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Old 03-20-2013, 02:21 AM
Tonyceri Tonyceri is offline
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I still think that Malcolm Topp's bird mobile models from the 1970's rank as the best 'nature' models ever made - and without the benefit of 3d design or even a computer - real labours of love. It reputedly took him over a year and a half to design the Osprey - every feather hand painted. I made the Osprey as a teenager in the early 70's which I gave away in a house move but have purchased another (yes, you can still find them) which I am saving for a large period of inactivity in the future. I will never be bored! If you only want to try one that is of medium complication, try the Merlin (pictured) - and do build it as instructed - it is a unique and loose style that improves the final result - honest.
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