ORIGAMI GAUTAMA BUDDHA!
Designed and folded by me from a single uncut square sheet of 75 cm sheet of tracing paper
96 grids box-pleating
Finished Model Size: 17 cm
Time to fold: I've lost count...6 days+ maybe
As a kid I watched a lot of Cartoon Network, which was so much better than today. One Sunday morning, an animated movie by the name "The Legend of Buddha" came on, and somehow, it hit me really deep! The ashtang marg (eightfold path) really intrigued me, but I obviously haven't attained enlightenment XD
Point is, old Cartoon Network was so cool!
This model is dedicated to you 隆興贺 ! Hope it lives up to your expectations.
In a way, it's dedicated to all the great masters - Mr. Hojyo Takashi, Mr. Ronald Koh, Mr. Leo Lai, ObeLisk...I drew inspiration from all of their designs:) Especially the Mucilanda (Snake/Naga) is a clear interpretation of Mr. Koh's Cobra.
Shaping could be better, but I've already spent 2-3 days on that. The Ryuzin scales could be done, but that would be an overkill
Ref. Image:
It's probably my most complex design. Now back to studies
Hope you all like it!
Happy Holidays
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