Animated Ground Breaker Kit (Basic Kit)

Like all of our kits, we've taken the hassle and guesswork out of building animated props. With minimal care, this kit should last you a very long time. Should it ever need repair, most of the parts can be sourced locally. We will also continue to provide support and parts for any kit that we sell.
Items included in the Basic Kit:

• (1) Machined aluminum motor base mount
• (1) 12 volt DC wiper motor
• (1) 12 volt DC 5 amp wiper motor power supply with PWM Speed Controller
• (1) Assembled set of motor drive arms with hardware
• (2) 1 inch PVC T fittings with reducers installed
• (1) 1 inch PVC cross fitting with reducer and 4" x 1/2" PVC neck pipe
• (1) 1 inch x 4 inch PVC spine with bronze bushings installed
• (4) SJ-1 PVC Spider Joint fittings with fender washers installed
• (1) Tube silicone grease
• (26) Self drilling screws
• (9) Wood Screws
• (2) 2" x 2" steel L brackets with mounting hardware (2) 10/24 x 2" truss head machine screws (4) 10/24 nylon insert hex nuts

What will I need to build this prop kit as shown here?

• (1) 6" x 24" x 3/4" wood base (minimum needed)
• (6) Feet of 1 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe
• (2) Feet of 1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe

All of the screws and hardware needed are included!

Assembled kit is 21 inches tall (top of the neck pipe) and 38 inches from elbow to elbow at the lowest position.

Assembled kit is 27 inches tall (top of the neck pipe) and 31 inches from elbow to elbow at the highest position.

Tools needed to complete this build:

• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Straight edge ruler
• An awl or a nail for marking holes
• Hacksaw or PVC cutter (basic kit only)
• Cordless drill
• Phillips screwdriver
• Rubber mallet
• 1/16" drill bit
• 3/16" drill bit
• 1/2" wood paddle bit
• Phillips head bit