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Star Trek - Paper Universe

By Andrew Pang

Published: 2000 by Star Trek
Pages: 208
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0671042157

Skill Level :	From simple to complex
Clear diagrams?	Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	Black & White photos
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	Models do not use cuts, most use non-square shapes

Overall Impression

If you're a "Trekkie" and you like origami, you will love this book. It contains diagrams for many of Starfleet's vehicles from the TV series and movies, as well as a good selection of other species' starships from the Star-Trek universe. The models are good representations, and interesting to fold. The diagram quality is generally good, although there are some un-landmarked folds and confusing references here and there, so I would not recommend the book to absolute beginners.

As these models are rather complex, and tend to get thick, the origami paper that comes with the book isn't really adequate, and thinner, stronger, and larger paper should be used.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (click for a larger image)
U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701	From 2 triangles
U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701-A	From 2 triangles	Folded by Eileen Tan
U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701-D	From a rectangle
U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701-E	From a triangle	Folded by Eileen Tan
U.S.S Defiant NX-74205		Folded by Eileen Tan
U.S.S Voyager	From a rectangle
Shuttlecraft type-6	From a rectangle	Folded by Eileen Tan
Shuttlecraft type-9		Folded by Eileen Tan
Deep Space 9	From 3 diamonds	Folded by Eileen Tan
Klingon Battle Cruiser
Klingon Bird of Prey
Borg Cube	The traditional waterbomb
Ferengi Marauder
Cardassian Galor-class Warship
Jem'Hadar attack ship	From a rectangle
Romulan Bird of Prey	From a triangle