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The Yamaha YZR-M1 50th Anniversary US Edition papercraft is a model that many long-time papercraft fans still remember fondly. It was officially released by Yamaha about twenty years ago and quickly became a sensation in the community.
This papercraft faithfully recreates the Yamaha YZR-M1 that competed in the 2005 U.S. MotoGP, the machine that carried Yamaha’s spirit of speed and precision on one of the most memorable race tracks of that era. The PDF template (18 pages) and PDF instructions (14 pages) captured every detail of its aerodynamic form, allowing builders to experience the excitement of MotoGP through paper.
When it first appeared, the model spread rapidly among papercraft enthusiasts. Many used it as a solid base to create their own custom or repainted versions. Among them, Tolik became well-known for his repaints, releasing the Yamaha YZR-M1 2008 Catalunya #46 and Yamaha YZR-M1 2013 Valentino Rossi #46, both keeping the same Yamaha frame while introducing striking new colors and racing styles.
Even after two decades, this YZR-M1 papercraft remains a nostalgic symbol of creativity and the golden days of fan-made modeling.
Grab the Yamaha YZR-M1 papercraft template today to begin your creative journey! Big thanks to Yamaha for the original design and to Tolik for keeping its legacy alive through his repainted editions.
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