Satoshi Kamiya - Ryu Zin (CP)

[Razzmatazz]

How about you guys sit on the origami chat!

http://client01.chat.mibbit.com/?server ... %23origami

(more info here: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=87&start=46)

Then talk all you want about ryujin and how souper gr8 u guise r.

thx,

razzmatazz

[malifold]

I have done the 2.1 with half cp method. I just joined the two fans together after having fully collapsed the model, and used duct tape.

[Jonybb]

honestly, for the 2.1 there's not really any reason to do the half-cp method, because the CP is pretty straightforward, and you can kinda just fold everything at once.

Quick question though: I'm precreasing my paper, and I'm starting to become a bit worried about whether the paper will wear out too quickly, especially at the leg scales - would it be a good idea to glue a layer of tissue paper on the back, to strengthen it a bit?

[Kafar]

Quick question though: I'm precreasing my paper, and I'm starting to become a bit worried about whether the paper will wear out too quickly, especially at the leg scales - would it be a good idea to glue a layer of tissue paper on the back, to strengthen it a bit?

yes

[Jonybb]

alright, thanks Karol.

[Kyle2952]

Thanks for the advice malifold!

[malifold]

honestly, for the 2.1 there's not really any reason to do the half-cp method, because the CP is pretty straightforward, and you can kinda just fold everything at once.

Paper size, table space, storage space...

[Swapnil Das]

Okay, I've collapsed the whole lower base of the dragon. And I'm unsure whether I should start the scales or not. Any suggestions?

[Jonybb]

doesn't really matter when you do them, but you have to fold them sooner or later! I prefer folding them quite early in the folding process, just to get them out of the way.

[Swapnil Das]

I guess I'll do them now. Thanks, Jony!

[Joe Ruperd]

The 3.2 I'm doing, I first collapsed the scales before anything else on the bottom half. Once you get the scales done, this model is incredibly simple. Until I did the bottom set of scales, I didn't see how simple it really was! However, the shoulders are still definitely the hardest part. Especially the shoulder scale transitions, I haven't quite figured them out yet.

[Swapnil Das]

Yeah, they're called "Reverse Shoulder Transitions". You can ask Daniel for help. I've done it actually.

[Joe Ruperd]

Will do. I'm just not quite there yet.

[kareshi]

Shoulder transitions are Lesson 9 of my course, which is intended for experienced folders and those who wish to respect all parts of the design. I'm not distributing the guides out of order, a learner has to start from Lesson 1. As far as JR's case, he has given me no reason to have confidence in his ability.

[Swapnil Das]

Scales and lower section done!!!
Here's how I got so far:


My progress in Ryujin 2.1 by sr123ification, on Flickr

Close up of the scales:


Ryujin 2.1 Scales close up by sr123ification, on Flickr

They're not very pretty, I know. But the paper was a bit small. (80 x 80 cm Kraft)