Gorby Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Okay okay, so not really an aircraft, but it's a sort of model of a flyie thing so failing anywhere else to put it… I think it's important to keep learning new skills, and making origami cranes is a skill I learnt yesterday: In a cynical bid to amass major brownie-points, I'm planning to make something for Mrs Gorby's for Christmas. Not saying what it is going to be (as I may fail miserably) but if all goes well I'll need several cranes of varying sizes. Typically, I decided to see how far I could push it: They are completely out of the box (well the paper came out of a box) shockingly, there doesn't seem to be an Eduard etch for a crane in any scale! I left them unrigged and decided not to go for the resin aftermarket upgrade plumage. As you can see, I went for a what-if scheme depicting the camo of the psychedelic flower-power hairyforce of the early 60's. The rivet counters amongst you will be screaming that I didn't get the right shade of pink, and the beaks are fractionally too short, but I my argument is that I don't give a monkeys. Thanks for looking - Gorby 14 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 If you could do a unicorn, it could go in Sci Fi RFI. ; 0 ) 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 This is seriously addictive. I've just made a smaller one, although I had to use thinner paper and tweezers to do it. I don't think I'll try anything smaller than this….. yet. Perhaps 1/44 scale modelling is feasible after all. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckwizard Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Maybe a little weathering? 😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Airfix, Revell or Matchbox? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 On 13/10/2018 at 22:36, Duckwizard said: Maybe a little weathering? 😛 You suggesting that my cranes should look like unwashed slobs? The nerve. The hippy hairyforce didn't see much action (I know the feeling) as they were usually too spaced out to give a damn, so other than a few 'grass' stains they wouldn't have looked very grubby. And the last one doesn't need weathering as it's a chick, fresh out of the bird factory (that's where they come from don't they?). 🐣 On 13/10/2018 at 23:27, Uncle Pete said: Airfix, Revell or Matchbox? Silly me I forgot to say, but as these are an Asian species and from the accuracy issues and the vague grasp of reality, it should be obvious that they are without doubt Trumpeter. I may need to be admitted to some sort of clinic before I fill the house with these things. Send help! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Always good to stretch your modelling muscles in new ways - those are splendid I’ve been similarly messing about with laser cutting and ply and producing some very non scale mobiles (some thinks that look vaguely Hawk-like and pterosaurs) and a retro rocket in undeterminate scales Are the cranes going to be used in a mobile? If so would on of the lasercut frames be any use to you? 8 arms - I’ve painted the prototypes but the lasercut ply looks ok bare 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, LostCosmonauts said: I’ve been similarly messing about with laser cutting and ply and producing some very non scale mobiles (some thinks that look vaguely Hawk-like and pterosaurs) and a retro rocket in undeterminate scales Those are fantastic. I particularly like the pterosaurs. Laser cutters look a very interesting bit of kit – don't temp me. Yes they are intended to end up as a mobile, but a desktop one rather than a ceiling hanging one. We saw some when we were on holiday and although they were affordable, I instantly thought 'I could do that'. Thanks for the offer (I think it was an offer) about the frames, but I'm a reasonably competent wood worrier and I have an idea about using some thin oak pieces that I've got. If that looks too heavy against the delicate cranes I may rethink – possibly clear acrylic or wire frame. I don't like my poor lonely brain cells to get to lazy, so I like to give them practical puzzles to solve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Yup, intended as an offer - still open if you eventually decide on acrylic as it’ll cut that nicely as well It is in a fab lab in the local library - there are similar open access centres all over so if you fancy a play with one look them up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, LostCosmonauts said: Yup, intended as an offer Thanks very much, I'll keep that in mind. 2 minutes ago, LostCosmonauts said: It is in a fab lab in the local library - there are similar open access centres all over so if you fancy a play with one look them up I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Is this one handy for you? http://www.covfablab.org.uk Laser cutting, CNC, 3D printing,... all sorts of neat toys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 18 hours ago, Gorby said: Okay okay, so not really an aircraft, but it's a sort of model of a flyie thing so failing anywhere else to put it… How about figures 🛎️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, LostCosmonauts said: Is this one handy for you? http://www.covfablab.org.uk Laser cutting, CNC, 3D printing,... all sorts of neat toys Thanks again. I didn't know that these places existed. 9 minutes ago, Ratch said: How about figures 🛎️ I did consider that, but decided that line of thinking was too rational for me. Perhaps the eventual mobile could go in RFI 'dioramas'. Edited October 14, 2018 by Gorby addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Off the wall..... how about ships! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ratch said: Off the wall..... how about ships! That reassures me a little, my rational thought seems to be better than yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Gorby said: That reassures me a little, my rational thought seems to be better than yours. I misunderstood - I thought the object was to think outside the box 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, Ratch said: think outside the box Out of the box, maybe, but not out of the whole postcode! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I forgot to mention earlier... Unorthodox but mega-cool, especially going smaller and smaller. Get it down to half a Rizla and you'll really be onto something! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Uncle Pete said: Get it down to half a Rizla and you'll really be onto something! Then apparently I'm onto something. The last one was less than half the size of a standard Rizla - 20mm square. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 15 hours ago, Gorby said: less than half the size of a standard Rizla In that case I have to say it... You ain't human! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) After wholeheartedly stealing your idea and a pleasant little while of a Sunday morning Edited October 15, 2018 by LostCosmonauts 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 That's brilliant. looks like I've infected you with my addiction. Anyone else with any origami artefacts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303sqn Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPSlBKUSUUrO1P_ZJniGFjNSLV2k0laeSHcPsW1ux2yaCAol7b9jdjzJh0K7kgxBA?key=dEhwTmZGNmVyazdxNU14R25TUDU0eVc0LVN5emRR My small exhibition at Sostrene Grene last year. Grey bird near the till is a crane. Edited October 15, 2018 by 303sqn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 51 minutes ago, 303sqn said: My small exhibition at Sostrene Grene last year. Grey bird near the till is a crane. That's just showing off. Looks like an amazing display (I'll admit that your crane is a tiny bit better than mine). Looks like I've got some catching up to do. Where's that paper….? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 I've finally got around to completing Mrs Gorby's crane mobile Christmas prezzie. This is the second attempt - the first one I used different sized cranes but the eventual mobile ended up too big. This one is 6.5 inches tall. Not perfect but the best I can manage. I can't decide if it looks better with the piece of origami paper (which is the same size the cranes are made from) on the base or not, so opinions would be very much appreciated. Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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