Frog whirligig weathervane

Frog whirligig

(please note this is an untested pattern and may not work as planned)

The pattern has an optional Lily pad weathervane. The actual positioning of the frog and fly have not been determined.  The place to put the frog and fly would have to be tested in the wind as the tongue propeller may act as a weathervane  lilly pad may not be needed.

    I have also contemplated using a small electric motor in the mouth and then attach propeller to motor. This would act as a generator which you could run wire from there to the fly. Using an LED for the fly's body making him light up at night. So I guess that would make him a firefly. 

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Dolphin whirligig wind gauge

Dolphin whirligig wind gauge

This pattern is partly conceptual. Only parts of it have been tested or assembled. Aditional modifications may be needed in order to get it to work properly.

Note wave is also1/2" wood

This is the original version 1998 not a lot of changes to the design. The round base is just for display.

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Witch whirligig weathervane

Holloween witch and cat whirligig weather vain

The following photo is how the unfinished assembled product should approximately look.

The above diagram is not an exact copy of the photo below and modifications to the pattern have been made. Note; the propeller blades need to be set at an angle in order for them to work. I would also recommend making the broom of the broom stick larger to act more as a rudder in the wind.

This following photo is of a finished hanging witch whirligig . The colors you paint it is up to you. I change the design each time I make one so no two are the same.

The following is a short video of how it acts in the wind.  If you have problems with video playing try a different browser such as explore.

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Patterns and ideas

Please note that all the patterns on this blog site are copyrighted. They are free to use so long as you do not mass-produce or reproduce as your own.

The following patterns and ideas are conceptual only, they are not working plans . I do not guarantee completeness or accuracy . Abadu44.com studios hopes that you enjoy the use of these patterns and concepts. I should be noted that all patterns can be re_sized to meet your own needs holidays I have added .

For the holidays I have added the scroll saw word patterns which can be used for various craft projects.

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