Now I was quite taken with the whole “box pleating” idea so looked out some more designs that use this technique. This is a front-end loader, or bulldozer and was fairly fiddly to be honest
It does have an integrated scoop, hints of a caterpillar track and a nicely formed cab, but I think the folding pattern is incorrect at two key junctures, so I improvised.
have a go and see what you think: http://origami.happymagpie.com/diagrams/bulldozer.pdf
…so “box pleating” is a geometric style of folding where you take paper, divide it up and then pleat it into smaller modular shapes. I have never tried it, until now.
Made from a 4×1 rectangle cut from the longest side of an A4 page, this model design is very clever indeed – it features a cab, strong chassis with rounded wheels and an articulated tray* that actually tips – I could not stop smiliing as it came together whilst I folded it.
* Bassetts Frosted Jelly Babies sold separately.
Wanna give it a go? Jump here and try the fold yourself: http://origami.happymagpie.com/diagrams/dumptruck.pdf
