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    Default Automaton Project - working title "Grandpa"

    Grandpa's false teeth have popped out, and are laying on the floor in front of him. Behind, grandma sits on a chair, sleeping, dog by her side. Unsteady on his feet, he supports himself on a cane. With the left hand outstretched, slowly he bends towards the floor.....
    .....to be continued.

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    watching..
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Gus,

    Looking forward to seeing what happens with Grandpa

    Whatever it is I am sure it will be a classy build.

    Your sculpting work is first class mate

    Regards

    Keith

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    Default Grandpa WIP

    Torso is now opened to allow for the mechanics to rotate head and the left arm, modifications to the head, the legs are complete, and the arms are almost done. The right arm will be jointed at the elbow to allow for movement as the figure bends forward. The two pieces are what was removed from the torso, cut down, and will be press fitted after the shirt is sewn in place, much further down the process. Timber is Huon Pine.
    To be continued, thanks for watching,
    Gus

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    Wow Gus,

    Grandpa is getting his act together. Good Stuff

    Happy Australia Day

    Regards

    Keith

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    Watching with great interest!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    Watching with great interest!!
    Thank you ! Hope it will be worth your time !

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    Gus

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    Default Grandpa - WIP

    The upper body is now hinged to the leg section. Arms and mechanics of the left arm as the figure bends towards the floor is fitted now. In the profile photo the actuating dowel for the left arm swing can be seen between the torso and the legs. It is spring loaded, so when the figure stands back up the arm returns to the side as well. The profile photo shows the figure in its upright position. The right arm is hinged at the elbow, and it also bends, supported by the cane.
    To be continued, thanks for looking,
    Gus

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    I nearly missed this one Gus.....very impressive sir.. Crowie

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    It's looking really good Gus

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    All I can say is WOW, Thanks for sharing the journey Gus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bendigo Bob View Post
    All I can say is WOW, Thanks for sharing the journey Gus.
    Thanks very much Bob !
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    Default Grandpa - WIP

    Granny roughin.jpg The beginning of Granny. Her head, the lounge chair, rough in of the body - made up of offcuts from Grandpa - and
    Grandpa's false teeth. To be continued, thanks for looking,
    Gus

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    Tremendous work Gus

    Love the false teeth

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    Thank you Keith,
    I was so surprised at how they came out in such a short time, thought it would take a day.

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