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Inspired by the beautiful boat build the good Doctor has started on here
I've set myself a challenge as it's really quiet at work (*no doubt it will also spill over into my time at home too. Bye Bye Ps3 for the moment)
I'm going to attempt to build this..
from http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/enterta...
However, I'm not a complete idiot, and this looks pretty daunting
So, in preparation, I chose two of the animal models as a basic primer in papercraft. I learned several things.
a) the paper in my printer was _slightly_ too thin
b) pritt stick is not tacky enough initially to hold the more complicated connections.
c) it's better to trim slightly inside the lines than outside, and a knife is better than scissors.
d) a steel ruler for folding over, and a paintbrush for pressing things together from the inside are pretty helpful.
here are some penguins, and a lemur (That Tail!!!! Argh!)
next up, something a bit more automotive,
I'll probably blast through this one without taking too many pics, but i'll post once done, and make a build thread for the bike. 34 pages of A4, and 21 pages of instructions - then the rider and panorama. Eeek!
I've set myself a challenge as it's really quiet at work (*no doubt it will also spill over into my time at home too. Bye Bye Ps3 for the moment)
I'm going to attempt to build this..
from http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/enterta...However, I'm not a complete idiot, and this looks pretty daunting
So, in preparation, I chose two of the animal models as a basic primer in papercraft. I learned several things.
a) the paper in my printer was _slightly_ too thin
b) pritt stick is not tacky enough initially to hold the more complicated connections.
c) it's better to trim slightly inside the lines than outside, and a knife is better than scissors.
d) a steel ruler for folding over, and a paintbrush for pressing things together from the inside are pretty helpful.
here are some penguins, and a lemur (That Tail!!!! Argh!)
next up, something a bit more automotive,
I'll probably blast through this one without taking too many pics, but i'll post once done, and make a build thread for the bike. 34 pages of A4, and 21 pages of instructions - then the rider and panorama. Eeek!
shortar53 said:
Inspired by the beautiful boat build the good Doctor has started on here
I've set myself a challenge as it's really quiet at work (*no doubt it will also spill over into my time at home too. Bye Bye Ps3 for the moment)
I'm going to attempt to build this..
from http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/enterta...
However, I'm not a complete idiot, and this looks pretty daunting
So, in preparation, I chose two of the animal models as a basic primer in papercraft. I learned several things.
a) the paper in my printer was _slightly_ too thin
b) pritt stick is not tacky enough initially to hold the more complicated connections.
c) it's better to trim slightly inside the lines than outside, and a knife is better than scissors.
d) a steel ruler for folding over, and a paintbrush for pressing things together from the inside are pretty helpful.
here are some penguins, and a lemur (That Tail!!!! Argh!)
next up, something a bit more automotive,
I'll probably blast through this one without taking too many pics, but i'll post once done, and make a build thread for the bike. 34 pages of A4, and 21 pages of instructions - then the rider and panorama. Eeek!
Good luck and enjoy it!I've set myself a challenge as it's really quiet at work (*no doubt it will also spill over into my time at home too. Bye Bye Ps3 for the moment)
I'm going to attempt to build this..
from http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/enterta...However, I'm not a complete idiot, and this looks pretty daunting
So, in preparation, I chose two of the animal models as a basic primer in papercraft. I learned several things.
a) the paper in my printer was _slightly_ too thin
b) pritt stick is not tacky enough initially to hold the more complicated connections.
c) it's better to trim slightly inside the lines than outside, and a knife is better than scissors.
d) a steel ruler for folding over, and a paintbrush for pressing things together from the inside are pretty helpful.
here are some penguins, and a lemur (That Tail!!!! Argh!)
next up, something a bit more automotive,
I'll probably blast through this one without taking too many pics, but i'll post once done, and make a build thread for the bike. 34 pages of A4, and 21 pages of instructions - then the rider and panorama. Eeek!
a boardman said:
ordered the HMV 3222 Papermodel S-boat Jaguar Class was only 13.00 this morning
will look at doing a easy kit first.
S-BoatS (plural): You get two boats in that kit - I bought one for a pal of mine.will look at doing a easy kit first.
I have to say they don't look easy - very small, but at least you have two to go at.
Cheers.
Slight progress update - work and drama relating to a toddler and a sky box have proven to be a bit of a distraction..
Decided to skip the transporter and make the smaller car first - I'll then make the Cab and the trailer last.
