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9th November 2013, 04:08 AM #1
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animated bugs
Are there any free plans for moving/animated bugs like crickets ?
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9th November 2013, 08:15 AM #2
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G'Day "techdog",
That's a difficult one; you'll just have to spend time searching the internet..
I have purchased a good book from Amazon...used paperback copies are quite inexpensive.
How to Make Animated Toys: David Wakefield: 9780943822945: Amazon.com: Books
I hope that's of some help my "canuck" woodworking friend.
Cheers, crowie
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9th November 2013, 06:23 PM #3
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I'm not sure where I got this from but maybe its along the lines of what you want.
Crawling Bug 1.pdfCrawling Bug 2.pdfDave . . .
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9th November 2013, 06:42 PM #4
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Well done Sir and thank you......crowie
Originally Posted by OtakiriLad
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9th November 2013, 08:13 PM #5
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I knew I'd seen some plans somewhere, so just did a quick search and found a couple, a 'Wiggly Worm' which looks pretty good and a 'Smiley Inchworm', AR331 and AR123 respectively. You need to scroll about half-way down the page.
Unfortunately, these plans aren't cheap.
Skills Plans Page
After a bit more looking, there's also a few others lower down the page, a Grasshopper, a 'Hoppy Horse' and a 'Bobbing Head Push Duck' that all qualify as 'animated', I think.
The Wiggly Worm's my favourite. You can also buy a 'Trim Pack' for this one, that includes wheels, pegs, eyes, cams and back stacks.
Have fun.
Edit: I can't get a direct link to the toy plans page to work. From the link I posted above, click on 'U-Build Woodworking Plans', then 'Children's Toys' on the following page to take you to the right place.
I just realised that you actually wanted free plans. These don't qualify. Sorry 'bout that.
Still, I'll leave this post as-is for the benefit of others. Someone might find it useful.... Steve
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10th November 2013, 02:07 AM #6
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Absolutelyfreeplans .com use to have some. Check it out
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10th November 2013, 02:55 PM #7
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Thank you Mike....great find..cheers, crowie Originally Posted by fozzy767
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29th October 2014, 07:51 PM #8
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I just saw this picture and thought it might help.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--eJm0GA3tm...29-7-c1d40.jpg
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29th October 2014, 08:20 PM #9
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G'Day & Welcome "to the Great South Land" & to a top forum "EssexBoy".
There are quite a few members from UK on the forum as well as across the rest of the world..
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [work in progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie
Thanks for the photo of that old looking grasshopper......
Hoping to see some of your handiwork soon........
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