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Gemini 3
Posted by paulhelfrich on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 11:28 PM

Here is a Gemini 3 space capsule model I just completed in 1/24 scale.  I bought the kit at a recent model show I attended; manufacturer is identified as DHT Shippey. 



This was my first paper model of a real space subject and I'm fairly pleased with how it came out.

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:45 AM

Looks very nice.  Not familiar with that kit, but if I see it it will certainly be something I'll consider.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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  • From: Phoenix, AZ
Posted by Fly-n-hi on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:39 AM

Wow that looks really nice!

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    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:56 AM

Looks great!

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    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:33 PM

has a nice look to it , well done

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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  • From: Central Cal
Posted by mhvink on Monday, October 29, 2012 5:19 PM

You all do realize that this "kit" is paper, right?  Just print it out from your computer, cut out, roll or fold and glue it together with Elmer's glue.

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  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, October 29, 2012 10:30 PM

Paper???  Amazing!  Nice model.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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Posted by paulhelfrich on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:46 AM

Thanks!  Yes, it's paper.  I use Alene's Tacky Glue, a thickened white glue, to cement the parts (you can't use Elmer's, because it's too thin and watery - it will warp the parts).  

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    February 2007
Posted by mitsdude on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 1:43 AM

Years ago I got kinda interested in paper models and found there are entire web sites dedicated to paper models. Most are free downloads! I did download several but never got around to building or even printing out any.

One I remember had some really cool looking castles and houses. Its been several years since I saw it and didn't remember it until reading this post.

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  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Thursday, November 1, 2012 10:38 PM

Paul

 A...ah..humm... a friend of mine    wanted me to ask you what weight of paper you used making these models?

"He" thinks they're interesting..... I don't care for myself,    of course, but "he" is always interested in new stuff...Really

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by paulhelfrich on Friday, November 2, 2012 11:23 AM

I usually print them on 100# cover stock.

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  • From: Central Cal
Posted by mhvink on Sunday, November 11, 2012 1:54 AM

The paper weight is usually called out on most kits.  There are 3 main weights:  20lb bond paper, 65lb stock and 120lb card stock.  I mostly use 65lb stock for most of the kits and 20lb paper (regular printer paper) for the small, fiddly bits.  Paul mentioned Aileen's tacky glue.  That is good stuff, but I do normally use Elmer's, spread really thin with a straightened paper clip as an applicator/spreader.  It should look like you licked the paper and not smeared it on too thick.

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    August 2012
Posted by Winetanker on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 8:30 AM

There are a good many nice FREE paper models on the web

Here's a site for a nice Akagi model...

http://www.papermodel.jp/otona.html

...and this site has some nice space models, including the N-1...

http://www.currell.net/models/mod_free.htm#n1

....working my way up the airbrush learning curve......

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:32 AM

That's fantastic! Never would have guessed it was paper till you told us.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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