# Projects - [Scene Builds](/projects/scene-builds.md) - [NYC Sewer Scene](/projects/scene-builds/nyc-sewer-scene.md): If you get a vibe of Ninja Turtles... you nailed the inspiration. - [Halloween and Haunt](/projects/halloween.md): The MalaMaker Halloween Page. Find out all the various builds, hacks and how-to's that make up the Halloween decorations over the years. (#Halloween) - [Caught on Camera](/projects/halloween/caught-on-camera.md): Those rare moments caught on camera - [Costumes and Costume Props](/projects/halloween/costumes-and-costume-props.md): Check out some of the custom costume and costume props we have done over the years. - [Dumb and Dumber: Mutts Cuts Wagon](/projects/halloween/costumes-and-costume-props/dumb-and-dumber-mutts-cuts-wagon.md): Turning a wagon into the notorious Mutt Cutts Van. - [Ninja Turtle: Custom Shells](/projects/halloween/costumes-and-costume-props/ninja-turtle-custom-shells.md) - [Tombstones](/projects/halloween/tombstones.md): Everything you need to know about prop Tombstones / Monuments and how to make them the MalaMaker way. (#Halloween #Tombstones) - [Stranger Things: Billy Hargrove](/projects/halloween/tombstones/stranger-things-billy-hargrove.md): Season 4 Episode 4... We all remember Max levitating while... I guess if you haven't seen it, no spoilers. This tombstone is the Bully Tombstone but with the blooper rendition too. - [Hocus Pocus: Billy Butcherson Tombstone](/projects/halloween/tombstones/hocus-pocus-billy-butcherson-tombstone.md): A Hocus Pocus fan... Handcut or CNC machine the Billy Butcherson (William Butcherson) Tombstone. The tombstone of the Zombie guy with the sewn lips. - [Hocus Pocus: Emily Binx Tombstone](/projects/halloween/tombstones/hocus-pocus-emily-binx-tombstone.md): A Hocus Pocus fan... Handcut or CNC machine the Emily Binx Tombstone. The tombstone of the girl in the white gown who got her life force sucked out by the 3 witches. - [Frankenweenie: Sparky Tombstone](/projects/halloween/tombstones/frankenweenie-sparky-tombstone.md): I'm a HUGE Tim Burton fan so I had to do a tombstone from one of his movies plus it fit perfectly in my pet cemetery. - [Mouse Hunt: Catzilla](/projects/halloween/tombstones/mouse-hunt-catzilla.md): The movie implies that the Cat dies so I made a fitting tombstone with the original name tag and a mash up line from the movie. - [The Statues Are Watching](/projects/halloween/tombstones/haunted-mansion-bust.md): Ever been to the Haunted Mansion Ride at Disney Theme Parks... this is one of the special effects used. - [Props and Decor](/projects/halloween/decor.md): From Tombstones to lighting and all the fine details in between to make the experience as real as possible. - [Foam Tattooing (Graphics Transfer)](/projects/halloween/decor/foam-tattooing-graphics-transfer.md): Every gotten a tattoo. Well if you have this process might be a bit familiar. Transfer your graphics printed on a printer to foam with an old fax machine. - [Let it Grow... Lights](/projects/halloween/decor/let-it-grow...-lights.md): Those large decor items killing your grass... You might be able to curb and have grass grow under your decor. - [Moss (DIY)](/projects/halloween/decor/moss-diy.md): Time to Moss it all up... How I add moss to my props. - [Moss (Fear Finish)](/projects/halloween/decor/moss-fear-finish.md): Looking for a moss look and don't want to try and make it yourself? I had the opportunity to see Fear Finish moss up close at Transworld 2022 and all I can say is WOW! - [Rust (Fear Finish)](/projects/halloween/decor/rust-fear-finish.md): Have some props that you are wanting to have that crusty rusty look. Well add that look and feel to your props with this off the shelf product. - [Graveyard Entrance](/projects/halloween/decor/graveyard-entrance.md): Coming in 2025! - [Corner / Entrance Pillars](/projects/halloween/decor/corner-pillars.md): Build a prop pillar to accent corners, provide an entrance gate. This will show you how to build a faux