This worked best at my second attempt using heavier card (210 gsm) really clear strong whistle!
For the bellows I scored all the dotted lines well, then folded and pressed flat each horizontal fold forward AND back (hill & valley).
I then wrapped the sheet around a bottle ( a good Madiera works well!) and glued it end to end and THEN formed the concertina folds - worked a treat.
Not sure about a train but a model organ is definitely 'on the cards' (Ho ho ho).
I have the plans for a wooden crank-operated 'busker's organ' and plan to have a go at converting it to paper and card.... I'll let you know how it goes.
Cheers!
Saturday 25th Sep 2010 12:35
Anonymous
5
Rob, you're a genius! I was so amazed when it actually worked! All of your papercraft models are very impressive. An idea is to make this into a papercraft train. Tell me what you think about it.
Friday 30th Oct 2009 19:25
Anonymous
i can't wait to try this! the student will be amazed... paper noise!
Monday 19th Oct 2009 20:58
irene
5
I've always loved this model! I made it ages ago and I still think it is one of the most intriguing models that I know.
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Steamy Joe
This worked best at my second attempt using heavier card (210 gsm) really clear strong whistle!
For the bellows I scored all the dotted lines well, then folded and pressed flat each horizontal fold forward AND back (hill & valley).
I then wrapped the sheet around a bottle ( a good Madiera works well!) and glued it end to end and THEN formed the concertina folds - worked a treat.
Not sure about a train but a model organ is definitely 'on the cards' (Ho ho ho).
I have the plans for a wooden crank-operated 'busker's organ' and plan to have a go at converting it to paper and card.... I'll let you know how it goes.
Cheers!
Anonymous
Rob, you're a genius! I was so amazed when it actually worked! All of your papercraft models are very impressive. An idea is to make this into a papercraft train. Tell me what you think about it.
Anonymous
i can't wait to try this! the student will be amazed... paper noise!
irene
I've always loved this model! I made it ages ago and I still think it is one of the most intriguing models that I know.
Irene