How to make a Paper TV Van

Here is how to make the TV van belonging to Adrian's Broadcasting Company. The paper TV van is only slightly more complicated than the simple vans. Take a look at (and hover the curser over) the pictures to see how it can be built.

Colour model in Cut parts out Cut out and fold back wheel reinforcers Glue down wheel reinforcers
Fold up sides Fold and glue in floor Glue in internal bulkhead Glue front grill
Glue roof box together Attach roof box to windscreen Attach windscreen Glue down windscreen, then roof box

The satellite dish is made from paper mache. This is lots of small pieces of ripped up newspaper laminated using watered down PVA (white) glue or flour and water paste. The paste can be made by heating 1 part flour, 3 parts water and a pinch of salt until it thickens. The dish can be circular or square.

Stuff needed
Bottom of spray paint can To prevent paper mache sticking Ripped up newspaper Use plain bits for first layer
Add more layers of paper Use plain bits for last layer Allow to dry then remove Mark lines
Paint and mark out square Satelite dish support Attach dish to support Attach satelite to roof

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