Sodor Scratchbuilding HD: Anamatronic Eye Mechanisms

A look at the creation of the all-important eye mechanism for the upcoming "Ernest: Reloaded" fan-made series.

This same method will be used to create the eye mechanism for the Gauge 1 James & Edward models, and all further characters.

Want to know more? Visit:
http://sodorscratchbuilding.ne1.net/

Enjoy!

-Kurt

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Film & Animation

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[trainboy7]

if this is how they make the eye mechanisms, do ya think you can fit one in an LGB steam train like stevie that puffs smoke?

[cudak888]

@trainboy7 - Absolutely.

[SuperMario6419]

Is this how the eyes where controlled in the thomas and friends series?

[cudak888]

@SuperMario6419 - Yes. The rod mechanism may differ from the originals, but the micro servos are the same as you would see in any of the traditional models from S1 through S11/12.

[simierski]

Kurt, you are an absolute genius. Now if only I could scale this down to 4mm...! :)

[cudak888]

@simierski - That'd be a bit of a tall order, Simon! Granted, there is a possibly of getting such a system to work a-la TUGS - a single sheet behind the face serving as two flat eyes. It could conceviably be controlled via very thin wire emerging through the frame of the locomotive, through the layout board with small holes, and down to someone controlling them. I've considered it if I ever model the Arlesdale railway along with the G-1 equipment.

[Benfan29]

What size are the buttons

[asetherom]

can you make one for me i really like it i admired you please make one for me!);

[trainboy7]

where did ya learn to do this?

[cudak888]

@TurboJUSA - No.