In this section I will keep notes of my observations, problems and discoveries, as I build the 3D models, as well as giving updates and news about what's going on here in the Haunted Dimensions.
Most entries are removed within a few weeks, but some of the more interesting items will remain archived.

The Hitchhiker Hunt Continues
On March 26 I mentioned that I scored two of these tiny (about 2 inch) PVC hitchhiker ghost figures on Ebay, and that I won the first two, but not the third, Phineas (far right).

I asked if anyone out there knew where I could find the third ghost, but nobody responded.
However...
I discovered that these ghosts, and several others, are used as playing pieces for the Haunted Mansion version of the game, CLUE. I also discovered an auction on Ebay for just the playing pieces, and I won!
As you can see (below), besides the metal pieces depicting Mickey, Minnie and the gang (of which I have NO interest), it also includes plastic pieces depicting the 3 Hitchhikers, the Bride, the Opera Singer and the Sea Captain (I think)! They are not painted like the figures i already have, but I'm fine with that.
I would have mentioned these earlier, but I didn't want any of you guys bidding against me. :)

The Calm Before the Storm

Not much has been happening here in the Haunted Dimensions.
Traditionally, springtime is not a time of year when people's thoughts wander to ghosts, ghouls and all things spooky. Since completing my Phantom Manor paper model, even I have taken a break from the Dimensions.
I have been very busy working on a number of very exciting (and secret) projects, including my first collaboration with an Independent film director.
But the calm, balmy days of spring also mean something else. Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is lurking very closely, waiting to pounce!
My work on HHN 18 starts in two weeks!

The center photo (above) shows the support strap for the electric tealight.
Carrie also included photos of her other completed models.

Cut Details
Tom writes: "I printed the railings a second time on regular printer paper and glued them
to the reverse side of the card railings so that I wouldn't see the white
backing of the paper from any angle. I took the time to cut out the iron
rails along the roof (after printing a whole black page on the reverse
side of them) and am quite happy with the results."
Wow, Bill!


To see all of the wonderful photos of completed Haunted Dimensions models,
go to "The Mansion Builder's Gallery".

Tom writes: "I am going to soon make the New Orleans Square Haunted Mansion. I can't wait to complete that one, too."

Twelve year old Willem, from the Netherlands, had a school project about the Phantom Manor and he constructed the Phantom Manor model as part of his presentation!

Tim (on the left), who works at Universal, Hollywood, built a beautiful version on my Liberty Square haunted mansion model, complete with lights and sound effects
(I mentioned it in an earlier post March 14th).
Tim built it as a birthday present for his pal, Daniel Roebuck. You might recognize Daniel (on the right) from his many movie and TV appearances over the years. You can see all of his credits here.
Daniel writes about the model - "It’s just slightly smaller then the real thing so finding a place for it has been difficult. I finally decided to give it Grace’s room so I sent her to a CONVENT!"

Tim writes, "My superbly talented neighbor and friend (who does animatronic work for Disney theme parks) helped me coordinate the lights with a one-minute sound chip placed in the house.
Here’s the basic show sequence:

Wind blowing and lone dog howling heard
Loud thunderclap accompanied by mini strobe reflecting off the house
Haunted Mansion organ music begins and continues thru male voiceover
LEDs in the greenhouse pulsate to the voiceover, giving the impression
the disembodied voice is coming from ’something’ in the greenhouse!
Voiceover (deep male voice):
"Welcome foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion. (chuckle) I am your host, your GHOST host. There’s no turning back now. AHH HA HA HA HA HA HA!"
-brief silence-
Heartbeat sound heard accompanied by the red LED pulsating in the tower windows
Female voice scream!
Soft female voice:
"Hurry back.......hurry baaaaack....."
End of show-"

Hey, Tim, I want MY mansion to that now! :)

Daniel and Tim are also HUGE fans of horror, and in particular, the classic Monsters of Universal. They are avid collectors of anything monster related, and their "Monster Rooms" are amazing!
After corresponding with Tim and Daniel for a while, they led me to a Universal Monster fan site "Universal Monster Army" which is great fun. There is even a section where members post photos of their "Monster Rooms" including Tim and Daniel. It is wonderful to see that somewhere the "classics" are still getting the attention they deserve!

Shore Was Nice

Joe Granese, from Shore News Today, wrote a nice little piece about Haunted Dimensions
in the "The Web & The Wire" section.
You can read it HERE.

Hitchhiker Hunt
I scored two of these tiny (about 2 inch) PVC hitchhiker ghost figures on Ebay the other day. That's right! I only won two of three! I have the first two, but not the third, Phineas (far right).

Geisterhaus-Papiermodelle

It was very exciting to discover that Haunted Dimensions was linked on the German magazine web site, Der Spiegel-Online!
Haunted Dimensions is also mentioned in this week's Ehrensenf web TV show!
Show host, Mark Freuer, mentions Haunted Dimensions at around 2:30.
But do not blink! It only lasts about 10 seconds.
I really enjoy the international appeal of my projects!