How to make a tank with your own hands? Ideas for crafts from scrap materials

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Good afternoon

I decided to go with a boyish theme today. Yes, really... What kind of things are there? Probably, hahaha. For me, all this technology, especially military equipment, is not something, well, I would say difficult. My son himself and they constantly ask their mother to buy them cars.

Since February is approaching and exhibitions and craft competitions will soon begin again in kindergartens and schools on February 23, I remembered that perhaps someone would want to make a tank on their own. Or perhaps on the threshold of May 9, and there, too, the boys are starting to do just such “stuff.” But what can it be made from? I think that using improvised means you can build a bunch of such simple and uncomplicated works. Both preschoolers and schoolchildren can cope with them, and adults even more so.

I decided to wander around the Internet and collect such products, and then show everything that I found to you, my subscribers and guests. I hope you will be incredibly happy about this. And be sure to share the information you find on social networks and write me a short review below.

Among other things, don’t forget that with the guys you can learn poems for dads or just on a military theme. Design wall newspapers and sign them with beautiful congratulations and wishes cards. So, go for it, because that’s what the holiday is for.

DIY tanks made from scrap materials for children

First, I want to show simple ideas of what, in principle, you can build military equipment at home, called a tank. And after that, certain waste materials will be examined in more detail. So, I wish you good viewing. I hope some idea will give you a new creation.

So, the first option is to use matchboxes.

You can also build a machine from shell casings.

From the most common material that everyone has in their kitchen, these are washable dish sponges.

Or you can make an edible tank.

Believe it or not, such military items are even made from chicken egg cases.

Or use a regular box with thick cardboard, and make the wheels in the caterpillar from the lids.

You can also decorate the craft using the quilling technique or modular origami.

And here is another product made from metal flasks.

Or use plasticine.

Tin can - for armor

If the tank is relatively large, then instead of a wooden tower, you can use a can of canned peas or corn. In the photo of the craft, the tank with metal fragments looks realistic. Moreover, you can put a soldier inside the jar.

The main thing is that the edges of the container are not sharp. To do this, the cutting elements are ground, varnished or covered with soft cloth.

How to make a paper tank easily and quickly

As everyone knows, paper is the most affordable and popular material from which you can make anything, and in this regard, a tank is no exception. You can make an applique with children first.

To do this, you will need stencils to use for this craft.

A more serious option is toys made using the origami technique. Here, of course, you will need the ability to correctly and beautifully fold paper step by step. To do this, I recommend that you read this manual.

First we will make a simple tank, and the second master class will be with a rotating turret.

1. So, take a full sheet of paper, preferably double-sided colored paper.

2. Now with a slight movement of your hand, nothing complicated, fold the leaf in half horizontally and smooth it with your hand.

3. Then find the top corner from below and fold it like this as shown in the picture (that is, fold the top corner to it).

4. Do the same with the bottom corner.

5. The folds should be criss-crossed.

6. Next is the important work, we will make the flaps: bend the corner from the right side downwards.

7. And the bottom side will have to be divided into two equal parts. In this case, do not touch the first one, but bend the second one like this, to the lower right corner:

8. Do the same on the other side.

9. Thus, you should get something like this “frog” or a regular triangle.

10. On the opposite side, do the same work.

11. Now bend the paper on each side, look at the drawing and see what needs to be done.

Do everything carefully and smooth the lines with a ruler, preferably a metal one, if available.

12. In order to assemble the tower, you will need to bend the corners on each side (where the triangle is) (but only on one side, do not touch the second triangle).

13. And then close the parts to the center of the craft.

14. And thread what you rolled into the inside of the large triangle.

15. Then bend the ends from the triangle, as if into the inside of the product.

16. This is the kind of miracle that should come out.

17. Next, make a barrel out of plain paper of a different color, take a rectangle and twist it into a tube.

18. Well, then insert it into the hole. Congratulations, you have done the job, now your tank is ready and can delight your child, both boys and girls will love it.

Now let's consider a more complicated option, although there should not be any particular difficulties, since everything is shown in detail in the pictures, every step is right, wrap the sheet as well and you will succeed.

