How to make an origami fighter?

In the Japanese origami technique, you can make not only various figures of animals and plants, but also military equipment. Paper fighters turn out to be original and beautiful.

There are many schemes for their modeling. In this article, we will find out how you can make an origami fighter with your own hands.

For children and novice craftsmen who are little familiar with the origami technique, there are clear and simple schemes for modeling paper fighters. Having learned how to make such crafts, you can move on to more complex options.

A simple paper fighter is easy and simple to assemble. To do this, you need to prepare a sheet of A4 paper. Consider the step-by-step instructions for modeling such a craft.

• A rectangular sheet of paper must first be placed horizontally on the work surface. The corners on the sides at the top should be folded towards the middle.
• Next, the corner in the upper part is folded down the blank to the edge of the upper layer.
• The corner on the right must be connected to the fold in the center of the product.
• The same steps will need to be repeated on the left side of the workpiece.
• In the next step, the product will need to be turned over.
• The bottom corner on the right side is folded towards the center point.
• The same applies to the left corner.
• The upper side on the right is folded towards the central part of the product.
• Exactly the same actions will be needed on the left side.
• Now the paper blank will need to be folded in the shape of a "slide".
• One wing of the future paper fighter must be bent to the side.
• Then the second wing of the blank is folded back.
• The corners in the lower middle part of the product will need to be lifted vertically.

In the origami technique, you can make not only the simplest, but also the famous F-16 military aircraft. To make it, just use a piece of office paper.

Consider a step-by-step master class on modeling such an interesting craft.

• First, a sheet of paper will need to be positioned on the work surface in such a way that its short side is directed towards the origamist.
• Now the workpiece is folded in half. This must be done along the vertical strip.
• The product is then uncovered.
• The right corner, located on top, must be lowered down. In this case, this part should be aligned in accordance with the opposite edge.
• The leaf is opened. The same steps will need to be repeated for the corner to the left.
• The sheet is reopened.

• Next, the product is bent at the point where the diagonals intersect.
• The product should be straightened so that it takes its original position.
• The edge at the top must be tucked very carefully by about 0.6 cm.
• The same should be done with respect to the edge located below.
• The top half of the diagonal line of paper will need to be folded into a basic double triangle shape.

• The layer closest to the master must be carefully turned over, directing it to the left, like a book page.
• The edge on the right is bent downward, bringing it to the line located in the center.
• The top layer on the left side must also be folded towards the middle.
• Both central elements of the workpiece must be turned over to the right.
• Now the origamist will need to duplicate steps 13-15, but in a mirror image. Lay the left side of the product vertically to the axis.
• The same should be done with the right side of the product. After this stage, the master should start shaping the wings and tail of the aircraft.
• You need to open the right side of the craft and direct it to the side. Thus, the wing of the future paper fighter will be formed. It will need to be pulled back more, placing it almost at right angles to the axis in the center.
• To the side, you need to open the pocket on the left, forming the tail of the fighter.

• The fold at the bottom of the workpiece will need to be gently bent downwards. This should be done along an oblique strip. The result should be a figurine like in the diagram.
• The origamist will then need to repeat steps 18-19, working on the opposite side of the piece.
• The wings and tail of the paper fighter are now complete.
• The product must be turned over.
• You should start folding the case, as shown in the diagram. The central part of the product must be pushed inward. In this case, in parallel, it will be necessary to form the sides.
• The paper fighter will need to be folded, bringing both halves together. The folds will need to be ironed towards you. This needs to be done so that all the bent lines hold the correct shape.

• Next, you need to form the tail fin of the fighter. For this, a reverse fold of the central part is made on the right side.
• Areas with folds are ironed again.
• The side half of the airplane must be folded at a slight slope.
• Similar actions should be duplicated on the other side of the product. The wings and tail of the fighter, which were previously in the lowered state, must take a horizontal position.
• It is necessary to check the symmetry of the folds on both sides of the product. If they turn out to be different, the paper fighter simply will not be able to fly, it will tumble sideways.
• The assembly of the origami fighter must be completed by once again stroking the bent lines, adjusting the slope of the wings.

• After that, the final touch will remain.Carefully bend the tips of the fighter's wings with your fingers.

The F-15 Eagle is the predecessor to the F-16 fighter. Fighter "Eagle" multipurpose, but less in demand... Such a "war machine" can also be assembled using the Japanese papermaking technique.

