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Thread: Slope walkers - shuttle toy
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2nd October 2010, 09:33 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Slope walkers - shuttle toy
I am after some designs of slope walker toys. (hop or trundle down a slope).
I have a cow and several types of kangaroos, but would like a duck / chook / farm anilals if anyone can help? There are lots of videos on youtube, but I am keen to get some designs and have not found very productive research? I am not much of a designer and don't have ability to transfer concept to a plan.
I did get a book from Amazon, but the toys were cardboard cut outs and plans not really transferrable to wood - any input would be helpful.
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2nd October 2010, 12:52 PM #2
from what I have seen, and it is very little, these are basically a "balancing" toy wholly dependant on the centre of gravity being constantly shifted, if you have built some already then surely you could just doodle up a design and use the principles of the previous toys as a guide?
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3rd October 2010, 02:22 PM #3Senior Member
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I agree with this. I had a look at what you were talking about on Youtube, and from that, built a prototype (that works!) this morning out of some scrap bits of MDF.
I've attached some images of it, firstly the right way up. Secondly, holding it by the front fixed leg, showing that it is not on the centre of gravity. Thirdly, showing that the rear pivoting leg is at the centre of gravity of the toy.
It looks a little demented because I started off with the idea to make an elephant, but put the pivot too low, so it was top-heavy and kept toppling over. So, I sawed the top off. Now, it's a weirdly shaped walking block.
But it is just a proof of concept. It didn't work very well, but it did work. The things I will do when I build a proper one are:
- have thicker (across from side-to-side) legs relative to the body. I built the whole thing from 9mm MDF, and should have used 12 for the legs and 6 for the body sides
- attach wider feet to the legs, so it doesn't topple sideways as readily
- put the pivot pin a bit higher, so it isn't top-heavy
I've also attached a quick diagram to show the internal essentials. The only moving part is the rear leg.
I hope this helps. Pretty much any animal body that has these features, and has the front and rear legs contacting/striking each other as the toy moves, should do.
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3rd October 2010, 03:48 PM #4
Hey Michael, thats the best looking walking block of wood I've seen. Just kidding, The concept of your idea is good and should work on any model made in this fashion.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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4th October 2010, 01:08 PM #5Intermediate Member
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Slope walker / trundle toy
Michael,
Thanks - the comments were very helpful.
I will post some pics of the roo walker I have made in a few days, may give some ideas to others.
Kind regards,
Bob
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7th October 2010, 09:59 AM #6New Member
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I am looking for ideas for the grandchildren and using good old Google have found this source which you may find usefull. Folk Toys: Patterns and Projects for ... - Google Books
cheers
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8th October 2010, 05:38 AM #7Intermediate Member
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Thanks
Thanks Pan713, do you know if the book is downloadable (purchasable) in pdf format? - I would like to see what the "walking pig" looks like - if it is a slope walker / trundle toy or a pull a long.
Regards
Bob
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8th October 2010, 10:08 AM #8New Member
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Bob,
Its a pull-along, the book is available in paperback from Angus & Robertson for about $19.
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Paul N
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9th October 2010, 06:10 AM #9Intermediate Member
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Many thanks Paul,
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Bob
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6th November 2010, 10:20 PM #10
I always liked these walking animals, but never did find a pattern either.
There were several photos on some German sites of the finished products.. looking at each of them gives a pretty good idea where/who the movable leg need to be attached.
There's also a turned, walking penguin in some toy books, I've come across him several times.
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20th November 2010, 02:59 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Tennyson,
Are you still looking for plans, I know you wanted farmyard animals but i have plans for a penguin if you are interested. If you are let me know and I will copy them for yoy.
Cheers Elderly.
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21st November 2010, 06:02 AM #12Intermediate Member
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Penguin Slope walker
Hi Elderly, It would be great to get a copy of plans for a penguin - thanks very much.
Bob
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21st November 2010, 10:44 AM #13
G'Day "elderly",
If I may be so bold to also PLEASE, request a copy of the plans too,
thank you.
Cheers, Crowie
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21st November 2010, 01:27 PM #14
Just curious..... are you talking about the little turned penguin or is this one that can be done on the scroll saw?
If it's a scrolled one I'd sure love to have a go at him too!
thanks
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21st November 2010, 01:57 PM #15SENIOR MEMBER
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The plans I have are for the turned one.
Cheers Elderly
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