20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: The Nautilus
Paper Model
Gallery
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Details
Difficulty Level:
EASY
Features:
- Height: 4"
- Width: 3.25"
- Length: 20"
- 79 full-color model parts (7 sheets)
- Illustrated instructions (7 pages)
Required Tools:
- Adobe® Reader®
- Color Printer
- Glue
- Scissors
- Craft Knife* (X-ACTO is a popular brand)
Optional Tools:
- String/Wire/Fishing Line
*Craft knives (like X-ACTO knives) are VERY DANGEROUS! Any knife is dangerous; use with caution and adult supervision.
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Model Parts & Instructions
(Adobe® Reader® required)
†By downloading any of these files, you agree to the enclosed License Agreement.
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Desktop Wallpaper
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Modifications & Accessories
Display Stand
Designed by Kevin Kittle.
At long last: a display stand for the Nautilus!
Building Tips
Varnish
Spraying the entire model with several light coats of a semi-gloss varnish adds to the realism of being made of metal. Be careful not to spray too much at a time or your model will warp.
Internal Supports
Use three empty toilet paper rolls, partially slit in such a way that they can sleeve over each other to provide spacing and support for the main hull. Build the hull around the empty rolls, which will remain inside the model.
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