[Halstaff]

Building on the lessons we learned while constructing Pete the Pirate ( http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=34880 ), we've started the build of our newest character. I'm planning on adding a pirate bar scene to my display so the first build will be a bartender. So here's the start of "Big Red"

Bobzilla is once again doing the head and here's the first step -

Stayed tuned for updates as the build continues.

 

[Paint It Black]

Ooooo, how fun. I am tuning in!

 

[Scary Papa]

Halstaff, Pete was amazing and I can't wait to see the finished product for this year. Wish I had your talent.

 

[All Hallows' Eve]

This looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[bobzilla]

Here we go......again
Hey Steve, I'll bring the skull/head over in the next couple of days for you to check out.
It's coming a long.....slow but sure

 

[SavageEye]

Nice! What is the torso going to do?

 

[DaveintheGrave]

Big Red sure has a nice set of legs! Hubba-hubba.....

 

[Pumpkin5]

Again with the legs??? Can't wait to see BR develop. Okay Robert, get to sculpting that head, mister!

 

[Halstaff]

Monday Update -

Next step is to add the pneumatic lines, hook it up to the new controller and see if this is going to work.

 

[bobzilla]

Hey Steve,
I thought I would be nice to add some of the progress pics of the head.
He's coming along nicely. I'm pretty happy so far. I am further along than this, but we can't show everything at once.....right?
The pneumatics are looking great so far. I'll see you in a couple of day.

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Monday Update -

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Next step is to add the pneumatic lines, hook it up to the new controller and see if this is going to work.

 

[SavageEye]

He's beginning to look like Pete's cousin!

 

[Pumpkin5]

More pictures please....(keep in mind...I said please....oh..and thank you!)

 

[Halstaff]

More pictures please....(keep in mind...I said please....oh..and thank you!)

I know you're anxious for more but you must have patience Jana, we'll have the update on Monday.
However I was going to give you a little preview since you did ask so nicely but I had to partially disassemble him to make some modifications. Plan F didn't work like I wanted so I'm on to plan G.

 

[bobzilla]

"Patience" is definitely not her middle name
I think I know what plan "F" stands for, but I can't mention it here on the forum. Better keep it clean.
Plan "G" on the other hand, might stand for this.......gosh darn that "F" plan ?

I know you're anxious for more but you must have patience Jana, we'll have the update on Monday.
However I was going to give you a little preview since you did ask so nicely but I had to partially disassemble him to make some modifications. Plan F didn't work like I wanted so I'm on to plan G.

 

[Pumpkin5]

I know you're anxious for more but you must have patience Jana, we'll have the update on Monday.
However I was going to give you a little preview since you did ask so nicely but I had to partially disassemble him to make some modifications. Plan F didn't work like I wanted so I'm on to plan G.

Sniff, sniff....I did ask nicely...perfect manners and everything.... Ahhhh well....if'n I have to wait, I'll wait. (dang it) I think Plan H is going to be the winner, winner, chicken dinner....

 

[Pumpkin5]

"Patience" is definitely not her middle name

Actually that is my middle name....but I'm not patient in real life, I just play that on T.V. (wah-ha-ha)

 

[Halstaff]

[HR][/HR] My son and his wife are at the hospital after having our first grandchild! I know I missed the Monday update but Big Red has been partially disassembled and I'm waiting on new parts to be delivered. The concept seems to be working but modifications are required as usual. These things always work so well in my head but usually need plenty of adjustments in real life.
Not to totally disappoint, here's the control system required to run BR. The 8 channel switched controller is a new board with the programming still in development. I designed this board especially to run this prop but it will be able to do so much more. I'll be using the newly updated Frankenstein board to run the 3 axis skull.

 

[bobzilla]

Congrats Steve!
I am very happy for you my friend!
You must be on cloud 9

 

[Paint It Black]

Congratulations, Halstaff!! Hope all is well.

 

[bobzilla]

Big Red head Monday update.....does that sound right?
Alrighty then......here ya go.
Slow, but sure on BR's head. I am making this guy up as I go.
I have a vision for him in my melon, but no way to tell how he will look until all is said and done. I don't even know quite yet, and I'm the one doing him. HA HA! He is still in the rough stages of the project. At one point, he looked like the pig man from a freak show, or right out of The Island of Doctor Moreau....at least in my option. I think I've got this guy (and his proboscis) to where I want him for now. I am going for a realistic, yet cartoonish look to him.......savvy?
Over exaggerated features and such. Hope you guys like him so far

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