Atreides Dune ornithopter

[KennoMonkey]

I just built the newly released 10327. It’s so intricate. Here’s my question, the wings flap a couple of inches. Are they supposed to flap more? I messed up the landing ramp and had to disassemble and rebuild. So I’m a little worried I messed up something else. 

[Seasider]

The wings aren’t supposed to flap much, they’re meant to look like they vibrate more than flap. You need to put your thumb on the rear of the mechanism as shown in the interview videos and not forward as shown by some reviewers on YouTube. To do this you have your hand wrapped around the tail between the mechanism and the black tail pieces.

https://youtu.be/am2RImQ7G2Y?si=xaYQGO-D4CGuBLIY
 

[KennoMonkey]

On 2/9/2024 at 4:18 AM, Seasider said:

The wings aren’t supposed to flap much, they’re meant to look like they vibrate more than flap. You need to put your thumb on the rear of the mechanism as shown in the interview videos and not forward as shown by some reviewers on YouTube. To do this you have your hand wrapped around the tail between the mechanism and the black tail pieces.

https://youtu.be/am2RImQ7G2Y?si=xaYQGO-D4CGuBLIY
 

Yes. And I noticed you also need to pay attention to the timing. The wings flex and if you get the timing right you can build that up. Thanks!!