Primary Flight Feathers
The primary flight feathers are ready to be shaped to fit in the wing. This is something new that I am trying, my thinking is that with individual feathers more curvature can be formed. During flight these feathers show more deflection during the downstroke of the wing. As the process of making the wing continues we will see if this works (actually I already know because the wing and mallard is done).
Starting the Leg
To help with the size, shape and placement of the leg, a paper mock-up was created. This really helps because I can preview the finished copper. There is probably a "mallard with a paper leg" joke but nothing comes to mind. During the creative process sometimes we tend to get too serious.
This photo shows the underside of the wing completed. There is hidded support metal inside the wing to strengthen it for mounting this bird outside in high winds.
All metals are silver\gray color...except gold and copper. Tim Summerville
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