I must say, the bodyshell of the car was pretty complex, but mostly straight lines, so easier than I thought.
whoever decided to make a cut-out in the bottom of the floorpan for access is a genius,
There are a couple of things I want to tidy up, the exposed white on the blue sections where the joins are, and a little tape to hold the front wing/bonnet corners together without gapping.
Overall, about an hour's cutting and the same again carefully folding and sticking.
Decided to skip the transporter and make the smaller car first - I'll then make the Cab and the trailer last.
I must say, the bodyshell of the car was pretty complex, but mostly straight lines, so easier than I thought.
whoever decided to make a cut-out in the bottom of the floorpan for access is a genius,
There are a couple of things I want to tidy up, the exposed white on the blue sections where the joins are, and a little tape to hold the front wing/bonnet corners together without gapping.
Overall, about an hour's cutting and the same again carefully folding and sticking.
shortar53 said:
Slight progress update - work and drama relating to a toddler and a sky box have proven to be a bit of a distraction..
Decided to skip the transporter and make the smaller car first - I'll then make the Cab and the trailer last.
I must say, the bodyshell of the car was pretty complex, but mostly straight lines, so easier than I thought.
whoever decided to make a cut-out in the bottom of the floorpan for access is a genius,
There are a couple of things I want to tidy up, the exposed white on the blue sections where the joins are, and a little tape to hold the front wing/bonnet corners together without gapping.
Overall, about an hour's cutting and the same again carefully folding and sticking.
Not bad at all. With the gaps along the edges, I've been holding them together with Tamiya masking tape on the outside, and carefully applying PVA to the inside with a small brush along the join. Leave it until set and take the tape off and it gives a perfect join. You can clean the brush with detergent and warm water.Decided to skip the transporter and make the smaller car first - I'll then make the Cab and the trailer last.
I must say, the bodyshell of the car was pretty complex, but mostly straight lines, so easier than I thought.
whoever decided to make a cut-out in the bottom of the floorpan for access is a genius,
There are a couple of things I want to tidy up, the exposed white on the blue sections where the joins are, and a little tape to hold the front wing/bonnet corners together without gapping.
Overall, about an hour's cutting and the same again carefully folding and sticking.
dr_gn said:
Not bad at all. With the gaps along the edges, I've been holding them together with Tamiya masking tape on the outside, and carefully applying PVA to the inside with a small brush along the join. Leave it until set and take the tape off and it gives a perfect join. You can clean the brush with detergent and warm water.
Oooh, that's a cracking call. I'll give that a try when I get a moment. WIP to date (deflector and mirrors to go on the cab, trailer to build)
I'm actually mildly disappointed, this is a step down in complexity from the animals, but I'm enjoying the process. Might do another Epson car (possibly the nsx) before trying the bike
These are brilliant
Who the heck needs plastic huh?
Well me actually but that's another story
The penguins are... kinda funny but the lemur is actually rather excellent I love the lemur
I like the car and truck too
The bike
We are all drooling at the bit waiting for the bike
That looks different class and I'm sure you will be OK
If you find the Tamiya tape is TOO grabby for the paper, rubbing a thumb across the sticky side can take the grab down a tad
Not likely to happen though if doc n has been using it for his builds
Who the heck needs plastic huh?
Well me actually but that's another story
The penguins are... kinda funny but the lemur is actually rather excellent I love the lemur
I like the car and truck too
The bike
We are all drooling at the bit waiting for the bike
That looks different class and I'm sure you will be OK
If you find the Tamiya tape is TOO grabby for the paper, rubbing a thumb across the sticky side can take the grab down a tad
Not likely to happen though if doc n has been using it for his builds
Thanks Perdu. I'm really looking forward to the bike too.
The penguins were my first attempt, and they're not great. The lemur is better (but the model is not fantastic in terms of fit), the tail was a total nightmare. Its two peices, rolled into sectional tubes which then slot into each other - 1mm out and it won't fit. I spent about an hour swearing at it.
The penguins were my first attempt, and they're not great. The lemur is better (but the model is not fantastic in terms of fit), the tail was a total nightmare. Its two peices, rolled into sectional tubes which then slot into each other - 1mm out and it won't fit. I spent about an hour swearing at it.
The ships look interesting to build and Dr_gn's work always inspires.
I found this cargo ship, but it looks pretty complex...
http://www.ab.auone-net.jp/~mokuzu/fs.html
I'm going to start with something simple, maybe this Japanese destroyer.
http://masayu-i2.seesaa.net/article/163475933.html
It's got a lot of straight faces so it should go together fairly well.
