Thank you for downloading this paper craft model of the Gorilla.
By matching the names and numbered parts in the instructions, you and your family
can complete a paper craft model of this rare and beautiful animal.
Assembly instructions: Seven A4-sized sheets.
Paper craft: Three A4-sized sheets with 9 parts in all
These instructions apply only to the "Gorilla".
These Paper Craft parts are easier to work with when printed out on strong,
thick paper (like postcard stock).
*In creating these Paper Craft models we use 135kg Kent paper stock (0.18mm).
1 To begin Basic working method and markings
Tools and materials needed
-Ruler -scissors - blade cutter or "Exacto-knife" - awl or Solid lines
other pointed tool (for making a folding crease) - felt pen Fold along these lines. The printed
- pin set - glue - hand towel ( for cleaning your fingers) - surface should be on the outside of
dictionary or other heavy book ( to press the papers flat). the folded shape.
Items of Caution
*Take care when using sharp or pointed objects or when Broken lines
using bladed cutting tools. Place a heavy sheet of paper
Fold along these lines. The printed
under the paper you want to cut.
surface should be on the inside of
*Use glue and other adhesives only in well-ventilated
the folded shape.
areas.
*When printing, use a slightly reduced font size. There
may be differences in dimensions, depending on the type
of printer used.
Dotted line
2 How to assemble
*Follow the working method and markings carefully.
Cut along these lines.
*Cut carefully along the outter line with cutting blade,
Exacto-knife or scissors.
Do not fold or cut the parts
marked .
One - point Advice
*Cut carefully with cutting blade, Exacto-knife or
scissors.
*For folding parts, first use an awl or other pointed
tool to make a light crease along the dotted or solid Cut out parts marked with an as-
line. This will make the folds straight. Avoid making terisk(*).
strong creases, as this will cause the paper to tear.
*As an adhesive, white wood glue is recommended.
Avoid over application as this will cause the paper
to wrinkle.
Red dots are the reference positions
*Before beginning assembly, test adhesive amounts for gluing surfaces.
on extra paper.
*Occasionally, white spots will be apparent on folds
and cuts. Use a marker or pencil to fill in these spots.
It is recommended that this be done after each stage
of assembly because coloring becomes more diffi-
cult once parts are assembled.
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Please refer to the "Basic working method
Assembly
Indication of Working Methods
and markings" symbol chart on Page 2 to
assemble each part. Fold or Curve Glue
Instructions for Gorilla
1. Face Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
Reference photo
2. Head Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
Reference photo
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3. Neck Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols. Reference photo
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3 Assembly
Please refer to the "Basic working method Indication of Working Methods
and markings" symbol chart on Page 2 to
assemble each part. Fold or Curve Glue
Instructions for Gorilla
4. Arms Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
Right arm Left arm
Reference photo Reference photo
Right arm Left arm
5. Legs Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
Reference photo
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3 Assembly
Please refer to the "Basic working method Indication of Working Methods
and markings" symbol chart on Page 2 to
assemble each part. Fold or Curve Glue
Instructions for Gorilla
6. Belly Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
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Reference photo
7. Legs Fold each relevant part according to the assembly symbols.
Reference photo
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Please refer to the "Basic working method
Assembly
Indication of Working Methods
and markings" symbol chart on Page 2 to
assemble each part. Fold or Curve Glue
Instructions for Gorilla
Please use the dots on each component as reference when gluing surfaces.
8. Finish Assemble according to steps through . Procedure
Glue the face to the neck.
Glue the head to the neck. Then
Right arm Face properly position the nose and
Neck
mouth (the face) by pulling them
through the head.
Glue the right and left arms to
the part completed in
Glue the belly to the legs.
Glue the part completed in to
the part completed in .
Complete the Paper Craft Model
by gluing the chest to the right and
left arm.
Head
Reference photo
Chest
Left arm
Belly
Legs
Pedestal * Display the completed paper sculpture on the pedestal.
Assemble the platform by gluing together the indicated surfaces.
Pedestal
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4 Completion
Here are pictures of the completed models.
Please refer to them for assembling and painting.
Colored Gorilla
Photo of realistically colored paper sculpture.
Uncolored Gorilla
Uncolored sculpture with special paper texture.
Rare Animals of the World - Gorilla
The Gorilla is the largest species among the primates and is catego-
rized into three geographically distinct subspecies: the mountain go-
rilla, the eastern lowland gorilla, and the western lowland gorilla. The
only type seen in Japanese zoos is the western lowland gorilla, which
is, unlike the other two subspecies, characterized by its relatively short,
brownish gray hair and downward protruding nose cartilage. All of
the three kinds of gorillas inhabit the forests of equatorial Africa. The
number of the species is decreasing year after year due to continuous
poaching for their craniums and fur. In light of the growing concern
about the possible extinction of the species, various gorilla breeding
projects have been attempted throughout the world including Japan.
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