Robot Arms and Legs

[ge2]

I'm going to a fancy dress party later this year and was originally going to go as Roy Cropper from Coronation Street but have since decided that it would be a bit too obscure.

I'm now thinking of going as a robot, albeit an everso slightly crap one.

In order to achieve the desired level of crapness I'm going to make my own outfit probably consisting of carboard boxes/shoe boxes etc but I'm struggling a bit with the arms and legs.

I want some sort of flexible ducting that will be resonably comfortable with no sharp edges so preferably plastic/PVC or similar. Trouble is I don't know where to find this sort of stuff as it has to be quite large in diameter to fit and I only need a small amount.

Any suggestions?

[JonRB]

Bedford is on to something, but as he says, it may be too small. Might be ok for arms though, depending on your build.

[baskey]

i agree.

but what about that stuff they use when they are burying electricity/cable cables if you need extra girth?!

[speedychrissie]

what about using the tumble dryer hose but cutting it open and joining it to another cut open length of hose? that way you have a larger diameter tube.

this will probably look crap but if that is the look you are going for then it should be fine!

chris

[baskey]

two mates and myself went to a fancy dress party as boxes. just big crisp boxes with smaller ones for the head and a straw attached so we could (obviously) drink.

The hosts spend about £200 on accurate roman costumes - and were overshadowed by our free outfits. loads of free drinks 'cos of the straws too..!

[S3_Steve]

You need a ducting shop (heating and ventilation) flexible ducting up to 9" diameter, expect to pay £3 - £4 per metre.

[pdV6]

anonymous said:

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Ducting for an extractor fan might do the job, though...

[lanciachris]

I never thought id get a hit but.. its there

www.flexibleducting.co.uk

[ge2]

Thanks people. Just done a bit of googling and there's a plumping/heating place within spitting distance of my flat. I'll go and do some investigating at the weekend.

Baskey, I was going to go 'open face', but straws are quite clearly the way forward