TK4205 Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I've seen lots of PVC pipe mannequins posted up, but I haven't seen this yet and thought I'd share it. Just came up with this idea when I saw a new type of 1-1/4 end cap at Home Depot. The poses are endless. I'll post more pics when it's done, but you get the idea from the pics. [/uR I cut 1/2 inch lengths of 1-1/4" to use as rotater cuffs for the joints. Lot more solid with the cuffs. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zemzero Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 This is absolutely perfect. I'm just finishing up my own duck tape mannequin and was trying to figure out how to make a flexible frame. Some of the better ideas come in the simplest forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I cut 1/2 inch lengths of 1-1/4" to use as rotater cuffs for the joints. Lot more solid with the cuffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Still need to build hands and feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hupspring[TK] Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 This is a really cool mannequin. I may redo mine using this technique. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Wow! How much did it cost to make this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Aside from the pipe, which I already had, about $20 in hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemzero Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Did you glue the pipes on, or let them stay there by friction? Wondering how you would tighten the screws if they became loose from moving the limbs around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Did you glue the pipes on, or let them stay there by friction? Wondering how you would tighten the screws if they became loose from moving the limbs around. Right now I'm relying on a compression fit. Cotter pins would work well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Nice work. For those not as handy with tools I have used these before http://www.spiderhillpropworks.com/PVC-Fittings_c_8.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 What do those run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strength Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) AND I'm doing this. This will help with my TX build! Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk Edited July 4, 2016 by Strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 What do those run?Depends were you purchase them from and in what quantity, from $2 upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video567[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Wow this is truly amazing. Love this Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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