Barmy Origami - Ever tried to make one of these?!

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Looks quite fun - although probably expensive for the amount of coloured ink you'll go through on your printer...

I used to be a member of an origami club until I quit a few years back, but recently I have been considering returning to the fold...
 
Touring Mars
I used to be a member of an origami club until I quit a few years back, but recently I have been considering returning to the fold...

Boom boom! Good one!
 
Thats awsome, chaser fan! I used to make these when I was 5 or 6! Not as good though... and I drew them myself.

Li'l hard to read Japanese though.
 
I used to make those to pass the time a long time ago, until I started to play guitar. Completely forgot about these cool little things!
 
Touring Mars
Looks quite fun - although probably expensive for the amount of coloured ink you'll go through on your printer...

I used to be a member of an origami club until I quit a few years back, but recently I have been considering returning to the fold...

He just had to do it... :ill:
 
i see people are more worried about their ink than they are trying to assemble these...you can't do much without ENGLISH instructions, too. should someone tell the author that?
 
i see people are more worried about their ink than they are trying to assemble these...you can't do much without ENGLISH instructions, too. should someone tell the author that?

You can tell him all you like, he won't be able to understand you anyway.

That's an awesome Enzo.
 
Enzo is awesome, but that stuff is not really what "origami" is. I'm Japanese, but I have never been good at that stuff. Only origami I was interested in were paper planes. :D

He just had to do it... :ill:
To be honest with you, I was starting to miss it. :ill:

Edit: Far from official, but I hope this helps:
Steps:

1) You will need scissors, (box)knife, ruler, stapler, and something to help you put the crease in the paper. Use of glue is not mandatory.

2) Print the downloaded image(pic of the car) to A4 size paper(make sure the layout is correct). Matte paper is recommended, but you could use photo paper. It is harder to crease the photo paper. Author used the Epson PM Matte Paper.

3 & 4) Cut the picture out. Since all lines are straight, it might be easier with a ruler and a knife.

5) Make sure not to miss out any holes that you need to cut out. Use your knife for this. Depending on the car, you might also need holes for antennas or rear spoilers.

6 & 7) This is the most important step, creasing/folding. Use a tool like in a photo(I'm not sure what that thing is called in English), rub it repeatedly to make a crease. You can also use a corner of a ruler, or pen, as long as it's not too sharp. If you are using a photo paper, do this from the reverse side to prevent damage to the print.(more info on the bottom)

8) Start folding.

9) Bend the sides of the car to "round" the body-sides.

10 & 11) Fold the front and rear windows several times. Good creasing here makes things easier later. Same goes to the front and rear end of the car.

12, 13 & 14) Now place together the "stars" from left and right, staple. Make sure the edges of the paper do not go over. Make sure it is aligned.

15,16,17) Clip on the body(bottom), rear, windshield(in this order).

18 & 19) Make sure the couple of tabs clip behind the headlights, as you fold in the hood/bonnet.

20) Push in the clip-on part behind the headlights with your nail. You could also used toothpick for this, which might make it easier.

21) Finally, clip on the bumper.

22) Finished! If the fit is loose, you might want to apply some glue.
 
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