{"id":1869,"date":"2020-08-08T17:55:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T00:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolfcatworkshop.com\/?post_type=jetpack-portfolio&p=1869"},"modified":"2022-10-08T12:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T19:23:00","slug":"kinetic-works","status":"publish","type":"jetpack-portfolio","link":"http:\/\/wolfcatworkshop.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/portfolio\/kinetic-works\/","title":{"rendered":"kinetic works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here is a collection of pieces that incorporate some kind of movement. Some can be considered automata<\/a> and some fall somewhere in between illustrations and kinetic sculptures. There are links to longer posts about particular pieces or videos when appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuroi Gojira (Black Godzilla)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I made this one for a Kaiju<\/a> themed show at Giant Robot Store. The whole thing is carved out of a block of basswood and the mechanical parts are made with brass tubing and rods. I wanted to keep it simple and it’s somewhat inspired with the nodding pieces made by Paul Spooner. I made a short 1.5 minute process video<\/a> of its making.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Navigating the alien seas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one was made for a group show at Giant Robot Store titled “Land and Sea”. I was particularly happy with how smooth the mechanism runs on this one thanks to the 4-bar linkage cam follower I used (see the youTube<\/a> video for a longer explanation). I also tried to use as little glue as possible this time, relying more on screws for assembly and reparability. Videos and pictures can also be found on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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