Wow! It's great to see the inventor of the original Flying Crank Ghost still at it and sharing new innovations! Your dedication and creativity are a true gift to all. Thank you for sharing and all your inspiration. Raven Manor would not be the display it is today without your inspiration that led to the creation of our star attraction and ghost, Eleanor Rigby. Thanks so very much Doug! -Dave

@dougwferg

2 жыл бұрын

I had left haunting for nearly 10 years, and was brought back into it by folks like you asking me to return. The haunting community is seriously the nicest I have encountered, and without asking people have kept my name with my idea. You are so welcome, and I have much exciting content planned to share! Stick around, because I plan to reach out to builders as well for feature programs.

Mr. Ferguson, I just want to say "Thank you"! I made my very first flying crank ghost back in 2003 when I was a junior in high school. I was obsessed with all things Halloween and I stumbled across your website and was instantly hooked. My dad helped me make my very first crank ghost with the instructions from your website! I'm 36 years old now and I'm proud to say that I still have that very same crank ghost flying at my house and it's still the neighborhood favorite. Phantasmechanics holds a special place in my heart and it's so rare to get to thank such a huge influence on my love of Halloween and crafting. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

@dougwferg

Жыл бұрын

That is just plain heartwarming! Thank you so much. If you ever need anything, just holler by e-mail!

Doug, you've given the haunt community such a great gift. Your FCG has become ubiquitous in pro, and yard haunts, all over the world. Shadow Wood certainly wouldn't be as charmingly spooky without ours, and I bet that a zillion other folks would say the same about their own haunts and ghosts. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and innovation. We're very grateful. ~SpookyBlue

@dougwferg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind remarks! I am here primarily to share the experiences I have had in my 50 years of haunting so that all haunters may benefit. The community has been exceptionally kind to me by keeping my name linked with my creation, and so I thank all of you!

If you are going to make an FCG, follow the instructions here by the master, the prop’s creator. Doug is the most imaginative imagineer I know. Glad to see the new video. Happy Halloween!

@dougwferg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim! We have been haunting together since we met in the mid-90's, and it has been a blast. :-)

Thanks so much. Exactly the info I’ve been looking for. I’m getting started now for next Halloween.

@dougwferg

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Need help, just e-mail or ask here.

We built one of these for our haunt over 20 years ago and it’s still going strong.

@dougwferg

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! If you have the Dayton motor, you can easily get 30-40 years with no trouble.

Great video! thanks :)

@vicareyous3019

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I -swear- there will be more content soon! I will be chronicling my builds for Halloween 2020 as they happen, plus more.

@dougwferg

2 жыл бұрын

Oops, ViCareyous is my other utility channel. That was from me 🙂

I love this! I worked it into an assignment for my students. When will there be a part 2?

@dougwferg

Жыл бұрын

I have been out of the circuit for months, but there will be A part 2 as soon as I can make it.

Were you not a member of Halloween L?

@dougwferg

Жыл бұрын

I was indeed, along with Mr. Axworthy of the Axworthy Flying Ghost (AFG). It was a really heady time, and internet Halloween began there around 1990.

My site: www.phantasmechanics.com dougferg119@gmail.com How to Make a Spooky Tree - the origin of my foil method used for the molds: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJOMyaecoLvLfag.html These are seriously neat and you should make one or more! Where the Gnomes Live is the channel name Materials, as mentioned in the FCG Lite programs: 1/8" x 12" x 12" Birch Plywood, 6 sheets, $25 - size for mini FCG Lite motor platform www.amazon.com/3MM-Baltic-Birch-Plywood-Engraving/dp/B07CHX1GTD/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F8+plywood&qid=1633794520&sr=8-2 Cheesecloth, 36" x 144", $4 - may make more than one ghost, depending upon your design www.amazon.com/Trimaco-SuperTuff-100-Percent-Bleached-Cheesecloth/dp/B00004YOTJ/ref=pd_sbs_1/140-6342258-2338419?pd_rd_w=wnMZ2&pf_rd_p=690958f6-2825-419e-9c16-73ffd4055b65&pf_rd_r=2J1QTZ4FYTHH4MBSDE4K&pd_rd_r=f37c0ea8-58e1-473f-968c-7adcc0cb8e33&pd_rd_wg=gWp0j&pd_rd_i=B00004YOTJ&psc=1 Fabric Stiffeners: Mod Podge, 8 oz, $7 www.amazon.com/Plaid-Stiffy-Stiffener-8-Ounce-1550/dp/B00114Q5DA/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=fabric+stiffener&qid=1633689526&sr=8-6 Aleene's 15588 Fabric Stiffener, 8 oz, $7 www.amazon.com/Aleenes-Create-Fabric-Stiffener-Draping/dp/B004KYV4XO/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fabric+stiffener&qid=1633689657&sr=8-4 Tacky Glue, Aleene's Always Ready, 4 oz, $6+ - Has a stand that holds the bottle inverted, a useful must. www.amazon.com/Aleenes-33143-Original-Always-Adhesives/dp/B00OY0T97M/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=tacky+glue&qid=1633689895&sr=8-7 Masking Tape: Scotch Painter's Tape, 1.88" wide, 60 yards, $7 www.amazon.com/Scotch-Masking-Painting-1-88-Inch-60-1-Yard/dp/B000BPILS2/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=masking+tape&qid=1633690360&sr=8-13 Bami black tape for makers, 1" wide, 30 yards, $6 www.amazon.com/Tape-BAM-Projects-Labeling-Constructing/dp/B08ZB27HRX/ref=sr_1_36?dchild=1&keywords=masking+tape&qid=1633690360&sr=8-36 7mm flanged shaft coupling, 3 RPM (slow ghost!), $10 pair - with set screws and hex wrench www.amazon.com/Magic-Shell-Coupling-Accessory-Connector/dp/B07J66Z3B7/ref=dp_prsubs_3?pd_rd_i=B07J66Z3B7&psc=1 Motor, 6 RPM (as used in video), $9 a pair www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QPZSKCW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 NOTES: - Do not use speed controls or dimmers with synchronous motors! - There are other groupings of motors and cords in multiples available on Amazon for less money, but I have not tried these. Cords with installed switches, pre-stripped ends, 4-pack, $10 - easy-peasy wire-up! www.amazon.com/Button-switch-Switch-Stripped-Wiring/dp/B07NV314QK/ref=sr_1_34?dchild=1&keywords=appliance+cord+with+switch&qid=1633693244&sr=8-34 Motor, single, 3 RPM (very slow ghost!), with power cord, splicing block & Switch, $10 - kit Includes a screw-top shaft coupler as well. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J2LLW2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 KastKing monofilament 12 lb. test fishing line 300 yd, $8. Get Black Mamba color for FCG use, other colors may glow. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GDLBT4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1 Amysports fishing swivels, size 1,$10 - lots of these, perfect for many Halloween FX purposes www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085SXP7XD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fishing Weights Sinker Kit, Split Shot, assorted, $5 - great for weighting FCG marionettes against blow-away by wind when used outdoors; also good for ballast indoors. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08924JNV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1