'Three Watchers'

“Three Watchers” automaton, steampunk owl version, based on Robert Race’s tutorial.

This is based on a tutorial in Robert Race’s ‘Making Moving Toys and Automata’. A lever under the base allows owls' heads to synchronously rotate side to side.

Movement Video: Heads turning

Material: Hand carved, sanded, and acrylic painted basswood owl figures; Bamboo, walnut base and cherry kinetic components sealed with Odie’s Oil.

Approximate dimensions (inches): Single owl - 2" H x 1.25" W x 1.25" D, with base - 3.25" H x 10" W x 5" D

Completion Date: April 23, 2020