[Kevin WS]

The start of the build is the middle of the body, to which legs and tail will be attached, and then later the chest.

Picture 1 shows the middle part of the body cut out and ready to go.

Pre-score all the tabs, and as it basically makes up into a cylinder, pre-shape by curving the body part around the vertical axis.

Then start by glueing the end marked B where the legs will go.

I glued 2 to 3 tabs each time, alternating on each side. After glueing a tab I then place the next tab ON TOP of the part. This ensures the first tab is “seated” accurately. After the first tab has dried, this tab is flipped back down and then glued, while the following one, in turn, is flipped up. This helps to get the seams spot on and tight, and is especially useful if you are working with a curved edge.

Picture 2 shows the first end of the middle body secured.

Repeat the process for the other of the part. When you secure the second end, you can use the hole in the B side to help you hold down the last few tabs inside the part.

Pictures 3 and 4 show the finished result.

Picture 5. The two skewers for the legs can then be cut out.

These should be about 4mm (.15 inches) across and 7cm (2.75 inches) in length. You do not have to cut them any longer as the exact size works well.

Picture 6. Using plenty of glue fix them in place and this part is then complete.

Next stage will be the lower body and tail.