Aliens Bug costume w/animatronic head WIP

[Sidewinder]

Thought i'd share this cos i'm so pleased how this has worked out thus far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyJ8Drx3-t4

SAS

 

[takevin]

pretty cool, i would look at using a 12v door lock actuator to pop the inner piece out, quick and fast, and it'll retract when you switch polarity.

 

[Bilbo Baggins]

Sweet!!

 

[The Stig]

pretty cool, i would look at using a 12v door lock actuator to pop the inner piece out, quick and fast, and it'll retract when you switch polarity.

Except you'll end up taking some un-expecting person's eye out if you make it a quick in/out pop.

 

[Sidewinder]

Here's a quick vid of the full costume now completed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs6hKtICmjE

SAS

 

[allosaur176]

awesome :eek

now you just have to add a drooling mech and your set

 

[The Hopkinator]

English Inginuity! Excellent!!!!

 

[Jedifyfe]

You have the Sleestack movement down pat! Great suit!


Brad

 

[rocketeer25]

Love it!! :love