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Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Dragon. My animatronic project.

That's a creative solution. Let me know how your other idea works out for you! Another challenge I've been trying to address with my cable mechs is that having the controllers, cables, and character all permanently linked makes working on and transporting them a real headache. I'd love to find…

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Ursula Reimagined Sculpture for sale

Beautiful piece. I hope it finds a good home! /Chris

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Kaiju Suit Project - Zinogre

Wow, it's really coming along! Thanks for sharing the updates. If you want the tail to slide over the floor you could put a low friction plastic (like delrin) underneath. I've also seen some folks use caster wheels, or ball casters. Another option is to use a thin monofilament line from the end…

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Head neck costume movement without helmet

Hi Christopher, Do you not want any type of linkage from the performer's head to control the character head? Normally I would find some way to link the performer's head to the character, either via direct rod connection or cables. If the head is not in a position where it can be easily controlle…

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Certificates of Completion/Mastery

Hi Jay, There are 2 levels to all of our live courses which you can enroll in by purchasing that course. "Watch and Chat" is where you get to watch the lesson live and post questions to the instructor via text chat. Our "Workshop" students enroll at a different level and can video conference …

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Dragon. My animatronic project.

Looking awesome! What is the attachment piece on the cable connecting it to the 3d print in your last picture? I love working with cable mechs, but the attachment points for the housing or the cable are always a point of frustration for me. /Chris

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Materials List - More Info/Alternatives?

Smooth-On makes great stuff, so they should have you covered. You can also describe materials or projects to them and get suggestions as well. We try and add part numbers where possible, sometimes we just don't have that information. But it's something we are keeping our eye on! Thanks, /Chris

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Materials List - More Info/Alternatives?

Hi Matthew, For the bondo resin, that's a bit different than fiberglass resin. It's intended to build up thickness and smooth out forms, so it is thicker, like an icing. As for the mold making silicone, any mold making silicone should work. You just want a formula that fits your budget and is…

Chris Ellerby

Chris Ellerby Los Angeles

Re: Foam latex in silicone mold?

Hi Tanuki, You can run foam in silicone or fiberglass molds in addition to stone molds. /Chris

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