Ready-Made Aluminium Armature
The Aluminium Armature™ fully assembled and ready to animate. This is the ideal choice for those starting out in animation. The robust design of the Aluminium Armature, coupled with the fact that the wire are replaceable makes it an excellent choice for those starting out in animation. Detailed information can be found further down this page.
The Ready-made Aluminium Armature™ is a simplified version of its big brother, the AliExtra. It is an excellent choice for those starting out in animation and represents exceptional value for money. Unlike the kit version of this armature, the assembled aluminum armature includes heat shrink on twisted wires of the legs, offering additional durability. It also features easily replaceable wires so that when one of your character's limbs breaks you can simply slot a new one in place. It also includes threaded holes in the feet which can be used with our M4 tie-down rods as well as our magnetic tie-down systems. These are sold separtely and are available here.
Despite its price this armature kit is made from the highest quality materials. We only use the best quality animation wire, ensuring that you get an armature which is not only a pleasure to animate but if treated correctly, is also durable and long lasting. Like with all our products this armature kit has been designed by our experienced and skilled team. We manufacture all our products with precision, quality and value for money in mind.
The Ready-made Aluminium Armature Includes:
- Five strands of 2mm Aluminium Animation wire twisted together and covered in heat shrink for the legs
- Two strands of 2mm Aluminium Animation wire twisted together for the spine and arms
- M4 threaded holes in the foot components for tie-down
- Feet are compatible with our magnetic tie-down systems.
- Hex key for removing and replacing limbs
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Aluminium Animation Wire
Starting at £12.99
<p>This is our quick buy page for those who know what they want to buy and want to do it quickly. Look at the individual pages for each wire size for further information. The wire is sold in the following lengths and sizes:</p> <p> - 75m x 1mm Aluminium Wire<br /> - 20m x 2mm Aluminium Wire<br /> - 10m x 3mm Aluminium Wire<br /> - 6m x 4mm Aluminium Wire<br /> - 4m x 5mm Aluminium Wire</p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Please note all lengths are approximate</em></span></p>
Standard Magnetic tie-down system (Includes 2 Magnets)
<p>The Standard Magnetic tie-down system includes two N38 Nickel plated magnets with a diameter of 7/8" and 1/2" thick. Perfect for Stop Motion Animation!</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Includes: <br /></strong>2 x magnets D7/8" x 1/2"</p>
Professional Magnetic tie-down system
<p>The Professional Magnetic tie-down system includes an extremely powerful N38, Nickel plated 7/8" Diameter, 1½” thick magnet in a protective brushed aluminium casing.</p> <p><strong>Includes:</strong><br />1 x N38 D7/8" x 1½” Magnet is Aluminium Housing</p>
Professional Animation Stage
<p>Our beautifully crafted, professional quality Animation Stage is essential for any budding animator. It allows you to easily tie-down your character, using either our threaded or magnetic tie-down systems. The stage measures 612mm x 612mm and is 240mm high. It is made from 18mm Birch Ply and is supplied fully assembled.</p><ul class="disc" style="margin-bottom: 15px;"> <li>612mm x 612mm x 240mm <li>5mm diameter holes <li>Quality Birch Ply construction <li>Internal Plinth for secure attachment to table <li>Securely bolts to additional stages for larger sets <li>Galvanized steel finish <li>Fully assembled </ul>
Standard Animation Stage
<p>The Standard Animation Stage is ideal for any aspiring animator. An animation stage allows you to easily tie-down your character, using either our threaded or magnetic tie-down systems. The stage measures 600mm x 600 mm and is 178mm high. It is made from 18mm Birch Ply with Stainless Steel legs and comes Fully Assembled. </p> <ul class="disc" style="margin-bottom: 15px;"> <li>600mm x 600mm x 178mm <li>5mm diameter holes <li>Quality materials - Birch Ply & Stainless Steel <li>Galvanized steel finish <li>Fully assembled </ul>
Ready-Made AliExtra Armature™
The Ready-Made AliExtra Armature™ is fully assembled and ready to animate. The AliExtra comes with heat shrink tubing, making it very durable and also features 7 strands of 2mm wire in each leg which gives the legs additional strength, making it very robust. The AliExtra is perfectly suited to Plasticine Animation as it is capable of supporting the extra weight associated with solid plasticine characters.
Standard Armature™ Kit
<p class="standardtext">Our 4th generation Standard Armature<span class="standardtext">™</span> offers exceptional value for money. Detailed information can be found further down this page.<br /><br />A fully customisable design<br />Fixed joints and toe joints for realistic human movement<br />Replaceable wire hands<br />Threaded tie-down system</p>
Professional Armature™ Kit
<p>The Animation Supplies Professional Armature™ kit provides smaller joints than our <a title="Standard Animation Armature" href="https://animationsupplies.net/standardarmature.html">Standard Armature</a>. This allows for more elegant anatomically correct characters. Detailed information can be found further down this page.</p> <ul> <li>Compact joints (30% smaller than Standard joints)</li> <li>A fully customisable design</li> <li>Fixed and toe joints for realistic human movement</li> <li>Replaceable wire hands</li> <li>Threaded tie-down system</li> </ul>
Professional Animation Stage
<p>Our beautifully crafted, professional quality Animation Stage is essential for any budding animator. It allows you to easily tie-down your character, using either our threaded or magnetic tie-down systems. The stage measures 612mm x 612mm and is 240mm high. It is made from 18mm Birch Ply and is supplied fully assembled.</p><ul class="disc" style="margin-bottom: 15px;"> <li>612mm x 612mm x 240mm <li>5mm diameter holes <li>Quality Birch Ply construction <li>Internal Plinth for secure attachment to table <li>Securely bolts to additional stages for larger sets <li>Galvanized steel finish <li>Fully assembled </ul>
Standard Animation Stage
<p>The Standard Animation Stage is ideal for any aspiring animator. An animation stage allows you to easily tie-down your character, using either our threaded or magnetic tie-down systems. The stage measures 600mm x 600 mm and is 178mm high. It is made from 18mm Birch Ply with Stainless Steel legs and comes Fully Assembled. </p> <ul class="disc" style="margin-bottom: 15px;"> <li>600mm x 600mm x 178mm <li>5mm diameter holes <li>Quality materials - Birch Ply & Stainless Steel <li>Galvanized steel finish <li>Fully assembled </ul>