Pups Log

  The bodies of puppets used in animation have bones called "Armatures." For example, for human characters, the joints used are almost identical to those of the human skeleton. The Armature in the image was customized by Shingo . Since he knows a lot about mechanics, I asked him to help me with this project. By the way, the support behind the Armature in the image, called the tank, was also designed by him.  The structure of the armature is very logical and beautiful, but like the kayak frame, it will be hidden when some puppets are completed. 😭 Still, if the character's movement becomes attractive, Armature's presence will be rewarded even though it is invisible. That may be equivalent to the value of animators' existence.

Last year, Eiichi told us that he would make motion animation. I never even knew what to do.   I checked a few magazines and websites and understood what I prepare before starting.

 We need armature, tank, etc… Armature is already Eiichi got from the store; I can use it. I remember I had a few metal junks from my dad and from a trash bin. It should be good for some tools. I made a tank, copy from another website. It should be work. I was having a hard time cutting aluminum with a hand saw. But now I remember we have a band saw that could cut aluminum and brass.  I can make bigger armature with brass.  I still enjoy metalwork. One problem is my room getting shiny with metal dust…