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Awesome Origami Aircraft Models of the World's Best Fighters

By Tem Boun

Published: 2005 by Trafford
Pages: 120
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 1412047897

Buy from: Amazon.com

Skill Level :	High intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Mostly
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	Color photo of all models on the cover, and B&W photo for each model
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	Yes
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	All models are from rectangles

Skill Level :

High intermediate

Clear diagrams?

Mostly

Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?

Yes

Photos of completed models?

Color photo of all models
on the cover, and B&W photo for
each model

Is there indication to the model size resulting
from size of starting paper?

Yes

Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?

All models are from rectangles

Overall Impression

This is Tem Boun's first book in a series of aircraft origami theme.
The model airplanes here are not of the flying type, but rather strive
to be accurate model representations of real fighter airplanes of the world.
Each model is folded from one of 3 sizes of rectangles, easily achievable
from Letter-sized paper. It is best to use thin strong paper, or foil.
The models are grouped in the book by the number of vertical stabilizers and paper size. There are also instructions for a display stand for the airplanes.

The folding process of these models is very interesting. Boun introduces
some new techniques and maneuvers, and achieves very pleasing results.

The only gripe I have with this book is the quality of the diagrams, which are drawn as bitmaps, causing some distortions and inaccuracies. This should not
pose a big problem for the more experienced folders, but might get in the way
of beginners.

Other than that, this book will be a fine addition to any folder's library.

Model	Photo (Click for a larger image)
Airplane model stand	Use a 8.5X8.5 inch square, for airplanes folded from letter-size proportions
1 Vertical Stabilizer: 2.6 by 1 ratio paper
Mirage III
Gripen	Folded by Tem Boun
Rafale-C	Folded by Tem Boun
Typhoon
Viggen	Folded by Tem Boun
1 Vertical Stabilizer: 3 by 1 ratio paper
F-CK-1A
F-1 Mirage	Folded by Tem Boun
F-16	Folded by Tem Boun
2 Vertical Stabilizers: 3 by 1 ratio paper
F-18 A/C	Folded by Tem Boun
F-18 B/D	Folded by Tem Boun
MIG-29
MIG-1.44	Folded by Tem Boun
2 Vertical Stabilizers: 3.5 by 1 ratio paper
F-14	Folded by Tem Boun
F-15	Folded by Tem Boun
F-22	Folded by Tem Boun
YF-22	Folded by Tem Boun
X-35	Folded by Tem Boun
Sukhoi-27	Folded by Tem Boun

Model

Photo (Click for a larger image)

Airplane model stand

Use a 8.5X8.5 inch square, for airplanes folded from letter-size proportions