Homework - Brian Tallon

Chris Ellerby

Homework for live workshop student Brian Tallon

Brian Tallon

Nobody has ever accused me of being artistic.  I wanted to figure out which method works best for me so I did half in epoxy and half in resin. 

Brian Tallon

David Boccabella

Don;t worry Brian. Remember this is the underskull. You can use foam and other mediums on top of it to soften the outlines.

Brian Tallon

Well then, based on our last class, I decided to start over. I remade my underskull that was based off a silicone mask, since no way can I make anything resembling a cool skin. I have not cut out the eyes, mouth yet, but will do so soon.  Must say I'm way more interested in spending time doing the animatronic, though.  I have learned a few lessons this week.  Let me impart.
1.  Whenever Craig does something it is way harder than he makes it look.  
2.  Fiberglass work is no longer welcome in my abode. Wife's new rule.
3.  No matter how many times I cut the servo board its still too short.
4.  Buy way more than you need.  See lesson 3.

Anyway, here is my new underskull and the eye mech.

Brian Tallon

David DeMattia

I agree, fiberglass is very unpleasant, not to mention itchy!

Craig Caton-Largent

Brian wrote "1.  Whenever Craig does something it is way harder than he makes it look. "  
LOL, that's because you don't see all the failures and prototypes I had to try before class. I have a graveyard of E frames and bits of brass and stuff that I tried before I arrived at what you see in class. So when class is going, I have made these pieces over and over so many times, it has become like second nature.

David Boccabella

That.. is why Cookery shows often have "And here is something that I made Earlier"

Brian Tallon

This is the ground bar that I was referring to for holding the cables.  It is designed for wiring, obviously, but seems me it would work , cheap and easy.

Chris Ellerby

That ground bar would work great.  I'll see if I can find something similar for my animatronic project, as I hate making attachments permanent with glue if I can avoid it!

/Chris

David Boccabella

Terminal Strips

Either use them like they are.. or strip off the plastic for a brass tube with 2 screws. You can also cut the brass tube in two

Brian Tallon

Any chance we can get pics of the servo tray?

Chris Ellerby

Hi Brian,

I'll check and see if we have any photos from the last webcourse.  If not, we can always take some the next time we have Craig in the studio.

/Chris

Chris Ellerby

Here are Craig's photos of the servo assembly:

http://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/2911/servo-plate-photos/

/Chris