. My idea for the flying bats came from seeing these demonstrated in a motorized toy store displayed:
"Wupper Airlines Wooden Hanging Mobile, a high-quality wooden mobile featuring a flying man action figure that hangs from a spring and moves its wings and arms when pulled."
From there I tracked down both the motor and spring used in that display to the import house that I listed in the description. The only "Wupper" flying toys that I can now find are all vintage, so perhaps they are not being produced any more and perhaps that is the reason that import house is no longer is carrying the springs and motors. My next attempt is to find a spring supplier that carries springs with the same type of characteristics. If you find any information on the spring or spring replacement for a "Wupper" toy, please let me know. Sorry for the delay but I have been without my computer as it was in for repairs, however I am still trying to track these down.
Paul
You had an Erector Set didn't you,?!? Recognize, Haaaay!
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I sure did! Great fun and a great learning tool too.
I really like this tutorial!! It’s too late in the pre-haunt season for me to start this project but during our wintertime, I plan on making this. Thanks for such great content!! BTW my avatar is a bat face 😂
Well ooddities, than this prop is one you must build! Thanks for watching and commenting.
If only individually motors can be mounted on each bat itself. Led eyes
LED lights for the eyes are a great idea, thanks Bryan!
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Not trying too take over the project. Felt or velvet or some realistic material for the fur on face and wings
Thanks for the suggestion Bryan. Hopefully each person can make them their own by adding those types of details. I appreciated you taking the time to leave a comment.
Very well d
Thanks SV.
How much did each bat end up costing you?
The most expensive part of the bats were the aluminum signs at about $2.50 per sign and the rubber leg tips at about the same for a package of four ... so under $10.00 per bat. Thanks for asking Careis.
@@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms that is awesome!
I just finished (2) bats today! See video here: th-cam.com/video/gs5GyegMCgA/w-d-xo.html.
I made several substitutes, including stiff plastic instead of the mending plates. It worked fine. I was able to find the motor on Amazon ($12.50) (3 x CHANCS TYD-50 Small Electric Motor 110-130V 30-36RPM CW/CCW AC Synchronous Geared Motor 4W), aluminum sheet material and paint were the most expensive parts of the project. I completed it in about 6-8 hours that included paint drying time. The total project cost me about $60 for both bats. Thank you Saul for a fun challenging project!
WOW Robert, these look great! Thanks for the video link and the materials information from your build experience of this prop.
Can I wear me a regular Adult police officer Halloween costume to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st around the neighborhood, and can I use a plastic bags for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
Hi I really like this prop idea I was thinking of making it but I can’t seem to find the motor or the spring that I need.
I went on www.fromtheretohereimports.com
And can’t find them
Can you help me find them?
Hi David. I would call them directly (415-360-5163) and ask to speak to Ashina, she is familiar with motor and spring used. I hope that helps and thanks for asking.
If anyone is having this problem
I did find these parts at this sight.
Don’t go to website.
Email them or call they will help you
can I make me a diy butterfly Halloween costume with butterfly t shirt,some blue skirt, some black blue striped tights,some blue makeup,some blue wig,and some butterfly costume accessories to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st around the neighborhood and can I use a plastic bags for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
can I make me a diy black cat Halloween costume with black cat t shirt,some black skirt,some fishnet tights,some black shiny glossy boots,some black shiny glossy long gloves,some spooky cat light up necklace, and a costume accessories to go trick or treating with kids to get some free candy about October 31st,around the neighborhood and can I use a black cat trick or treat tote bag for Halloween candy of trick or treating.
are you another one of those 80 year olds thinking that the comments is google
Just buy some Bats online... Halloween weather will wreck these in one season.
Well, this may not be the best channel for you. It really depends on what part of the country you live in and how long you leave your display outside. Most of the fun in channels like this one is building unique challenging things yourself. Happy Halloween!
I love how detailed the videos are and how easy are to follow! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for watching!
Great job!! Such a cool idea, all your props are so classy!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment citzendisguise, I appreciate it.