So as time became an issue with finishing my animation I was unable to include all I had originally intended. That was probably just as well as it played for far longer than I'd anticipated without including everything. Eventually got it down to a reasonable time, to go with the background music, and it's still quite long. Any way I have a few images to upload of some of the props I used
The poor doll involved in this device had to be decapitated, for the sake of art, to facilitate the metal bracket I fabficated - with three revisions - to carry the camera. But don't worry, a team of highly trained surgeons were able to re-attach it again for later scenes. Notice the pushrods underneath to move the feet. Had to make rails for them to keep them straight. Ofcourse all these little extras added to the time involved but this sort of troubleshooting can be interesting. (any resemblence to the canteen stirring-sticks is purely coincidental)
This time the blonde WASN'T the star, she was only on board for her arms. A 'hand' model.
You can always count on the army when you need extras.
So there's a sample of what it involved. And I thought I was keeping it simple. Anyway I won't complain as I enjoyed it and gained some valuable experience along the way. Now I'm off to grab a well earned cold beer.