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 of the tail to the back of the character to suspend the tail. It will be somewhat visible, but not from a distance and is easily removed in photographs.
And after several more months of quiet, another major update...with video:
17kg (37lb) of fleece, vinyl, open-cell urethane foam, closed-cell
polyethylene foam, lycra, hard rubber nonskid tiles, expanded polystyrene beads, and fake fur.
Video:
The teeth and tongue need to be installed, the neck needs adjustment, and the end of the tail spikes/ventral plating need polyethylene glide tape (I found some!), but it's basically a week from completion.
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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 of the tail to the back of the character to suspend the tail. It will be somewhat visible, but not from a distance and is easily removed in photographs.
/Chris