How to make the origami American Eagle (v2)
Designed by Jo Nakashima (01/2018)
Difficulty level: complex
This new version of the American Eagle (Bald Eagle) has a similar structure of the first one, but with great improvements. The wings are larger and better positioned, it has better proportions, larger tail and a better shape on the talons.
Paper
The paper used in the tutorial is 40cm x 40cm Copper Tissue-Foil (20cm x 20cm in the beginning, but changed to a larger size to show later steps better).
I recommend a large sheet of paper that will allow you make the talons perfectly (at least 30cm wide – I prefer using 40cm), but it’s doable with smaller sheets like 15cm x 15cm for test fold (don’t expect great results from that!). If you fold it with a good paper that keeps the shape well, it will be able to stand easily without tail support.
Diagrams
The origami American Eagle v2 diagrams are not available yet. Watch the tutorial to learn how to make it!
Other versions
Version 1
This is the first version of the origami Eagle. I like the expression a lot, but the positioning of the wings aren’t very good.
Simplified version
The simplified version has a similar structure to the v2, but with fewer pleats on the wings, simplified face, feet and tail.