Smashing the AT-S: Building a Log Smash Rig

Summary

In this Q&A session, we discuss the construction of a log smash rig used to replicate a pivotal moment in the Battle of Endo. The expert shares details about the rig’s design and materials used, and we witness a successful test of the rig.

Table of Contents

• The inspiration for the log smash rig
• The challenges in building the rig
• Material choices and techniques
• Testing the rig
• Conclusion

Introduction

As professional builders and creators, we always seek new and exciting challenges to push ourselves and our skills to the limit. In this blog post, we’ll share our experience in creating a log smash rig, inspired by a defining moment in a popular movie. We’ll discuss the design, materials, and techniques used to build the rig and how we put it to the test.

Q&A

What inspired the creation of the log smash rig?

The log smash rig was inspired by a pivotal moment in the Battle of Endo scene from a popular movie. We wanted to recreate the scene as realistically as possible, so we decided to build a mechanism that could accurately crush and destroy an object.

What were some of the challenges you faced in building the rig?

One of the biggest challenges was finding the right materials to achieve the desired effect. We initially considered using string but quickly realized that it would not work as the strings would not align properly. Another challenge was making the rig sturdy enough to withstand the crushing force while still looking realistic.

What materials did you use to build the rig, and what techniques were used?

We used PVC coated in Magic Sculp to build the rig, which allowed us to create a textured surface to simulate a real log. A lead pipe was added for extra weight and to create an impactful force. A lot of sculpting was involved to ensure that the finished product looked and felt like a real log. We used a “three, two, one, go” countdown to coordinate our efforts for each test.

How did you test the log smash rig?

We put the rig to the test by crushing an orange car. The test was filmed using GoPro cameras and carefully coordinated with the team. The rig performed perfectly, accurately simulating the crushing of the car, and was a hundred times better than we had anticipated.

Conclusion

Building the log smash rig was an exciting and challenging task that pushed our creativity and skillset to the limit. We hope that sharing our experience has provided valuable insight into the construction process of such a mechanism. We look forward to taking on more such projects in the future.