I found this cargo ship, but it looks pretty complex...
http://www.ab.auone-net.jp/~mokuzu/fs.html
I'm going to start with something simple, maybe this Japanese destroyer.
http://masayu-i2.seesaa.net/article/163475933.html
It's got a lot of straight faces so it should go together fairly well.
SlipStream77 said:
The ships look interesting to build and Dr_gn's work always inspires.
I found this cargo ship, but it looks pretty complex...
http://www.ab.auone-net.jp/~mokuzu/fs.html
I'm going to start with something simple, maybe this Japanese destroyer.
http://masayu-i2.seesaa.net/article/163475933.html
It's got a lot of straight faces so it should go together fairly well.
Ha ha, ta very much. I'm at the bottom of the learning curve for paper models, but I'm enjoying having the excuse that "I'm a novice".I found this cargo ship, but it looks pretty complex...
http://www.ab.auone-net.jp/~mokuzu/fs.html
I'm going to start with something simple, maybe this Japanese destroyer.
http://masayu-i2.seesaa.net/article/163475933.html
It's got a lot of straight faces so it should go together fairly well.
Mine is an HMV brand, and it's pretty good so far. I don't know whether what errors I've got are a result of a mistake on my part or an instruction / printing error. Check this lot out, there's a hints and tips secion too (ETA covers lasercut parts so far):
http://h-m-v.de/kartonmodelle.0.html?&L=1
I have memories of a partqork called Discovery in the eighties, and it was big on paper craft models. I spent days making a Da Vinci flying machine, but without scoring or a straight edge - and using kids scissors. It looked terrible but the sense of achievement was there.
As an aside, there'll be limited progress on the automotive front as the daughter has decided she needs the tortoise and macaw to go with the penguins. I had planned to knock them up today for her, but a wedding faire had to be attended.
As an aside, there'll be limited progress on the automotive front as the daughter has decided she needs the tortoise and macaw to go with the penguins. I had planned to knock them up today for her, but a wedding faire had to be attended.
Cerberus90 said:
The plane is a Focke Wolf 190 that's still in progress, which I think I'll stick with instead of this paper malarkey, 
The mini is paper, and I suspect, too thin paper, doesn't help that the prit-stick has basically gone off.
This paper malarkey I'm finding very good for honing my precision work - and patience. One millimetre out and you're knackered. Plastic kits are a doddle compared with these things!The mini is paper, and I suspect, too thin paper, doesn't help that the prit-stick has basically gone off.
I'm finding that taping things together and applying PVA glue to the inside or along the joint works best for me. You can wipe the excess off with a bit of spit.
Looking forward to seeing the FW190 completed...
Macaw started, and I'm not enjoying it. It's not a bad model, and it's not particulary tricky - It may just be my mood, or it may be 'cos I want to get that transporter finished and move on, I don't know.
The modelling is proving to be different - I don't know if this was printed on paper from a different ream, or if it's due to the shapes of the cuts, but scissors are working out much easier for the scalloped edges - the paper is tearing a bit if I use a craft knife.
I've got a blue felt-tip to go along the white edges of the paper - whilst they're still visible, they're not as offensive as the white joins.
The head was pretty taxing to do, several changing curves, patience is a positive, and letting the glue "grab" on one set of tabs before moving to the next is a requisite.
The modelling is proving to be different - I don't know if this was printed on paper from a different ream, or if it's due to the shapes of the cuts, but scissors are working out much easier for the scalloped edges - the paper is tearing a bit if I use a craft knife.
I've got a blue felt-tip to go along the white edges of the paper - whilst they're still visible, they're not as offensive as the white joins.
The head was pretty taxing to do, several changing curves, patience is a positive, and letting the glue "grab" on one set of tabs before moving to the next is a requisite.
I've found that paper dulls scalpel blades very quickly, and will drag and tear the cut after a short while especially if it's been softened with glue. I use a Swann Morton #11 blade for all modelling (plastic or paper) - at least they are cheap enough!
Re. the felt pens - they do seem to bleed into the coloured paper quite badly. I've started using the same Vallejo acrylics I use for plastic modelling. They are easy to mix and clean, and don't bleed.
Re. the felt pens - they do seem to bleed into the coloured paper quite badly. I've started using the same Vallejo acrylics I use for plastic modelling. They are easy to mix and clean, and don't bleed.
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