Death Lord Dummy - 3 -

   Since all of your pieces to his skeleton were cut to length, all we need to do now is assemble him. Your torso should look like the photo on the above right when you are done. You'll notice we have the fan motor facing forward here to move inside the cavity we will create for the chest by angling the chest pipes out away from the "body". Once your dummy is dressed the fabric will be suspended clear from the movement of the motor. Using the above photo on the left as also an item reference, lets begin.

   First we will insert one of the main pipe sections (1 1/2") 2 1/2" long between a shoulder 90 degree (#1) and a T fitting (#3) and hammer together till there is no space between the two fittings. These two will be facing outward both at about a 35o angle. Then use another 2 1/2" pipe into the end of the T and attach another T, only this one will be pointing down. We will use this for the neck of the dummy. Then another 2 1/2" section and another T to that, parallel to the first T. Then finish off the shoulders with another 2 1/2" pipe and the other 90 degree shoulder. When done your shoulders should be 19 1/2" wide.

   To complete the chest section, notice that the two chest pipes travel out away from the body and also in a widening pattern. This could be changed to vertical by shortening the pipes that go between his groin T (#5). For this how-to we will follow the photo. Insert a 3" section of pipe now to each of the Ts in the shoulders that are pointing forward 35o. Then hammer on to that a 45o pipe fitting (#4) that you will turn out away from each other just slightly. Into these hammer in the front of the chest pieces (D) which are 5". To these add another 45o fitting pointed downward and slip in the stomach pipe section (E) that is 10 1/4" long. On to each of the now completed chest sections hammer on a T. To the inside of each opposing T hammer in a 4" groin pipe and join these two with the T fitting that has the 1" pipe outlet in the center. When done your hips should be 17" wide.

   At the center of the middle T of the shoulders you will need to drill a hole for the 1" PVC pipe neck attached to the fan motor assembly (#9) to pass through. Make sure this hole is perfectly centered with the opening of the T that is pointed downward. Once cut, slide your fan assembly up through the top T and the hole you just cut, then back down into the 1" opening of the bottom T (#5). If your lower pipe of the fan assembly was cut to the right length then it should fit all the way down into the lower T until it is flush with motor mount section of the fan. Adjust your torso so that the shoulders and hips are parallel with each other and the assembly is square and level. The fan motor assembly should run smoothly with no binding of any kind once plugged in. After you get this all true, pre drill small holes in each pipe / fitting connection and screw in a #8, 3/4" screw to keep your pieces from migrating.

   For each of the arm and leg sections simply hammer the cap with the joint fitting attached to each of the corresponding pipe sections as referenced in the cut out list. Note that the hands are 2 1/2" sections of 1" PVC pipe with the small 1" caps on each end. You can then insert this into the palm area of a prop hand and attach the hand with screws into the pvc.

   In the pic here you will see an alternative construction of the dummy's legs. Once together and standing our dummy I realized that the stability I had with the poseable feet was somewhat less secure than I may desire. If I were using my dummy in a seated position or as a wall crawler I would use the joints at the ankle as the main photo shows. But if I will be posing my dummy standing at all times, I recommend using this assembly shown here. This requires the 19" shin bone pipe section talked about on the cut out list page. Your dummy will be very stable to stand upright on his own this way.

   Here is a poor photo of how your fan motor assembly should fit between the hips and shoulders. Note the screws attaching the pipe from the motor mount to the 1" opening of the lower T fitting.

   Now you have only to dress him and set him up with the head of your choice. I used mine without a head once I had him fully engineered. If you would like to see him the way he looks now, go here.
So far I have not fitted this powered dummy with any other moving parts, but with the oscillating fan motor, you could easily attach bicycle cable to the motor and use this power to move arms to stir a kettle or legs to ride a bicycle or wherever your imagineering takes you! Please post a pic of your version of the Death Lord Dummy, as we will be putting these up on our website for others to see where the dummy can take them!

Rest In Pieces,

Death Lord

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