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Step 7Decent Engines
The aluminum framework of the umbrellas makes for an ideal structure to hang the inner workings of the engines. The first photo shows a black flexible tube (an old vacuum hose) which runs to the fog machine positioned on the floor behind the ship. There is also a strobe light shining straight down and a green spot light to illuminate the open hatch. In this new display, I added a small fan to push the fog exhaust out of the engines with some extra force behind it.
The engine housing is made up of 16 empty spray painted two liter bottles. Each pair is slightly wedged (and are held in place by pressing against each other) along the rim of the bottom eight openings. It's one of my favorite parts of the ship because it's a great looking feature and it didn't cost anything.
Regarding the fog machine, a higher end model with a timer is preferable because it will generate the engine blasts automatically. Be sure to leave a few inches between the nozzle of the fogger and the opening of the tube running up through the ship. A slight air gap is needed to produce the fog.
The engine housing is made up of 16 empty spray painted two liter bottles. Each pair is slightly wedged (and are held in place by pressing against each other) along the rim of the bottom eight openings. It's one of my favorite parts of the ship because it's a great looking feature and it didn't cost anything.
Regarding the fog machine, a higher end model with a timer is preferable because it will generate the engine blasts automatically. Be sure to leave a few inches between the nozzle of the fogger and the opening of the tube running up through the ship. A slight air gap is needed to produce the fog.
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