Q&A for How to Make a Paper Tank

Return to Full Article

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How long does this activity take?
    Community Answer
    Not very long, usually no more than an hour.
  • Question
    Is there an origami tank that actually shoots like a rubber band gun?
    Community Answer
    You can make one that is super big. Then put a rubber band gun mechanism inside the turret with a string attached to the trigger, and pull the string to shoot.
  • Question
    Can I do this with sandpaper?
    Community Answer
    Unless you are up for a real challenge, probably not. Sandpaper is very thick and not at all like origami paper, so it would be very difficult.
  • Question
    Where do I fold the points on part 3, step 4?
    Community Answer
    In step 3, you fold it in and fold it out. In step 4, you make a diamond with one of the triangles you made in step 2.
  • Question
    How do I make the turret?
    Community Answer
    You can make it with a small piece of paper or straw. Then stick it into the diamond fold gap.
  • Question
    Can I make this with A3 paper?
    Community Answer
    No matter what you use, you're cutting out a square. So with either paper, you still can do it.
  • Question
    How do I color the tank?
    Community Answer
    You can use whatever you like and whatever you have on hand to color the tank - markers, colored pencils, pastels, etc.
  • Question
    What's the best paper tank?
    Community Answer
    This one is great because it is easy and quick to make. It also looks pretty stellar when you get your finished product.
  • Question
    Can I use notebook paper to make a paper tank?
    Community Answer
    Yes, except you'll have to cut off the part with holes first. I usually cut off the the holed part up to the red line, then keep it to use as a turret barrel (the long part that sticks out of the turret).
Ask a Question

      Return to Full Article