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Old 10-10-2018, 09:26 AM
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Now for the upper part of the body!

Quite an interesting part to make!

Picture 1 – This shows the part cut out. Note the two slits at the bottom that create a “flap”.

Picture 2 – I started by gluing the centre tab at the bottom, and then followed up with the two side tabs. I then got the shape shown in this picture. Note that the centre “flap” not yet been glued.

Picture 3 - The next stage is to join the two back edges - the part then resembles this picture. Before joining the two back edges, take the part and “work” it back and forth to build in the curvature. This must be done if the correct shape is going to be achieved. The two back edges will then join and align easily.

Picture 4 – The part is now attached to the middle of the body at the top and bottom.

Start by attaching the top. Make sure it is centred correctly on the body – if it is not aligned accurately then the wings will later not be aligned either.

Let the top dry, and then glue the bottom into place. Do not glue the centre flap yet – leave this open as it will help by making the body more flexible when the wings are attached.

It now starting to look like a bird!

Next step – making and positioning the wings.
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