Log Cabin House Diorama: Instructions

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Model 21- Log Cabin House Diorama.
Width
: 53.9
cm (21
.2 inch
es)
DIY Paper Model
Instructions
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Height: 20.2 cm (8.0 inches)
De
pt
h:
5 1.3
cm
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TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THIS MODEL

3D Papercraft: Log Cabin House Diorama
Approximately size (Height x Width x Depth): 20.2 cm/ 8.0 in, 53.9 cm/ 21.2 in, 51.3 cm/ 20.2 in
Paper: A4 or A3 colored or white(preferably cardstock 160-300 gsm/ 60-110lb cover weight)
(in States, the equivalent A4 is Letter and equivalent A3 is Tabloid)
A4 Template (PDF): 35 pages - 404 parts / or simpler version (without overlays): 31 pages (206 parts)
A3 Template (PDF): 20 pages - 404 parts / or simpler version (without overlays): 18 pages (206 parts)
This paper model contain templates in A3 and A4 format. You can choose, which is the best for you.
It is the same pattern for two paper formats. The nal size of the paper model won't change, if you use A4 or A3.
If you want a bigger sculpture, print the A4 pattern on A3 paper. While printing,
click on „custom scale>and indicate 140%.“
If you want a smaller sculpture, print the A3 pattern on A4 paper. While printing,
click on „custom scale>and indicate 70%.“
BE CAREFUL: with smaller parts, the sculpture will be harder to assemble.
A4 is identical with letter format and A3 is the same as Tabloid. There is a small
different between size of the US format and the international format. Before printing,
we recommend to check if the pdf document will ll whole your page. If not, you can
decrease the size of pdf document until it will be t perfectly. For example, something
about 97%. The nal paper model will be a bit smaller.

Instructions

REQUIRED TOOLS
Printed pattern. You can print it at home or in copy shop. We prefer colored cardstock paper with
density/grammage of 160-300gsm (60-110lb).
Too thin paper will be easier to assemble but whole sculpture can collapse into itself. Too thick paper will be hard to
assembly, but sculpture will be stronger.
Use these colors: Grey, Light Brown, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, White, Red and Yellow. Or use color you like,
but not too dark, you won't see the printed lines and numbers.
Snap-off knife, pair of scissors, paper scalpel or any small knife with a sharp, xed and thin blade.
Score/crease tool. Ballpoint pen (without ink) or something like that. It works very precise and doesn't damage
the paper.
Cutting mat for work with cutting knife/scalpel. You can use self-healing cutting mat(plastic mat) or any wood
or plastic board.
Metal ruler is the best option. Plastic or wood ruler can be damaged easily when you use cutting knife/scalpel.
Liquid white glue or white school/hobby glue, both fast-drying and does not damage the paper. Avoid
the lumpy glue sticks and the dripping super glue.
Toothpicks are optional but prove useful to spread the glue evenly for example.
Tweezers are also optional, but have proven useful to grip the two parts if the hand does not t.
or
1 2 3 4 5
Scissors
Cutting
Printer knives Cutting mat Glue
Ruler Ballpoint
pen
HOW TO DO IT
CUT only along the solid lines! (They are a bit thicker then other lines)
SCORING basically means embossing the fold lines to make sharper, crisper folds. Scoring
may seem like an extra, time-consuming step you can skip, but we highly recommend to
score your models then the pieces will t together more seamlessly and beautifully. A ruler
is also useful here for scoring straight lines. Score along the dashed lines, for a mountain
fold, and along the dashed lines with dots, for a valley fold. Do not trying to cut Mountine fold line - this is
through them, you just want to crease the paper, to make it easier to fold. generally a ‘mountain’ fold
where the fold is upwards,
like a mountain.
FOLD along the lines that you have scored. Generally the folds are 'mountain folds'
meaning the fold ends up at the top, and the sides slope down, like a mountain. Sometimes
the folds are 'valley folds' which are the opposite, meaning the fold ends down at the bottom,
and the sides slope up, like a valley.
ORGANIZE cutted and folded parts by numbers (numbers in circles). You can better imagine,
which parts will put together. This process will save your time , because you won't need
search for each part all time.
Solid line (cut line)

Valley fold line – when this is
shown it’s essential that the
Dashed line (mountain fold) crease goes downwards,
Bounding of the glueing like a valley.
area. Don't fold.
Dashed line with dot
(valley fold) (When the aps are sticking to the inside.)

Instructions

This is the way to properly

HOW TO DO IT apply the glue. On the entire
ap/tab area. (also to the corners)
And naly the STICKING. You must match the numbers (number 1.
with the other number 1., number 2. with the other number 2., etc...).
One number will have a ap (tab) and the other will not. You must
use the aps (tabs) to glue this two parts together. Flaps can be
recognized by the areas with the grey shade.
Apply glue to the other side of the ap/tab (on the non-printed side).
Printed side should be hidden inside the model. Apply glue on the
entire ap area (also to the corners where a toothpick might come
in handy) and press the tab to the underside of the other piece with
the matching number. When you glue two parts together, remember
to pinch that area tight for 10 seconds or so, until the glue dryes. Glue
the aps one at a time. Do not make a lot of aps at once, the glue
will dry fast.
Begin with number 1, continue with number 2, etc .

