The final image - straight on.

Side view of Alar II.

Closer shot.

Wings down.

A close up of the head, sculpted from polymer clay.

Back view.

The back, showing the hand stitch work.

The mechanism - very straightforward.

One hand, carved from basswood.

Body in progress.

The framework of the wings.

A shot of the body before painting.

All the parts just before final assembly.

Arms painted, and waiting to be installed.