Modus V5 Pro Built Stop Motion Animation Armature

Modus V5 Pro Animation Armature

Hand-built. Bench-tested. 100% ready to animate.

The Modus V5 Pro is a comprehensive, feature-dense stock armature engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of professional character animation. Unlike mass-produced, flat-pack hobby kits that require hours of frustrating assembly, the V5 Pro arrives at your studio fully realized, structurally fused, and calibrated for immediate stage use.

The Bench-Built Difference

Every single Modus V5 Pro is personally constructed and verified by industry veteran Julian Clark. Every critical connection is structurally fused using high-temperature silver brazing for maximum strength under load. Before dispatch, each armature undergoes a rigorous bench-test to guarantee uniform joint resistance, eliminating drift, backlash, and joint slip from your first frame to your last.

Key Performance Features

• Zero-Drift Articulation: 17 points of core articulation featuring a heavy-duty 10mm double-ball back joint, dual-tension feet, rotary joint forearms, and stainless steel CNC 6mm ball joints—all professionally silver-brazed for unbreakable structural integrity.

• Anatomical Architecture: Properly mapped shoulder and torso pivots, paired with an interlocking neck section, accurately replicate true organic movement constraints.

• Modular Interface: Interlocking rotary forearm joints and a rapid-swap head connection allow for seamless, instant transitions between head systems and hand sets.

• Integrated Rigging: Four independent rigging points featuring M3 threaded lock-offs and interlocking sections provide rock-solid integration with rigs and winders.

• Production-Ready Armour: Outfitted with durable, 3D-printed resin armor to establish secure grab points and anatomical "flesh" volume without adding unnecessary weight.

Technical Specifications

• Standard Scale: Designed for 230mm / 9" puppets (Bespoke scaling and custom modifications available upon request).

• Materials: Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Brass, high-impact TPU, and ABS Resin.

• Primary Articulation: 17 core joint points.

Rigging & Integration Interface

• Rig Ports: 4x 3.17mm (1/8") square rig points with M3 threaded lock-offs.

• Head System Interface: 3.17mm (1/8") square neck insert with M3 lock-off.

• Set Tie Down: M3 tie-down ports integrated directly into toes and heels.

• Forearm Connectivity: Lockable rotary forearm joint featuring a 3mm diameter insert.

In the Box

• 1x Fully Assembled, Hand-Brazed Modus V5 Pro Armature

• 1x Set of Articulated Practice Hands

• Standard M3 Tie-Down Hardware Set

• Spare Fixings & Tools