Winch Animation

  • September 08, 2015
  • 320 Downloads
  • 5 Likes
  • Blender 2.7x
  • Render: Cycles
  • Creator: clive9
  • License: CC-BY
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Description:

There are very few examples of how to animate a winch mechanism so I thought I would share my solution. The blend file contains a brief explanation of how it works. Uses shape key, key frames and drivers. No rigging.

Short preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJOiZTtbmL0

winch windlass capstan hoist

Comments:

  • Ndakasha profile picture
    Ndakasha

    wow a dream come true, I have thought about this one a thousand times and couldn't figure out how to lay it down hopefully I will learn something from the blend, beautiful and interesting creation, Clive thanks for sharing.

    Written September 08, 2015
  • FayZee profile picture
    FayZee

    Thanks for sharing - I've always wanted to know how to do this :-)

    Written September 23, 2015
  • Simulacron3 profile picture
    Simulacron3

    Nice. Thanks for sharing.

    Written September 27, 2015
  • MarskCats profile picture
    MarskCats

    It is an excellent work, and for me is awesome. Thank you very much

    Written March 28, 2016
  • 18280847172 profile picture
    18280847172

    Nice. Thanks for sharing.

    Written June 27, 2018
  • RjLD profile picture
    RjLD

    wow great rig its very helpful. thanks to share

    Written January 31, 2019