We’ve developed a neat paper forklift to promote Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2011 and showcase one of the many applications for hydrogen and fuel cell technology. You may have received a copy in the mail. If you didn’t, please subscribe to our mailing list and we will send you one.
Below you will find instructions for assembling your forklift. Pop-up forklift assembly is for expert paper folders only! We are not liable for paper cuts. The assembly of the forklift does take a bit of effort, but the final product is worth it!
Don’t forget to enter your paper forklift into our iPad give-away contest.
HFC2011 Paper Forklift Assembly Instructions
Forklift Body:
1. Remove forklift body shape from sheet using two hands to pull attached pieces apart in order to avoid tearing. Make sure to remove any excess paper any from open areas, slits and gaps. (Picture)
2. Fold middle panel (with seat) downward so that it is at a right angle. (Picture)
3. Fold seat upward by poking it through from underneath. (Picture)
4. Make a rough “U” shape by folding the areas underneath the seat. (Picture)
5. Fold remaining panels and all tabs inward so that they are all at right angles. (Picture)
6. Insert TAB A into SLIT A. Repeat step, this time inserting TAB B into SLIT B. Do the same with TAB C and SLIT C. (Picture) (Picture)
7. Insert TAB D into SLIT D and TAB E into SLIT E making sure that the blue tabs on either side extend past the front two blue pillars. When they are in position fold them inwards at a right angle to hold them in place. (Picture) (Picture)
8. Insert TAB F into SLIT F and insert TAB G into SLIT G. Do the same with TAB H and SLIT H. (Picture) (Picture)
9. Insert TAB I into SLIT I to complete the forklift body. (Picture) (Picture)
Good work! You can now move on to folding and inserting the fork assembly.
Fork Assembly:
1. Remove fork assembly shape from sheet using two hands to pull pieces apart in order to avoid tearing. Make sure to remove any excess paper any from open areas, slits and gaps. (Picture)
2. Fold TAB J and TAB L downward so that they are both at a right angle. (Picture)
3. Fold bottom flap with forks downward so that it is back to back with the upper fork assembly. Then tuck TAB J and TAB L into the open area in the bottom flap to hold them in place. (Picture)
4. Fold the upper and lower forks (which are back to back) upward to form a rough “L” shape. (Picture)
5. Fold inner and outer left side panels inward so that they are at a right angle. Repeat with inner and outer right side panels. (Picture)
6. Insert TAB J on the forks into SLIT J in the forklift body and then insert TAB K on the forks into SLIT K in the forklift body. Repeat with TAB L and SLIT L and TAB M and SLIT M. (Picture) (Picture)
7. Fold panel at the top of the fork assembly downward and insert the remaining TAB into the SLIT in the roof. (Picture)
The forklift is now complete!
Cube:
1. Remove cube shape from sheet using two hands to pull pieces apart in order to avoid tearing. (Picture)
2. Fold all image panels inward at right angles to create the a rough cube shape. (Picture)
3. Fold all tabs and remaining panels inward so that they are at right angles. Insert TAB 1 into SLIT 1. Repeat with remaining TABs and SLITs working upwards in numerical order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) until the cube is complete. (Picture)
The entire pop-up is now complete! Find a creative way to display photograph your creation and then enter your masterpiece in our contest. Good Luck!
