Here at Workman, we like to live by our books. And when it comes to paper crafting books, we’re especially enthusiastic. So when the editorial team sent out the call to help test-run the new book Colossal Paper Machines, we Workmanites rose to the occasion.
Colossal Paper Machines is a whopping over-sized book of interactive paper models to appeal to every kid who loves big machines—which pretty much covers all of them.These are the coolest big machines that kids love—each re-created in an oversize paper model that, once built, really moves (yes, you read that right, paper machines that roll, swivel, and spin!). The book has everything you need to pop out, fold, and create a full-color model of ten big machines. And perhaps best of all? This book was created by Workman’s very own Production Assistant, Phil Conigliaro, who is also an incredible gifted paper engineer and artist!
With the machine mechanics firmly in hand (mechanics are the final layouts of the books), we set out to test all ten machines to make sure the tabs and numbers lined up correctly and could be easily replicated by fans at home!
Full disclosure: while some of may have initially had our interests piqued by the promise of free pizza, by the end of lunch we were all rolling, chugging, and digging with the best of them.
Here are a few photos from our colossally fun afternoon:
First things first: punching out all of the pieces.
So many machines to build!
Coleen tackles the concrete mixer.
Editor Daniel offers some sage advice on paper truck construction.
The concrete mixer comes together piece by piece.
Phil, Danny, Steve, and Liz put the finishing touches on the front loader and dump trunk.
Rachel and Sam find out what all the steamboat fuss is about.
Page and Moira give the stamp of approval: this ladder truck is ready to hit the road (complete with swiveling ladder)!
Author Phil (left) and Danny admire a beautifully-built front loader.
Having fun on the job — just another day at the Workman Publishing offices!
Colossal Paper Machines is available for pre-order from any of the following online retailers:
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