The Easy Build models came out of a need for a free giveaway model at an Army Heritage event.
(My friend Don Boose is involved)
Anyway, the goal was a simple-to-construct one-sheet model.
I even went so far as to make it buildable without the need for glue.
(Although gluing makes for a better model)
And I created two models, a military Humvee and a Land Rover.
Each of those in two different versions.
The Easy Build models are available on my website, and they are freely available for download and sharing.
You can print and share the printed model sheets at any event (as giveaways...not for sale).
[Please do not share the digital file anywhere...only share links to my site]
So...that brings me to now, and I thought it would be fun to add a new Easy Build model to the collection.
Here we go...
start by cutting out the one and only part.
This is a slightly smaller scale model than the Humvee and Land Rover, but it still fills the page.
And then using a blunt tool, score all the lines that have to be creased and folded.
Theres a whole bunch of score lines in the track sections.
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After cutting and trimming all the edges and tabs, you may choose to use the interlocking tabs...
and that means you have to cut the slots for the opposing tabs.
Easiest with a knife, but you might be able to poke some scissors in there.
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Now fold all your tabs.
If you are choosing not to use the interlocking tabs, you can cut them off cleanly at the edge of the model.
You can do the same if you plan on gluing your tabs. But if you want to assemble the model quickly and without
using glue, the interlocking tabs work just great to hold everything together securely.
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Now fold all your pre-scored fold lines.
The shape of the vehicle is obvious now, and its a good idea to familiarize yourself with how it all connects (before
you start connecting tabs or gluing anything!).
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The Track sections, at each end of the vehicle, are scored to curve the part.
Do you best to preshape these areas to match the sides of the body (before you start connecting tabs).
You can also examine how the smaller opposing tabs line up with the slots in the main tabs.
Just push them through the slots to connect the body sides.
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When you're done, your Easy Bild model should look like this.
Its an M-113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Troop Carrier)
And as you can see in these photos, it holds together quite well without the use of glue.
(I will glue the tabs later to guaranty a more long term connection.
I will also edge colour the part for a final display look.)
This model will be available soon, as a free download on my website.
I am still contemplating an alternate version...maybe camo? or a NATO (white) version?
So I can't say how quickly I'll get it published.
You'll just have to watch the website for its release.