I'm attempting to build a good, convincing tip-over trunk in a small size, out of a cardboard Priority Mail-type box. While I've made some interesting discoveries along the way, I'd like to pause at this point and study the literature. If I wanted to research the history and mechanics of tip-over trunks, any advice about where to look?
Many thanks,
Josh
Tip-over Trunk - Source material?
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Hi Josh!
Basic plans are in the Mark Wilson course. I've thought about the same project; I suggest you do the double-box version to eliminate angles on the sides. Outer box would be the Priority Mail box; inner box could be a wrapped package which turns out to be empty.
Some pictures on this page give you the idea and basic proportions:
http://www.richbark.com/m_illusions.html
Jeff
Basic plans are in the Mark Wilson course. I've thought about the same project; I suggest you do the double-box version to eliminate angles on the sides. Outer box would be the Priority Mail box; inner box could be a wrapped package which turns out to be empty.
Some pictures on this page give you the idea and basic proportions:
http://www.richbark.com/m_illusions.html
Jeff
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Hey, old friend! How're you doing?
Thanks for the recommendation re: Mark Wilson's course. I'll check it out immediately.
I hadn't considered a double-box version...it makes a lot of sense.
Josh
Thanks for the recommendation re: Mark Wilson's course. I'll check it out immediately.
I hadn't considered a double-box version...it makes a lot of sense.
Josh
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You may want to have a look at Jim Steinmeyer's "The Magic of Alan Wakeling". Alan had some very nice touches on the tip-over.
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Thank you, Travis. I'll see if I can dig up a copy of that!
Josh
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