A "cartoon'' in soft pine is a good title for this subject. Cut it from a block 1.125 inches thick, 3.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches high, following the direction of the grain shown in Figure 16.

Study the photos before making any cuts and you will note that all portions are blended in even curves. Block out and form the wings as in Figure 17: recess the tops slightly, Figure 19. The width of the wing tips should be 0.75 inch across the back and the tip of the tail 1/4 inch wide.

Carve the pouch and bill before working on the head and neck, giving the former a width of about 3/4 inch through the middle section. Follow Figure 17 for shaping the top of the bill.

Figure 18 gives the front view and general shape of the pouch. To form the mouth, V-shaped cuts extend back almost to the eves. See arrow, Figure 20.

Rough cut the feet to form a base for the bird and finish with web toes. Figure 21.

Figure 16

Figure 18

Figure 19

Sandpaper until smooth except on the wings, which should be left rather rough, with knife cuts showing. Color the pouch and feet bright orange, tail and wing tips black, and leave the remainder of the body clear wood. Figure 22. Varnish the entire job after the orange and black paints are dry.

Figure 20

Figure 21