3-D Models Made From Cardstock

3-D Models Made From Cardstock AG WORLD Jerry Van Gundy turns flat cardstock into 3-D models of farm tractors excavation equipment frontier wagons and even a church complete with pews altar and other fixtures inside “Everything is made from cardstock and string even the wheels ” says Van Gundy “The hydraulic cylinders and steering all move ” Working from photos and memories he discovered a talent he never knew he had “I always start with the wheels ” says Van Gundy “Then I try to get all the measurements to scale from them I glue one piece at a time wait for it to dry and then glue the next piece ” The detail in Van Gundy’s work considering the materials he works with is impressive From hydraulic hoses and wiring to the battery under the seat of the John Deere 720 it’s easy to see that great care was taken The 720 like most of his tractors is about 6 in wide by 10 in long One of his largest pieces is a 580 B Case backhoe with working outriggers It is 6 1/2 in high and 22 in long when the backhoe is extended The church is only 10 in long and 8 in high and modeled after one he attended as a boy When you lift off the roof the altar at one end has candles and chalices for the sacraments complete with wafers for communion There are also pews

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