Thanks for the nice comments, Kevin. Actually, I was more worried about the frame than the eagle! Here's a link to the book by Neal Moore, the pattern designer. http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/p-22 ... -wood.aspx His technique is pretty easy once you understand it. What is so different is the fact that he assembles all the pieces from the back using a hot glue gun.
Thanks everyone for your comments. I appreciate them.