![]() ![]() The nice thing about making the props out of umbrellas is that they are inherently waterproof. To assemble, I simply guided the top half into the collar and gravity held it in place. ![]() ![]() The key component to couple/join the two halves together was old piece of shop vac tube cut to size, which turned out to be the perfect diameter, thickness and strength. Be sure to use a back-and-forth motion while painting to simulate a metal look. It took about 20 cans of Rust-olem Aluminum 7515. Cut off the main mast with a jigsaw, then paint the outside material with silver spray paint. Open the umbrella to it's maximum and use a steel pin to keep it in position. In starting the construction, remove and discard the small top fabric vent. He was located an hour away so I didn't have to pay for shipping. I got an awesome deal when I found all four of them (two for each UFO) from one seller on eBay for about $120. The umbrellas that I used were manufactured by Pottery Barn (as seen in the picture from the catalog). I think the one's with eight panels have the best look. The body of the ships are made out of patio umbrellas. ![]()
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