Follow the numbers from 1. to 634. and x1 - x94 and y1 - y66 and z1 -z66
and s1 - s37 and h1 - h12 and g1 - g42 .
Or you can follow the numbers of parts from 1 to 127 and X1 - X13 and Y1 - Y9 Two parts before sticking.
and Z1 - Z9 and S1 - S9 and H1 - H2 and G1 - G6 .(numbers in circles).
Also pictorial assembly scheme will be able to help you. (on the next pages)
Cut line OUTSIDE

Flaps/Tabs
24.
3.
Num
.
23 1 ber o
f part
Valley fold
2.
ld
22
tain fo
.
oun
1.
M
21.
Number of edge INSIDE

Two parts after sticking.
This papercraft model is created to has the numbers of the pattern on the INSIDE of the sculpture.
However, it is possible to make him with the numbers of the pattern on the OUTSIDE the paper model.
In this case, you will have to invert the folds (Valley folds will become Mountain folds and vice versa).
Making the sculpture that way is easier. But, be careful! Then, you can not use
the Assembly Scheme, because sculpture will be mirror-reversed!
With both techniques (numbers inside or outside), the aps go always in the inside
of the sculpture.

Assembly scheme (1/20)
If you don't want to do overlay of the walls and windows,

skip pages 18-20 of this instructions and continue building trees,
gifts and a snowman. (on pages 21-24 of this PDF)

The last page of this PDF Instructons (page 24) shows the nished
diorama with and without overlay. (for better imagination)
It also means that you don't need to print the pages
7-8 and 11-12 (A4 template) or 5 and 7 (A3 Template)
3
5
1
2
8
We added more numbers between number 2. and 4.
That means, you follow the numbers in this
succession: ... 1. 2. 3-1. 3-2. 4. 5. ... and then
continue as normal. (see Parts 1 and 3 )
10 6.
7
9.

18
16
11
17
15
19
14
12

13

28
24
26
23
27
29
25
22

21
20

34
30
33
32
31
36

35

43 39
42
47
44
41

40
37
45
46 38

52
49
50
57
to glueing
edge numbers)
Then glue the entire dormer
48
window to the roof. (according

First glue parts 48 - 54 together.
58
51
53

56
54
55

69.
70
66.
68.
62
65
64
71
67
61
73

60
72
63
59

75
74
76
84

77
83
79
82
78
81
80

86.
89.
90
87
95
Bottom view
Bottom view
85
88
93

91
94
92

107
105
96.
103
98.
106
100
102
99.
97
108
104
101

Bottom view
Bottom view
Bottom view

117
111
109
116
110
115

Bottom view
113
118
114
112
Bottom view

122
124
123
120
119

Bottom view
121
Bottom view
125


126
Use crumpled paper or

any other item as a support
under the house if 127
it is crooked or not stable.
You are now nished with the basic / simpler version of the model.
You can continue by sticking the overlay on the walls and windows.
If you don't want to do overlay of the walls and windows, skip pages
18-20 of this instructions and continue building trees,
gifts and a snowman. (on pages 21-24)
It also means that you don't need to print the pages
7-8 and 11-12 (A4 template) or 5 and 7 (A3 Template)
The last page of this PDF Instructons (page 24) shows the nished
diorama with and without overlay. (for better imagination)
H
A K
left H window
G
B window
E window
right H window

F
L
E
J
M
It will help you to stick the overlay.
and door. Then continue with walls.

First stick the overlay onto the windows
D
N
Each wall is marked with letter from A to N.
F door
M window
Now stick the overlay on the walls.

Stick the pieces

to the walls
with side marked „#“.
H17
H16
H15
Make a 1 mm gap between each piece.
1 mm H14
This is how the H7 1 mm H10 H13
overlay on walls H6 H9 H12
D, E, F, G, H, I, H5 H8 H11
J and K look like. H4 Start gluing overlay from below in order.
H3
H1 H2
This is how the overlay

on walls A, B, C, L, M
and N look like. You
can use two layers of
paper for this overlay.
It creates the effect of
overlapping boards.

After sticking the overlay on the wall, continue

sticking the lining around the windows and door.
B21
B22 F20
E13
B23
F19 F18 E11
E12
B20
B19
B18
E10
B24
H22 M11
H26 M12
H24 M9
M10
H25
H21 H20 M14 M13
M8
H23 H19
Black rectangle
on top of chimney
Sticking the icicles is optional.

This is a top view of the diorama. Here are areas where you can best stick trees,

snowman and gifts. (because they are horizontal)
These areas are hatched in the template and you will see them from below
when the terrain and house will be completed. The number of trees and their
placement is up to you.
Print the pages with trees and tree trunks
as many times as many trees you want.
Top view
X1
X13
X2 X12
X3
X6 X5
X4
X8 X11 X10
X7 X9
Big Tree
S2
Y2
Z2
Y1
Z1
Y4
Z4
S1
S3
Y3
Z3
Small Tree
Y9
Z9
Snowman

Second Small Tree
S4
Y7
Z7
Y5
Z5
Y6
Z6
S5
Y8
Z8

H1
S6.
1. step
2. step
H2
S7
Use this process for each gift.

S8
3. step
S9.
4. step


Basic version of diorama
Simpler version of diorama (without overlay)
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Solid line (cut line)

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This is the way to properly

Begin with number 1, continue with number 2, etc .

Cut line OUTSIDE

Number of edge INSIDE

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gifts and a snowman. (on pages 21-24 of this PDF)

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window to the roof. (according

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Use crumpled paper or

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and door. Then continue with walls.

Now stick the overlay on the walls.

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Stick the pieces

This is how the overlay

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Sticking the icicles is optional.

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Use this process for each gift.

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