papercraft Legend of Zelda Link in 20 seconds

[anthonyf51094]

Wait a minute! The Skyward Sword version is the same model as this but recolored right? The .pdf is for the Skyward Sword Link missing the last 3 pages.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@anthonyf51094 No, not exactly: Skyward Sword Link was based on the same 3D model, but it is not simply a recoloured version of my Twilight Link: Paperlegend made an all-new version!

There was a problem with the PDF version of Skyward Link (the 3 last pages being blank) but on the Pepakura *.pdo version it should be okay: you can print it with the free Pepakura Viewer (sometimes the scale from PDF and PDO are not 100% the same though, so it might take a few tries to get right).

[ninjatoespapercraft]

I'm afraid the only help I can give you right now are the step-by-step instructions that you can already download from my website along with the parts...

Make sure you fold all the valley- and mountainfolds the right way, and pre-shape / curve all the parts you need to, to make it easier to glue them together.

Take it one step and one part at a time, and try without glue first until you get the shape you see in the pictures. And then when (maybe after a few tries) you get it right, use glue.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@THEkhalid142 I wouldn't be able to make it clearer in a video than I already did in the instructions, I'm afraid...

If you're having trouble, it's important to pre-shape the parts properly: most of the legs are kinda like cylinders, so roll the parts around a pencil or a pen so it becomes curved. That way, it's much easier to glue it together.

For fold lines, gently "scratch" the lines with a dull knife or a dead ballpoint that doesn't write anymore, and the parts will fold easier.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

(continued) Take your time, and look at the step-by-step instructions and the parts you already built to see what kind of shape you need to make next. If you are not sure, try it without glue first.

Pre-shape the part into the shape you think it needs to be, and try connecting it to the other ones. If it fits and looks like the pictures in the instructions, you can apply glue to glue it on permanently.

Take your time, and I'm sure you will get it right! Good luck and have fun building!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@THEkhalid142 A video of me actually cutting out the parts and glueing them together would become very long and very boring I think... ;o)

But you can download the parts and full instructions to build your own papercraft Twilight Link from my papercraft webpage: look for the link in the description below the video, or simply Google "ninjatoes papercraft". Twilight Link is in the Zelda section.

Have fun building!

[Sl3yer1o7]

whats the point of papercraft

[Flames540]

i've never heard of paper crafting but it looks awesome! but are these paper crafts very fragile?, can you break them quickly?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@Flames540 I use thicker paper (200 gsm, about 2.5 times as thick as regular printer paper) and if you take care glueing them together, they're actually pretty strong.

Sometimes if you sue regular printer paper on big, hollow models, the "walls" will buckle easily when you hold it, but with thicker paper, that's not really a problem unless you really squeeze them.

Sometimes if they fall, a hand or a foot might come off, but luckily, since it's only paper, it's repaired quick and easy. ;o)

[Flames540]

@ninjatoespapercraft thank you man! so I could get that paper type at a art store in my country right? and... do you use 2-second glue? also i've been seeing comments about ''downloading and printing it blah blah'' you'll probably know what i mean

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@Flames540 I use "TESA All-purpose glue" (you can see a picture of the bottle in most of my instructions). You don't really need extra fast drying glue, many people use simple PVA glue.

The trick is just not to use too much glue. You'll get a feeling for the amount of glue you need after making a few models. ;o)

I'm sure you can find both the paper and glue at special art stores, but it might be more expensive than at a regular office supply store or department store!

[MrLinkmaster99]

is tape optional?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@MrLinkmaster99 Of course it's your own choice what kind of materials you would like to use, but personally, I find tape much more difficult to use, especially on smaller parts, so I always use glue. ;o)

[MrLinkmaster99]

@ninjatoespapercraft ok thnx 4 the help

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@MrLinkmaster99 No problem, have fun building!

[thebiracialangel]

Wish I had the time to do that that's awesome

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@thebiracialangel It does take more than 20 seconds of course, but I hope you'll try it some day if you really want to! ;o)

If you start it and find that you don't have the time to finish it, you can put all the parts and sheets in a safe place for as long as you want until you can find some time again.

It's a good idea to take a break whenever you feel like it anyway, to avoid getting bored and trying to rush it just to get finished, because that would be a real shame of course! ;o)

[genesimmons90]

Is it easier than the life sized version?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@genesimmons90 Although it's a lot smaller, I did try to make it easy enough to put together. ;o) I think the hardest part are the hands/fingers, I made a tutorial on how to build those using a toothpick in one of my other YouTube videos.

