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Pirate Ship Helm

Pirate Ship Helm
Make your living room into the deck of a Pirate Ship starting with with this Pirate Ship Helm - It's great for photo ops during your pirate party.
 
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17 comments
Feb 8, 2012. 6:39 PMdrake221 says:
nice prop
Feb 28, 2010. 4:27 PMamberj says:
I'm using your method for constructing a ship's helm for a drama production.
What is the outside & inside diameter of the styrofoam wheel? Center wheel?
Jan 14, 2010. 9:25 PMmrfoltz says:
Great job...
Who says big kids can't have fun??? LOL
Nov 1, 2007. 4:16 AMlennyb says:
yarrrrr this is great matey. all ya needs is a bucket o seawater over the rail and yer there.
Nov 14, 2007. 10:40 PMfrank farrell says:
A million thankyous... we live not far from an historic seaport and do you have any idea how hard it is to find one of these things??? Mate, you have to be joking... they just dont exist anymore. I've no option but to use your idea, but making it out of plywood and blocks of pine and glue n screws n paint
Nov 14, 2007. 10:45 PMfrank farrell says:
You are an inspiration. thankyou once again
Aug 14, 2009. 4:39 AMfrank farrell says:
Mate, I must be the photo uploader from hell. I just can not make it happen here !!!!!. BUT if you look for me on FACEBOOK, you will see the pix we took of our helm. Really, I have tried to upload to the Instructables, but it wont do it. OR I have been doing it the wrong way. But Look in facebook. Cheers matey Frank Farrell, Kulin, Western Australia.
Aug 24, 2009. 8:53 AMDwriter says:
Frank, There are 248 Frank (or Francis) Farrells on FACEBOOK. Got a link to your profile? Help! Deb
Sep 27, 2009. 10:47 PMfrank farrell says:
I did it. I made the instructable. Check it out
Sep 7, 2009. 7:27 AMfrank farrell says:
all right !!!! I have discovered the magic wand ( lol ) AT LONG LAST I AM SUCCEDING AT UPLOADING MY PICTURES TO THIS SITE YIPPEEE! Still a few to load, but for now I will sleep easier knowing I am on the right track. Will update soon Regards Frank
Sep 7, 2009. 5:30 AMfrank farrell says:
OK, try this link
http://www.facebook/home.php?#/frank.farrell1?ref=profile

Or look for Frank Farrell
Kulin
Western Australia
Aug 14, 2009. 5:31 AMdbp428 says:
Dude, that is an amazing reproduction especially when you learn it’s made of Styrofoam. And using the rails cut in half is a fantastic idea as well. All in all you made a ships wheel which is really authentic looking out of seemly un-authentic parts. GREAT Job!
Jul 16, 2008. 11:04 PMKANahas says:
That is awesome! I've always wanted to make one and connect it to a drive, attach a skeleton to it and put some scrim in the background...
Dec 13, 2007. 6:31 PMfrank farrell says:
G'day shipmates My version of your ship's helm has now been constructed. I used it as a stage prop at my daughter's school graduation ball. My wife and daughter had to take the photos as I am somewhat of a neanderthal when it comes to these things. However.... I managed to load the pictures into my computer and at this point in time am attempting to upload to my site in the Instructibles...avast!!!
Dec 5, 2007. 5:27 PMIma_Pirate says:
Yar, I have 18 real ones, but this is great for ya landlubbers who haven't plundered ships.
Nov 30, 2007. 2:40 PMSniper Guru says:
This is awesome!

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