BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) I was after a kitset I could sell from a local gallery during the tourist season, and decided to have a go at the New Zealand fantail which is something of an iconic creature here. The model features a poseable head, wings, and tail, to give it some character. The internal structure is rather complicated, with studs in all directions, clips and click hinges for the tail, and an internal 3-wide shoulder section within a 4-wide shell. The DBG slopes behind the eyes and the tan 1x4 wings are rare in these colours, so they will need to be subbed out to bring the price down on the final model. New Zealand Fantail — Rhipidura fuliginosa Edited August 11, 2016 by BrickMonkeyMOCs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted July 23, 2016 That's gorgeous! The photo kinda obscures the beak though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted August 11, 2016 That's gorgeous! The photo kinda obscures the beak though. True. I've updated the OP with a photo on a white background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borex Posted August 11, 2016 I love birds and i love lego, so this is a win-win. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunhuntin Posted August 11, 2016 Perfectly true to character. One of my favourite small birds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted November 29, 2017 I've redesigned this model to make it better optimized for selling as a kitset. The new version below uses only 119 parts instead of 216, yet it is only a little smaller and is actually a much closer match to the size of the real bird. I have made 50 copies of this model to sell locally and at future Lego shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted December 1, 2017 For just 119 parts, that is pretty incredible detailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites