slyms

Our animatronic conversion kits are now available on Ebay, they are designed to alter an existing figure into a moving pilot with a choice of articulation. Take a look...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3117532202...84.m1558.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3117457313...84.m1558.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3117457379...84.m1558.l2649

slyms

Here's some videos of previously converted figures...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPgelTNygDY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_xzFvARZ_c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOv5X_m8o5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SoPtPXCoAw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE7FYiqarhs

Terry Holston

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How much for the 1/6 version?

LGM Graphix

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Looks like Buy it now price is 20GBP or about $25USD

slyms

The 1/6th scale kits come in a choice of 2 or 4 channel version, that's head movement only or head with arms. The 2 channel kits are £20 and the 4 channel kits are £34.95 + p&p.

Here's the Ebay link... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3117532202...787&rmvSB=true

slyms

You can also buy the parts separately for the 1/6th scale kits from my site. I still have to add the other scales so for now there's just 1/6th shown.

http://www.churchillcreations.co.uk/animatronics.html

gunradd

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Just in time! Going to be ordering 2 1/6 kits soon for my hornet

Terry Holston

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Just ordered one

slyms

Thanks for the order Terry, as it's Christmas I'll throw in one of our universal arms for free and post out your kit on Monday. As always if you need any advice with your build I'm always happy to help.

Merry Xmas.

Universal Arm
4 Channel 1/6th scale conversion kit

Terry Holston

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Thanks, Looking forward to getting the kit.

DelGatoGrande

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIAx_GCcfoc

YOADRIAN

Slyms i am putting my order in tonight and wanted to know if arm movement can be changed to a side to side set up or are we limited. ordered 1/6 but need also to order two 1/3.5 thank you.

slyms

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for the order, much appreciated. The arm movement is limited to either raise or point depending on which kit you buy, if you want to have an arm on the throttle or stick then it is easier to make the control move and have a loose jointed arm fixed to it. The 2 channel kit uses the original donor figure arms, it is possible to doctor the elbow joint so it moves freely for this purpose, they usually have ridges, a bit like knurling that helps the joint maintain position so it's just a case of cutting or filing these off. Alternatively I make universal arms that have a ball socket elbow, again a little gently sanding and lubrication will make the joint loose, as with Terry I'm happy to throw one in for free with your kit as it's Xmas.

Again as it's Xmas if you want to order your 1:3.5 kits through Ebay I will refund £10 as you're buying 2 kits, just don't tell the wife!

slyms

The 1/5th, 1/4 and 1:3.5 kits are all based on Tailored Pilots figures as I work alongside Wilson, saying that they can be used to adapt any similar sized figures. If you're unsure I can give dimensions so you can compare sizes. There will be more kits available in 2017 for the larger figures in his range if the demand is there, we're already working on 1/3rd scale with 1:2.25 probably being the next size after that.

YOADRIAN

Ty Slyms and A Merry Christmas to you and your family. I will measure the gunner and pilot i have and touch base with you tomorrow just to be on the safe side before ordering. I have a feeling there will be more to come HO HO HO.... your MY personal Santa lol.

wojtek

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Here is a link to what most of use for animatronics as goes for the controllers ...

https://www.pololu.com/category/12/rc-servo-controllers

this is another good option
https://www.servocity.com/4-servo-recorder


Here are some of the pilots Alan and I used to make ... the possibilities really are endless ( and kinda creepy sometimes , lol ) .. most of the motions are doable with the Churchil Creations kits ... on the larger pilots ( 1/4 scale ) I was able to get servos into the bicep area to make the elbows bend independently also ... The "Premier Pilot" pilots have the best bodies for this .... just the head sculpts look kind of on the creepy side :|

This guy was set to salute on command via a channel off of the RX.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_03bwvh3E 6 channels of motion including eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPi-BgP3EYI 1/6 jet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSsjmSoXXps

slyms

Excellent Wojtek, I've tried small servos in the biceps but the biggest headache I found was having enough power and toughness to overcome layers of clothes and the rigours of flight. I heard Alan had passed away, my condolences.

I did make some kits specifically for Ren at Premier Pilots, in fact I still have the second batch to send as I've been developing them further and I know he hasn't really pushed them as yet.

slyms

No problem Adrian, you're welcome.

YOADRIAN

Wow, you are right it gets creepy lol. Thank you Wojtek that seems like a good option for the movement I'm looking for. These 2 guys are 15/inches. The pilots head movement is all i need, but the rear gunner is the side to side movement I'm desiring . I have a stearman that the rear pilot head i build has a side to side movement like he's looking around the front of aircraft while taxing. Yes they are premier pilots.

blkbird

If " stock " head sculptures creep you try having a custom made head; you can even have it made to look like you!!!

Link:
Thatsmyface.com

Super Riders

is slyms still producing these figures - i cant get a reply from Churchill or direct on here - want t place an order

slyms

Yes I'm still here, and I've updated all my kits to fully CAD designed with accurate printed parts. Please resend your email as I'm having trouble with the new version of Yahoo Mail constantly throwing emails in the Spam folder!!!

Here's some pics of the new stuff...