2013
Having completed my Lamborghini Aventador Hot Pursuit papercrafts in early part of 2013, I got an unsettling urge to build another big model, after a two year break since my 7ft Gundam project. The idea was to build a near-life-size replica of my Aventador Interceptor model, but small enough that I could get it out of my house. After proposing the idea to my wife, she dared me to it and the challenge was on!
For this project I experimented with new materials, new techniques, and larger prints than any of my previous papercraft models. The nameAventador A-E2 is derived from theArchitectural E2 paper sheets used for the prints, mounted to thick chipboard material for added strength.
Overall I am very pleased with the final outcome of this experiment. I learned many new lessons and the artwork makes a great display on my wall. The completed model measures 8' x 3.8' x 2.1' (244 x 115 x 63cm), weighs 25lb (11.3kg), making it my biggest and heaviest papercraft model to date. ...Did I mention most expensive? The cost for printing and materials set me back $1,000, but the creative experience was completely worth it.
CAPABILITIES USED
3D Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Motion Graphics, Paper Engineering, Photography, Print Design
MISCELLANEOUS
Prints and chipboard provided by Alpha Graphics. Additional printing provided by Office Depot.
For this project I experimented with new materials, new techniques, and larger prints than any of my previous papercraft models. The nameAventador A-E2 is derived from theArchitectural E2 paper sheets used for the prints, mounted to thick chipboard material for added strength.
Overall I am very pleased with the final outcome of this experiment. I learned many new lessons and the artwork makes a great display on my wall. The completed model measures 8' x 3.8' x 2.1' (244 x 115 x 63cm), weighs 25lb (11.3kg), making it my biggest and heaviest papercraft model to date. ...Did I mention most expensive? The cost for printing and materials set me back $1,000, but the creative experience was completely worth it.
CAPABILITIES USED
3D Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Motion Graphics, Paper Engineering, Photography, Print Design
MISCELLANEOUS
Prints and chipboard provided by Alpha Graphics. Additional printing provided by Office Depot.
Watch this video to see how this large showcase papercraft was assembled.
Aventador A-E2 next to its little brother Aventador Interceptor.
My Dad was really enjoying this project.
Before building the entire car I built one wheel first to see if the new materials I used would work. It was a success!
This is what my home looked like when I got all the large-format templates from the print shop.
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My cat got very exhausted watching me hand cut all the templates.
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After assembling all four wheels, I had to take them for a test drive.
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Here’s some of the additional internal framing I needed to design and build for structural support.
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This is the amount of glue I used for this project, with Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue. providing the best results.
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With God’s help and hard work anything is possible.
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The completed model on my wall right where I wanted it.
