Jared T. Beattie
Member
I've got a request from a director to make a set based on a series of classic old play blocks, as shown below, except blown up to adult human size, ie: Babes in Toylands style...
Seems simple enough right?
Except for those cylinders, (and less so the arched curve)...
I've already heard some methods using Sonotube, or concrete form tubing, but I'm unsure if that will be sufficiently strong for weight bearing, either stacked as seen here, or especially when used as a block for a 180-200 lb. actor to stand on. thoughts?
I've also heard about FlexiPly and other products that will "wrap" in that manner, but it seems theese types are materials are both expensive and hard to obtain without direct ordering from a manufacturer. Again... thoughts?
Also worth mentioining it will be a touring set, so anything that really amps up the weight may not be viable.
In summary, what are yr go-to methods for building with simple (or complex) curves?
Thanks everyone, I'm a total n00b here!
Seems simple enough right?
Except for those cylinders, (and less so the arched curve)...
I've already heard some methods using Sonotube, or concrete form tubing, but I'm unsure if that will be sufficiently strong for weight bearing, either stacked as seen here, or especially when used as a block for a 180-200 lb. actor to stand on. thoughts?
I've also heard about FlexiPly and other products that will "wrap" in that manner, but it seems theese types are materials are both expensive and hard to obtain without direct ordering from a manufacturer. Again... thoughts?
Also worth mentioining it will be a touring set, so anything that really amps up the weight may not be viable.
In summary, what are yr go-to methods for building with simple (or complex) curves?
Thanks everyone, I'm a total n00b here!