My paper automata

[mikezax]

LIFE`S A BEACH

(paper automata)

Author: Keith Newstead

Source: keithnewsteadautomata.com (printed model)

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I reached into the archives and glued another nice automaton by Keith Newstead, pasted from the original without modification, I just had moving eyes left after one 3D puzzle, which I quite liked with this surfing dog, so I used them... A few of photos:

 

[Revell-Fan]

Very cool!!!

 

[mikezax]

Fox
(paper automata)

Author: Rob Ives

Source: https://www.creativecenter.brother/...er-crafts-origami/do-it-yourself-projects/fox

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Another automation from Rob Ives, who is one of the prominent authors of kinetic models. A few of his things can be downloaded from the Canon site, but at the moment far more of his stuff can be found on the Brother site. It also has its pages.
This time I glued the automaton of the running fox, the automaton works, it just moves a little harder than I had to strengthen some parts of the movement mechanism. A few photos:

 

[mikezax]

Dragon Ball
(PAPER AUTOMATA)

Author: Keisuke Saka

Source: https://www.etsy.com/

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Another automaton by Keisuke Saka that can be bought on Etsy. This is probably my first ball automaton with an interesting gear and belt transmission. Built with no modifications except that I printed the back of the parts so I didn't have to retouch so much the white areas that would be visible...

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is really cool! Thank you for sharing this with us!

 

[Revell-Fan]

Awesome work!

 

[mikezax]

Thanx

Train
(PAPER AUTOMATA)

Author: Keisuke Saka

Source: internet - free model

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I don't have much time to glue at the moment, but I managed to glue at least another automaton by Keisuke Saka which I downloaded from some Japanese website, the instructions are in Japanese, but the pictures are enough. It probably has a different name, but I don't know much Japanese. I glued what I could, there is a not very ideal perpendicular transmission through the gears, which is quite stressed, so I preventively impregnated the wheels with superglue which definitely helped. A few photos:

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That looks AMAZING!!!
I have always like these little automata dioramas. Thank you for sharing them with us!

 

[Sky Seeker]

Thanx

Train
(PAPER AUTOMATA)

Author: Keisuke Saka

Source: internet - free model

Video:

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I don't have much time to glue at the moment, but I managed to glue at least another automaton by Keisuke Saka which I downloaded from some Japanese website, the instructions are in Japanese, but the pictures are enough. It probably has a different name, but I don't know much Japanese. I glued what I could, there is a not very ideal perpendicular transmission through the gears, which is quite stressed, so I preventively impregnated the wheels with superglue which definitely helped. A few photos:
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Nice example of karakuri! Well executed! Nice job!

Sky Seeker

 

[zathros]

I really like the movement of the Fox. I can imagine a Horse done similarly using 4 strips and having them going to the legs diagonally.

 

[mikezax]

Thanx

Hesitation
(PAPER AUTOMATA)

Author: Keisuke Saka

Source: etsy.com

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Another automaton by Keisuke Saka, which clearly shows that even with a simple gear, an interesting and funny automaton can be designed. This automaton can be purchased on etsy.com. (pdf: 4 pages with parts + 2 pages with instructions) I didn't make any modifications, I just printed the back so I didn't have to manually cover the white areas that are visible. When gluing everything fit and the finished automaton works nicely and smoothly.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You have done another GREAT JOB! These automatas are quite intersting. Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

[mijob]

Thats a funny looking guy and its a fantastic model. As always it looks crisp, clean and clear.

 

[micahrogers]

These little whimsies are so cute, I love 'em

 

[mikezax]

Thanks, when I was looking for music for the video, I found this video on YouTube: Man's Early Flight Attempts