Unpleasant Projects

I finally finished the animation for the Skeletal Organist this afternoon.  I couldn’t have done it without help from my friend Derek who came up with the idea of using a crank shaft beneath the arms.  Big props go out to my friend Bob Baker for making the shaft and coupler to mount the shaft.

My idea was to create a mechanism that would work from within the bucky chest cavity, but with time running out, I didn’t think I could pull that off by Halloween.

All I have left to do now is spray the mechanism black, put the skeleton’s costume and head on and this scene is basically done.  What a long crazy road it’s been.

Here is a quick video preview showing the set I’ve built inside the shed.  Next up, I’m building a bench for the organ and seating a full-sized “Bucky” Skeleton at it.

I’ve begun the general setup outside over the past few weeks.  I have just neglected to post photos until now. 

Today I finally finished painting the stone walls in the skeletal organist scene.

I also made a little progress with the organ itself.  I pulled the back off and found where the organ’s amplifier was.  I disconnected the organ from the amp and hooked a CD player up to the amp so I can now play any music I want through the organ!

I also just realized it’s been a while since my last update.  In addition to the above mentioned progress, I have also built our Pallet shack and set up the cemetery in the front yard.  It’s 19 days until Halloween and for once, I feel like I’m on track for a change.