The Rolling Reels Circus / Il Circo dei Rocchetti Rotolanti (2005)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by paperpino

As Tom Mitchell said:

This is the perfect thing to have at work for when I need a “mental health moment”.

Thank you michael42er!

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22 Responses to The Rolling Reels Circus / Il Circo dei Rocchetti Rotolanti (2005)

Cathe says:

November 13, 2019 at 18:41

Beste Paperpino,

Ik heb de Rolling Reels acht jaar geleden gemaakt en hij werkt nog steeds. Zelfs al die kinderhanden die hem hebben bediend, blijft hij mooi. Ik ben je er zeer dankbaar voor. Als ik er naar kijk word ik altijd vrolijk en kan het niet laten om hem te laten bewegen. XXX

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- paperpino says:
  
  December 4, 2019 at 18:22
  
  Thank you!
  
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PIERRE SAYER says:

May 4, 2016 at 12:15

I bring this wonderful automaton to Madagascar where many children have never seen toys but when it is so important, as everywhere, to marvel to build his life! THANKS, MANY THANKS!

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mihail says:

February 12, 2016 at 09:40

Thanks for sharing is amazing i will try to make it with wood i
like very much automata thanks again

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Christopher Busta-Peck says:

January 29, 2016 at 16:14

I enjoy this design so much that I made a giant version for the public library where I work as a children’s librarian. The kids that I serve love it.

I hope you don’t mind that I made some alterations to your design.

I’m still working out some issues, but it is fully functional at this point.

The driveshaft has been extended so that we can put other types of gears on it in the future, with various little automata, as part of the learning process.

Here’s a video of it:
https://youtu.be/-PcHVFXaWhE

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- paperpino says:
  
  January 30, 2016 at 10:30
  
  Fantastic! Wonderful!
  I will post your movie soonly!
  Thanks a lot!
  
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Omar says:

July 16, 2015 at 22:00

Muchas gracias por este maravilloso modelo !

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himalay bambhaniya says:

May 29, 2015 at 12:01

very good craft work with printable templates that can be made when someone is bored

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mariano says:

January 30, 2015 at 02:12

Thank you very much.
It would be a great craftily for my kids.

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Maryluz Álvarez says:

October 28, 2014 at 20:50

Beautiful.
Love your work, I wish I can do some of your automates!!!

Thankyou for creating this amazing objects.

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Mélu says:

November 16, 2013 at 00:43

Hello,

Thanks for sharing your work. This is amazing. I can’t wait to do mine ;)!

Bye

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Alisa Shea says:

March 26, 2013 at 02:11

I just love your models. Thank you so much for sharing. Alisa

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Kent says:

February 28, 2013 at 04:29

Hi Paperpino,
Just try to contact you that I have written an article at my site (www.paperartmaster.com) to promote The Rolling Reels Circus and wanted to thank you for the generous and fun sharing.

Kent

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- paperpino says:
  
  February 28, 2013 at 19:24
  
  Thank you Kent for your positive review.
  And congratulation for your nice and very informative website.
  
  Ciao,
  PINO
  
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Danny Mosquito says:

January 31, 2013 at 15:43

Hi….

Just like to say a big thanks for the great effort in making the instructions for the circus. Just finished building it and it works a treat.
Just a couple of things I found for other people making this:
– Rice works well for weighing down the lifters.
– Try adding a ‘Z’ support inside the cam to give it more strength, similar to how the crank or handle is made.
– Don’t use too much glue! Aside from taking ages to dry it weakens and distorts the paper.

Thanks again for the wonderful instructions and keep the creations coming….

Danny 🙂

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Tamara Monteau says:

January 29, 2012 at 14:45

Talented sir,

I first learned of papercraft when I purchased a new Canon printer and was directed to Canon’s Creative Park. I quickly built a wonderful collection of patterns, and when I created the Dancing Santa, my husband’s eyes lit up. He thinks these are the cleverest things he’s ever seen.

so….

I built your circus model. It was quite a challenge, and I’m still trying to tweak the lifters, since it didn’t “quite” come out right. Maybe I’ll try again. I had to print several pages more than once because your instructions are not quite as complete as the patterns I found on Canon’s site, but I finally managed to get it together.

I’m still new to this papercraft hobby, and anxiously await your next beautiful creation.

Thank you so much for sharing!

Tamara Monteau
Haven’s Realm

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michael42er says:

January 29, 2012 at 08:05

Hello Paperpino,
I’ve only now discovered to post comments here. First I would like to thank, for creating this unique models. The opportunity for free download is unique. It has me a lot of fun preparing your models to build. After referring to my video on Youtube, interest has skyrocketed. I wish you moreover good ideas.

Michael alais michael42er

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Brian Day says:

December 7, 2011 at 04:04

I wanted to thank you for your great models. I’m building the rolling circus and have reached the point of building the ramps which are challenging. I’m redoing the curved sections as I ran into issues with getting the curve right. I’ll get it yet. I just downloaded the Flying Santa so I may try that once the circus is done. Thanks again. Merry Christmas! Brian

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Paper Model says:

December 5, 2011 at 04:32

Thank for paper model.I like The Rolling Reels Circus.

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Trần Phúc Lộc says:

December 3, 2011 at 19:14

Hi Paperino ,
I appreciate your work so much ! I want to ask you a favor , Can you please give me the download link for the fly santa which is not available on your page anymore . Ỉ really need it , Thank you !

Wish you a happy holiday !

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- paperpino says:
  
  December 3, 2011 at 22:31
  
  Done!
  Go to the Flying Santa page…
  
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Patrick says:

September 24, 2011 at 01:07

Thanks for making this paper toy for the public, will sure make it cos when my son saw it, he just love it.

Thanks

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