Author Archives: paperpino

Sand Powered Mechanical Hammer / Martello Meccanico a Sabbia

Posted on May 4, 2020 by paperpino

This model is my free interpretation of the mechanical hammer designed by Leonardo da Vinci.After putting sand in the upper container, its fall causes the paddle wheel to turn, which in turn drives the mechanical hammer cam.NO GLUE is needed … Continue reading →

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Fabergé paper Egg (2015)

Posted on April 10, 2020 by paperpino

Note: texture modified from the original by 3DTaxi

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The boxy-Christmas Set

Posted on December 4, 2019 by paperpino

Original 3d models by PolygunShoot (www.cgtrader.com) modified and adapted at paperPino’s workshop in Trieste (Italy). These paper models are easy to build as they consist of boxes, boxes, and more boxes… For best results, I suggest to use 200 g/sqm … Continue reading →

Posted in 2. Paper Models, 5. Paper Toys | Tagged Christmas, Natale, paper models, paper toys | 5 Comments

The MOON: the Near Side, the Dark Side

Posted on May 25, 2019 by paperpino

The MOON (High relief cm 33x23x6)

Posted in 2. Paper Models, 3. Paper Globes, 4. Paper Sculpture, 8. Other | Tagged The Moon | 10 Comments

Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th anniversary: my little tribute to the Genius

Posted on May 2, 2019 by paperpino

The HAMMER The ANEMOMETER The BRIDGE

Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models | Tagged Leonardo's Machines, Macchine di Leonardo | 2 Comments

Ponte di Leonardo / Leonardo’s Bridge

Posted on April 28, 2019 by paperpino

Di tutti i progetti di ponti di Leonardo, il ponte autoportante è certamente il più geniale nella semplicità della sua struttura e costruzione. Non sappiamo se questo ponte sia mai stato messo in pratica, ma non è difficile credere che … Continue reading →

Posted in 2. Paper Models | Tagged Leonardo da Vinci, Leonardo's Bridge, Ponte di Leonardo | 4 Comments

r/v OGS EXPLORA

Posted on January 30, 2019 by paperpino

OGS Explora is an oceanic research vessel owned by the Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale – OGS. The ship offers the national and international scientific community a wide range of functionalities, being equipped with laboratories and scientific … Continue reading →

Posted in 2. Paper Models | Tagged EXPLORA, OGS, paper ship | 18 Comments

Christmas gifts reminder…

Posted on December 7, 2018 by paperpino

Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models, 3. Paper Globes, 5. Paper Toys, 8. Other | 3 Comments

Paper layering bathymetry of South Adriatic

Posted on August 13, 2018 by paperpino

It’s time for experiments… … Paper layering bathymetry of South Adriatic, the deepest sub-basin (1250 m) in the Adriatic Sea. … The South Adriatic is the deepest sub-basin of the Adriatic Sea, in the Mediterranean. It is a crucial … Continue reading →