Strandbeest - Wood, Brass & Electrickery

Take a walk on the steampunk side with the mesmerizing Strandbeest!
This incredible walking machine is made from wood, brass, steel, and a little bit of magic with electrickery. Watch as its gears turn and it explores its surroundings on its own two legs. It's a stunning blend of art and engineering that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on experiencing the beauty of the Strandbeest - a true masterpiece of mechanical wonder.
A walking machine using brass, steel and wood pieces.

[@chrisharris3552]

a good meccano night out it looks like it had a few more drinks from the pub cheers 🍺for the vido .

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DuganPorter]

Very nice minimalism. I’ve seen a lot of fancy strandbeests before, but never one that looks so like a bunch of walking sentient sticks!

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thank you. A bunch of sentient sticks - I like that description!

[@GrandadsOtherChannel]

I love the slow gentle movement 👍

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thanks. I did contemplate putting a bit more power through it to speed it up, but it has a charm at the speed it is at I think.

[@GrandadsOtherChannel]

@@BaldyMakesStuff yes, I am not in favour of the "make it faster" brigade. It spoils the beauty of the movement 😊

[@meccado4848]

Very nice! Next challenge: metal, wood and wind, like a real Strandbeest!

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Not sure I could fit that on my bench! The original Strandbeest by Theo Janssen are made of UPVC for lightness.

[@meccado4848]

I met Theo 20 years ago. He gave a presentation about his work, very impressive. Is Beachbeast a good translation?

[@farmerc7314]

classic .. good !

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@barretnobelfitness]

Something about it this is quite mesmerizing 😵‍💫. Between the movement and the music, I dig it my guy 🤙

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thanks very much, appreciated.

[@fabian5984]

Very cool model and video!😎👍

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thanks Fabian, glad you liked it.

[@gingerfairybroadcasting3620]

Nice build mate, thats a really nice clean motion to it.

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Cheers, glad you liked it.

[@meccanoman]

Frankenbeast!

[@korean_meccano_works]

It's a great model !
Is the strip made of wood?

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

Thank you. The legs are made of wood. I have an earlier video where I showed how I did CAD drawings and got some plywood laser cut.

[@mikego18753]

Hay mate,would it be ok for the ULEZ.
Thanks.

[@BaldyMakesStuff]

LOL, well it is an electric vehicle so I guess so.