THE BIRDS (all things bird model related!) - Page 90

**remusgrrrl** · #**891** 09-22-2016, 05:25 AM

I know I read a post where someone mentioned another way to put the birds together by cutting off the tabs and using something else so the edges butt, not over lap, but I can't find it again.

Can anyone explain to me exactly how you go about that?

**Texman** · #**892** 09-22-2016, 06:33 AM

They are called "joiner strips". Using either a light card or bond paper, you glue part of it to one side of the kit part,
then glue it UNDER the second kit part, aligning them to present an even surface along the join line.
Like this if it helps you visualize it.

Kit part ------
Joiner strip _______

-----_____------

Of course, the kit parts would be "butt joined" at the seam.

**JohnM** · #**893** 09-22-2016, 10:12 AM

Here's an old bird build of mine where I use joiner strips on the owl's head seams. It should give you a better idea of what it means.

Johnny pimps the ZardOz Owl !

**Texman** · #**894** 09-22-2016, 10:18 AM

Thanks John, that is an excellent example.
Much better than my keyboard scratching!

**remusgrrrl** · #**895** 09-22-2016, 12:47 PM

Thank you both. Both were helpful. I can't wait to try this with a bird and see if I can get a better, smoother bird. I also was very intrigued with the burnishing idea.

**JohnM** · #**896** 11-15-2016, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swampfox

I've downloaded and built several Pterosaur/Flying Reptile card models over the years and I am surprised how they keep showing up.

I am now looking for a card model of the first feathered bird, the Archaeopteryx. I've found a model on Asian site but can't figure out if it is a free download, or a pay for model. I can't even figure out the language!!

This is a reconstruction of what it is guesstemated what the 'bird' looked like.
Attachment 167840click on image

It was about the size of a modern day Crow.

Any suggestions, links, leads would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Swampfox

Referring to Swamp Fox's request from way way back ... I've found a Paper Archaeopteryx. It's ABC model 1987-88_1416-D08.

I can't publish a pointer here as I found it on a Russian Pirate, but I will build it soon and publish pictures here.

**looker** · #**897** 11-17-2016, 01:30 AM

Eagle selfie
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**whulsey** · #**898** 11-17-2016, 11:18 AM

That's great. Made my morning.

**JohnM** · #**899** 11-28-2016, 11:56 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34rVuu8N-c

Just watch it!

**zot** · #**900** 02-09-2017, 08:39 PM

Found this for half price at the local Earthbound store