VF-Kinetics

Dear Customers, sadly I'm not able to maintain my Onlineshop at the moment due to a lack of time and resources, I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. If you would like to buy one of my products, please contact me via Email at shop@vf-kinetics.de. Hand Armatures, Arm Pieces, Rigging Adapters and Calenders are still in stock or can be manufactured upon request.

Thank you very much
Valentin Felder

Products

Articulated Hand Armature

360€ - 380€ net
Available in 3 sizes (S = 31mm, M = 37mm, L = 45mm, measured from wrist to fingertip).
Each piece is made from precision machined stainless steel and is assembled and tested by myself. The price includes 1 Pair of articulated Hand Armatures with a ball and socket joint wrist, 5 fully articulated fingers and a rigging thread in the center of the palm. Arm pieces are available separately if needed.

Hand Palm Armature for Wire Fingers

80€ - 110€ net
Available in 4 sizes (XS = ~25mm, S = 31mm, M = 37mm, L = 45mm, measured from wrist to fingertip).
Each piece is handmade from magnetic steel by myself. The price includes 1 Pair of Hand Palm Armatures with a ball and socket joint wrist, a clamping mechanism for (5) wire fingers and a rigging thread in the center of the palm. Arm pieces are available separately if needed.

Arm pieces

30€ - 49€ net
Pieces can be used as removable Arm connectors for Stopmotion Armatures, compatible with all Hand Armatures by VF-Kinetics.
Two Versions, Either a solid brass square rod (5/32" / 3.96mm) or a hollow square tube (opening 5/32" / 4mm) with a clamping screw and a steel ball soldered to it's end. Available in lengths 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm; with ball sizes 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm. Any other sizes can be custom made upon request.

Expanding Rig Connector

50€ - 59€ net
This rod functions as connection piece between a stopmotion armature and a rig. The tip can be inserted into a 5/32'' square hole (For example K&S Tubes) and is tightened via the nut at the end of the rod. The precise function is demonstrated this Video. Available in sizes 5cm, 7cm, 10cm, all with a 3/32" (3.96mm) diameter. Other sizes can be custom made upon request.

Optional Addon:

Adapter piece with a 6mm steel ball for connecting the expanding Rig Connector with a 6mm ball and socket joint.

K&S Brass Square Tubes

3€ - 7€ net
Original brass square tubes from K&S.
Available Sizes: 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, as well as their Stopmotion Kits.

Calender Merch

16,80€ net
Picture Calendar with big portraits of 12 robot characters from the movie "An Unwound Clockwork". It has no dates in it, so it can be used in any year. On the backside of each image is a short text (in German) about each of the characters. Format: DIN A3 (29,7cm x 42,0cm)

Ordering

If you want to order a product or commission a custom piece, please contact me via Email at shop@vf-kinetics.de or info@dasgetriebeimsand.de. Please provide a shipping address, as this will determine shipping costs and tax. If you're ordering from within the EU, 19% VAT will be added to the listed net price. Payment is possible via PayPal or direct Bank Transfer. International shipping and payment in USD, AUD, CAD and GBP is also possible. In case your budget is tight, feel free to ask about B-stock, sometimes I can offer pieces with slight visual flaws at a discount.

Thank you very much
Valentin Felder