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First papercraft. Anonymous
Things to note:

*I didn't have any stiff card, so I had to use ordinary A-4 paper.
*I only had paste to glue it with.
*My printer was short on coloured ink, so I went with a monochrome design.
*I couldn't find my ruler, so I cut it out freehand.

So... yeah. It sucks. Still it was my first try making a proper papercraft model. What do you guys think?
>> Cotton Eyed Joe
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>> Anonymous
What did you do to Mudkip? ='(

When I made made my first papercraft, I used ordinary paper and cut freehand, but it never was this bad.
>> GoblinGuy
Uhh...
>> XpJump
It's your first try so not too bad. Seriously get some stiff paper though. Work wonders. It's hard to get things perfect the first time anyway.
>> Anonymous
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>> Anonymous
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Reminds me of this
>> XpJump
Woah you guys are asses. It's not that great but neither was my first. You'll get better, no worries.
>> Cotton Eyed Joe
>>144501
this is correct
>> Anonymous
I guess that it didn't help that I sat on the had halfway through construction...
>> Anonymous
>>144504
Head, I mean. OP here, by the way.
>> XpJump
>>144504

haha when i tried to make mudkip as my second model i stepped on mine; and i couldn't get the head perfect either
>> Anonymous
I don't recall my first ever being this bad. It was about a decade ago, and it was a Totoro.
This looks like underage b&.
>> Anonymous
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>>144488

or you would build this?
>> Anonymous
Gray mudkip rox
>> Anonymous
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Okay, OP here. I decided to go with a simpler design (Porygon) and use a ruler. However, I'm still using plain A-4 and it's still monochrome. Instead of paste, though, I've instead decided to use tape. Much less messy, albeit highly unprofessional.

Is it any better?
>> Farinah !!FbqEUMwDiZO
>>144562
Well, I like both models =) Porygon is easier to make because it has no curved parts.

Hey OP, do you still have the Mudkip design? Post it here
>> Anonymous
>>144562
If you're happy with it, then you achieved your goal. And it does look better than OP. ;)
Most people cut their papercrafts freehand, even if it's a very polygonal design from Pepakura. Cutting and scoring the parts is the least enjoyable part of papercraft I think, and having to fiddle with a ruler that you have to move every two seconds will only make it take longer lol. But if it works better for you, then you should use one!
Glue does work best for papercraft. If you take your time, it won't lead to a mess. Use only a small amount of glue, just enough so it won't dry out before you put the parts together.
I think much of the problems in OP is due to the fact you used regular printer paper. That kind of paper is so thin, that when you have to hold it to glue another piece on, it will easily buckle. If you could reach inside the hide and push a little agains the inside of the top o fthe head, you might be able to fix the shape a little. Maybe you could try to loosen one of the seams, and use a toothpick/kebab skewer (cut off the sharp point or you'll push through the paper). Then glue up the seam you opened again.
>> Lavalis !!FbqEUMwDiZO
>>144562
Yes, I like it ^^ By the way, if you (like 90% of us) have printers that can only print in paper sheets, you can print the design in A4 sheets and then paste the sheets in cardboard.

>>144565
>>Glue does work best for papercraft. If you take your time, it won't lead to a mess. Use only a small amount of glue, just enough so it won't dry out before you put the parts together.
Protip: Use Elmer's glue. White glue or cheaper glues will only lead to mess and can't keep the parts together for more than a couple days.
>> OP
>>144567

I have to disagree with the Elmer's Glue recommendation- I prefer one of the "craft" white glues- Tacky Glue or Sobo. Elmer's is just too thin for my preference.
>> moth
I use Zip Dry, which holds together really well.. Used to use rubber cement, but I found that didn't really hold as much as I wanted it to.
I seem to be an odd one out, as I prefer scissors over pen knives..
>> Anonymous
>>144595
Oh you like it thick and white.
>> Anonymous
http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/lucky/lucky-cat-charm_e.html

That was my first one. And it came out perfect.
>> Anonymous
I use Elmer's Wood Glue, it's all I had other than Super Glue. And it works perfectly. Very strong hold, and dries fast if you don't use a lot. So you can continue without having to wait for a section to dry.
>> Anonymous
ITT those few who can build their first model, and the majority who are downer lobotomy newdyke failure underage b&s.
>> Anonymous
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>>144564
Here's the Mudkips I used.
>> Anonymous
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Snake in a box! was my first one. turned out good but one of the legs were on an angle so he didnt stand right.

Also that mudkip was pretty good for first go, too many creases in the paper though.
>> Anonymous
Pretty bad for a first but if you tried your best thats fine. My first was the same mudkip but I took a couple of hours to get it right.

