paper fto

[simdel1]

as promised here is my progress thread of this rather different type of model kit. 117 pages of parts (thats almost 200 separate parts) mean that this will certainly be difficult...probably more difficult than a plastic kit. iv started on the main structural bits, but got bored so i started on more stylish things like the interior. i probably could have spent more time making absolutely sure that every glued joint was perfect but it hasn't come out too bad so far. anyways, here are the pics:

underside shot of the front "sub frame" showing the very substantial looking parts coloured in with black marker.


this shows the main interior tub so far and the top of the front sub frame. you can also see the brake discs that i have coloured with a silver pen (i would airbrush, but i cant see the point for a paper model)


another shot of the interior tub. this reveals some of the slightly exposed joints and you might just be able to make out the third pedel i added as the kit was for an automatic but im changing it back to a manual.


this in one of the brake dics coverted from a flat piece of card to vented, metalic looking discs.


oppinions apreciated. im not one of these people that will get upset/angry if you point out something that iv done wrong...so be as truthful as you can.

this is deffinately going to be harder than a plastic kit

[Sebstar]

LET ME BE THE FIRST TO SAY! THAT IS HOT!
I too downloaded the plans and might do it as a bit of a brake from the plastic kits (no money to buy my white paint, lol)

keep it real!

[EMAXX]

Looks good so far. Many kudos to you for building it, or at least trying. I don't think I'd have enough patience to work with paper.

[ratdat]

It's great to see someone having at go at this..it's harder than it looks! I had a go at building a Yamaha bike some time ago and never finished it. It was damned had and gluing the joints accurately is pretty important in some places. I might hav a go a biulding one of these myself sometime as the idea of a paper car appeals more thaqn the bike did.

[Toyotagt1]

what is that thing???????? its look good but ...

[hondaaccordboy21]

WOW. Looks hard. I could never do that. I'd probably get mad and burn the thing. LOL well excited to see more. Keep us posted.

[Zcaithaca]

yea i tryied that suzuki bike and got so frustrated i threw it in the fire!....but yours looks alot better...great job so far

[drumcat]

bad ass bro! thats gotta be hard as hell to build i cant wait to see that finished good luck

[SchuberT]

looking good... i attempted one of the paper ferrari's i found, but it turned out pretty badly... i would strongly suggest using thicker paper for this... looks like you've already figured that out tho

[simdel1]

thanks for all the encouragement

heres a little bit more of an update. iv done more on the interior, the centre arm rest is done (boy was that hard) and the rear seats are done. they are ok, but they could be better. i know there should be alot more shape in the lower cussion, but i couldnt do it without it looking really bad, so i just left it relatively flat. ill have to get a grey pen to get rid of some of the faily large white gaps. i still have to put the head rests on the rear seats, then its onto the fronts. i might make some racing bucket seats for the front if i feel adventurous enough



SchuberT, yes, i chose the thickest card i could find. unfortunately it might be a little too thick, but its better than been too thin. i might re-print the body parts on photo paper which is a little thinner and nice and shiney...yay

[simdel1]

Originally Posted by drumcat

bad ass bro! thats gotta be hard as hell to build i cant wait to see that finished good luck

drumcat, your sig picture seems to be playing havoc with my browser. iv been on this page 10 mins and your sig still hasnt loaded up. just letting you know.

[pettercardoso]

I'm building that same car too, and I think it's not that hard if you have (lots of) pacience
If you haven't already, just wait until you get to the brake calipers part...Boy is it hard!
I'm also thinking of getting started with this one:




You can check this bike (and other stuff) on this website (as previously posted here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=165599)

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/eng/papercraft/index.html

[Hiroboy]

This is coming along fast and I do hope you finish it.
What colour are you doing the body? White.
For those of you that doing know you can download it from my FTO website here :
http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/info/papercraft.htm

[simdel1]

Originally Posted by pettercardoso

I'm building that same car too, and I think it's not that hard if you have (lots of) pacience
If you haven't already, just wait until you get to the brake calipers part...Boy is it hard!
I'm also thinking of getting started with this one:




You can check this bike (and other stuff) on this website (as previously posted here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=165599)

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/eng/papercraft/index.html

are you going to put any pictures of yours up on here?

[XspudX]

I don't think I could have the patience to do those