Twister (1996) Replica ‘Dorothy’ Sensor

[SamKennedy]

I’ve been lucky enough to know someone who owns a screen used Dorothy sensor and they were kind enough to provide me with high res photos so that I can build this replica.

I’ve managed to source authentic components for this build, and the placement of the traces on the PCB are almost exact to the real thing.

I just wanted to share these photos of my first proper replica build, I’ll add some more with the Pepsi can ‘propellers’ later

 

[Apollo]

Welcome aboard!

Looks great!!

A member here did the whole she bang do a search it was awesome.

 

[narrativecurios]

I absolutely love this prop! I saw a few production originals when I stayed a night at the house in Iowa from the final scene in the film. Can’t wait to see the Pepsi propellers!

 

[Movie Magic]

Wow. You did a fantastic job! Great prop! Great movie!

 

[SamKennedy]

Thank you for the positive comments!

As promised here are some additional photos including the one with the propeller!

 

[Movie Magic]

You're so welcome! You do great work! Thanks for the additional pics! I rewatched this movie recently and forgot it was one of Philip Seymour Hoffman's first roles. It was funny seeing him play a goofy dude. It also made me miss Bill Paxton. What a talented actor and director.

 

[publiusr]

Ironically, the recent Kentucky twister is being called a Quad-state event. I always wanted a Lovecraftian take on a tornado film.

 

[PHArchivist]

Always wanted to try this...