How to make your own transformer out of cardboard

Hi, I've made a transformer out of a pasta pack. De general idea was that this pack looks normal but kan be transformed into a robot; a transformer. ...and back again. Their is an easy way, but I chose the hard we. It is not just transformed by opening de pack/box.
This is my first instructableI. During the making of this transformer I came a cross this site and I just got it ready. I thought of participating in the Gorilla cardboard contest. Hopefully mij instructions are good enough and my English, I'm Dutch.
I have to admit it isn't easy to explain. It was a but complicated to make and I wasn't aware of this site untill the end of this project. And my English is a bit limiting.
And the transformer is slightly inspired by Optimus prime (colours and head). Still have to finish the paint job.

What you need:
- Scissors
- Glue & cardboard
- Sharp knife ... is sometimes better
- Paint
- Patience :)

I am curious what you think, so let me know!

p.s. also watch the pictures I made form the stages of transforming the box into the robot. This can also be helpful while making it.

Step 1 Cutting the box

This is the most important step. Cutting the box wrong can give a lot of brain exercise later on. There are several ways cutting a box for making a transformer. This is one of them. See picture. First I cut the top in a way that two corners were fully cut of the box to form the arms.

Comments

[Ward_Nox]

Pastamus Prime!

[Foaly7]

Optimus Pesto!

[km9000]

"Tasty and hearty pasta is the right of all sentient beings."

[TubaJ446]

So true, so true

[Imsobo]

Thanks!

[spartanskunk]

Next time, try making it trasform into somthing besides a box...

[Imsobo]

Sorry..... 'We have a "be nice" comment policy. Please be positive and constructive with your comments or risk being banned from our site. '

[Imsobo]

Thanks! Your right, but haven't much time and I am more focused on something new. I'll take in mind next time!

[christiangrajo]

nice work  but it would be better if you did it on video

[Imsobo]

Thanks for al the positiveness! (..and good name for it :) It was a very very long time ago I made something. From the age of 10 I haven't done anything. Just mist creative work. You can expect new stuff from me! I like de diversity of this site, it really inspires!

[seamster]

This is great! Reminds me of the stuff I made as a kid. Keep making stuff, and keep up the good work!

[Spycrab]

sweet! lasagna box, go! ;P might have to attempt this later :D

[cowscankill]

Cool!

[ikoda]

Cool it transforms.

[Cru2o]

Cool!