Geistkämpfer – designed by Hojyo Takashi (3)

The base model of the Geistkämpfer is already a piece of art by itself even before the shaping. But it does not seems to be alive. Shaping really does wonder to the origami model. It breathes life into the model.

There are already many folded models of Geistkampfer can be found in the web. Therefore you can take reference on how to shape them tastefully. I particularly like the detail for the hand holding the bow, where the thumb and 4 fingers can be clearly shaped out.

Details on the hand holding the bow

I did something different for the ‘pull over’ on the right shoulder. I opened up the pleat and formed a broad sleeves over the right arm with arrow.

Broad sleeve over the right arm with arrow

Shaping the Geistkämpfer  figure is really no easy task. I have tried a few possible pose but the arms just do not stay in shape. Finally, I have to reinforce the structure with metal wire in order to keep the model in shape for the photo shoot.

Geistkampfer – In flight (outdoor)

Geistkampfer – in flight (indoor)

Geistkampfer – Standing pose

Enjoy.

Geistkämpfer – designed by Hojyo Takashi (2)

After figuring out the CP at various section, I prepared myself a 64cm square brown paper and started pleating.

The 64cm square brown paper for Geistkämpfer

For the first good few hours, its really not much fun. You have to divide the paper in to a 64×64 square grid. But its good training for patience.

The 64 longitudinal divisions….

The first section I tackle is the pair of feet. This is folded in conjunction with the trimming of the gown.

Starting edge of the trimming of the gown

Completed the pair of feet…

After folding the feet, it was set aside for a night with cloths peg to keep it in shape.

Keeping the fold in order

With the practice fold done earlier, it is quick to know the paper have to be halved breath-wise in order to fold the pair of wings. So it took me less than normal time to complete the wings.

Wings and Legs!!

Next come the tough part, to separate the double layered wings  in order to fold the crease-band gather for the waist and upper torso. This is a very delicate operation as you don’t want to open up the doubled layered wings too much.

The delicate ‘zig-zag’ fold

After you are done with the bottom crease band, there is another other one on the top portion! (my eye got crossed after staring too long at these zig-zag folds ). Finally completed the 2 rolls of zig-zag fold and tidy up the paper for the upper torso.

tidy up the paper to fold the upper torsor

Folding the upper torso starts with the arm with arrow….

Folding of the arm with arrow

Moving into the full arm and towards the head….

Collapsing the arm in progress

Forming the centre body….

Collapsing to form the center body

Getting the base for head and both arm now….

The human form starts to take shape

Formation of the head….

Forming the ‘head’ of the angel

Almost complete the base, now only left with arm with bow….

Almost done with the base

Start of folding the bow…

Collapsing the arm with bow

Arm with bow collapsed into shape…

Need to hold the 2 tips of the bow together to collapse the fold properly

Finally the base model is completed.

Base of Geistkämpfer completed

Next will be the final touch ….  shaping .

Geistkämpfer – designed by Hojyo Takashi (3)

Geistkämpfer – designed by Hojyo Takashi (1)

I don’t think Hojyo Takashi need no further introduction by now. You can find 2 of his classic model in my blog (Violinst & Maitreya).

The Geistkämpfer model, or some may called it the angel with bow and arrow. So far I cannot find any folding instruction for the Geistkämpfer model, only Crease Pattern. In order to get a clearer reference CP, I redraw the CP in AutoCAD:

CP for Geistkämpfer…. generated using AutoCAD

This  is quite a cleverly designed model where it has a color change for the pair of folded wings, and this has also makes it pretty tricky to fold. In order not to make mistake on the folding, I broke the crease pattern in various section and folded them independently. This way I can afford to make lesser mistakes while folding the full model.

After 3 days of test folding, I have more or less worked out the folding for various sections (foot, wings, hand with arrow, hand with bow and the head).

Test folding the Geistkämpfer… in small section

Now all I need is to prepare a good size paper with 64×64 grid.

Geistkämpfer – designed by Hojyo Takashi (2)