Papercraft really isn't as difficult as many people think; the "trick" is to take your time, and pre-shape everything the way you think the parts should go together. And if your not sure, try it without glue first. ;o)

Have fun building!

[MonsterJulian]

Are these hard to make? I want to make some but i need instructions like, which paper to use and do i need glue? :P

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@MonsterJulian The paper I use (200 gsm) is about 2.5 times as thick as regular paper (about 80 gsm) but lots of people use different thicknesses, like 120 or 160 gsm, or even just regular printer paper.

So it's really a personal preferance, although using thicker paper makes your finished paper model stronger of course.

For glue I use "TESA all-purpose glue", but again, other people use different kinds. ;o) Many people use white PVA glue, but basically any kid's craft's glue will do.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@MonsterJulian Personally, I find glue sticks hard to work with on smaller parts, and over the years they don't seem to stay as strong as regular glues, but other (with better glue sticks I guess ;o) swear by 'em. ;o)

I think you'll quickly develop your own preference, like most people. ;o) The most difficult part of Twilight Link are his hands+fingers I think, because they're so small. You can see one of my other videos on how to use a toothpick to make it easier.

Have fun building!

[superstarjonesbros]

Hoe design je al die bouwplaten?

Welk programma gebruik je?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros Sommige zijn gewoon met de hand gemaakt, daarvoor gebruik ik eigenlijk alleen Photoshop voor de nummering van de onderdelen en om sommige symmetrische delen te spiegelen. ;o)

De bouwplaten van Zelda en zo zijn gemaakt met Pepakura Designer (en ook weer Photoshop voor de nummering en zo). Ik kan hier helaas geen links plaatsen, maar als je even zoekt naar "Pepakura Designer", heb je de website zo gevonden. ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

Heb het gedownload, SNAP HET NOG NIET.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros Bedoel je hoe Pepakura Designer werkt?

Op de website van Pepakura Designer vind je uitleg, en met wat spelen kom je al een heel eind. ;o)

Kort gezegd open je met Pepakura Designer een digitaal 3D model, en daarna kun je dat 3D model met "uitvouwen" tot een bouwplaat die je kunt uitprinten.

Er zijn natuurlijk tientallen verschillende 3D programma's om een 3D model te maken; ik gebruik vooral Metasequoia of SketchUp, maar dat is net welke je zelf handiger vindt. ;o)

[theseanster7]

I hate fingers!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@theseanster7 Haha well I'm sure you love *your* fingers, but just hate making small ones out of paper! ;o)

They usually are the most tedious part of a paper model, but using a toothpick (if you didn't already) makes it much easier.

Check out the "small paper cylinder tutorial" video that I uploaded some time ago, maybe it can provide you with some tips. I'm afraid nothing can be done about having to do the same thing 10 times, though... ;o)

Have fun building!

[MrLinkmaster99]

where do yo get the parts???

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@MrLinkmaster99 The parts and instructions for all of my models are available from my website.

I can't place links in the comments here, but it's on my YouTube profile page, or if you google "Ninjatoes papercraft" you'll find it too. ;o)

Twilight Link is in the Zelda section, obviously. ;o) Have fun building!

[AlchemistxBankai]

YOUR THE GOD OF PAPERCRAFTS! Do you make them by yourself?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@AlchemistxBankai The models in my videos here are all from my own website, where you can download the parts and instructions to build them too if you want to. ;o)

I can't place any links here, but the link is in my profile ( if you Google "ninjatoes papercraft webpage" you'll find it easy enough too).

[naruto1997jr]

ohhh thats cool my friend made a toon link one and zelda haters were like ohh whats that thing.....-shine in there eyes- lmfao....XD

[naruto1997jr]

it took you 2 weeks to build that didnt it....-_-

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@naruto1997jr Nah, building it didn't take me nearly that long, but of course I knew where all the pieces went already. ;o)

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@ndarren At "Chamoo 232's papercraft archive" you can find several Metal Gear papercraft models. There are also a couple of other smaller ones, like "Snake in a box" or a "Genome soldier".

Some years ago, a Metal Gear Rex paper model that was given out at the 2003 E3 convention as a promotional gift for MGS3, but it was a pre-printed kit, not a download.

I can't place links here, but you should be able to find them all (and maybe even some more ;o) pretty easily with Google.

[superstarjonesbros]

I've been making a LOT of Nintendo papercrafts lately.

