dansnow Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Finished the walking dragon this morning! Tried to mess it up putting the last leg pin in, but sorted things out and the little critter is done. Back legs, tail, wings and jaws move when it's pulled. Thanks for looking. lawson56, bobscroll and Paul Brown 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nice work. For a child? Grandchild? They will love it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 That's beautiful. Where can I buy the pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Great job!!!!! Some kid is going to have so much fun they will wear the finish off the wheels. :thumbs: Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Travis the plans were published in the April 2000 issue of Woodworkers Journal. The designer is John Hutchinson. I wouldn't recommend it for kids under maybe 5, or for kids that are well past the pick it up and throw it stage since the wing axle pins would be a bit vulnerable. Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Very very nicely done. There is going to be a very happy kid when they get that. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Prozora Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 That would be a nice piece just for a display. If children are rough with things it looks like one that can get broken easy and wood is not always easy to fix. It's beautiful.. Fay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 The first one I made went to a young mother who was decorating a nursery for the baby she was expecting in a couple months. I agree that this one is more for looking. I have a cricket, a grasshopper, a dachshund and a couple other pull toys that are much more durable for the youngens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I wouldn't recommend it for kids under maybe 5... Ha! I want it for me! ...or for kids that are well past the pick it up and throw it stage since the wing axle pins would be a bit vulnerable. Well, I'm not sure if I'm past that stage yet. wombatie and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 that looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very intriguing for little learning minds.I remember similar toys i played that are action toys when pulled.I was mesmerized for hours analyzing just when and how everything worked when pulled! Very good job here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Looks absolutely beautiful! lucky is the kid who gets this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That is a very nice project. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That is magnificent. I would love to see a video of it moving. So much patience. Big kids would enjoy it more than little kids anyway. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert100 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) beautiful​ work you made Edited June 24, 2014 by robbert100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Awesome job! Love it! I'm not sure if i should be playing with it. I will have to ck it out. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That is magnificent. I would love to see a video of it moving. So much patience. Big kids would enjoy it more than little kids anyway. Marg So you're admitting you're a bit of a DRAGON Marg !!!! Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Dan, a lovely piece of work, I think the kids and a few Granddads will love it. Thank you for sharing it with us. Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very nice job, looks great, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That is magnificent. I would love to see a video of it moving. So much patience. Big kids would enjoy it more than little kids anyway. Marg Here's a really short video of the dragon moving Marg, hope it works. I can't attach the video so here's the link to it. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=284067465084954&set=vb.252821258209575&type=2&theater Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) So you're admitting you're a bit of a DRAGON Marg !!!! Rob Roy. Dragon is my Chinese Zodiac symbol, so YES I guess I am a DRAGON. GRRRRRRRR :razz: :lol: Marg Edited June 25, 2014 by wombatie Wilson's Woodworking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Here's a really short video of the dragon moving Marg, hope it works. I can't attach the video so here's the link to it. https://www.facebook...&type=2 Dan that is truly fantastic, I love it. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I really like that alot! Wood choices really set this one up above the rest, thanks for showing us your great talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brown Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Finished the walking dragon this morning! Tried to mess it up putting the last leg pin in, but sorted things out and the little critter is done. Back legs, tail, wings and jaws move when it's pulled. Thanks for looking. beautiful great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 So I'm tracking this pattern down because I really want to make one for myself. It turns out that Woodworker's Journal has all of the magazines from the year 2000 on CD for only $4.99! They have other collections for the same price too. Might want to check it out if you're interested. http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/Main/Store/2000-Annual-Collection-606.aspx I think this is a limited time offer. I know I'm buying the CD just for that pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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