Chupacabras?

Android raptor · Post by **Android raptor** » January 18th, 2006, 9:20 pm

I have sort of a facsination with cryptozoology, and I've seen an origami Nessie, so how about a Chupacabras? I've kind of designed one, but you have to glue on the spines (made out of two bird-bases). I want to design one from a single sheet, but I have no idea where to start

. I need a base with a lot of points; one for the head, two for arms, two for legs, at least 7 for spines, and possibly a tail. I have never designed anything major, so HELP!

Post by **Daydreamer** » January 18th, 2006, 10:05 pm

How about taking an existing design and adjusting it for your needs?

I think a Stegosaurus would be a good point to start because it should have all the points you need at the right places.

You can try starting with this:
Diagram for a simple Stegosaurus

Alternatively read your way through Origami Design Secrets by Robert Lang to learn how to design what you want from scratch

Alexandre · Post by **Alexandre** » January 18th, 2006, 10:17 pm

use the models of sea urchins for the back maybe...

wolf · Post by **wolf** » January 18th, 2006, 11:32 pm

Since you've already designed the basic figure, take a look at its CP and figure out where the back of the model is, and decide where you want to put the spines. Add a bunch of grafts at those spots, and then refold the revised model.

Android raptor · Post by **Android raptor** » January 28th, 2006, 11:35 pm

Well, I don't think I can do that, because my existing one is just a variation on the beagle in "Origami Omnibus". I need an existing design with a similar body shape (a porcupine, maybe?). Hmmmm...