Recent content by Myristica

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    The Myristica Betty

    A little more progress made this week and with a few 'dry fit' pieces in the pics. I love this build very much as it does appear to be very beginner friendly (at least so far;)). Regards Myristica:)
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    The Myristica Betty

    Well, yes... it's been done many times before. But this is only my second papercraft build so I thought that I'd try something a bit larger and with some new folds and shapes in it. I have struggled a little with the cockpit section; it took 3 attempts to get it right, but it was worth the...
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    I have cancer.

    I will be thinking of you. Please get well soon. Myristica. x
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    Hi from the UK

    Wow! Many thanks for the links guys; have bookmarked them all. I am definitely going to start the Hellraiser build, even if it is perhaps beyond my skill level at the moment. I appreciate that the cuts and folds will be very unforgiving and that they will have very little margin for error...
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    Hi from the UK

    Many thanks for the welcome messages. Well, I completed my first build; not a complete disaster and I'm fairly happy with the result. It was a good learning experience and I did get to try a few different folding and cutting techniques. hmmm... the big problem, what should I build next? I have...
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    Hi from the UK

    Hi I am very very new to the world of papercraft; not even finished my first project yet. Not really being sure of where to start, I selected something (that looked simple) from the 'big globe' website. It is one of the drones from the 'Silent Running' movie. I have been a nurse for many...