Adorable Owl

by DarkOwlProductions in Living > LEGO & K'NEX

7792 Views, 111 Favorites, 0 Comments

Adorable Owl

DSC00589.JPG
DSC00593.JPG
DSC00595.JPG
I love owls and it's no secret: my username is a dead giveaway; that's why I simply could not resist making a Lego Owl.  I was so pleased with the results that I decided to make instructions.  He has full wing flapping capabilities and looks unbelievably adorable.  He has many uses: he can be the center piece for your table; you could make him into an ornament if change up the back and put a hook there; whatever you do with him, if you build him, is up to you.  The possibilities are endless, so get building.

To all who are interested in building:
If anyone could make this little guy in black and take a neat looking picture, it would really make my day; I will be more than happy to give a patch to anyone who can do this for me.  If you build him in any color, though, I'd be happy.  If you can, take a picture, and I will add him or her to the step here.

Thanks for stumbling onto my instructable.
~DOP (DarkOwlProductions)

For the Youth Design Challenge: I am native to the Chicagoland area!

Piece Count

big-lego-pile.jpg
Regular Bricks:
2x4: x2
1x4: x3
1x4 - With Four Pegs On The Side: x1
1x2: x4 (Or you can trade two of these for another 1x4)*
1x1: x2
1x1 - With indented peg: x2
1x1 - Cone Variant: x1

Flat Bricks:
4x4: x1
3x3 - Triangle Variant: x2
2x4: x4 (Or you can trade two for another 4x4)*
2x3: x2
2x2 - Smooth Top: x1
1x4 - Smooth Top: x1
1x2: x2
1x2 - Centered Peg: x3
1x2 - Rod Hinge: x4 
1x2 - Smooth Top: x2 (Or you can trade these for a 1x4 with a smooth top)*
1x1 - Smooth Top: x2
1x1 - Smooth Top With Slant: x2
1x1 - With Rod Attachment Hinge: x4

*Notes will be added where pieces can be replaced.


The Ears/Top of Head.

DSC00596.JPG
DSC00597.JPG
DSC00599.JPG
DSC00600.JPG
DSC00601.JPG
DSC00603.JPG
Do you have questions or need help with anything?  Don't hesitate to ask.

The Body/Feet

DSC00609.JPG
DSC00610.JPG
DSC00611.JPG
DSC00612.JPG
DSC00613.JPG
DSC00614.JPG
DSC00618.JPG
To all those disappointed with the lack of music I usually put: have a hypnotic, ear vibrating, Radiohead album on me.  I continue to proudly showcase my gorgeous carpet and my favorite music with absolutely no shame.

The Wings

DSC00619.JPG
DSC00620.JPG
DSC00621.JPG
DSC00622.JPG
DSC00623.JPG
DSC00624.JPG
DSC00625.JPG
What's an owl without wings?

Eyes, Nose, and Beak: the Face

DSC00626.JPG
DSC00627.JPG
DSC00628.JPG
DSC00629.JPG
What would an owl be without its pointy little beak and giant, round eyes?

The Final Steps; Piecing It All Together

DSC00630.JPG
DSC00631.JPG
DSC00632.JPG
DSC00634.JPG
DSC00635.JPG
DSC00636.JPG
DSC00637.JPG
DSC00640.JPG
And you're done!  If you're able to, please take pictures and share.  Help me amass an army of owls and together we can rule the world!!!