chris512 Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 hi all, I've just been asked by a performing arts A level group if its possible to have a bag of monolopy money "explode"/"open" over the stage at the end of their performance. I, of course said yes and now I'm just thinking about how to physically achieve this :wub: I'm thinking that the easiest way is to attach the bag to a hemp bar and then using possibly a pin attached to a cable or something to hold the bag until such time when I need to release it. I know that you can get the devices that do this using a switch (such as when the tabs are released from a bar) but what are these called, price etc ?? if anyone has any other ideas they are more than welcome! thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 What you are talking about is a Kabuki drop, these usually utilise a solenoid. A quick google should throw up a few suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 The "pin and piece" of string method you are thinking of is by far the cheapest and simplest. You can get magnetic releases - often used for Kabuki drops, see This thread on Drop Magnets and possibly also this thread on Kabuki drops but they are going to cost you more money. If you go the pin and string method make sure you ensure the pin doesn't fall or dangle too much after it's been pulled. Is the "bag" seen? May be easier to rig a drop box instead if it's not. Post back for clarification / drop bag or box design concepts. Topic moved to Staging and Rigging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf dLampy Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Fill a confetti cartridge with (appropriately flame retardant) Monopoly Money? It would definitely be spectacular. (Note, I am only suggesting this. As with all things, make sure you have taken the necessary precautions, filled in the right paperwork, and above all are competent to do the task at hand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Ask Mr.Bassman- When he posted some pics a while ago he shoed us a confeti sort of release thing (home made). Perhaps he could help and instead of filling with confeti, fill with monopoly money. SAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Am I right in thinking that you just want to have a load of Monopoly money drop from the grid to the floor at a certain point in the show? There are a few really simple and cheap ways to achieve this. You could build a drop box - a box with no top (for loading) and a hinged bottom that's held closed with a pin hinge. Hang it from a fly bar, with a trigger line (thin black para-cord, or similar) tied to the pin and running through a few eyes or small pulleys to the point of operation (e.g. fly floor). On cue, give this line a sharp tug - pin comes out, box flops open, money falls, job done. Or if you want a slightly more controlled, gradual drop, you could use a snowbag-like contraption. A fabric or PVC 'sling' hung between two flying bars like a trough. Load it with the money, then fly the two bars out level. On cue, raise one bar above the other, and the money will fall out over the low side. The higher you raise it, the more the money falls out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterbassman Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 My drop was basically a large 1m x 1m box with 2 flaps and a very basic pin release. It was for a get your own back type game where we replaces gunge with shreded paper and baloons etc, it worked realy really well :wub: If you want to kno more PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 the tops of plastic swing bins make very good drop boxes,saves you lots of swearing and making piles of firewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris512 Posted May 2, 2004 Author Share Posted May 2, 2004 thanks all, sorry I haven't replied till now! just to clarifiy the box/bag (I believe) doesn't need to be seeen and its just the effect of money from the grid they are after. with our budget (of near enough zero, because its an exam piece) I'm thinking that pin hinge/box is sounding good. unfortanley although our college has a lot of nice technical stuff, a fly tower isn't one :unsure: . So I'm thinking of placing the aforementioned box on a hemp bar that we have a border on, and then running back said cable along the bar and then down to prompt corner (making sure it doesn't present any garrotting problems :D ). just checking with the open box idea, whats the best way to support the box on to the bar if the bottom has to open? safety bonds the easiest way to go? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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