Yamaha Papercraft

[Baghr]

Hey all, I just ran across this site that looks pretty cool. It seems there are different models of Yamaha bikes modeled in paper that you can download and create, sort of like origami. I haven't downloaded a model yet, but it should be something cool to check out in the coming winter months. From what I can see the models are pretty detailed.

Here's the link:

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/en ... index.html

Now go unleash your inner geek.

[megaloxana]

Someone posted this once before but it looks like they added a ton more bikes.
M1 ...drooool

[the_finch]

I was wondering if anyone was going to ever find out about these other than me. I just haven't had the time to post about them or take pictures of the one I'm working on.

I'm actually about a quarter of the way done with the 2004 YZR-M1 USA Anniversary Edition papercraft in yellow. I've assembled a few plactic models in my day, but this is something else entirely. If you don't get the paper to take the right curves, sometimes pieces later on just don't match up like they should. On the up side, if you screw up a part, you can just reprint it instead of having to throw the whole thing away.

Some hints:
I'm using medium card stock instead of regular printer paper, it tends to be alot more durable and forgiving.
An X-acto hobby knife is your friend.
Don't use superglue
I'm using Elmer's clear glue
I still haven't figured out the best way to roll the fork tubes and exhaust piping.
You will not finish this in one day, and unless you have nothing else to do, you might not even get it done in just one week.

[Baghr]

Thanks for the tips finch. I plan on getting into this as soon as the snow flies, which should be in about another month. Many projects around the house right now getting ready for winter, one being getting a gas heater hung and the gas lines ran so I can have a heated shop this winter. Then it time to tear into the fizzer. Hmm, sounds like I already have my winter booked.

Anyways, I thought it was cool and figured there would be others around here thinking the same way. I'm sure there will be cold days over the next four months I can find some time to work on one of these.

[the_finch]

I was working on mine while waiting for my exhaust camshaft to come in. Now it's here and I have to do homework and study until the weekend.