There are some tasks I enjoy in figure making. I love building, inserting and perfecting the mechanics in the head. I like painting the head. I get a kick out of making the eyeballs. But I don't like making levers.
I cut lengths of 1-1/4-inch long flat brass pieces, mark and drill holes for the axle and string, and twist the ends to a 90-degree angle from each other. For some reason, I don't find it fun. Fitting the levers in the control post slots is a hassle, too. I think it's because I haven't perfected my slot-routing and axle-drilling yet. I've acquired a few new tools and I've thought out a new method that I'll try out on the next control post.
Thought I'd whine a little bit today, though.
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