The SteamKid Rocketpack was based on a character I created in a short demo animation, which is in development to become a live action web series. The winged rocketpack combines hand crafted elements and mechanisms with found objects, all finished with faux-texture painting. A ripcord allows the wearer to open and close the wings via a hidden mechanical track. The track can be held in the "up" position with a pin to allow the actor's hands to be free. A red LED 'infinity mirror' is in the upper window to act as a power source, and the front removes for easy access. The entire faceplate of the pack removes via 3 wingnuts, for easy access in the field if repairs are necessary.
(See the video below for a demo of the wings)
Model: Shawn Hershey
(See the video below for a demo of the wings)
Model: Shawn Hershey
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/a1591a20-aa08-4f5a-9639-d8aa442a3ef5/cdb9243b-3429-4bda-9198-efe729f3c17a_rw_1920.jpg?h=43e232f55cc69a4262019ca065ececda)
Wings open - back
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Wings closed - back
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Wings open - front
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/a1591a20-aa08-4f5a-9639-d8aa442a3ef5/95960549-ddf6-42d1-9e15-f96ff4418e27_rw_1200.jpg?h=14cf4332f0bb93a95db42fb5cdcda0ec)
Shawn ready to unveil the rocketpack at the Strasburg Rail Road Steampunk unLimited 2016 Fashion Show
with Thomas Dean Willeford of Brute Force Studios, and GSN's "Steampunk'd"
Demonstration video