pillar. - [Wrought Iron Fencing](/projects/halloween/decor/fencing.md): Take the weight out of wrought iron by building a faux wrought iron fence! - [Finishing Techniques](/projects/halloween/decor/finishing-techniques.md): One place to get a lot of finishing techniques. Between 2023 and 2024 techniques will be added to help with your prop building. - [Beetlejuice Arrow Sign Prop Replica](/projects/halloween/decor/beetlejuice-arrow-sign-prop-replica.md): M86 Props Kit build of the Beetlejuice Arrow Sign Prop Replica - [Electronics & Automations](/projects/halloween/electronics-and-automations.md) - [Motion Sensor Array](/projects/halloween/electronics-and-automations/motion-sensor-array.md) - [Smart Lantern Upgrade](/projects/halloween/electronics-and-automations/smart-lantern-upgrade.md) - [Fogger Hacks](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks.md): Looking to hack your fogger / smoke machine to get more out of it, these hacks may be right for you. I have been doing fog effects since I was a teen and it can be a fun medium to work. (#Halloween) - [Homemade Fog Fluid](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks/homemade-fog-fluid.md): Make your own fog fluid... this is the spell book that contains it. - [Fog Machine Maintenance](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks/fog-machine-maintenance.md): Keep those fog machines running for years with a little TLC at the beginning and end of every season! - [Fog Distribution System](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks/fog-distribution-system.md): The Fog Creeper... Looking for a way to distribute your fog and get a low lying effect without ice or water misters... this might be for you. - [Smart Fog Controller Hack](/projects/halloween/fogger-hacks/smart-fog-controller-hack.md): Looking to integrate your fog machine into Home Automation or just simply make it wifi enabled... This will show you how. - [Animatronics and Special Effects](/projects/halloween/animatronics-and-special-effects.md) - [Pumpkin Carving](/projects/halloween/pumpkin-carving.md): See how we do pumpkin carving... (#Halloween) - [Arcade Games](/projects/arcade-games.md) - [Skee Ball Xtreme](/projects/arcade-games/skee-ball-xtreme.md): Go on the journey of exploring the Skee Ball Xtreme Alley game. We picked up our game in 2023 and are the 4th owners. - [Games](/projects/games.md): Check out the custom games we have played. - [Among Us (Live Action Play)](/projects/games/among-us-live-action-play.md): For my twin boys 6th Birthday we put together an unexpected super successful version of a live action play version of Among Us (Real Life Game). We want to share how we did it. - [Toys](/projects/toys.md) - [Lionel Ready To Play Train Set](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set.md): Custom Track Pieces Designed to fit and work with the Lionel Ready-To-Play Train Sets - [Criss-Cross Track (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/criss-cross-track-lr2p.md): Lionel Ready-To-Play Compatible 90 Degree Criss-Cross Track - [Railroad Crossing (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/railroad-crossing-lr2p.md): Lionel Ready-To-Play Compatible Railroad Crossing - [Track Bumper (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/track-bumper-lr2p.md) - [60 Degree Crisscross Track (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/60-degree-crisscross-track-lr2p.md): Lionel Ready-To-Play Compatible Criss-Cross Track - [Loco-Loader Express Track (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/loco-loader-express-track-lr2p.md): Lionel Ready-To-Play Compatible Train Locomotive / Train Car Loader - [Ramp and Elevated Track System (LR2P)](/projects/toys/lionel-ready-to-play-train-set/ramp-and-elevated-track-system-lr2p.md): Dive into the journey of creating our Lionel Ready to Play Compatible Elevated Track System, available on M86 Toys called the "Sky Bridge Collection". - [Playskool Express 1988 - 1991 Train