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All of these kinetic metal sculpture works are hand made commissions crafted one part at a time,
and represent many hours of work. When commissioning a piece, please be patient, as your work
will receive the attention given to every item created. Please contact us regarding pricing and
expected lead time for the work.
and represent many hours of work. When commissioning a piece, please be patient, as your work
will receive the attention given to every item created. Please contact us regarding pricing and
expected lead time for the work.
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| The Magic Bus |
Extra effort is given by the Little Man in
his attempt to fly The Magic Bus. Much is
going on here in a rather complex piece
composed of well over 150 individual parts.
The Little Man's arms and body tugs and
pushes, while his less than helpful little
Stamper Man jumps up and down, 4 wheels
and axles move, prop turns, 2 shafts rotate,
flag oscillates, tailpipe moves, "MB/100"
plaque rotates, counterweight swings, the
"windshield wiper" sweeps....even a rabbit
comes out of a hat in The Magic Bus! In
addition to its inner workings, the entire bus
rocks back and forth in its airborne quest.
Size: Approx. 18" long x 7.5" wide x 11"
high (w/o flag).
his attempt to fly The Magic Bus. Much is
going on here in a rather complex piece
composed of well over 150 individual parts.
The Little Man's arms and body tugs and
pushes, while his less than helpful little
Stamper Man jumps up and down, 4 wheels
and axles move, prop turns, 2 shafts rotate,
flag oscillates, tailpipe moves, "MB/100"
plaque rotates, counterweight swings, the
"windshield wiper" sweeps....even a rabbit
comes out of a hat in The Magic Bus! In
addition to its inner workings, the entire bus
rocks back and forth in its airborne quest.
Size: Approx. 18" long x 7.5" wide x 11"
high (w/o flag).
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Orb-The Good Egg
The Little Man cranks life into an egg
that is dreaming of his hatching into
flight.
Movements: Little Man (arms, body,
etc.), Orb's opposing arms, eyes,
bird/egg "thoughts", propeller, related
shafts, levers, etc.
Size: Approx. 13" wide x 16" high.
that is dreaming of his hatching into
flight.
Movements: Little Man (arms, body,
etc.), Orb's opposing arms, eyes,
bird/egg "thoughts", propeller, related
shafts, levers, etc.
Size: Approx. 13" wide x 16" high.
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Our Little Man heads to the depths of his universe
as he pumps life into the Mello Submarine.
Levers, links, cams and paddles raise, lower, and
turn the periscope as the side wings pitch, the
propeller turns, and the "dive alarm" chimes in two
different tones. The "flames" in the engine room
provide amusement for Little Man's helper where
he tempts fate by dancing above the "fire".
Size: Approx. 19" long x 9" wide x 20" high.
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Turtle
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BigBug
This bug is big, but the Little Man says it will
fly! No help given, however, by his "helper" who
finds it much more fun to do flips over the bar
in the back rather than help in the effort.
Wings flap in unison, propeller turns, paddle
flippers move, eyes rock, beak opens and closes,
and of course our two Little Men work (or play)
at getting BigBug off the ground.
Great rhythmic sounds.
Size: Approx. 28" long x 12" wide x 17" high
with 24" wingspan.
fly! No help given, however, by his "helper" who
finds it much more fun to do flips over the bar
in the back rather than help in the effort.
Wings flap in unison, propeller turns, paddle
flippers move, eyes rock, beak opens and closes,
and of course our two Little Men work (or play)
at getting BigBug off the ground.
Great rhythmic sounds.
Size: Approx. 28" long x 12" wide x 17" high
with 24" wingspan.
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| Little Man Goes to the Fair |
Little Man escapes to have some fun doing
somersaults over the bar. A cylindrical
pendulum also rotates and then oscillates at
the end of the bar. Movement is much
slower on this sculpture, dictating that it
remain actuated for longer periods (i.e. A
few minutes to 1/2 hour or more if
desired). Man and pendulum flip about
every 50 seconds, but not at the same time.
