Articulated Wing Framework

Step 2 Prep the backpack

Remove the pack from the frame and the inner frame from the pack. Toss the pack on your scrap heap, you don't need it for the wings. You do need the U-shaped aluminum tube that forms the pack's inner frame.

Cut the top of the backpack frame off just above the highest crossbar. I used my Dremel for this and it took about 15 minutes to cut both sides. I then sanded the raw edges smooth. These will form part of the hinges that let the wings flap.

Next cut the inner frame in half using the drill cutting wheel or metal snips or whatever seems best - the cut edge won't show so it can be messy. Bend the pieces further at the existing right-angle bends, until each is a long thin U shape and the long bits are parallel. When you're done, the cut end should fit through the nylon cap (R) into the cut edge of the main frame. These pieces will form the verticals that the wings attach to - the shoulder joint, as it were.

Comments

[dlee32]

I loveee this!! And I'm SOO thankful u posted a tutorial!! XD I just have a question... Do u think the frame would be able withstand additional weight? Say if I draped cloth and wutnot in order to create demon wings?

[noob_for_life]

We got a backpack from Craigslist which does have an inner frame. Do you think the thin struts can work for the bent tubes? If not, can you give me some idea of how long the tube should be and we'll try to scrounge something?

Thanks much. This is SUCH A COOL project1

[rachel]

The thin tubes from the inner frame is exactly what I used for the bent tubes that form the shoulder joints.

Thanks for the compliment! Post a pic when you're done!

[Darkone99]

where does the 2 bent tubes come from??

[rachel]

Sorry I missed this question at the time! My backpack had an inner aluminum frame inside the pack part, the bit you actually put stuff into. I didn't manage to take a picture of this bit at the time, I'm afraid, so it doesn't show up in this photo set.

[derrondune]

My question is the same as Darkone99. Where do the 2 bent tubes come from?

[rachel]

My backpack had an inner aluminum frame inside the pack part, the bit you actually put stuff into. I didn't manage to take a picture of this bit at the time, I'm afraid, so it doesn't show up in this photo set.