Assembly instructions

Here you can find more information about my assembly instructions, which are included with all my assembly instructions for the Pepakura models.

Overview

On the first page you will find basic information about the model.

This is followed by an overview of the general procedure and the structure of the building instructions.

An overview of which parts you will find on which sheet and then the detailed assembly instructions form the end of the document.

Recommended aids

This is just a recommendation, you can of course use anything you like to cut, glue, score or perforate the models. Be creative, anything that makes your work easier is allowed.

In the picture on the right you can see some of the tools I like to use. You can find more information about tools in "Tips & Tricks"

Level of difficulty

The level of difficulty should give you an indication of what to expect when building the model. It is not an exact science and depends on many factors, e.g. your experience, available tools, size of the model, complexity of the model, number of parts, time required, etc.

You can find how I try to estimate the level of difficulty here. My models are rated as Easy, Medium, Hard.

1. general process

Printing - cutting/scoring - folding - gluing is always the general process in Pepakura.

2. part number

Each part is marked with a part number, which you will find on the part or, in the case of small parts, next to it. It is larger than all adhesive numbers and slightly less dark. The part numbers are also a suggestion as to the order in which these parts can be fitted. Of course, there are many ways to get to Rome, but if you are experienced enough, you do not need to follow this sequence. For those who have not yet built so many models, I recommend that you always follow the sequence.

If there is an exclamation mark next to the part number, you should look at the installation instructions; there are additional instructions.

3. Lines

Solid lines are intersection lines,

dashed lines are scratched or perforated and are called valley folds.

Dash-dot lines are also scratched or perforated and are called mountain folds. The image at No. 3 shows the difference between mountain and valley folds. In the DXF data, the mountain and valley folds are continuous, with red for valley folds and blue for mountain folds.

You can find tips for scratching in "Tips & Tricks "

4. adhesive tabs

The small numbers on the outside show which tabs need to be glued together. There are always only 2 matching numbers. Be concentrated here, incorrectly glued tabs can ruin your model.

5. assemblies

For some models, it makes sense to glue smaller sections as an assembly beforehand and only add them to the whole model later. Always check the detailed instructions to see when to do which step. If there is an exclamation mark next to the part number, you should look at the installation instructions; there are additional instructions.

Parts area

Using the part numbers and colors, you can find the parts quickly and easily on the PDF.

Detailed assembly instructions

Here you will find my suggestion for the sequence of assembly steps, including when and how the individual components can be assembled. For tricky parts you will also find tips and pictures on how to do it. If you have a better idea or use other aids, that's fine, be creative, almost anything can be used as an aid.

The simplest tool is your fingers!

Notes

exclamation mark

If there is an exclamation mark next to the part number, read the assembly instructions for special information.

Children

Children may only be able to master the models with the help and guidance of adults. Very small parts or even large parts may be difficult for small children's hands to glue.

You are better placed to decide whether your child can safely use scissors and/or knives than I am. Please accompany your child when working on these models so that they also have fun being creative.