Hello, fellow creators of Paper Iconic! Are you ready for another exciting project today?
Among our community of papercraft lovers, many of you may already know the name Akira Otani. His works have won the hearts of fans worldwide, especially his paper recreations of Honda motorcycles, F1 cars, and now something that truly soars, the HondaJet papercraft. Recently, Honda Magazine featured him in a heartfelt interview, giving us a chance to connect more closely with the man behind these creations.
Akira Otani lives in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, which was the filming location of the famous drama Oshin. His journey into papercraft began during his student years, when he bought his beloved Honda Super Cub. Inspired by that motorcycle, he crafted his very first papercraft model, and from there one project led to another, covering various Honda icons like the Beat and F1 machines.
When Honda Magazine visited, Otani welcomed them with his trademark warm smile. Knowing their arrival was special, he prepared a new piece just for the occasion: a HondaJet papercraft. Using reference photos and countless video stills, he designed and refined the model with precision. The result is a sleek paper version of Honda’s private jet at 1:68 scale, measuring W180 × L190 × H56 mm, beautifully engineered for papercraft fans to enjoy.
And here is the wonderful news. Otani generously shared this creation with readers. The HondaJet template includes more than 53 parts across 2 sheets, complete with an instruction guide to help you bring it to life. It is the kind of project that bridges his love of Honda’s innovation with his dedication to papercraft as both an art and a craft.
For Otani, the joy lies not only in assembling but also in designing the templates from scratch. He carefully tests, adjusts, and improves every pattern so that builders everywhere can experience smooth assembly. Beyond papercraft, he even holds a master’s license in traditional Japanese doll-making, showing just how deep his passion for craftsmanship runs.
Today, his works reach far beyond Japan, with fans across the world building and sharing their own completed versions of his designs. From motorcycles to jets, Otani continues to celebrate Honda’s spirit of creating products that are both practical and inspiring.
So, if you have ever wanted to craft something that truly takes off, this is your chance.
Grab the HondaJet papercraft template today to begin your creative journey! Big shoutout to Akira Otani for sharing his talent and passion with the world.
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/ According to Honda Magazine
