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Unread 28-09-2005, 22:37
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Re: Building fully flexible tail (several joints) with minimal actuation required

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Originally Posted by M. Krass
The Tournament of Roses? If so, your float will be entirely covered in flowers and I wouldn't be too concerned about visible joints. Clever use of floral cover should camouflage the joints.
See, that's the part I need help with - covering the joints with flowers. I'm no floral decoration expert but The internals of the joint must never be visible no matter what position it is in.

So, could you describe this "clever use" a little more?

And yes it is for the Tournament of Roses Parade.
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