Transforming Paper Jetfire

[Getter1]

Hello All,

Before I go my move underway I decided to do a quick build of the Jetfire model from Paper Robots 1999,

http://www.paperrobots1999.com/

THis was a fun and failrly easy to build model. I used toothpicks instead of the rubber band method used by the creator (I didn't have any small rubber bands ATM ). I made th ehip rod longer than I would've liked to so I could slide the legs to one side to clear the arms during transformation.

When I get this apartment done I will be building his Optimus Prime and Megatron I hope to see more Transformers from him in the furture.

I also have invited the creator to join us here. Hope he does

Anywho on tho the pics!

G1

 

[Getter1]

Mo pics.

G1

 

[CK Styles]

I really liek your solution for the moving joints!~ Way better than trying to tie those crazy rubber bands! I have been holding off on building another cause of those pesky things. Nice work .....

 

[Getter1]

Thanks CK

I forgot to mention the toothpicks have a thin strip of printer paper wrapped and glued on the ends to cap em off. Made for a cleaner look IMO. The rubber would have it's advantages though. The hips for instance would work better in transformation if they had the flex the rubber would give.

When I can find my cardstock I'll print off the next 2 models

G1

 

[RMCH]

:thumb:Number #1 in my book. Very cool! I would operate a transformable plane to robot and back any day. Thanks for the link and the build pics & tips.

 

[cmags]

Awesome build! Came out very clean! I've been meaning to get to Jetfire. started with Optimus myself. I think yours came out cleaner though, especially with the toothpicks. The rubber bands tend to bend and deform the card.