Star Wars Origami Naboo Starfighter

Its fuselage was based on the delta 7 but added innovative twin ion engines for speed and maneuverability.

Star wars origami naboo starfighter. The hardest part of the figure was the first step a double sink fold. This took about 20 minutes of constant manipulation of the paper. The naboo starfighter is actually more of a light duty escort fighter.

Seriously star wars is one of the most popular movie franchises ever created spawning legions of fan sites toys wannabe jedi and of course artists. It starts with an unusual 4 point pleat fold which i completely underestimated. I figured after the difficult 8 point sink fold of jabba the hutt and the double sink fold of the naboo starfighter this would be much easier.

The last figure we made at celebration iii was anakin s starfighter from revenge of the sith. No matter how many little tears and snags we had they kept working as a team. With george lucas selling the star wars franchise to disney for more money than i could make in ten lifetimes it s safe to say the franchise has a lot of fans.

I have never been the most artistic person in the world but never overlook a great piece of work when i see one. While highly maneuverable it is under armored and equipped with relatively light weapons. It s primary role is escorting the queen on her diplomatic travels.

Death star modular module 1b. Bb 8 modular module 1. The starfighter traded speed and agility for some standard systems.

The alpha 3 nimbus v wing starfighter was used by the republic during the clone wars. The wings would later be perfected in the tie fighter series of starfighters. Death star modular module 2.

All origami models shown on this website are copyright of martin hunt. The first giant figure made during celebration iii was the naboo starfighter. I have to give credit to the volunteer folders.