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A tail commissioned by a guy who wanted to wear it with a tuxedo, to his prom. Hope it matches perfectly! This tail is huge--about 29" long.
Category All / Fursuit
Species Canine (Other)
Size 500 x 651px
File Size 348.5 kB
:) My tails start at $40, unless they're small (like a rabbit or something). We've got a couple of premade ones currently available at our store, as well. https://www.savageturtlestudios.com/store.html :D
yeah well ive been needing a new computer which will be 1400 unless i can find that elsewhere. then i might get the 360 which as many already know is 200. and well the yoyo i want went down (just noticed) from 50 to 35 which is a +. so to recap computer yes, 360 mabye depends on if it goes down in the future. and yoyo OH HELL YEAH BRING THAT SUCKER ON. im a big yoyo fanatic (for more info type in worlds 2008 in youtube)
any way i found a tut online on how to make one so it will be cheep yay
any way i found a tut online on how to make one so it will be cheep yay
Think you could share some of how it was constructed? I like the shape and the fur choice but am a bit concerned about the weight and swing of it.
Here's what mine looks like, done by Maggie Kitten quite a few years ago. I rarely see tails like this one that manage to stick out and hold a true tail shape, and especially those that are able to wag naturally. Often tails I see are just these tubes that just hang there :<<<
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....ll%20-%201.jpg
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....rd%20-%202.jpg
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....rd%20-%201.jpg
(Taken at a Photoshoot for a photography friend, had fun with it lol...)
Here's what mine looks like, done by Maggie Kitten quite a few years ago. I rarely see tails like this one that manage to stick out and hold a true tail shape, and especially those that are able to wag naturally. Often tails I see are just these tubes that just hang there :<<<
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....ll%20-%201.jpg
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....rd%20-%202.jpg
http://tobias.kemonoart.org/RLPics/.....rd%20-%201.jpg
(Taken at a Photoshoot for a photography friend, had fun with it lol...)
This particular tail was made with a carved foam base. It wags naturally because it's attached via the elastic straps (which you stick a belt through). The elastic stretches just enough to make it swing back and forth when you walk, and the wide base keeps it from falling to the side or twisting itself into other positions. :)
The thing that's never thrilled me about a thick foam base is that it doesn't wag naturally. It wags from the base of the tail instead of throughout the entire tail. My style tail has its own weaknesses though. This is the second one I've had, and both have had a problem of the structure slowly slipping. It's crafted from a small foam core that is segmented like a spine via strapping tape, and molded into a flowing J curve. The core itself attaches directly to the belt, but also weakens some over time. At this point, I've probably re-taped the upper few segments of the spine 3 or 4 times, and in this most recent doctoring, I added thin flexible metal along the top to give it some stability and brace. A lot of weight is placed along that top section because of how it rests, though as it is now, it has a lot of bounce and wag to it, and it also never even brushes against my legs, which is really awesome.
Trouble is, Maggie Kitten no longer makes tails, and noone else has taken up construction in any similar way. Most tail structures I've seen are mostly lifeless, or like the husky tails that actually do stick out, are not very lightweight.
One thing I do wish I could figure out a way to do with mine, though, is add something to the spine to just barely puff it out some without actually having to stuff it. Viewed topdown from a standing position, it appears very thin. Aside from frequency of wear, that's my one other real complaint about it. I don't want it to be super puffy or round or anything like that, but I do think it could stand to have a bit more thickness in some spots, like, 2-3 inches wider.
Trouble is, Maggie Kitten no longer makes tails, and noone else has taken up construction in any similar way. Most tail structures I've seen are mostly lifeless, or like the husky tails that actually do stick out, are not very lightweight.
One thing I do wish I could figure out a way to do with mine, though, is add something to the spine to just barely puff it out some without actually having to stuff it. Viewed topdown from a standing position, it appears very thin. Aside from frequency of wear, that's my one other real complaint about it. I don't want it to be super puffy or round or anything like that, but I do think it could stand to have a bit more thickness in some spots, like, 2-3 inches wider.
Mm, yeah, I get what you're saying. I personally haven't made any jointed tails like that, but I've seen a fair amount of them made, as well as read a lot about techniques. It's one of those things I'd like to eventually try, once I get the spare time and the spare money needed for experimentation.
One problem with foam tails is that, like you said, they're not lightweight, but it hasn't been much of a problem, so far, except for one GIANT tail that I made back when I first started making tails. Commissioner was happy, though, and that's what matters. :)
Have you considered just adding bigger pieces of foam to the spine of your tail to bulk it up?
One problem with foam tails is that, like you said, they're not lightweight, but it hasn't been much of a problem, so far, except for one GIANT tail that I made back when I first started making tails. Commissioner was happy, though, and that's what matters. :)
Have you considered just adding bigger pieces of foam to the spine of your tail to bulk it up?
Tell ya what, if you're ever on a messenger that has good video service (MSN, Skype) let me know. I'll strip the fur casing off my tail and show you how it was structured. That'd be a lot easier to show you what I'm working with.
I've been to a few tail panels, and folks are always really impressed with the way my tail works, because it moves so realistically while being light weight. Been on the look out for techniques, but attaching something full out to the main foam core just to thicken it would typically hurt either the wag, or make it look funny. I'm still trying to think what to do with it, maybe just attaching something like <( )> a brace around the sides of it around the middle and then see what it looks like after. (cross-section btw)
I've been pleased with the few modifications I've made to the tail so far, though. Added metal to the core twice to restore its original lift, and right now it's extremely stable and alive. Even have considered how to make it wag via string but said it was too much work.
I've been to a few tail panels, and folks are always really impressed with the way my tail works, because it moves so realistically while being light weight. Been on the look out for techniques, but attaching something full out to the main foam core just to thicken it would typically hurt either the wag, or make it look funny. I'm still trying to think what to do with it, maybe just attaching something like <( )> a brace around the sides of it around the middle and then see what it looks like after. (cross-section btw)
I've been pleased with the few modifications I've made to the tail so far, though. Added metal to the core twice to restore its original lift, and right now it's extremely stable and alive. Even have considered how to make it wag via string but said it was too much work.
I don't use MSN or skype or anything, but I wouldn't mind taking a look. Could you just take pictures, maybe? Could probably even do like a youtube video or something, I dunno. It's cool that you've modified it up to your liking, though. :D It's always great when people have fresh, innovative ideas that haven't been put to use in the general populace.
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