Assisted 'Free' Standing Techniques
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Re: Assisted 'Free' Standing Techniques
2) The threads on the conduit connection fittings match the threads in the pipe flanges shown here and are strong enough to support the conduit in leaned over positions.
3) Being low cost, learning how to shape it need not be an expensive endeavor, plus it can be reshaped at least a few times to use in subsequent poses.
4) If one piece isn't strong enough by itself, two can be shaped to match and hose clamped together with the end of each in it's own pipe flange mounting.
The main idea is affordability and being able to match the curves of the doll's pose plus it's thin enough to be entirely hidden by the doll's leg. If painted flat black (or a suitable background color), it could be made to blend in or easily removed with software. I imagine other people have already used this successfully, just didn't see it mentioned in this topic, so I thought I'd give it a plug.
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I use that technique in the picture below. The lady in yellow dress is leaning against the camera tripod which is removed from the picture.
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Very true !!MattUK wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:37 am They can actually stand unaided, if you're willing to spend ages getting the balance just right. Both these pics are unaided:
Hannah7.jpg
Shower_3.jpg
Hard floors help, as do stiff joints (especially ankles). Hannah now has a floppy hip so probably couldn't pull off either of these now unfortunately.
I've gotten Mia to stand with her bolted on shoes .
But it took a while to get the balance right !
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Pvc might work but I wouldn't trust it long term .
The current price of pipe .
I'd do 1/2 black iron pipe cleaned and painted.
The cost of iron versus 2 inch pvc which is what I would trust to support a doll leaning on it, probably cost about the same .
Pvc isn't as cheap as it used to be.
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I did about a month ago get my doll to balance just on her feet, but yea getting that perfect balance is real tough, which is why I haven't done it again. The key for me was the screw studs I'd bought for her feet. It really helped her stand in the carpet.MattUK wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:37 am They can actually stand unaided, if you're willing to spend ages getting the balance just right. Both these pics are unaided:
Hannah7.jpg
Shower_3.jpg
Hard floors help, as do stiff joints (especially ankles). Hannah now has a floppy hip so probably couldn't pull off either of these now unfortunately.