Sets and Accessories](/projects/toys/playskool-express-1988-1991-train-sets-and-accessories.md): This retro train set was one of my favorite and easy to use train sets growing up. - [Locomotive Assembly and Maintenance (Playskool Express)](/projects/toys/playskool-express-1988-1991-train-sets-and-accessories/locomotive-assembly-and-maintenance-playskool-express.md) - [Matchbox Action Driver Compatible City Roads and Interstate](/projects/toys/matchbox-action-driver-compatible-city-roads-and-interstate.md) - [Hobby](/projects/hobby.md) - [Death Racer](/projects/hobby/death-racer.md): Custom upgrades and mods for Death Racer RC battle vehicles — from cast urethane track shoes to integrated wheelie bar battery covers. Mods by MalaMaker - [Cast Track Shoes](/projects/hobby/death-racer/cast-track-shoes.md): Learn how to use M86 Toys' cast urethane track shoes for Death Racer builds. Includes part links, trimming tips, compatibility info, and tutorial resources. - [Wheelie Bar Battery Cover](/projects/hobby/death-racer/wheelie-bar-battery-cover.md): A drop-in replacement for the Death Racer battery cover that integrates a wheelie bar to prevent traction flip-overs with upgraded tracks. - [Kill Switch Relay Mod (Headshot Trigger)](/projects/hobby/death-racer/kill-switch-relay-mod-headshot-trigger.md): A safer, more reliable way to implement the Death Racer headshot kill switch using a relay. - [Machines and Tools](/projects/machines-and-tools.md): You can find DIY tools, machine builds, and general machine/tool hacks here. - [General Machine Information](/projects/machines-and-tools/general-machine-information.md): This page exists for facts and links to help with various machining types. Details will be added as resources are found. - [Syil x4 CNC Mill Rebuild](/projects/machines-and-tools/syil-x4-cnc-mill-rebuild.md): Rebuilding a Syil x4 CNC Mill... but adding some key upgrades to make this a beast of a mill. - [Countertop Transport Cart](/projects/machines-and-tools/conter-top-transport-cart.md): Cart design used to move, flip and install concrete counter tops - [DIY Concrete Vibrator](/projects/machines-and-tools/diy-concrete-vibrator.md): Turing an old treadmill motor into a Concrete vibrator - [Elegoo SLA Printer USB Network Storage](/projects/machines-and-tools/elegoo-sla-printer-usb-network-storage.md): Sick of the USB thumb drive... make your printer smarter with network mass storage using a Raspberry Pi Zero! - [Duet3D Pick n Place with Openpnp](/projects/machines-and-tools/duet3d-pick-n-place-with-openpnp.md): Building a Duet3D PnP machine controlled with OpenPnP - [Hau Tian RF CO2 Galvo Laser](/projects/machines-and-tools/hau-tian-rf-co2-galvo-laser.md): Hau Tian 40W RF CO2 Galvo Laser, Model: D35, Product Number: SY-AS-G422 - [Organization](/projects/organization.md) - [Ikea Pegboard](/projects/organization/ikea-pegboard.md): IKEA SKÅDIS-Style Pegboard — Cut Your Own (Laser or CNC) - [Home Automation](/projects/home-automation.md): Coming Soon! - [Casting (Resin and Silicone)](/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone.md): From casting replica's to "print to production" casting. This is the place to be for Resin and Silicone Casting. - [Recasting Rubber Axe Handles](/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/recasting-rubber-axe-handles.md): This is a detailed instructional on how to recast "Estwing" 16" Camper Axe rubber handles using our Axe Handle Recasting Molds. - [Stage Pouring a Mold](/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/stage-pouring-a-mold.md): Have a Silicone, Rubber or Urethane with a short pot life. This will show you how to stage pour a mold to extend that pot life and still get a great result. - [Concrete Countertops](/projects/concrete-counter-tops.md): A full How-To on building concrete countertops - [Covid-19](/projects/covid-19.md): The call to action in 2020! The crazy roller coaster projects that I worked on in 2020. Contributing to the greater good!