Heroscapers - The Book of Super Computer custom tutorial

The Book of Super Computer

Custom Tutorial

Difficulty: - 4 out 5 stars (fiddly cutting involved)

http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_01.jpg
Download the PDF

-Supplies Needed-

PDF of Super Computer
Foam Core
Matte board
Cardstock (1 matt plus 1 optional gloss)
Sharp Knife
Elmers School Glue Stick
Elmers School Glue
Sharpie (colours close to the parts of the Super Computer where edging is required or black - I like doing this all in black as it gives it a comic outline look)
Ruler (steel works the best)
Good cutting surface

-Tutorial-

Print out sheet 1 of the PDF on matte cardstock.
Optional: Print out sheet 2. Only required if you want to bring the monitors out more giving the entire object a bit more 3D. Printing this sheet on gloss cardstock will give it more of a realistic shiny appearance. I placed them on the page so they could be printed on the same cardstock sheet 1 by turning it around & printing again, or on the same cardstock as an Army Card as per the picture below (I use gloss cardstock for my Army Cards).
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_02.jpg
Cut loosely around the following pieces:
- the front piece (blue-grey background with monitors pictured on it)
- the desk top (light grey curved piece with keyboards on pictured on it)
- the 3 desk support pieces (2 white & the other dark grey with a light grey tip)
- the base tile (rock patterned dual hex space piece)
  Optional: Cut loosely around the monitors of sheet 2 & paste them on extra cardstock to bring them out even further.
Cut precisely around all other pieces (Optional: including the monitors that where stuck on extra cardstock).
With your Sharpies edge around all the precisely cut pieces to cover the white edge.
Using the Glue Stick, paste the front piece & the 3 desk support pieces to Foamcore.
Using the Glue Stick, paste the desk top & tile base to Matte Board.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_03.jpg
Cut the pieces on the Foamcore & the Matte Board. Try to cut them square.
Tip: Some of the cuts are fiddly, don't try to cut all the way through on your first cut. Use multiple precise cuts taking your time. The insets at the top of the computer can be folder back once you get through the top layer of the foamcore, then you can get your knife in to complete the cut through, like in the picture below.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_04.jpg

Optional: Paste the monitors printed out from sheet 2 on top of the monitors of the unit.
There are feint lines on either side of the the large monitor. With your knife put a small notch across the foamcore at the top & bottom of both lines.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_05.jpg
On the backside of foamcore, using a ruler & the notches as a guide, cut through only the top layer & the foam to make 2 straight lines down the back. Bend forward along these lines.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_06.jpg
Glue this monitor unit to the base tile. Line it up with the solid grey sections.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_07.jpg
Glue the desk supports into the notches left at the bottom of the unit and to the base tile. Ensure the grey coloured support is the outside left one.
You may choose to make the computer without the chairs. If so, cut the 2 desk supports the same as the odd one before gluing in place and skip steps 16-18.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_08.jpg
Glue the desk to the desk supports.
Tip: Before gluing, bend the sides of the desk upwards so that when placed the desk is on all 3 supports (not just the 2 outer ones).
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_09.jpg
Score (lightly drag the knife across without cutting through) the 4 vertical lines on the back piece and fold forward.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_10.jpg
Glue back piece on to the unit.
Tip: Line up the centre piece first then the sides.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_11.jpg
Edge the scored lines so the white is covered up.
Score the lines of the chairs & fold as below
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_12.jpg
Glue the chair backs together
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_13.jpg
Glue chairs to the appropriate desk supports.
http://heroscapers.com/c3g/released/...omputer_14.jpg
Score the lines on the cover strips and fold them to match the contour the unit.
Note: The pieces with the triangle ends are on the outside with the triangle covering the gap made by the folding of the whole unit forward.
Glue cover strips in place.
Tip: Start by pushing the strips down in the cut out pieces of the unit above the monitors. Also put a blob of glue in the holes that the triangle pieces cover, this will hold them in place when it dries.
Edge the scored lines of the cover strips.

NOTES:

Edging isn't important but it does give the piece a finished look. Match the colours with your edging for a realistic look or use black the whole way through for a comic outline effect.