To carry out all operations, the master will need to prepare only a sheet of A4 paper.

We will analyze a detailed workshop on DIY modeling of the F-15 Eagle fighter.

• As in the case discussed above, first a sheet of paper will need to be placed on the work surface with the short side facing you. The workpiece must be folded in half from top to bottom. Next, the paper sheet is folded from right to left. You need to make a notch, and then open the blank. Both corners located on top are folded towards the center axis.
• The formed triangular part is bent in half.
• The corner on the right must then be aligned with the fold in the center.
• You also need to act in relation to the left corner.
• The product is turned over. The corner on the right is folded to the middle.
• Now you need to bend the left corner. All folds will need to be ironed well.
• The edge on the right side of the product must be bent towards the line in the middle.
• Similar actions will be needed on the second side.
• The fighter should be folded in two "mountain".
• The wing of the product must be bent, as shown in the diagram. Next, you need to bend the second wing.
• The wingtips of the fighter will need to be lifted and locked at a 90 degree angle.

At this point, the original paper model of the F-15 origami fighter is ready.

There are many more schemes for modeling origami figures in the form of a fighter. Such crafts make cute presents for February 23rd. They can be made not only from ordinary paper, but also from banknotes.

We will learn how to properly make an original fighter craft from a banknote.

• First, the bill will need to be placed horizontally on the work surface.
• At the second stage, it is folded in half.
• Now the bills need to be carefully unfold. The top and bottom corners on the right side will need to be tucked towards the center line.

• Next, the master will need to form 2 more folds directed towards the central part.
• Then fold the right corner towards the edge of the left side of the bill.
• The blank of the future "money fighter" is turned over to the other side.
• Bend the upper and lower right corners downward. This must be done obliquely.

• The corner on the right will need to be bent to the left.
• From the bottom of the bill, you will need to very carefully straighten the pointed corner.
• At the next stage, the workpiece is folded like a "mountain" along a line along.
• The wings of the original origami figurine should be omitted. In this case, it is necessary to sharpen the nose of the fighter.
• The ends of the wings are tucked upward.

The original "money hack" is ready.

Let's consider how to correctly fold such an interesting figure of a volumetric fighter.

• First, a sketch of a future craft is printed on paper or cardboard, or it is sketched on a similar basis.
• All the elements and components of the future crafts are then very carefully cut out strictly along the contour. To do this, use only sharp scissors.
• Those elements that need to be pre-folded and docked should be assembled separately. If necessary, these components are fixed with glue.
• First of all, it will be necessary to assemble the body of the future fighter.It will be the backbone of the apparatus.
• The wings of the figure must be inserted into the corresponding slots. Also, these components can be glued to the frame base according to the diagram.
• After that, you can proceed to the assembly of smaller aircraft parts. We are talking about the cockpit, motor, tail, chassis and so on.
• The assembled structure is painted, but only after the used glue has completely dried.
• Last but not least, attach those details that will play the role of decorations. These can be various identifying symbols and signs, for example, stars or abbreviations.

You can also make an original figurine of a wide fighter out of paper. Let's find out how it is going to be right.

• It is necessary to prepare a sheet of A4 paper. It is laid vertically on the working surface.
• Next, the sheet is folded in half, and the fold line is well smoothed.
• Now the paper is opened and folded again in half, but this time along a horizontal line. In this case, the fold needs to be smoothed only in the middle so that a short mark remains. Next, the leaf is unfolded.
• The upper half of the product is folded in half to the mark. This is done so that the edge can connect to the intended line.
• The corners at the top must be folded. Their even edges should coincide with the horizontal line.
• The upper part is folded in half so that the edge on top coincides with the horizontal line below.
• The product is turned over to the other side.
• You need to outline a fold line along the upper half of the figure. A line is drawn between the corners located in the middle. The paper is folded along this line and then unfolded again.
• The workpiece must be folded in half vertically, after which it will be necessary to mark the fold line on the pointed corner, bending it to the right and left sides.
• In accordance with these lines, the angle is bent inward.
• The top of the figure will need to be expanded, and then folded into 2 parts. One of these parts should lie on the front side, and the other on the wrong side.
• The wide fighter's wings fold in half at a shallow angle. The nose of the product should protrude slightly forward.

For information on how to make an origami plane in the likeness of a real F-15, see the next video.