Paper Models That Move: 14 Ingenious Automata, and More (Dover Origami Papercraft)

Not for the very young, would need supervision. Interesting to see how the mechanics work.

These models need accuracy and patience to put together but produce superb models that work well and are v clever. Really impressed! If another book is available I would purchase that too.

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Interesting, fun & educational

Too fun! It is a magic world revealed and Made easy to realize... A good way to understand how mechanics work

I felt cheated. IT says fourteen models, but there are only six full models. The rest eight are just the moving gears.

paper seemed very flimsy for model making. returned it for poor quality

A very good book, plenty of fun to keep you busy, very pleased I got this as part of my collection of these books and projects.

De très jolis modèles, même si on aurait aimé moins d'itérations des mécanismes de bases (avec drapeau), et plus de patrons pour les modèles créatifs présentés dans les explications. Très clair et bien expliqué.

This is the second time I have purchased this book. Some models are more challenging than others. You must be patient and let the glue dry. Extrta strength glue sticks work the best.These are more like working models and toys than just a book.

Muy bien detallado, lo que menos me ha gustado es que viene totalmente en inglés

Muy buen producto y llegó en buen tiempo

I bought this as a homeschooling project for my 10 yo son to learn basic mechanics, and to work on his fine motor skills (cutting, folding), as well as his attention to detail following the directions. The first part of the book gives an overview of each of the mechanical principles involved. Perfect for us! Not textbooky, easy to understand, and set in the context of the paper models. Next are the instructions, which were perfect! After trying some origami books where the instuctions left us scratching our heads in puzzlement, this was a very-well appreciated feature. The models themselves are well-laid out on pages, and each part is labeled. I enjoyed the precision involved with making the fiddley bits, but it was beyond the skill of my 10yo (often sharp folds needed 1/4" apart). I would recommend this to any adult who enjoys fine handwork, and to middle schoolers who want a more interesting and relevant way to learn mechanical physics. (I think high school physics requires more formulas and mathwork.) If your child has a meticulous nature, and experience with these sorts of projects, it might be alright for someone a little younger. Or with a parent who doesnt mind doing most of the cutting and making. :) I paid full price for this product. No nonsense about discounts for so-called unbiased opinions.