Cut all the small shapes before cutting the big shapes.
5 If possible, cut the shape next to the shape you just cut.
6 Carefully use your fingers to press closely to the cutting area. But be careful.
BIOGRAPHY
My name is Yee (full name Sheung Yee Shing). I was born to a poor family in Hong Kong, where I didn’t have toys as a child. Therefore, at a young age, I started to fold and cut old newspapers as a way to occupy myself. Later, I taught myself paper-cutting (silhouette) and started to design and handcraft toys with paper. Since then (around 36 years) I have been doing various papercrafts.
Creating and designing papercraft is both my hobby and job. Paper (one of the great inventions of Chinese) is one of the most interesting material, it has millions of possibilities. I am trying to discover as many of them as I can. I do paper-cutting, origami, pop up cards, origami architecture, paper toy, paper costume, paper lamp, and paper model, etc. Most of my designs and methods come entirely from my imagination. Once you have built a few of these buildings you will see why I love papercraft so much.
THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Paris, France
The Arc de Triomphe is the second largest triumphal arch in existence today. Emperor Napoleon I ordered the construction of the Arc de Triomphe to honor the Grande Armée that won the battle of Austerlitz in 1806. Designed by the French architect Jean Chalgrin, its design was mainly inspired by the Arch of Titus, a marble triumphal arch in Rome. The arch took thirty years to complete, long after Napoleon’s death on St. Helena. It stands majestically at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, and from the roof of the arch are breathtaking views of Paris. Since its construction, many famous victory marches have gone by the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, including the Germans in 1871, the French in 1918, the Germans again in 1940, and the French and Allied forces when Paris was liberated in 1944. Annually on July 14, Bastille Day (the French National Day), a military parade starts at the Arc de Triomphe and makes its way down the Champs Élysées.
The Arc de Triomphe is located in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris. In terms of height, it stands tall at 162 feet or 49.5 meters. Its depth is measured at 72 feet or 22 meters, while its width is 150 feet or 45 meters.
Dimensions of the finished model:
(exclude baseboard)
7.77 inches or 19.7 cm in length
4.45 inches or 11.3 cm in width
8.07 inches or 20.5cm in height
Pieces count: 8 pieces (excluding the baseboard)
Difficulty level: 2/10 (easy)
Interlock pieces: Assemble the building without glue (excluding the baseboard).
To Download the Die-Cut Patterns, please click here.
1. Cut out X01 as shown in the figure.
2. Cut out X02 as shown in the figure. (2 pieces)
3. Cut out X03 as shown in the figure.
4. Cut out Y01 as shown in the figure.
5. Cut out Y02 as shown in the figure. (2 pieces)
6. Cut out Y03 as shown in the figure.
7. Fold the bottom parts of X01 as shown in the figure.
8. Fold the bottom parts of Y01 as shown in the figure.
9. Interlock X01 and Y01 together as shown in the figure. Twist the tabs slightly while interlocking.
10. It should look like this after X01 and Y01 interlocked.
11. Interlock X01 and Y02 together as shown in the figure.
12. Interlock another Y02 and X01 together as shown in the figure.
13. Interlock X01 and Y03 together as shown in the figure.
14. Interlock X02 to Y01 and Y03 as shown in the figure.
15. Interlock another X02 to Y01 and Y03 as shown in the figure.
16. Interlock X03 to Y01, Y03 and two Y02 as shown in the figure.
17. Glue folded parts of X01 and Y01 along the lines as shown in the figure.
18. It should look like this after X01 and Y01 are glued. Erase remaining penciled lines.
THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA
Pisa, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral in the Italian city of Pisa. Construction of the tower began on August 8, 1173. Although unconfirmed, this Romanesque style tower may have been designed by Bonanno Pisano. The tower began to sink after construction had progressed to the third floor in 1178 and so construction was halted. In 1360, Tommaso Pisano completed the construction, erecting the belfry and making the last important
