Adam Savage's Talks Rasputin's Mecha Glove

One of the coolest bonuses of Jamie and Adam's (MYTHBUSTERS) Tested site is the inside look at Adam Savage's man cave/workshop and the replica prop projects that he has meticulously been working on.

What I love about his process is that he actually takes his time to study the prop and takes the time to make sure every detail is as close to the original as possible, even going as far as machining the parts himself or hiring companies to build custom made parts.

Here he is discussing one of his prop projects which is the infamous Mecha Glove that Rasputin used in the film HELLBOY:

Steampunk Gauges on the Cheap

Here is a AMAZING way to make steampunkish gauges on the cheap to add to your next prop.

Another Rocket Pack How-To

Here is another Rocket Pack how-to currently making the rounds on the internet.  Similar to the Indy Mogul version it uses 2 liter soda bottles and other inexpensive parts and the end result is spiffy. 

Go here for the full how-to
See the Indy Mogul version of a rocket

(via Super Punch)

Steampunk Rayguns

No Steampunk costume this Halloween is complete without some gear to go with it, so why not check out this tutorial and build your own raygun.  Instructions here.

Inspiration: Steampunk Horror Walkthrough

I'm not entirely sure if this is a video promoting a Halloween walkthrough, but damn it's cool.  This was all done in one garage and has several different sets and on the spot sound effects and environmental changes.  It is AMAZING!  See it for yourself:



Steampunk Horror Walkthrough 2010

(via Boing Boing)

Inspiration: Sorcery and Glue

Yesterday Kotaku posted this video of Cosplay genius Holly Condrad's audtion tape for a upcoming Comic Con documentary showcasing her love of costume design and peek at her Mass Effect project which includes a working animatronic of Grunt.

Despite my love of props and costumes I have never been into Cosplay, but damn I love the passion of it all, and Holly Conrad's website is chock full of awesome costumes and ideas.  Seriously, go to her site, Sorcery and Glue, right now and stare in awe of all of the things she and her friends have made.  Let's hope that she gets into that documentary too.

Dumpster Diving Finds: Mad Scientist/Steampunk Goggles

For those wondering of dumpster diving for props and parts is even worth it?  Here is some proof; I found these goggles in someone's trash.

They look like a pair of mad scientist goggles, don't they?  I am really digging the cracked lens.  This thing has tons of character.  Sometimes dumpster diving pays off. 

DIY Steampunk Airship Goggles

The perfect thing for all airship pirates and mad scientists out there.  Go here for full instructions.

YET ANOTHER COOL BRAIN IN THE JAR PROP

Man, The Mad Lab, is one of the coolest sites out there for propmakers like us. Here is yet another Brain In the Jar tutorial which has more a steampunk to it.

BUILD YOUR VERY OWN ZOMBIE CONTROLLER

It's what every household or secret lab should have. Fun for the whole family! The full details here.

The article also mentions shiatsu zombies and in case you're wondering what that is, here is a link to clear things up.

BTW, all of this is over at the Haunt Forum - a fantastic place of all of your home haunting needs.