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My name is Giuseppe Civitarese (aka Pino), from Visintini, Italy. I am an oceanographer, and in my second life I am a card models builder and designer. My passion for paper modelling began in 2000, when I decided to build a paper castle for my little nephew Matteo. Later, Matteo never built any paper model. On the other hand, since then I've never abandoned this hobby. My specific interest is in designing paper automata, and terrestrial and celestial globes from digital replicas of antique maps.
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Category Archives: 1. Paper Automata
The Birthday Flower (tribute to Peter Markey)
Peter Markey was an artist known as a creator of poetic automata. His work is known for its simplicity of drawing and use of bright colors. He did not care for realistic representation and never carved the wood he used … Continue reading
Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 5. Paper Toys
Tagged automi di carta, paper automata, paper toys, Peter Markey, The Birthday Flower
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EPM – Electro Paper Man
Electro Man is the forbidden dream of so many collectors that at the end of 2021 it was auctioned for $84,000. Yes, that’s right, you heard me right: eighty-four thousand dollars!!! It is a 1960s Japanese tin robot, battery-powered, … Continue reading
Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models, 5. Paper Toys
Tagged automi di carta, Electro Paper Man, paper automata, paper models, paper toys
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TUMBLING SANTA / BABBO NATALE RUZZOLANTE
Place Santa on an inclined surface and… Colloca Il tuo Babbo Natale su un piano inclinato e…
Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 5. Paper Toys
Tagged automi di carta, Christmas, Natale, paper automata
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URSUS (1914)
March 2, 2011The old steel giant decided thatthe time to break his moorings and escapehad finally come.The Bora, blowing at over 170 km/h,was his accomplice.Quickly, Ursus gained the sea.Two tugs launchedin pursuit.It took hours to bridle himand bring him back … Continue reading
MACHINA
Although apparently this machine might seem completely useless, it is the proof that everything (or almost everything) is possible with paper…Download, print, build and have fun! (660x165x220 mm) Sebbene apparentemente questa macchina possa sembrare del tutto inutile, essa è la … Continue reading
Sand Powered Mechanical Hammer / Martello Meccanico a Sabbia
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
Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th anniversary: my little tribute to the Genius
The HAMMER The ANEMOMETER The BRIDGE
Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models
Tagged Leonardo's Machines, Macchine di Leonardo
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Game of Thrones Opening from 7,600 Moleskine Paper Pieces
Direction/Set Design/Animation/Post Production DADOMANI Studio Director of Photography: Patrizio Saccò Graphics: Dadomani, Carlo Gazzi Set Building: Dadomani, Linda Vallone Music: Ramin Djawadi Sound Fx: Dadomani Client: Moleskine
Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models, 4. Paper Sculpture, 8. Other
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