KINETIC SCULPTURE the "Sea Gull"

Kinetic sculpture by Dale Helmick

[@stefan.feismann]

Congratulations! I made one of those floating motion sculptures myself last year, a copy of Roys "Solo". It wasn't easy to get all the details together, but worth the effort. Hardly any information to find online about the inner workings...

[@karan5ism]

Can you share the knowledge how i can make this.

[@ianbedwell4871]

Do you sell the plans? In New Zealand so prefer to build one

[@TheMysticABC]

Excellent piece of work. Very impressive I actually prefer the motion and look/feel of your work compared to Solo. I am just starting out on kinetic structures May I ask what software tools you used to design the wholesculpture please ? I have seen tools around like gearotic, gearca, etc... but so far I am still very unsure of the best way forward to gain the skills and software tools that would be best to use for this and simulation, etc ... Many thanks Dale

[@HelmickArt]

I designed in vcarvepro.. Usually make a prototype then refine the design ..test different parts ..adjust the balance etc. until I get the results I want. All Cut on my cnc router from 1/2" plywood

[@deangoodman2863]

Dale, did you balance each piece after you assembled them or before? And the smooth slow movement…how did you get that? Thanks

[@HelmickArt]

Balance after assembly ... More mass gives slower movement...and longer run time

[@Bigwingrider1800]

Where do you get the spring drive belt? Thanks

[@HelmickArt]

Lee Spring Company Leespring.com

[@sharanu9064]

Sir I want to buy this sculpture please reply to me

[@RichardRocket1]

Is any of your work for sale?

[@HelmickArt]

Yes.. I have several Gull sculptures almost finished... would sell the one you see in this video . Regards, Dale

[@RichardRocket1]

@@HelmickArt Price? Any others for sale?

[@HelmickArt]

@@RichardRocket1 $650 for the Gull sculpture plus shipping. I also have a "Twin Rings " sculpture for $550

[@bagstermucha]

It could be turned into a clock