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Paper Truss Model paper construction project
Two triangulated 160 x 48 mm sides are linked by four 28 mm spacers in this display truss.
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- Page 1 — Assembly instructions
- Page 2 — continuous triangulated truss (2 pieces); 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs (3 pieces)
- Page 3 — 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs
- Page 4 — Assembly instructions
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Paper Truss Model paper construction project / LETTER
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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.
Materials and construction
Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.
Before making a batch
Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.
Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.
Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.
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About this file
- Instruction pages
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Two 160 x 48 mm triangulated sides; 5 mm members; four 28 mm live cross-spacers.
From file to finished page
- Cut two continuous truss sides, taking care not to detach a diagonal member.
- Score and bend both ends of each spacer.
- Place sides parallel, then glue spacer tabs to corresponding panel nodes. Keep the model rectangular while drying.
- This is a structural-form study, not a load-bearing bridge. Physical review may examine buckling qualitatively without promising capacity.
Printing and use notes
Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.
No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.
Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.
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Paper Truss Model paper construction project (2 files)
- US Letter — print PDF · 4 pages
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- Page 1 — Assembly instructions
- Page 2 — continuous triangulated truss (2 pieces); 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs (3 pieces)
- Page 3 — 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs
- Page 4 — Assembly instructions
- A4 — print PDF · 4 pages
Page numbers and contents
- Page 1 — Assembly instructions
- Page 2 — continuous triangulated truss (2 pieces); 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs (3 pieces)
- Page 3 — 28 mm spacer + two 10 mm tabs
- Page 4 — Assembly instructions