Thursday, September 15, 2011

Lotus Europa Paper Car - by Takumi

Very nice model of Lotus Europa, by Takumi, with detailed interior.

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PhotobucketThe Lotus Europa was a two door mid-engined GT coupé built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. In 2006 Lotus began production of a totally new, Lotus Elise-derived design, a mid-engined GT coupé named Europa S.
The original Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis that was first used in the Lotus Elan, while also relying on its fibreglass moulded body for structural strength. The Europa was based on a prototype built to compete for Henry Ford II's contract to build a Le Mans race car in the early 1960s.
The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft-stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness."

PhotobucketThe four-wheel independent suspension was typical of Chapman's thinking; the rear suspension consisted of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower locating link per side, and the axles were used as upper locating links; very similar to Formula racing car designs of that era. Aside from the doors, bonnet (hood), and boot (trunk), the body was moulded as a single unit of fiberglass.
The car's handling prompted automotive writers to describe the Europa as the nearest thing to a Formula car for the road.
In all, Lotus built about 9,300 Europas. - Wikipedia


A Lotus sempre fez máquinas mais focadas no prazer de pilotar, tão valorizado pelo seu fundador, o inglês Colin Chapman. Desde 1952, quando lançou o roadster Six, a produção de carros de corrida ajudou a marca a se estabelecer entre os grandes do automobilismo e deu um apelo extra aos modelos de rua. Um dos primeiros sucessos foi o roadster Seven, produzido de 1957 a 1972, e que hoje sobrevive nas linhas do Caterham Seven. Em meados dos anos 60, Chapman começou a elaborar seu substituto, um carro tão distinto do Seven que acabou por não tirá-lo de linha. O novo modelo seria um cupê de estilo singular criado por Ron Hickman, diretor de engenharia da empresa.
O Lotus Europa havia sido concebido para a Ford competir nas 24 Horas de Le Mans, mas acabou sendo preterido em prol do GT40, da Lola. Dependendo do ângulo, o Europa parecia um cupê fastback, um três-volumes, uma panel van (perua de duas portas sem as janelas traseiras) ou até uma picape. Se na frente os traços eram arredondados e suaves, a traseira parecia implantada de outro modelo, com linhas retas. Na mecânica, mantinha-se a filosofia de Chapman, que pregava leveza e simplicidade, para que pudesse ser reparado em qualquer oficina. - portalsaofrancisco.com.br

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Link: Lotus.Europa.Paper.Car.by.Takumi

Curtiss R3C-2 Vintage Racing Aircraft - by Takumi - Avião De Corrida

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PhotobucketThe Curtiss R3C was an US-American racing aircraft built in landplane and seaplane form. It was a single-seated biplane built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
The R3C-1 was the landplane version and won the Pulitzer Trophy Race in 12 October 1925 with a speed of 248.9 mph (406.5 km/h).
The R3C-2 was a twin-float seaplane built for the Schneider Trophy Race. In 1925, it took place at Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore, Maryland. With 232.57 mph (374.274 km/h), pilot Jimmy Doolittle won the trophy with a Curtiss R3C-2. The other two R3C-2, piloted by George Cuddihy and Ralph Oftsie, did not reach the finish line. The next day, with the same plane on a straight course, Doolittle reached 245.7 mph (395.4 km/h), a new world record. For the next Schneider Trophy, that took place on 13 November 1926, the R3C-2's engine was further improved, and pilot Christian Franck Schilt won the second place with 231.364 mph (372.34 km/h). - Wikipedia

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O Curtiss R3C era um avião de corrida norte-americana construído em para aterrisagens normais, em terra e também na forma de hidroavião. Era um biplano de assento único construído pela Curtiss Motor Company.
O R3C-1 era a versão de terra e ganhou o Troféu Pulitzer em 12 de outubro de 1925 com uma velocidade de 248,9 mph (406,5 km / h).
O R3C-2 foi um hidroavião com flutuadores gêmeos construído especialmente para disputar a Taça Schneider, que ocorreu em 1925, na baía de Chesapeake, em Baltimore, Maryland. Com 232,57 mph (374,274 kmh), o piloto Jimmy Doolittle ganhou o troféu com um Curtiss R3C-2. Os outros dois R3C-2, pilotados por George Cuddihy e Oftsie Ralph, não atingiram a linha de chegada. No dia seguinte, com o mesmo avião em uma corrida em linha reta, Doolittle chegou a 245,7 mph (395,4 km / h),e bateu um novo recorde mundial. No Schneider Trophy de 1926, o motor do R3C-2 foi melhorado, e o piloto Christian Franck Schilt ficou em segundo lugar, com 231,364 mph (372,34 kmh).

Link: Curtiss.R3C-2.Vintage.Racing.Aircraft.by.Takumi

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Racing Cars - by Epson Nakajima Racing - Carros De Corrida

There are more than fifteen models of racing cars in this Japanese site.

São mais de quinze modelos de carros para baixar neste site japonês.

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Link: Racing.Cars.by.Epson.Nakajima.Racing

Kid`s Learning Numbers Castle - by Canon - Castelo Dos Números

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PhotobucketThis is a paper craft in the shape of a castle which you turn the 3 cylindrical ramparts to the left and right to enjoy searching for numbers. Children learn the ways of thinking by looking from different angles as they peek through the holes on the walls and look at the entire castle to find the numbers from 1 to 10.Challenge with your family and friends.Pretty animals and secret treasure chest are hidden, too. - Canon


Este é um modelo de papel em forma de castelo, dividido em três andares, que rodam para a esquerda e para a direita, possibilitando que as crianças brinquem de "caça aos números". As crianças aprendem a raciocinar, olhando de diferentes ângulos, às procura dos números, através dos buracos nas paredes do castelo, para encontrar os números de 1 a 10. Vários detalhes escondidos e até uma arca do tesouro são as recompensas para os pequenos curiosos.

