Orion III Papercraft
PAPERCRAFT INFO
- Paper Type: Copy Paper, Photo Paper, Cardstock
- Recommended Paper Weight: 80–220 gsm (20 lb bond – 80 lb text)
- Tip: 160–180 gsm (60–65 lb cardstock) is ideal for most models
- Credits: Credit goes to each designer listed in the post below. If it’s not there that means I don’t know who designed it.
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The Orion III is a fictional spacecraft from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, which came out in 1968 and uhu02 made a papercraft version of Orion III.
It’s basically a commercial space shuttle that transports passengers to and from an orbiting space station involved in the mysterious monoliths tied to humanity’s evolution.
In terms of design, the Orion III has a sleek, elongated look with a big engine cluster, showcasing the film’s groundbreaking take on space travel.
It aimed to give audiences a more realistic depiction of futuristic spacecraft. Inside, the Orion III is all about comfort, with spacious cabins for passengers, which is quite a departure from the cold utilitarian vibe of earlier cinematic space vehicles.
