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Johnny - the Wren came out very nicely!
Did you stick it to the plant or just shape the feet beforehand?
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I made the Wren from 120gm card, not paper, so it is quite sturdy. I doubt if these clumsy old fingers would be able to perform well with paper as you are using for the Firecrest. I must explore my shed to see if I can find the Firecrest I made last year. It will probably look good on the same plant. Pending that, I could always make another one ... or two, but I think the Bee-Eaters will be next. Johnny. |
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Latest completions ... The Bride and Groom ...
They have now found semi-permanent perches on the fanlight window handles, but come Summer (if ever) they may have to move elsewhere. Johnny. |
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Thanks for the Wren info Johnny.
The owls came out nicely! Cannot believe you are so rapid with your building!
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Winter isn't in any hurry to go away here, so I pretty much spent every morning in the conservatory reading the mail (I get quite a bit) or snippin' paper. Communications are quiet lately, so I often spend the afternoon out there too, whilst the Wife snores at the television.
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Here is a mechanical owl from the LA Times published in the 1930's.
Oscar the Owl Barnacle Press used to have it and a bunch more on the site but they are no longer available there. They are now available here Newspaper Cut Out Toys - a set on Flickr posted by altomentis (Christine).
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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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As usual, the system won't upload multiple images, sorry. That last one is Malcolm's Spotted Woodpecker and hopefully this'll have the Merlin.
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OK, last try to get all the pictures up - bare with me....
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