My mudkip is the one with the sign that says "hai /po/"

I used regular printer paper but used a glue stick so it didn't get all saggy like it would with liquid glue.
>> Aravin
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My first model. had to modify many parts either because they were to small or to thin to be 3d(propellers). used wood glue and sprayed with varnish at the end. i hand scored/cut every part.
>> Aravin
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>>144730
here's a higher quality pic
>> Anonymous
>>144730

do u have a link for that model?
>> Aravin
>>144750
no i dont anymore sorry.
>> Nononymous
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my first papercraft, on normal A4 copy paper. taped and glued in some places.

i didn't fuck up, the template was like that.
>> Anonymous
>>144750
oh ho, it appears my moment of glory is at hand!

In the following link you'll find that highwind, as well as the 2 other versions that appear in game. Enjoy.

http://www.mediafire.com/?joo9n9g0ggj
>> P.Papercraft
I made that model with regular paper and craft glue.

You really need to weigh down the body with a nickel, though.
>> Anonymous
>>144778

I did it on 8.5x11 with elmers and weighed it down with a dime. Not op, just some guy.
>> Anonymous
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My first.

I run out of colored ink pretty quickly myself, so if you're stuck with the monochrome for a while try coloring over it with markers or colored pencils. Obviously not as sharp as a color print, but still way better than being stuck in shades of gray.
>> Anonymous
>>144750
http://www.sd-sascha.de.vu/
Has some more FF airships and Macross and some other papercrafts than just this one.
>> radnomness
What Thickness of paper would you use?
My first papercraft was the Sasuke from .... someone. I did it as a request from a friend, it turned out kind of alright. I used super glue, it was the only kind of glue I had. The entire thing took me three hours, did the cutting free hand. Three days after they had it, their dog decided they were hungry for a Sasuke. v.v
>> Anonymous
>>144819
Most people use cardstock twice as thick as regular paper (160 gsm or 90 lbs) but it's a personal choice. You'll have to find out what works best for you, though most people find out the first type they use works okay and stick with that without trying other cardstocks.
Which is fine, obviously, since it works. ;)
>> Anonymous
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>>144802
Where did find that kitsune mask by the way? I only assembled the pepakura one. From the tamasoft forum.
>> Anonymous
I cant seem to upload any pictures. I keep getting "Upload failed".

Otherwise, my first papercraft was that Gungrave gun floating about recently.
>> Anonymous
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>>144843
I found it here at /po/, actually. I printed it on orange construction paper and colored over the ink with marker, since my printer has a problem with giving crisp colors.

I will say that using thin paper is not an excuse, especially if it's a smaller model. Regular weight printer paper is good for the job most of the time, and cardstock is just as good. I don't get the argument over paper/glue/cutting tools. As long as you're not using duct tape and tissue paper and cutting it with your teeth, how good your model looks is probably going to depend more on your actual building skill (and of course the model itself).
>> Anonymous
>>144899
Thanks, I had that problem with cheap refilled ink cartridges. There were bands of white lines when printing in greyscale. I normally used 135gsm sketch pad paper on the pepakura kitsune mask, the ears don't curl very well and the whole thing is kind of floppy. Printing on cardstock should give more support and less warping.
>> Anonymous
Thanks OP and
>>144500
I lol'd heartily. But seriously good try, even though the angle of the OP picture just made my day.
>> Anonymous
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my mudkip using the same design... used normal printer paper and cut freehand and this cheap clear gel glue stick stuff....
>> Anonymous
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diff angle..... the fins and side pointy things were a bitch to get on!
>> Anonymous
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>>144697
i had the same prob w/ my link....
>> Anonymous
>>144843

I don't normally do this but...I'm requesting the template, please.
>> Anonymous
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You made my day OP <3

Theres mine. I had the hardest time with the head and only after I finished it did I realize you were supposed to weigh it down with something so it could actually stand up. So, he just sits on his face all day.
>> Anonymous
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My first. Got a drop of glue on his face. =[
>> Anonymous
>sits on his face all day.
That Mudkip is a purebred 4channer.
>> Anonymous
>>146155
that's not glue
>> Anonymous
>>146149
Sounds flexible.
>> Anonymous
>>144843
>>146063
OH, duh. You meant the Pepakura gallery. I feel like a dumbass now. Thanks for pointing me that way anyway.
>> Anonymous
>>146155
Sometimes I pour glue on my anime girl papercrafts and pretend it's cum.
>> Anonymous
>>146256
see
>>146166