Thread: How I made my Wolf/Dog.

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This is just a short video of the progress of my Wolf/Dog. It is called Wolf/Dog because in my videos for some odd reason I would call it a wolf in one step and then a dog in another step. It ended up looking more like a dog, but in my heart he will always be a wolf. Anyways I hope you can find something useful in this. This was actually my first attempt at a mechanical prop so I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I had been doing a yard haunt for over ten years and had always wanted moving props. So he will always be my favorite.

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Excellent! What did you use for the eyes?

Originally Posted by Bubbels

Excellent! What did you use for the eyes?

Thank you.

Well as with all my props so far they are a conglomeration of appliance parts. In this particular case the eyes are the little red lights on the panel of a kitchen stove that indicate the burner is on. Then I simply caulked around them to sort of form the eyes. He is by no means a masterpiece, but it shows what you can do with little or no money. The only expense was fur, and with a coupon to Joannes the whole thing cost me $5.32.

Originally Posted by Bubbels

Excellent! What did you use for the eyes?

Oh and you can't see it in any of these videos, but I also put the red lights in his mouth as well. So hopefully if I ever get teeth in him they will light them up.

That came out great junkie. Not too much info, but you really get the idea without being overwhelmed. I never would have guessed his frame was wood. I like the way you designed his mechanics.. Good video. Thanks.

Originally Posted by JustWhisper

That came out great junkie. Not too much info, but you really get the idea without being overwhelmed. I never would have guessed his frame was wood. I like the way you designed his mechanics.. Good video. Thanks.

I am a visual learner so I always just assume other people are as well(its not good to assume as they always say). I see and then I can do by trial and error. So maybe I will have to have someone help me help me make step by step directions. Thanks.

I am also a visual learner. They were teasing me on the Christmas Forum because on my Christmas tutorial web site it basically says "look at the pictures and do it", and I told my friends "I think and build, and build and think. No blueprints." I think most of us on here appreciate good pics and video more than detailed written instructions. But I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by JustWhisper

I am also a visual learner. They were teasing me on the Christmas Forum because on my Christmas tutorial web site it basically says "look at the pictures and do it", and I told my friends "I think and build, and build and think. No blueprints." I think most of us on here appreciate good pics and video more than detailed written instructions. But I could be wrong.

I definitely need to learn that way. I am having trouble learning about servo control because I have never seen it done before. Not the mechanics because that is just like with motors, but the programing part. Thankfully there are some very patient people on here.

YARD ...... your wolf looked great in person!

I really liked this video because I just learned about crank motors and what you can do with them. The way you used the crank here to turn the head was very educational. Great doggie too.