Hello fellow animatronics fans. It's great to see there is some discussion on this topic. AMi's main work is for filmed entertainment, though we have a few ...
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spriggig
Nov 17, 2001 3:58 am
Background: I want to create an animatronic similar to the old grave digger at the end of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland ...
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Nov 19, 2001 5:22 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the animatronics group: How do you rate your skills? o Complete beginner. I know the definition of...
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neilgoldsmith
Nov 19, 2001 8:36 pm
Darrin, Wow! Looks like you did some good research and are ready to go. Here are some of my comments. First off, get Burman's videos on case molds and...
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spriggig
Nov 21, 2001 8:34 pm
Alas, Craft House Corp. has discontinued the Skillcraft Skull model. I've had zero luck turning up any on the web. Many sites list it, but try to order and...
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FX Factory™
efectosespec...
Nov 21, 2001 9:52 pm
We recommend GM Foam instead of Burman, they have excelent support and can give you pin points, aks for Miles or Gil or Didi @ 001(818)908 1087 of...
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spriggig
Nov 21, 2001 11:59 pm
Thank you all for your responses. I'm currently researching RTV silicone as an alternative to foam latex. It seems like a more forgiving process and also more...
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mrc@...
passportsg
Nov 23, 2001 12:28 pm
Hi, I've also been lurking too long, so time to pitch in... ... even ... Silicone casts are very long lasting, and can give (with a clear base silicone and a...
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spriggig
Nov 23, 2001 4:59 pm
... base ... very ... and ... This link is to a short description of painting with/on silicone: http://www.silicones.us.rhodia.com/whatsnewitem.asp? ...
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Rich Strelak
scarefaire
Nov 23, 2001 9:00 pm
hi, I'm looking for a good Pneumatics book or video ... any preferences? Rich...
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Paul F. Grayson
pgrayson_1999
Nov 24, 2001 11:49 am
Sculpting with plastiline clay is done in several steps, sculpt directly over the mechanism you want to cover, make a mold of that, go to the mold and lay in a...
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Paul F. Grayson
pgrayson_1999
Nov 24, 2001 11:59 am
The manufacturers of pneumatic equipment offer "design handbooks" or other books to educate engineers on how to use their products in the things they are...
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hauntmagazine
Nov 27, 2001 5:56 am
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hauntmagazine
Nov 27, 2001 3:58 pm
My apologies to the list!! I can assure you it was unintentional, as the rest of you in my address book can attest to! Leonard...
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spriggig
Nov 27, 2001 4:50 pm
There is a fairly complete description of the process as practiced by the pros on my new site at the bottom of this page (caution: many big images): ...
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james moles
oside_james
Nov 27, 2001 10:18 pm
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Are there any experienced mechanics on this list? -Jim -- Animal Makers Inc. Designing and Performing Signature Characters for the Advertising and...
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ali albu
abua7
Dec 1, 2001 9:56 pm
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ali albu
abua7
Dec 1, 2001 10:06 pm
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Keoki christopher
horangiman@...
Dec 2, 2001 12:01 am
yes, I have experience on mechanical design and fabrication. Specifically I weld, Machine and deisgn animatronic creatures. Are you looking to hire someone or ...
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ali albu
abua7
Dec 2, 2001 8:02 pm
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FX Factory™
efectosespec...
Dec 3, 2001 7:54 pm
Hello: We do special effects in Mexico, and have a division specialize in the area of puppets, suits and animatronics, we resell for 18 US brands and 6 Mexico...
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spriggig
Dec 6, 2001 5:29 pm
The advice is flying over on the ANIMATRONICS-L email list. There was some talk of canceling the list so everyone started gabbing. Here is a snippet: A word...
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neilgoldsmith
Dec 12, 2001 6:41 pm
I want to start doing some silicone castings and want to get some to experiment with. 1) How much cured silicone would I get out of an A/B tin cured pint kit?...
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Jack Buffington
raefsel
Dec 13, 2001 3:30 pm
I have used (viscosil I think) to thicken silicone so that I didn't need to use so much. It worked well. -Jack ...
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neilgoldsmith
Dec 13, 2001 4:12 pm
Thanks Jack, Excuse my ignorance, but is viscosil a particular product or the result of mixing other products? Does it weaken the silicone? Is it visible...
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neilgoldsmith
Dec 13, 2001 6:26 pm
The next few weeks will be spent experimenting with silicone and coloring it is high on the list. Does anyone have some formulas they use to color both...