Category Archives: stopmotion

Finally Animating…

Here’s the first 7 seconds of animation on the project.  Warts and all, I’m very happy with where it’s going. Actually, I was animating about 3 weeks ago, but life got busy and this is the first chance I’ve had … Continue reading

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Painting the Model

After nearly giving up entirely on the project last week, I managed to pull myself together and dive into painting the robot. It’s almost finished. I just need to come up with what I’m going to use for his eye … Continue reading

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Animation Table

This weekend I took two hours and made an animation table. It measures 48 inches long by 42 inches wide about 42 inches high. I’m not sure if that’s too high or not, but it should make it easy to … Continue reading

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Chest, Pelvis, and a Broken Screw

Last night I finished roughing out the chest and pelvis. I may want to de-bulk the chest a bit. I have to sit on it. Unfortunately, this morning I broke off one of the tie down screws in an effort … Continue reading

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Hip Replacement

Last night I went back to the shop and reworked the hips. I think they will make animating and modeling on top of the armature much easier. I also found that my braising skills have diminished rapidly in the past … Continue reading

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