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Permanent rig
Permanent rig
Hi everybody,
I was reading the forum thread linked below because I had the same doubt as the autor had had:
http://www.animateclay.com/index.php/forums/topic?id=48
But I seemed the the best solution is the permanent rig because can be used to for jumps and similar actions and don't involve any hole in the set.
So I would like to know the best way to build a rig and attach it to a homemade armature (yes, I prefer all stuff homemade for budget reasons),
because i thought in making something seemed to a classic tie-down coming out from the back but it means that the rig should be a rigid threaded rod, and if the rig was a resistent wire it would be flexible but difficult to attach satisfactorily to the armature.
By the way I'm talking about clay puppets.
Thanks a lot!
- ImarCab
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Re: Permanent rig
So you want a rig instead of tie-downs?
This is a helpful tutorial, though not exactly what you want: http://www.darkstrider.net/Minirig.html
It will get you very far, since the idea is the same - the only difference is you'd want a beam that can hold your character, grab it, screw into it, etc.
- JesseOffy
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Yes, that would half solve the problem (only would need something to attach at the swivel clamp), but it's a little expensive.
Maybe can find the components separately by a cheaper price and assemble something seemed by myself.
Interesting link anyway!
- ImarCab
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That's what I'd recommend - get a heavy base and some sort of rod to drill into it or attach it. And from there it's basically just using joints like on a puppet's knees or elbows.
- JesseOffy
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Well, it happened some time, but I think I got a solution (or prototype of solution).
My cousin had the idea of using a tool he had for warhammer that consists in a base with a lens and tweezers holded by ball and socket arms:
- ImarCab
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That looks very promising. The base looks heavy and it looks sturdy. If the materials you used for this can be purchased from any hardware store, I'd definitely give it a go - as long as it's cheap enough (I like cheap solutions) 
- JesseOffy
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Yes, I forgot the prize. My cousin told me that he paid 30 € for it 6 years ago (a little more in $ and less in pounds), but I searched it on google (with the name ROBOT WELLD) and I found it really cheaper.
- ImarCab
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