Build your own oval Beetle out of paper!

Build your own oval Beetle
out of paper!
Simply print out the following pages onto a stiff paper, cut out the parts with scissors, then
glue together! Below are some simple assembly instructions, use some white wood glue for
fast results and a strong final model.
1. Start with the floorpan and fold in the 4 places
2. Cut out the sides and glue the running boards to the floorpan
3. Cut out and assemble the roof section
4. Next cut out the front windscreen and glue the upper edge to the roof section
5. Now glue the roof and windscreen onto the two sides
6. Assemble all four wings and glue the headlights and taillights onto them
7. Glue the front and rear valences to the floorpan and sides, remember to cut the bumper bracket
slots.
8. Now glue the wings onto the sides
9. Fold the bumper brackets and carefully insert and glue into the valence slots
10. Next assemble and attach the front bonnet (hood) and rear decklid
11. Add the rear licence plate and licence plate light to the rear decklid
12. Make up the four wheels
13. Make up the two axles
14. Glue one wheel onto one end of the axle, then position through the sides under the wing and
glue the wheel on the other side. Glue the axle to the floorpan and make sure the spacing is
even on each side
15. Repeat for the other two wheels
16. Glue the over-riders onto the backs of the bumpers, then glue the bumpers to the brackets
17. Finally, assemble the two exhaust pipes and insert into the two holes in the rear valence.
© 2002 Rob Amos
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right side
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floorpan
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2
3
fold in these four places to match this profile
4
front wing
front headlights
front wing
licence plate light
rear licence plate
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decklid
front valence
rear valence
rear wing
rear wing
rear tail lights
roof
rear window
bonnet (hood)
windscreen
front bumper bracket
front bumper over-rider
front bumper
rear bumper brackets
rear bumper over-riders
rear bumper
standard wheels
axles
rear tailpipes