The Webdudes' Leaky Brain

Chokipeta's Evangelion EVA 01

2007-09-30T08:37:00.000-07:00

This is REALLY NICE!

I ordered mine from Amazon.co.jp Shipping was a bit pricey but this book is worth it if you're an Evangelion fan.

It's softbound so the 20 pages will remove with no tearing. A4 size paper, semi gloss magazine stock. The book contains two models, a full standing EVA 01 and a head model:

The head model consists of one page of instructions and three pages of parts.

The full standing figure consists of five instruction pages and eleven parts pages.

As with all of Chokipetas' designs the graphics are exceptional and the designs are true to the original subject. If you've not seen a chokipeta model You can still download one of his Giant Robo models here. You can also find a download or two at the artists website.

Finally Back To Building

2006-10-16T00:24:00.000-07:00

~daadaa over at Deviant Art http://daadaa.deviantart.com/ has created a nice little EVA model. 20.6cm high, 3 pages. Well, you know me....
He was kind enough to provide me an unlocked pattern so I've done "my thing" and scaled it to 54cm high, 15 pages.
Let's get building!

A Genuine Rarity

2006-05-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

Found and purchased on eBay.
The Sailor Moon model from Innerbrain.
Only the parts CD so all I have for instructions is the diagram in the photo.

Hell comes a' knocking at my door

2006-05-18T04:02:00.000-07:00

Actually it was the mail carrier with a package from Hell.
Hell Pizza that is.
Hell Pizza is a chain of resturaunts in New Zealand. They caught my attention due to the fact that their pizza boxes also come equipped with a punchout foldup of a coffin to place your leftovers in.
While they don't deliver to the US (Yeah, I asked. I also wanted a Tee Shirt...) My friend George (aka Jawj, just Jawj) was kind enough to send me a box, menu, temporary tattoos and some beautiful literature on his beloved Christchurch.
Thanks Jawj!

The Return of Rons' Rods

2006-05-18T03:50:00.000-07:00

Ron Kemp designs stylized paper hot rods that would turn the head of The Big Daddy himself.
After a brief hiatus he's back online with a Smartgroups Forum. His originals may also be downloaded from my Guest Page.

BrickBoy

2006-05-10T02:21:00.000-07:00

Here's my contribution to the BrickBoy legend:
Webduderickboy.
Now available at Sjors Trimbachs' Brickboy site (No.27)

Black Shark Complete

2006-04-07T00:40:00.000-07:00

A very satisfying build!

Black Shark 70%

2006-04-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

Aft is finished. Fairly simple assemblies fromthis point on.

Black Shark Continues

2006-03-29T11:10:00.000-08:00

The designer stated the tower assembly was hard and he's right. Nonetheless I seem to have it assembled.

Black Shark first steps

2006-03-24T11:44:00.000-08:00

The main hull is broken into three sections, front, rear and a center which slides inside the other two. Looks like my model will be about 18" long.

Black Shark

2006-03-24T10:49:00.000-08:00

Latitude Zero (Japanese Title: Latitude Zero: Great Military Battle) was a film made in the late sixties by Toho. In typical Toho fashion it does feature the usual assortment of Toho monsters. It also features the Black Shark, a wicked cool submarine. When someone makes a paper model of some thing this cool I have got to build it. You can download yours here.
The photo is from the designers website. I'll be posting mine as I build.

RX-93nu Completion

2006-03-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

Not the simplest build I've ever completed. Here it is:

RX-93nu Update

2006-03-16T17:08:00.000-08:00

Almost finished. Fin funnels and head to body remain.

Old School Anime Paper Models

2006-03-12T22:22:00.000-08:00

Two classics I was glad to acquire;
Captain Harlocks' Arcadia and The Space Battle Cruiser Yamato.
My Arcadia was purchased from Jimbo's Paper ModelWorld.
It is also available along with the Yamato from Hobbylink Japan.

Gundam RX-93 nu and Finalpaper

2006-03-12T22:00:00.000-08:00

Finalpaper is a huge Korean papermodel website/online community. They offer builders forums, model announcements, and for members, a paper model design school. This Gundam is one of the students designs and is extremely well done. I've been two weeks into assembly at the point shown in the photo and should be finished fairly soon.

All about me More!

2005-10-31T16:44:00.000-08:00

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....

2005-10-13T21:55:00.000-07:00

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!

2005-10-11T13:20:00.000-07:00

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

2005-10-11T03:47:00.000-07:00

All that remains are the decals.

Yes, it is free standing.

Final photos later today.

Akira: One piece left to glue

2005-10-10T18:44:00.000-07:00

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!

2005-10-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

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.

2005-10-07T03:01:00.000-07:00

Second verse, same as the first:

About 4" diameter

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

Akira: And Round! (1)

2005-10-02T14:46:00.000-07:00

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'........

2005-10-02T04:21:00.000-07:00

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

2005-10-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Akira Continues Still

2005-09-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

And it is starting to look like a bike!

Very Satisfying.

Akira: Happy Circumstance and Gonzo Shoot-From-The-Hip Modeling

2005-09-27T18:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Circumstance: Got an email from Brad Tate, the designer of this model. Glad to have you back with us, Brad! Brad has also allowed me to host this model. It can be downloaded here:
http://www.paperian.com/webdude/guest.htm

Now, the other...
Perhaps it's my scaling up of the pattern, perhaps it's a cross-dimensional print error. I have no idea what "really" happens deep inside the printer.........either way, #34 was way too excited to snuggle up in #35:

In this case I'm lucky. The face in question is the underside of an overhang as this is the rear fender more or less.

Trace the outline with a pencil:

Redraw the tabs:

Score, cut and fold:

Glue and there it is:

I'll email Brad about this but it's not insurmountable.

Akira Continues.....

Akira Continues

2005-09-26T19:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Gary and Mike I'm now armed with the proper parts. I continue....
No other problems as of yet......(I will pay for typing that. I just know it....)

Akira Snag

2005-09-25T02:51:00.000-07:00

Not an insurmountable obstacle. Just a little Photoshop time...If you have this kit check your pages. Parts 30 & 31 should not look like the ones above.

Akira Motorcycle

2005-09-24T13:09:00.000-07:00

Starting my build of Kanedas Bike from Akira:

I have scaled this up 150% from the original.