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Paper Craft Bikes

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by SteveG, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. SteveG

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    My kids showed me these, they are great fun if you happen to have a couple hours to kill :lol:

    I'm currently working on the XJR 1300...

    Paper Craft Bikes
     
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    wow that would take alot of time and patience! two things I don't have
     
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    That's pretty neat. How big are the bikes when complete?
     
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    Not big enough to ride :cry:


    lol....the XJR 1300 will be about 4" tall I suppose
     
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    Holy crap thats awesome!

    What kind of paper are you using? A thick card stock, or just normal printer paper? Seems almost like it would be really flimsy if you just used normal printer paper.

    I might have to try to tackle one of these this weekend...I mean how else am I going to study for my college final exams?

    :wink:
     
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    I'm using 9mil photo paper...gotta have some shine on my tank man 8)
     
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    what a cool project!
    Personally, i'd love to have an XJR-1300, too bad it's not available in the US

    the assembly instructions read:

     
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    It takes more then a couple of hours. I made the R1, 2 years ago, it probably took 40-50 hours I would guess. I just starter the YZ450, 2 hours in I am on step 2.
     

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    I've been working on the '04 YZR-M1 (red with accessories) today, and working with wood glue, its been taking a long time. I've got the front fairing done and halfway through the lower cowling. Its taken me about 3-4 hours already.

    However, I switched to super glue part way through the lower cowling, and it works a little bit better since I don't have to hold the parts together for a long time for it to start sticking.
     
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    A recommendation on glue:

    You can find it at most craft stores. Also, look into scrapbooking adhesives, tapes, and tools. My wife scrapbooks and was telling me about several products that may be helpful in cutting and assembly.
     
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    I use plain Elmer's white glue. Just put a few drops on a spare piece of paper and apply with a toothpick or wire tie. You don't need much glue so it drys very fast.
     
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    SteveG, how’s yours going? I have the front end and gas tank of mine done.... 5 hours in.
     

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    That is stunning! I wish I had the time to try this, and the patience to finish it...instead of tearing it apart around hour 5...
     
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    I binned mine...twice :oops: ...and I think the kids gave up too :lol: I have not started another one yet as it's the season and I've been busy shopping for Christmas presents and stuff not to mention I've been sourcing out ways and means to get things done on the real bike project too.


    Cheers and seasons greetings 8)
     
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    What, no Yamaha paper craft helicopters?
     
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    Update: It's done! I finished almost 2 weeks ago and am now just getting around to resizing the pics :lol: . This is what happens when your real bike is 350 miles away... did I mention it was in the low 60's today :( .
     

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    You should add that to your signature, thefox!
     
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    nice job
     
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