I already made a Blitty (M&L BIS), a The Legend of Zelda (1) diorama, a Megaman vs. Cutman diorama, a powder keg (MM), a wooden NPC (SMG2), (very) weird-looking Mario and Luigi, a friggin BUTT-LOAD of ? and brick blocks (and a SMW message box), a starman (SMB1) and I'm working on Broggy (M&L BIS).

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros Nowadays, there are lots of people making papercraft models to share with others to build, so there's something for everyone! ;o) I hope you had fun building them!

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft Lotsa fun. I downloaded all of 'em from the Nintendo Papercraft website. Maybe some of yours too!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros It's quite possible you found some of my models through Nintendo Papercraft, I hope you'll have fun building them! ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

LOTS OF FRIGGIN FUN MAN, LOTS OF!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros I'm glad to hear that! ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

And I'm glad you're Dutch! ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

AND now I made a warp pipe(sm64), triforce, end of 1-1(smb), all cap blocks (sm64), a ground switch (sm64)and a 2-d sword and boomerang(tloz 1). Working on Eox (phantom hourglass) too.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros There are tons of nice papercraft models to be found online, so I don't think you need to get bored any time soon! ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

20 seconds?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros Nah, the assembly in the video is actually 23.25 seconds, but 20 seconds just sounded cooler. ;o)

[EnterNameToNoAvail]

that's really cool, i've seen this sort of thing before. how do you apply the glue? i'm guessing with a brush, but i'm not sure.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@EnterNameToNoAvail I just apply it directly from the bottle using the cap, and then I smear it out a bit (it's best if there's only a thin film of glue on the glueing tabs so it is only still a bit "tacky")

Sometimes when I accidentally put on too much glue, I brush it off using a small piece of scrap paper, but everybody has his or own method of course. ;o)

[bay187]

wow your a ULTIMATE PRO!!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Thanks, but I have to admit that I cheated a bit: in reality, I could never do something like this in just 20 seconds. ;o)

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

or 23.25 seconds XD

[A252]

awesome. what type of paper and glue you use?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

I always use pretty thick paper, 200 gsm (grams per square meter). It should be about equivalent to 110 lbs paper in the US, and it's about 2.5 times as thick as regular printer paper.

The glue I use is called "Tesa hobbylijm", or "Tesa All-purpose glue", but that's just one brand's name; any paper / craft's glue that you used in the past and had good experiences with, is worth trying out on papercraft. ;o)

Have fun building!

[superstarjonesbros]

@ninjatoespapercraft

Tesa hobbylijm......

hobbylijm = dutch.

are you dutch?

i am.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

@superstarjonesbros As dutch as hagelslag! ;o)

[andresdarquea111]

How many hours did it take you to finish this model? I was thinking of building either this model or the zora armor link. Which one is easier?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

That's really hard to tell, because I never really keep track of the time... ;o)

Making the templates took a month or two, not having the time to work on it all day long of course.

I think I built the final paper model over the course of a week working on it a bit each night (and of course taking pictures for the instructions).

Zora armor Link might be a little bit easier than Twilight Link, but I think if you can build one, you can also build the other. ;o)

Have fun building!

[FireFoxKing12]

sweet song

[ninjatoespapercraft]

I thought so too! ;o)

[AlchemistxBankai]

Wow that awesome. I uploaded some stop motion papercrafts also. Keep up the good work top nintendo papercrafter!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Yeah I just saw your Peach's Castle video; I like how the towers go up, that looks much more like a proper stop motion. ;o)

[link1stheman]

awesome man Im gonna go download it NOW!!!!!

[AluCaRDoptical2]

very nice man!

[Jhonmayer1]

Awesome job!

Gonna make one now :]

Great music too

[wuuht]

die is egt heel mooi

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Haha, thanks, eg wel!

[nevet1212]

wow looks good

[PaperCraftMuseum]

ahh this brings me lots of memories :P

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Haha well yeah, you gather *lots* of memories when it takes so long! ;o)

[cardboardguns123]

what paper model of yours you think was the easiest to build?

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Thanks!

[Vert092]

Great job!!!

And great choice of music!

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Thank you, I felt it really suited well. Maybe I'll do a proper stop motion some time if I remember to take proper pictures for one next time... ;o)

[Vert092]

Like haywan chiu's!

Oh, and this video reminded me that I should send you some pictures of your zora armor link that I finished last month...

I will see if I send them this week.

[ninjatoespapercraft]

Haha only smaller. ;o)

If you send me your pictures of ZaL, I'll add them to the hall of fame if you'd like, take your time.