My homemade Laughing Sailor
My homemade Laughing Sailor
Hi all,
I'm new on here. I make and restore all sorts.
This model works on old penny and runs on 12v.
Hope you like it. Comments welcome.
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Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Hi Thunder welcome to the forum ,
I think you have done a good job with your Laughing Sailor. I have made a few machines over the years and I know how much work you have to put in to make them work What else have you done or got planned??
I think you have done a good job with your Laughing Sailor. I have made a few machines over the years and I know how much work you have to put in to make them work What else have you done or got planned??
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Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Very clever - he works well. Looks like he's had a harder life than the more rotund Modern Enterprises sailor. Prettier cabinet too!
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Now THAT'S the Navy I was in; two pints of grog and three sheets to the wind. Love the cabriole legs on the case. A very stylish job, mate. Well done indeed!
J Peterson
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Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Made this Marathon Cycle case about a year ago. Sorry the pictures aren't the best quality .slotalot wrote:What else have you done or got planned?
A singing Marilyn Monroe doll is in the design stages at present. Standing on a grate with a fan blowing up her dress - bit of a strange one possibly, but I'm sure I'm mad.
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How did you make the head of the sailor and how did you get the movement on the sailor? Just curious.
Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Met a nice chap called David Archer from South Australia many years ago who makes his own automata. Everything is hand-made. I can't find the link, sorry, but I recall it's something like archersarcadia. Some super pieces... Worth a look if you're interested.
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Click Hereandydotp wrote:I can't find the link, sorry, but I recall it's something like archersarcadia. Some super pieces... Worth a look if you're interested.
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Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Hi,
Regarding the sailor, have you any plans to sell him or do you make them to sell? If so, how much? Many thanks. Think he's amazing.
kev
Regarding the sailor, have you any plans to sell him or do you make them to sell? If so, how much? Many thanks. Think he's amazing.
kev
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Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
Some incredible stuff on there Thunder .....lots of interesting links too. Some of the faces on the automata are more scary than a laughing sailor!thunder wrote:Have you seen this site?
https://chomickmeder.com/
Re: My homemade Laughing Sailor
The plan was make them and sell them, so I have the parts to make more. Took 80 odd hours and there's about £250 in electronics, metal, wood etc. This does not include the case, which is a one-off, made of odd bits I had lying around. It's a perspex case.jubileeriviera1 wrote:Regarding the sailor, have you any plans to sell him or do you make them to sell? If so, how much?
The sailor is approx half size of normal; movement has cams, like original. His eyes move and he has a tongue. It runs on 12v, so no shocks.
He looks good, only thing is skin colour and face shading needs work I think but, as a first attempt, I was quite happy, so I guess it's what's it worth to you Tempt me.
Laughing Sailor mk2 tabletop case
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Tabletop sailor, mark 2 version:
Bearded variation:
Tabletop sailor, mark 2 version:
Bearded variation:
Re: Laughing Sailor mk2 tabletop case
I like your version with the beard best, would like to see pics of your mechanism.
He also looks like Roger Whittaker about to sing 'The Last Farewell' with his microphone !
He also looks like Roger Whittaker about to sing 'The Last Farewell' with his microphone !
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