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Some key things to keep in mind while building: 1.) DO ONE PART AT A TIME! Things can get confusing really quick if you cut out all the parts before folding. Take it slow, and do one part at a time before moving to the next. 2.) Paper does matter - Most people recommend 110 lb cardstock for nice looking models. However, if you're just beginning and are prone to accidents, it's best to use printer paper at first. If your models are too flimsy and fall over, insert weights like BB's or small coins inside the model to weigh it down. 3.)Scoring - as mentioned earlier, scoring is an important factor to making a good model. My method consists of using the edge of the nail file (the edge you use to clean the dirt from your nail) and go along the edge of the ruler a couple of times to make a small crease. this will make a nice, clean fold. 4.) Reference or Instructions - If your model doesn't have instructions, a good reference photo can help you out a good deal. Most of the time papercraft developers align similar groups of parts in the same area.(i.e. head parts will be together/on the same page and so on) 5.) where to score? - some models have lines to let you know where to score, other don't. Usually you can get a pretty good idea of what the part looks like by looking at the reference photos and scoring it accordingly, other times a lot of score lines simply go in between vertices between tabs. (hence making triangle shapes, polygons, etc.)
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