Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) The bald eagle is one of the larger types of eagle, its body measuring between 76 and 92cm, and its wingspan can reach more than two meters. Its dark brown body and white head and shoulders are the bald eagle's most distinguishing features. The bald eagle is also the national bird of the United States of America. This, along with its striking appearance, makes it a very well-known bird in the United States. Bald eagles can be found mostly in coastal areas of the North American continent, along the shores, rivers, and lakes. The bald eagle is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Bald Eagle Protection Act, enacted in 1918 and 1940 respectively. Many North American indigenous people regard the bald eagle as a sacred creature, and the birds or their feathers feature in many rituals and traditional costumes. In addition, the bald eagle is also regarded as a symbol of wisdom, power, and strength, and a sign of peace and friendship. This papercraft is about one half the size of a real bald eagle. Assembly Instructions Notation Key 1) Carefully cut out the parts. 2) Make mountain folds and valley folds along the dotted lines, as indicated by the directions. 3) Assemble the parts in the order shown by the numbers on the glue tabs. (Read the assembly instruction for more information.) 4) Attach the parts in order. (Read the assembly instruction for more information.) 5) Your Paper craft model is finished. Scissors line Cut in line Glue up to this line Mountain fold Tools Scissors, glue (We recommend craft glue.) Caution Glue, scissors and other tools may be dangerous to young children so be sure to keep them out of the reach of young children. Valley fold Fold this line,and glue together before cutting out Attach to the corner with the same color Glue spot - 1 -
Assemble the head and a neck Assemble 1. 1 Assemble 2, 3, 4, and attach it to 1. 4 2 3 Attach to 2 and 3 first. Completed head Assemble 5 and 6, and attach it to the head. 5 6-2 -
Assemble the body's internal frame Make the internal frame of the body. 7 9 10 7 9 10 Assemble 8, and attach it to the internal frame of the body. 8 8 10 7 9 The shape of 8 is very complicated, so take extra Completed internal frame care when assembling it, following the assembly order shown in the above diagram. - 3 -
Assemble the body's wings Assemble 11 and 12, and attach 13, 14, 15, 16 to them. 12 12 16 16 11 17 17 13 15 14 Fold in half and glue together before cutting out. 11 12 * 11 and 12 are face down here. Glue the tail feathers to the internal frame, and attach 17, 18 to them. 11 to 16 18 18 21 17 29 28 17 7 to 10 Assemble 19, and attach it to the body. 19 19 20 20 20 Completed part - 4 -
Assemble the body, legs, back feather, breast Assemble 23 and 24, glue them together and attach them to the body, and attach 21to the body. 23 24 21 22 23 28 24 Front Back Front Back Assemble 20, glue them together and attach them to the body, and attach 74and 75to the body. 20 Make round. 45 22 22 44 75 74 These parts do not attach to the body. Assemble 25 and 26, and attach them to the body, and attach 22to the body. 22 25 26 Completed the body - 5 -
Assemble the wings Assemble 39 and 40, and assemble the wing frame. 39 40 Assemble 40 in the same way so that both parts are symmetrical. Completed the wing frame Glue 41 to 45 together, and insert them into the wing frame. Then, attach parts 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50. 44 43 42 41 Insert 45 Wing frame ( 39 is pictured) 39 41 to 45 46 47 Attach the parts to look like this. 48 49 50 Assemble 57 to 66 in the same way so that both parts are symmetrical. - 6 -
Assemble the wings and legs Assemble 51 to 56, and the wings are complete. 52 51 53 54 55 56 56 56 55 Assemble 67 to 72 in the same way so that both parts are symmetrical. Completed wings Assemble 27 to 38, and make the legs. 27 34 31 38 28 35 31 27 34 29 36 28 33 29 33 32 33 32 30 33 30 37 Completed the legs - 7 -
Glue the legs and head to the body Assemble 76 and 77, and make the body-wing connector. 76 77 Stabilizing parts 76 77 76 is for the right wing, and 77 is for the left wing. Put stabilizing parts in each of them, and attach. Assemble them so they are symmetrical on both sides. For the right side For the left side Left wing Head/Neck 77 Right wing + 76 + body Legs *As shown in the picture, hang it from the ceiling with fishing wire or string. 73 *Fasten both legs onto the pedestal, for greater stability. *Assemble 73 73, and perch the eagle on it with both feet. Complete! *Balance the eagle on 3 points - its two feet and tail. - 8 -