2/2: Early testing of the rumble box before adjusting the counterweights and adding vibration dampening. Stencil design, theming and painting for the strongbox enclosure by @cosmos_props (IG) #maker #DIY #props #box #themepark #show #electronics #motor #altontowers #phalanx

1/2: A custom variant of the #Phalanx strongbox with alternate fire hazard detailing. Modified to create a "seeping" smoke effect. March 2024 Stencil design contributed by @cosmos_props (IG) #maker #DIY #props #box #themepark #show #electronics #motor #altontowers #phalanx

2/2: First smoke test. The effect would have been more pronounced with an air inlet and fan to create positive internal pressure, but the more subtle smoke flow without it actually looked better #maker #DIY #props #box #themepark #show #electronics #smoke #altontowers #phalanx

1/4: Some out-of-the-box problem solving, a design brief called for a barrel to rotate 180° on stage unassisted. Solution: A modified a door close mechanism! #maker #woodworking #DIY #scenic #design #metalwork #props #tech #themepark #stage #show #panto #theatre #wood #pirate

2/4: Testing the barrel / base upside down to calibrate the endstop positions and add a maglock for remote releasing of the rotating mechanism #maker #woodworking #DIY #scenic #design #metalwork #props #tech #themepark #stage #show #panto #theatre #wood #pirate #altontowers

3/4: Before/After dressing. The final design includes LEDs within the barrel and addressable LEDs on top as part of an Alexa joke scene #maker #woodworking #DIY #scenic #design #metalwork #props #tech #mechanism #themepark #stage #show #panto #theatre #wood #pirate #altontowers

4/4: Still impressed with how smooth the movement was from a simple door closer despite the weight of the barrel. February 2024 #maker #woodworking #DIY #scenic #design #metalwork #props #tech #mechanism #themepark #stage #show #panto #theatre #wood #pirate #altontowers

A gate and backalley archway built for the Amigos maze at #altontowers (Aug 2024). Additional gate by jondimiceli. Painting by orlanscenic, lucyeileen.design and reb_is_making #maker #woodworking #carpentry #DIY #scenic #art #design #painting #maze #themepark #wood

A custom lock box designed to fit over the 2x2 gate frame. The internal axel aids insertion / removal while allowing free rotation. (Aug '24) #maker #carpentry #DIY #scenic #art #design #theming #metalwork #welding #themepark #altontowers #set #wood #metal #scarefest #halloween

Half a dozen sets of distressed window shutters built to sell the illusion of a Mexican sidestreet. From the "Amigos in the Afterlife" maze at #altontowers (July 2024) #maker #scenic #art #design #painting #theming #props #maze #themepark #stage #show #set #scarefest #halloween

More window related items! Plywood frames routed from a custom laser cut template to hide a set of video displays for the christmas panto at #altontowers (Nov 2024) #maker #scenic #art #design #painting #theming #props #themepark #stage #show #set #christmas #panto #theatre

Too many photos condense into a single post! Re-creating a leatherbound book from a certain film, this project began as some aluminium signboard and the remaining arms of an old leather jacket #maker #DIY #art #design #metalwork #props #film #metal #book #steampunk

One of the most difficult aspects to replicate was the pair of brass finials on the book's spine To keep it screen-accurate I had to braze a combination of drawer knobs and brass rods together from scratch #maker #DIY #art #design #metalwork #props #film #metal #book #steampunk

Having to cut alu sheet into strips due to the non-existance of 12mm stock and replacing the alu hinges with steel due to constant breakages were among a couple of the issues on the outer detailing! #maker #DIY #art #design #metalwork #props #film #metal #book #steampunk

Barrel theming for the ride area of Toxicator at #altontowers. Totalled just under 50 barrels, though thankfully the rust detailing was distributed amongst other members of the team! #maker #DIY #scenic #art #design #painting #theming #themepark

Custom built sarcophagus themed stand and light blaster based on the Duel ride at #altontowers. Inspired by the undead zombie in the crypt at the former entrtance to the haunted house #maker #scenic #design #theming #props #themepark

The sarcophagus houses a small audio module that utilises the light blaster's internal speaker and trigger. With an mp3 clip from the ride's audio, the spirit of the Haunted House lives on!