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Not sure which of our Armature Kits will best suit your Stop Motion character? Use the following table to compare the features of all our kits. From Aluminium Animation Wire Armatures to Studio quality ball and socket joint Armatures, at Animation Supplies we've got you covered.

Armature specification comparison table

  Aluminium Wire Stop Motion Animation Armature Kit Aluminium Wire Stop Motion Animation Armature Kit Standard Stop Motion Animation Armature Kit Professional Stop Motion Animation Armature Kit ProPlus Animation Armature for Stop Motion.

Aluminium
AliExtra
Standard
Professional
ProPlus
Price
£29.99  £44.99 £79.99 £114.99 £149.99
Joint dimensions
N/A N/A 24 x 13 x 9mm 19.5 x 10 x 7.8mm 19.5 x 10 x 7.8mm
Number of joints
N/A N/A 12 12 16 (incl. wrists)
Ball size
N/A N/A 8mm 6mm 6mm
Rod/Tube size
6.4mm & 4.8mm tubing  8.5mm & 6.4mm tubing M4 (4mm) M3 (3mm) M3 (3mm)
Height range* (*Additional rods required for characters taller than 240mm)
135 - 350mm 150 - 425mm 140 - 425mm 120 - 425mm 120 - 425mm
Hard wearing stainless steel


Stop Motion Armature made from hard wearing stainless steel Stop Motion Armature made from hard wearing stainless steel Stop Motion Armature made from hard wearing stainless steel
Standard tie-down (included)

Stop Motion Armature with threaded tie-down Stop Motion Armature with threaded tie-down Stop Motion Armature with threaded tie-down Stop Motion Armature with threaded tie-down
Magnetic tie-down (optional)
Stop Motion Armature compatible with Magnetic tie-downs Stop Motion Armature compatible with Magnetic tie-downs Stop Motion Armature compatible with Magnetic tie-downs Stop Motion Armature compatible with Magnetic tie-downs Stop Motion Armature compatible with Magnetic tie-downs
Toe joint (for better walk cycles)


Stop Motion Armature with toe joint enabling better walk cycles. Stop Motion Armature with toe joint enabling better walk cycles. Stop Motion Armature with toe joint enabling better walk cycles.
Fixed joints (for realistic movement)


Stop Motion Armature with fixed joints (one pivot point) which allows for more realistic movement. Stop Motion Armature with fixed joints (one pivot point) which allows for more realistic movement. Stop Motion Armature with fixed joints (one pivot point) which allows for more realistic movement.
Replaceable hands


Stop Motion Armature with Replaceable wire hands. Stop Motion Armature with Replaceable wire hands. Stop Motion Armature with Replaceable wire hands.
Countersunk plates



Stop Motion Armature with Countersunk plates, reducing joint size. Stop Motion Armature with Countersunk plates, reducing joint size.
Ball jointed wrists




Stop Motion Armature with Ball jointed wrists.
Fully articulated shoulder joints
Stop Motion Armature with fully articulated shoulder joints. Stop Motion Armature with Ball jointed wrists.

Stop Motion Armature with fully articulated shoulder joints.
Increased spinal movement




Stop Motion Armature with additional spine flexibility.
Rigging points




Stop Motion Armature with Rigging points for use with Animation Rigs.
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