Ninja Pirate Supermodels

It was decided that instead of using a campy 50's style brain, that an evil creature (code named "Froggo") would be created. Eric would build the animatronic frame and other people would provide the skin and base.

The original concept drawing for "Froggo"

Another concept drawing .

Some photos of "Froggo" as he evolves.

A base was built in order to mount all of the animatronic devices and actuators that will make Froggo come alive.

The eyes are the central aspect and are being built first. The eyes must tilt and pan. Cork Bobbers from Academy make up the eye. Plumbing pvc pipe cut into thin slices make for inexpensive gimbals. Flower shop wire from Hobby Lobby provides inexpensive push rods. Eventually this design was abandoned.

Status Aug 19, 2006 - Final measurements to match up the froggo skeleton and animatronics with his alter ego which will be the model for his skin that will fit over the frame.

Status Aug 26, 2006 - Froggo got some more "meat" on his bones and the eyes were changed out for the "cat" eyes. Also, the "gizmo" is shown in the closed position.

Aug 26, 2006 - Side view of Froggo and the Gizmo in the "open" tracking position.

- Sept 1, 2006 - Froggo gets a pair of lungs to breathe with.

- Sept 1, 2006 - Side view of Froggo's lungs. They are made from 2 bicycle tubes and inflated via 5/8" ice maker tubing.

Meredith Johns of Hawgfly Productions finished the silicon skin.

Close up of Froggo's final makeup

Froggo and his "Daddy" Eric