Very easy model that can be made with children

A small child often does not know how to independently use scissors, glue, and especially a stationery knife. Therefore, to make a tank, a child should seek the help of adults. But there is a way to make a toy with your own hands without asking mom or dad for help. All you need is paper. Sequencing:

You will need 2 sheets of paper - large (27 cm by 5) and small (3 by 5 cm).
The first sheet should be placed in front of you and all sides should be folded to form the letter X.
Repeat the same with the second side. The result should be a 2-sided pointed arrow. In this case, the ends are directed in opposite directions.
The upper corners are bent so that a rhombus is formed, folded from 2 corners.
Next, the bent corner should be unbent and tucked inward. Do the same with the other angle. The result should be a diamond without a cut. This is done with 1 side.
The product should be bent and the diamonds should be fastened together (they can be inserted into each other). The resulting arc is the base of the tank, and the diamonds fastened on top are its turret.
A gun is attached to the product. The edges of the base are bent (can be cut) - caterpillars are obtained. The tank is ready.

DIY tank from T-34 cardboard (diagram and step-by-step instructions inside)

It turns out there are quite a lot of types of tanks. To be honest, I didn’t know about this, well, the boys know better, they will always understand this topic better than us. It's still military equipment. I propose to stop at T34-85, and then consider other options that I managed to find on the Internet.

Important! The tower in this model is movable, that is, it rotates (spins).

We will need:

paper density 220 - 7 pcs.
ruler
glue gun
dye
scissors
glue
templates or stencils in PDF format, print in advance

Stages:

1. Friends, I was not able to upload not all the layouts here to the blog, so if anyone is interested in this thing, write to me and I will send it to you by email (you will need to print 7 sheets on a printer) and cut them out.

2. Well, then, as you already understood, fold everything along the fold lines and glue the parts together with glue or use a glue gun.

3. Take paint of any color and paint the finished product.

4. This is a fun toy you can make too. I wish you good luck and creative success. Surprise everyone with your talent.

Friends, here are some samples of ready-made designs for you, download and create.

After you print out the T-34 pattern and cut out all the parts, you will need to find and walk along the fold lines. Bend where necessary and iron with a ruler. And only after that proceed to gluing.

First glue the main body for the tank; transparent PVA glue is well suited for this job. Then glue the cannon, and then the caterpillar.

The next model is IS7, keep a layout of the parts. True, a very experienced master can do it.

IS 2 tank model

In order to assemble such a tank model with your own hands, you will need the following tools and accessories:

Preparation of the workplace

As usual, the first thing you need to do is equip your workplace where you will work. The rules are not complicated: there should be no unnecessary things on the table, all tools should be in their place and at hand. Not everyone has their own desktop, and you’ve probably already thought about creating one. Making a table is not difficult; choosing a place for it in the house is more difficult. A good option is an insulated balcony, where you can start working on your craft at any time. If you have a specially equipped room with a workbench, then you are lucky. You can read about preparing the table in a separate article, where I tried to describe in as much detail as possible the entire process of creating it. After you have completed the process of creating a workplace, you can proceed directly to your future craft.

Beautiful tank made using origami technique

Yes, the most favorite and simplest technique is origami crafts. Children and even some adults love them. In this chapter, you will find folding diagrams that any beginner or even a student can understand.

And here is another toy, called Abrams, a little prettier than the previous one. Catch and use these tips, everything should work out.

Master class for beginners Candy tank

And for those who love souvenirs and gifts, they can congratulate their beloved men on the holiday of February 23 in a rather original and non-trivial way. Or such a masterpiece can be made for a competition or exhibition in a kindergarten or school. In addition, you can use this idea for May 9th.

To begin, make a trapezoid-shaped tower from a cardboard box. Use a glue gun. I found this work on YouTube.

Here are some more ideas.

Plasticine craft in the form of a military tank

For the youngest children, preschoolers and elementary school children, I recommend making another craft in the form of a tank from plasticine or special clay (dough) for modeling. Diversify your children's leisure time, or use this type of work in labor lessons or art classes.

Besides, this process is so exciting and you definitely won’t get bored, it’s better than surfing the Internet or watching cartoons at home.

Take soft plasticine and tear off a piece from it, roll it into a ball, then flatten it into a washer, make six of these things. Moreover, each should differ slightly in size from each other. In the picture, you can see this.

These blanks will be needed to design the caterpillar.

And so that the caterpillar doesn’t run away, ahah, hide these “wheels” in a long strip of plasticine.

In a similar way, roll up the second track product. Use a stack to create the outline of the wheels.