Animation is such that there is "always
something happening" although very slowly
and relatively quietly. Thumb switch on
cord controls motion. This is a much less
complicated and smaller piece and makes an
amusing desk-top conversation piece.
Size: Approx. 6.5" long x 4.5" wide x 4.5"
high.
somersaults over the bar. A cylindrical
pendulum also rotates and then oscillates at
the end of the bar. Movement is much
slower on this sculpture, dictating that it
remain actuated for longer periods (i.e. A
few minutes to 1/2 hour or more if
desired). Man and pendulum flip about
every 50 seconds, but not at the same time.
Animation is such that there is "always
something happening" although very slowly
and relatively quietly. Thumb switch on
cord controls motion. This is a much less
complicated and smaller piece and makes an
amusing desk-top conversation piece.
Size: Approx. 6.5" long x 4.5" wide x 4.5"
high.
| Click on photos below for larger image |
Ever fly a Turtle? Little Man thinks he can!
Inner linkages (propelled by you-know-who's
arms and body movements) drives the sea
turtle's 4 flippers and tail in a rather natural
rhythm. The Turtle's head bobs up and down,
and the propeller rotates, while today's
"meal" swims inside.
Size: Approx. 27" long x 21" wide x 9" high
including fins. Body alone is 14" wide.
Inner linkages (propelled by you-know-who's
arms and body movements) drives the sea
turtle's 4 flippers and tail in a rather natural
rhythm. The Turtle's head bobs up and down,
and the propeller rotates, while today's
"meal" swims inside.
Size: Approx. 27" long x 21" wide x 9" high
including fins. Body alone is 14" wide.
Mello Submarine
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| "WingMan" A New Manually Activated (non-motorized) Kinetic Metal Sculpture by John M. Schwab |
This Little Man has been observing various
Critters and Contrivances in their quest for
flight, and has decided to simplify matters.
By strapping on his "Flight Suit" and
employing a little flapping motion, WingMan
shows that there is nothing to this flying thing!
Wingman hangs from springs which are
suspended from overhead (from a ceiling etc.).
Fine mono filament connects the springs to
WingMan's wings. Pulling lightly on the
carefully balanced "belly weight" sets the
sculpture in motion as he floats up and down
while his wings "flap" in a realistic pattern
(no motor in this sculpture!).
SIZE of SCULPTURE:
measuring approx. 13.5" long X 4.75" high.
Wingspan is about 13".
Sculpture when hanging motionless is about
33"from the top of the springs to bottom of
the belly weight.
Critters and Contrivances in their quest for
flight, and has decided to simplify matters.
By strapping on his "Flight Suit" and
employing a little flapping motion, WingMan
shows that there is nothing to this flying thing!
Wingman hangs from springs which are
suspended from overhead (from a ceiling etc.).
Fine mono filament connects the springs to
WingMan's wings. Pulling lightly on the
carefully balanced "belly weight" sets the
sculpture in motion as he floats up and down
while his wings "flap" in a realistic pattern
(no motor in this sculpture!).
SIZE of SCULPTURE:
measuring approx. 13.5" long X 4.75" high.
Wingspan is about 13".
Sculpture when hanging motionless is about
33"from the top of the springs to bottom of
the belly weight.
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| "Airplane" This sculpture was created some time ago but not featured previously on this site. |
Little Man continuously
cranks life into his
airplane in an effort to
keep it aloft. The
propeller spins, whole
unconventional flapping
like motion.
The sculpture pictured
here was ceiling mounted
with power provided from
a nearby wall mounted
light switch.
SIZE OF SCULPTURE:
Approx. 20" Long X 6"
Wide with 16" Wingspan.
cranks life into his
airplane in an effort to
keep it aloft. The
propeller spins, whole
unconventional flapping
like motion.
The sculpture pictured
here was ceiling mounted
with power provided from
a nearby wall mounted
light switch.
SIZE OF SCULPTURE:
Approx. 20" Long X 6"
Wide with 16" Wingspan.
| NOTE: Although photographed outdoors, none of these Kinetic Metal Sculptures are designed or built to be installed as outdoor sculptures. |