Yellow Submarine (take 2)

[aansorge]

I built my own Yellow Submarine again. I remembered some difficult spots from last time and wanted to butt the joints rather than overlap them. I like the brochure paper (it is fairly stiff and glossy) and it is just thick enough to show the seams. I ended up butting the hull joints, and overlapping the topsides, which was lucky as we shall see in the next paragraph.


Here is the download




The primary difficulty I recall was in installing the topsides pieces to the hull. So this time I built from the front, just so I could get my fingers inside to hold it while the glue set. Unfortunately, lining up the red stripe was done from the rear last time.


The second joint in the topsides almost lines up with the second joint in the hull. Not quite, though, and in order to match the stripe where it crosses onto the hull, the topsides must be pushed down (and widened) quite a bit. This in turn lowers the crest of the topsides, resulting in a humpy result. Next time, I will match the first joints (see pic 4).


This time, I think because I was butting the hull joints, the top of the hull did not come together perfectly. I did not force it to the line, rather I accepted where it came together and glued it.

[rockpaperscissor]

A better result this time, if I remember correctly. Curvy models like this one are tough. I've used glossy brochure paper, and like it very much for assembly. The big drawback is color fastness - the side of the model facing indirect sunlight faded substantially over the course of a year.

[airdave]

This is exactly why I avoid designing anything completely rounded and with so much compound curvage.

It only works (to duplicate the shape) if you use many many more sections and parts.
But then you end up with way too many seams (another downfall of paper crafting).
LOL

I'd say you did the best you could with this complicated shape.

[aansorge]

Thank you both!


The organic curves (whatever that mean), are what attracted me to the Domantine version in the beginning. I guess I am just a sucker from my generation.


It did seem I spent a lot less time wiping excess glue off the outside this time. I am pleased at that.

[Butelczynski]

I found that making completely separate joining strips and water based glue helps a lot with making curved/spherical shapes like that.Still difficult and cutting of parts has to be very precise.

I tried building this model long ago and failed.I enjoyed film and music a lot more.

[Isaac]

This model is only good for practicing paper modeling. That is all. Making it more accurate, fit better or easier to build is a futile endeavor.

I built it and it was just fun regardless of the outcome.


Isaac

[aansorge]

I am afraid I have a rather large box of test builds that supports what you say. It is a tough design


I am glad it was fun. Thanks for sharing that.

[Vermin_King]

If you decide to do a diorama, these might help

onemonk.com

[aansorge]

very nice!

[USSMissouri]

Nice model! We all live in a yellow submarine.