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Beak and Feet
THE FEET
Picture 1 - This shows the two basic parts cut out. Picture 2 - The leg portion of the feet needs to be rolled into shape. I used a toothpick again to do this. As the rolled leg is quite small, it occurred to me it would be easier to just glue the legs around a toothpick! Picture 3 - This shows the two feet preshaped along with the toothpicks I used.
Next stage will be a start on the assembly of all the parts made so far - the body, wings, head, beak and claws. For the base I will need a small block of wood - but can I find one? Nope. The hunt goes on.... A piece of parquet flooring to cut up would be ideal!
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Very good work in those claws. I did not know this tool, in my old times also in naval modeling in wood I used sandpaper, files, blade and drill. I did not know this device.
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Vinalssergio155 - the plane is something I saw years ago in a shop and bought at the time. Works well and is very useful for shaping planks in ship building. Very quick to use.
Never seen it for sale since. Can't find it on the internet either - just looked, although there are plenty other David single razor planes...
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Hey, that's funny when I looked at your "David plane" picture - the text on the box is in Dutch. De Reus onder de Dwergen means The Giant amongst the Dwarfs.
I know in South Africa part of the population speaks Afrikaans, which is very close to Dutch (it's actually based on 17th-18th century Dutch with all kinds of other influences) although it's tough to understand for a Dutchman if you're not used to its intonation, but the text is definitely Dutch. Nice legs though, Kevin! Cheers, Erik |
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Fine feet. And I am glad to know about the David Plane (de wonder David 5).
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Just a short note to say this build is still ongoing.!
I needed the piece of wood for the base, and eventually, I had to resort to cutting a piece out of a very a large plank - using totally unsuitable tools (all I have). I have then sanded and stained this, and am now waiting for dry weather (it's been pouring and is very damp) so I can varnish it and then carry on. Incidentally, immediately after finishing the block I found a bag of wooden offcuts that would have been perfect! So it goes. At least they are there for next time...
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Mounting the Bird
Well, back on track now.
The delay here was due to the fact that I required a block of wood for the base (and I could find none when I wanted it). So as mentioned in the post above I eventually cut a piece out of a large plank! At the same time, I also needed a piece of steel or "piano" wire - this was another mission as it seems this stuff is as scarce as hen's teeth. And just as expensive. Anyway, I managed to source a bit. So, I have now put aside the Millimodel I have been busy with in the meantime (L & Y Goods Train - Millimodels.) and recommenced the Flycatcher. ---------------------------- Picture 1 - This shows all the pieces remaining to now complete the Flycatcher. Picture 2 - The pieces need for mounting the bird - obviously the bird's body, plus a block of wood, a piece of wire and a piece of dowelling or a skewer.
Picture 5 - I then inserted the straight end of the wire through the neck of the body and threaded the end through the hole on the breast. The length of skewer was then inserted and threaded through the loop at the end of the wire.
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You are nearing completion Kevin, although attaching the wings to the body may be a tricky hurdle before reaching the finish line...
The steel wire with the wood provides a solid base to display the model. I remember taking the finch to the garden (which is also in flight), taking pictures and editing away the wire. Gives a nice result - perhaps an idea? Erik |
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Thanks Erik for the comments and suggestions.
Yes, nearly there - with a bit of luck I may finish tomorrow. By the way - suberb job you did on the finch. I missed your build somehow, so enjoyed going through it as an unexpected surprise. For those interested, Erik's build of the finch is here.... Johan Scherft's Finch
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Looks great, Kevin. Thanks for the info on your wire-and-skewer arrangement.
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