Giant Ape Photo Op Wood Plans

Kids big and small will thrill at getting their photo taken under the hinged arms of this gigantic scary ape!! Unique yard display is sure to be a popular attraction standing in your yard this Halloween.

Plan includes full-size patterns with paint lines and suggested colors, plywood layouts and complete step-by-step instructions. (84" tall)

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Dimensions: 56 3/4" wide x 84" tall

Wood: exterior grade plywood, preferably 5-ply for better stability

one sheet of 4X8 x 3/4" thick plywood
one 48" x 60" x 3/4" thick piece of plywood one 24" x 24" x 1/2" thick piece of plywood
one 2X4 x 48" - 96" long pine (for bracing)
one 2X4 x 8" long pine (for bracing)

Hardware:
two 4" T-hinges (#BHNG15)
two 3/8" dia. x 18" long, fiberglass stakes (#YS18)
four 3/8" clamps with screws (One of #YSC2)
two 12" long, heavy duty, plastic stakes (#TDS2)
one 24" long piece of 16 gauge wire

Tools:
had held sabre saw with a smooth cutting, non-chipping, scrolling blade

Supplies:
transfer paper (#CARB2), pencil & clear tape
sandpaper-medium and fine grits
wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws Paint:
white primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat

Patio Paints:
PP14-cloud white
PP21-wrought iron black
PP43-holly berry red

Sealer: (optional when using our DecoArt Patio Paints. high-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection