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and fasten it there at the intersection of the side-sticks; this will make a natural hooking-fork to the caudal fin (Fig. 17).

The remainder of the strings can be put on by referring to the diagram, care being taken that the dorsal or back-fin is made exactly the same size as the fin on the belly of the fish. Yellow, red, and green are all appropriate colors for the paper

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Fig. 17.Frame of Fish Kite.
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Fig. 18.Fish Kite.

covering of this kite. After the paper is pasted and dry you may amuse yourself by painting the outlines of the gills and fins (Fig. 18). The kite will look all the better for not having the scales painted upon it. Tie the strings of the breast-band to the side-sticks near the head and tail, and let them cross each other as in a common kite. Attach the tail-band to the tail of the fish.

The Turtle Kite

is so simple in its construction that a lengthy description of how to make it would be out of place. All that is necessary

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