All about me More!

JibJab sent me the Hi-Res shots of my scenes. I hadn't been able to spot myself as a Factory Worker in the pan. The proof is in the picture however, and there I am, front row far left.

Yeah,yeah it's all about me....

Of course, it IS my blog...
Here's my piece of Animation History from Jib Jab's Big Box Mart:

And, in a strange case of art imitating life the locale shown is exactly where I find myself now so if anyone's looking for a one man IT shop, Graphic Artist or needs a commercial paper model designed...........

Akira: Voila!

And, Here it is!


Thanks to Brad Tate for:
1. Designing this kit!
2. Providing help when I got stuck!

This is one of the most challenging and satisfying kits I have built to date.

Akira: Happy Happy Joy Joy

All that remains are the decals.

Yes, it is free standing.

Final photos later today.

Akira: One piece left to glue

So very very close to completion! The Decals are printed on adhesive label stock.
Since September 27 this model has had 3,208 downloads.

Akira: Finish Line IN SIGHT!

Almost there.

No further problems found.

I'd like this model to be free standing so I'll rig a support stand to hold it all in place while the wheels are glued to the bike.

Akira: And Round Again.

Second verse, same as the first:





About 4" diameter



Now, let's put a bike between those wheels.

Akira: And Round! (1)

First pieces of Front Wheel

Second set.

Third set.

Ready to close.

And, that's the front wheel!

On to the Rear.

Akira: And the Wheels go round'........

Or at least I hope they do.

The best how-to I've seen on assemblies of this nature is at Yamaha's site:
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/advice/0002.html

Rear wheel prep.

Front wheel prep.

And away we go.....................

Akira Update

Main body almost closed.

I started to close the sides from the front of the assembly. In retrospect, I would recommend the following procedure:
Glue the seatback to part 70.
Glue part 70 to parts 30 & 31.
Slide this assembly on to the main body and glue the seatback to the seat.
Glue parts 30 & 31 to the main body, working towards the front.


Starting to finish front cowl assembly.
Time to build some wheels.