Link: Kid`s`.Learning.Numbers.Castle.by.Canon

Halloween Special - Phantom Manor - by Ray Keim

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I created this model for entertainment purposes only. It represents over six months of work, taking hundreds of hours to design. I am now offering it for free to any mansion fan who would like it, as a token of appreciation for all the phenomenal support I have received since starting this site, and also in the hopes that it will encourage others to share their art and ideas freely online. I hope it is enjoyed, and shared. All I ask is that my name and credit appear on the model and documents. And please do not repackage it, or try to sell it in a modified form. - Ray Keim

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Link: Halloween.Special.Phantom.Manor.by.Ray.Keim

Halloween Special - Barbie Scale Guillotine - by Tektonten

Tektonten is a very nice blog about paper models and have some original models made by the author.

Here is my contribution to the collection of free Halloween papercraft on the Internet this year: a guillotine! I had downloaded a 3D model of a bloody guillotine by designer "Smirnoffka" earlier this year thinking I might do a papercraft of it sometime and finally decided it would work best as a Halloween papercraft. I chose to scale the guillotine to the size of a Barbie doll because there was something just so ironic and disturbing about associating smiling Barbie with a gruesome instrument of death. - Tektonten

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Link: Halloween.Special.Barbie.Scale.Guillotine.by.Tektonten

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One.Monk.Miniatures.Free.Paper.Models

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Gun Walker Combat Vehicle - by Shunichi Makino

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A mix with a taste of helicopter and tank. - Shunichi Makino, from SF-Papercraft

Uma mistura de helicóptero e tanque de guerra. - Shunichi Makino, from SF-Papercraft

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Link: Gun.Walker.Combat.Vehicle.by.Shunichi.Makino

Secular Chapel Paper Model - by Pascal Lesage - Capela Secular

 Good looking model by Pascal Lesage, from French site Kit Carton. You also will find an old 1950`s Renault Galion and a little railroad office.

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Link: Secular.Chapel.Paper.Model.by Pascal.Lesage

European Buildings - by Brest Maquettes - Casa Européias

Simple and nice models by Brest Maquettes. To download the free models, just let a message and the download page appears.

Modelos simples e legais do site Brest Maquettes. Para baixar os modelos é só clicar em "downloads" e no box que se abre, deixe uma mensagem de agradecimento, clique no canto inferior direito para mandar a mensagem e a página de downloads será liberada.

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Link: European.Buildings.by.Brest.Maquettes

Da Vinci`s Mechanical Hammer - by Paper Pino - Martelo de Da Vinci



PhotobucketThis is one of the simplest machines designed by Leonardo in order to improve the human performance. A lever connected to the hammer is moved by means of an eccentric cam. At each turn of the handle, the hammer gives a stroke. As a matter of fact, the real hammer is supposed to be powered by a water paddle-wheel. An implementation with a paddle-wheel powered by sand is planned for the next future. - Paper Pino

Esta é uma das mais simples máquinas projetadas por Leonardo Da Vinci, a fim de melhorar o desempenho humano. Uma alavanca conectada a um martelo, que é movido por meio de uma câmara excêntrica. Em cada volta do punho, o martelo dá uma batida. Nos esboços de Leonardo, o martelo real é alimentado por uma turbina de água. - Paper Pino

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The model is made up with 44 parts, that can be assembled without glue thanks to the Removable Interlocking Pin System (RIPS).
The complete set, inclusive of the assembling instructions, can be contained in an elegant kit box (to build).



O modelo é composto de 44 peças, que podem ser montadas sem cola graças ao sistema Removable Interlocking Pin System (RIPS).
O conjunto completo, incluindo as instruções de montagem, podem ser guardadas numa elegante caixinha decorativa.


Link: Da.Vinci`s.Mechanical.Hammer.Automata.Paper.Model.by.Paper.Pino


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Mario Coin Automata Papercraft - by Ddi7i4d - via DeviantArt

Tenderloin Steak Paper Model - by Wombat - Filé de Paper Model

Yes, it is paper. The dish is paper, the knife and fork are paper and the steak, yes, it is paper too.

Sim, é tudo de papel. O prato é de papel, o garfo e a faca são de papel e o filé saboroso, também é de papel.

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Link: Tenderloin.Steak.Paper.Model.by.Wombat

Monday, September 12, 2011

Michael Jackson Paper Models - by Cherry Plus

Here is the King of Pop, Mr. Michael Jackson, in your more emblematic phases: Jackson Five, Thriller, Moon Walk and Demerol. Models by Brazilian site Cherry Plus.

Com vocês, o Rei do Pop, Michael Jackson, em suas mais emblemáticas fases: Jackson Five, Thriller, Moon Walk e Demerol. Todos os modelos são do site brasileiro Cherry Plus.

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Link: Michael.Jackson.Paper.Models.by.Cherry.Plus

Vintage Style Robot Paper Model - by Toki - Robô Estilo Vintage

Very well textured paper model by Toki. - via Pepakura



Link: Vintage.Style.Robot.Paper.Model.by.Toki