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Hey, i've just received this book. I know that this book contains amazing models. To tell you the truth, i'm afraid to even open his book (i don't know if i'm ready). I read all the topics about his models (Wizard, Ancient Dragon, Bahamut, ect.) and i noticed that these are very difficult models. So... Any advice? Motivation? Thanks 

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Motivation: It's all foldable.
Advice: Open the book, and fold!!!!!!!
Advice: Open the book, and fold!!!!!!!

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Hi! It's been a long while since I've been active on here. I deleted my Dropbox years ago, so some things, like my Dragonfly Varileg guide, are lost to time. I may still have other things, though! Email me if you have any questions.
Hi! It's been a long while since I've been active on here. I deleted my Dropbox years ago, so some things, like my Dragonfly Varileg guide, are lost to time. I may still have other things, though! Email me if you have any questions.
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Before I did either of the dragons, I skimmed the steps, then read their respective forum topics for tips on the tough steps. I finished both of them fairly easily on my first attempts. None of the models are really "hard", just repetetive and long.
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I just did my first and second Ancient Dragon. USE THIN PAPER regardless of how large it is! And strong too, don't want it to get torn on the last page. I had more success with a 60cm square of tracing paper than I did with a 120cm square of thicker craft paper. But 60 cm is about as small paper as I'd recommend, the horns on the head will be extra tricky if you go smaller.
If money is a problem, there are plenty of free folding diagrams on the internet. Brush up on your origami skills a little before tackling the second half of that book!
*edit* Just noticed, this is my 200th post! Given that I generally stay out of the Kitchen Sink area, I think that's a milestone worth celebrating
*edit* Just noticed, this is my 200th post! Given that I generally stay out of the Kitchen Sink area, I think that's a milestone worth celebrating

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Kamiya's models are amazing and greatest. You and I are the Fans of Satoshi Kamiya. My advice: please fold them as soon as possible! And post your pictures about them here!
Enjoy origami! Enjoy Kamiya's great models!
Cecilia
Enjoy origami! Enjoy Kamiya's great models!
Cecilia
Definetly fold Bahamut first. They are both around the same difficulty level, but there is one step near the beginning of the Ancient Dragon that if you mess up on, will make the model impossible to complete. Also, Bahamut's head and feet are easier.Pacosas wrote:Thanks for your tipswitch of the two dragons should i fold first? witch is less complex? (sorry, i haven't studied English for a while
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