My projects
Back in 2009, the year when I built the Renault R29, my models were very simple - thy had only a basic F1 shape with no details whatsoever. Over time, I gradually started adding features - you can follow the progress if you take a look at the projects below. I don't know how many pieces of paper made up my earlier models - but my most complex one is made up of more than 2000.
The projects are ordered newest first, so scroll to the bottom if you wish to view them chronologically.
The projects are ordered newest first, so scroll to the bottom if you wish to view them chronologically.
cars since 2009
Ferrai sf15-T
Changing the scale once again, my new model is a 1:10 creation. I really pushed myself on this one, using the advantages of the larger scale to reach unprecedented levels of detail
Technique: varying thickness cardboard + plastic/wood/metal Size: 523*180*110 (1:10) Weight: 305 g. Years: 2016-2019 |
McLaren MP4 -30
My most ambitious project yet, pushing the limits of 1:18 scale. Built over almost half a year. Lots of tiny, but significant improvements - see for yourself!
Technique: varying thickness cardboard + plastic/wood/metal Size: 275*95*58 (1:18) Weight: 91 g. Years 2015/2016 |
Mercedes F1 W05
A huge step forward: the Mercedes F1 W05. Featuring significant changes, such as a larger 1:18 scale, a powertrain and lots of removable components. It was also the first model which got me published on an international blog.
Technique: varying thickness cardboard + plastic/wood/metal Size: 268*92*58 (1:18) Weight: 83 g. Year: 2015 |
K314
Another milestone - the first car with removable parts - tires, nosecone and front wing and steering wheel are all detachable. Based mostly on the F14T, it featured some of my own design ideas. It was also the foundation for future projects and the last one built in 1:26 scale.
Technique: varying thickness cardboard Size: 190*67*42 (1:26) Weight: 27 g. Year: 2014 |
Ferrari F14T
In 2014, after the two test cars, it was time to make use of what I had learnt. The result was definitely my best car at the time. For the first time, I was paying a lot attention to photographs, made drawings. The project took 1,5 months. Key changes were the complete lack of papier mache, the surface quality and once again, all tiny, but very important details.
Technique: varying thickness cardboard Size: 190*67*42 (1:26) Weight: 27 g. Year: 2014 |
K213
Another design of my own. As you can see, I went for a very simple and clean design, focusing a lot more on the features of the car such as sidepods, suspensoin, wings, splitter and exhaust. All in all, a very elegant piece of crafts. Also, significantly lighter than previous ones.
Technique: varying thickness cardboard + papier mache Size: 186*70*43 (1:26) Weight: 26 g. Year: 2013 |
K113
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In a bid to refine my skills, I designed my own car after the F138. It continued the tradition set by its predecessor by minimisimg the papier mache used. Some great leaps forward were made - wishbone suspension, better wings and printed decalls to name a few.
Technique: 0.5 mm cardboard + papier mache Size: 187*75*45 Weight: 34 g. Year: 2013 |
Ferrari F138
Things got better in 2013. I abandoned papier mache in most areas, started using carbon. A big step forward at the time.
This build was documented a lot more extensively in its own report. Technique: 1mm cardboard + papier mache Size: 188*68*49 Weight: 36 g. Year: 2013 |
Ferrari F2012
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In 2012, I introduced a number of changes, including:
curved sidepods, a splitter, more detailed suspension and more minor things, such as barge boards and turning vanes. I was already starting to look more deeply into photos and really trying to copy what I see. Technique: Papier mache Size: 195*80*46 Weight: 44 g. Year: 2012 You can see some photos from the construction. It's the first model with such. |
Ferrari F150 italia
Ferrari F10
Renault R29
The start of an era. Constructed in 2009, when I was 12, this car marked the beginnig of a series of cars, built with papier mache. It can't really say it's a scale model - some parts are massively bigger than others - but it defined th size of my next cars by the diametre of the tires, which were Bonibon candies' cases.
Technique: Papier mache Size: 200*100*44 Weight: 47 g. Year: 2009 |