Introduction: This Is My Alien Invasion Parade Float
2013 parade float
tow vehicle was area 51, with missles to shoot down any UFO's that were sighted
trailer sported a 10' UFO hovering over a corn field dropping off its little aliens
supporting actors, Aliens, Men in Black, Alien Abductions, and Hazmat Alien cleanup crew.
tow vehicle was area 51, with missles to shoot down any UFO's that were sighted
trailer sported a 10' UFO hovering over a corn field dropping off its little aliens
supporting actors, Aliens, Men in Black, Alien Abductions, and Hazmat Alien cleanup crew.
Step 1: Ideas, Research, and Gathering.
idea: aliens
research: found A 10' PVC design online and set out to recreate it.
materials: gathered and repurposed as man materials as I could.
research: found A 10' PVC design online and set out to recreate it.
materials: gathered and repurposed as man materials as I could.
Step 2: Get Some Skin
we used heat shrink boat wrap for the skin
Step 3: Get It Up and Light It.
constructed a wood frame. used 2" metal conduit for the support mast. green flashing LED strips purchased at Advanced Auto
Step 4: Decorate It
Step 5: Drive Slow
driving a little too fast. it imploded on the way to the parade. some last minute repairs and we got it back into position