Very interesting and complex. Nicely made and I like the accompaniment. I would have liked to have seen the detail a bit more clearly - on my PC the video was rather dark. Perhaps it is just my settings.
I keep browsing marble machines for ideas to develop and introduce to my own machine which is still in its infancy and I am quite stunned with the quality machines around.
Wonderful to hear from you, Del. i think complexity is overrated. The beauty of your piece transcends that in the aesthetics of the ways you've woven the mechs together. Beautiful job!
I come for the mechanical devices but I stay for the blues. :P You've got the blues voice sound that so many want that few have and your guitar work is great.
Wow that was cool. Your guitar work reminds me of Rory Block. Your machines are very cool. I enjoyed watching this very much. Neat song also. Did you right the song?
Mr. Diddy Wa Diddy was written by Blind Arthur Blake, circa 1926, or thereabouts. He was among the most amazing players that have ever lived. Thanks for asking!
Back in 1979, I worked from my head, mostly, making only a few loose sketches. These days, I like to model things on the computer. It gives me the luxury of exploring more different ideas, before committing to the work of making parts. Thanks for posting!
This makes me think of Amateria, in Myst Exile.... I wonder if they saw it, too?
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I love blind blake and your marble machine. Videos like yours and Del's make me want to build one myself. Thank you.
mattholden514 2 years ago
diddy wah indeed..... you are a treasure sir!
fluffythebunny 2 years ago
Very interesting and complex. Nicely made and I like the accompaniment. I would have liked to have seen the detail a bit more clearly - on my PC the video was rather dark. Perhaps it is just my settings.
I keep browsing marble machines for ideas to develop and introduce to my own machine which is still in its infancy and I am quite stunned with the quality machines around.
phoebus666able 2 years ago
Thank you for the video response. Your machine is much more complicated than mine. Mine just looks complicated.
I have seen your machine before, but I don't remember where. Del.
woodificood 2 years ago
Wonderful to hear from you, Del. i think complexity is overrated. The beauty of your piece transcends that in the aesthetics of the ways you've woven the mechs together. Beautiful job!
-Brad
BLitwin 2 years ago
@BLitwin & woodificood
I love this little exchange between two great makers who have posted their machines on youtube. Superb.
AsaNodelman 1 year ago
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woodificood 2 years ago
I come for the mechanical devices but I stay for the blues. :P You've got the blues voice sound that so many want that few have and your guitar work is great.
Wufnu 3 years ago 2
A factory for gelfling.
Organjic 3 years ago
Wow that was cool. Your guitar work reminds me of Rory Block. Your machines are very cool. I enjoyed watching this very much. Neat song also. Did you right the song?
rde24 4 years ago
Mr. Diddy Wa Diddy was written by Blind Arthur Blake, circa 1926, or thereabouts. He was among the most amazing players that have ever lived. Thanks for asking!
-Brad
BLitwin 4 years ago
That's some very nice work... and you sing and play guitar too? I give up - I just don't feel creative any more. ;)
How much do you plan out on paper in advance, and how much do you just build "by the seat of the pants"?
Gomezcaline 4 years ago
Back in 1979, I worked from my head, mostly, making only a few loose sketches. These days, I like to model things on the computer. It gives me the luxury of exploring more different ideas, before committing to the work of making parts. Thanks for posting!
BLitwin 4 years ago
very cool! happy & creative 2007.
backyardtrees 5 years ago