Now mold a box out of plasticine; it should be rectangular in shape.

Attach the chassis to the resulting car.

Next, start making a tower, roll out a puck of the same color as the body.

As you can see, it is better to make it not from a small piece of plasticine.

Next, complete the craft with a cannon; if you want, make a machine gun and fuel tanks.

And even make the headlights a different color, just like real tanks. Good luck, friends!

Sawing with a jigsaw

There are many rules for cutting, but you need to rely on the most common ones. First you should cut out the internal elements and then start cutting out the outline. There is no need to rush when cutting. The main thing is to always keep the jigsaw straight at a 90-degree angle when cutting. Saw out the parts along precisely marked lines. The movements of the jigsaw should always be smooth up and down. Also, do not forget to monitor your posture. Try to avoid bevels and unevenness. If you go off the line while cutting, don't worry. Such bevels and irregularities can later be removed using a flat file or “coarse-grained” sandpaper.

With a plywood thickness of 2.5mm. Some elements can be cut with a stationery knife, but be very careful; this method is dangerous because, with prolonged tension, the knife can come off or break off, causing injury.

Rest

When sawing, we often get tired. Fingers and eyes, which are always tense, often get tired. When working, of course, everyone gets tired. In order to reduce the load, you need to do a couple of exercises. You can view the exercises here. Do the exercises several times during work.

Assembly diagram

Assembling the craft parts in this work is not very complicated; you will find detailed instructions along with the drawing file. Below are the main assembly steps. Tracked base.

How to make a tank from beer in cans

Another holiday idea, or gift, whatever you want to call it. But, on the day of defenders, you can afford to build a tank from beer bottles and present it to men. Just such a present, which you make with your own hands, will be an excellent solution if you are still puzzled by the question of what to give on February 23rd.

We will need:

corrugated paper
scissors
cans of beer in tin containers - 4 pcs.
cardboard sleeve
a pack of kirieshki, or nuts, pistachios
double-sided tape
super glue or glue gun
box cover

Stages:

1. Glue double-sided tape around the perimeter (or at least as shown, make two horizontal lines) of the box lid.

2. Tear off the paper until the tape becomes sticky. Attach beer cans.

Also put tape on the jars of alcohol, and then put a sheet of paper.

3. Then wrap it with green corrugated paper and connect the ends with glue.

4. Now cut out a strip from dark green paper; its thickness should be approximately 3 cm.

6. It will be useful for decoration; glue it on top of the caterpillar body. Then build a tower from the box and a barrel of its own (the bushing will come in handy).

7. Accordingly, to make the craft beautiful and not scary, also decorate these parts of the car with paper.

8. Next, according to the plan, glue the tower and the barrel with a glue gun, and then glue this whole miracle to the caterpillar. And the gas tank will be a pack of goodies.

Sock tank for February 23rd - step-by-step instructions for beginners

I’ll show you several descriptions at once, and you can decide which one you like best. All of them are so elementary that any boy or girl can figure it out even without words. It’s impossible to accumulate a year’s supply of accessories for a man. But five or six pairs of socks are quite possible.

You can make a tank either with a bottle (in this case it will act instead of a barrel), or without it. I decided to show all the models.

So, here is a ready-made master class in pictures, take it and create.

The next product is simpler; you will also need men's socks, plus a satin ribbon, scissors, colored paper, and an elastic band.

Twist three pairs of socks into a tube and secure with an elastic band.

Next, decorate with another sock and decorative ribbons.

Roll the turret and barrel out of socks, do as shown in the picture.

For brightness and festivity, glue red stars.

Well, now, as promised by a couple of new products this year, take your pick, maybe you’ll make just such a beautiful tank.

Tank coloring pages

Children can use coloring books and templates for appliqués and cards. I'll give you a small selection.

Remember, she promised to give a medal with a tank? So here she is.

Have fun with your children, explaining what a great thing our ancestors did, bringing victory to the USSR!

Car in the form of a wooden tank

Well, now I suggest you familiarize yourself with the handmade work that I found in the Country of Craftsmen. Perhaps young craftsmen will want to invent such military equipment. I suggest using sketches and diagrams.

The sequence of actions is presented below in these screenshots. Unfortunately, I couldn't find better quality.

This is the article that came out today, if I find something else, I’ll be sure to add it. Well, for now I say goodbye to everyone and see you again.

Best regards, Ekaterina