Paper Models

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey,Goose;

    That ship is about on par with my S.M.S. Kronprinz,  in 1/200 scale, in paper. Great models at a great price. A lot of work though . When they come out right  ,I can't help but be satisfied . Did you know they did full hull subjects too?        T.B. - - - - P.S.    There was ( or still is) a company , or Museum , that did a full hull, with removable bottom, of a historic tug from Florida ? That kit could be built for three distinct time periods in the vessel's history .

I do not want to diminish the superb work on those aircraft..............just happened across this paper model......a 1/200th HMS Hood

http://www.kartonmodellbau.net/pics/gebaut/Schiffe-kriegsschiffe/HMS%20Hood%20Halinski%20MM%201-2_2011/HMS%20Hood%20Halinski%20MM%201-2_2011.htm

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There is also the option of taking the file to a Kinkos, Staples, Office Depot  or some other store that has pay-to-use laser printers.  Most models can handle 12x18 cardstock.  Should only cost you a few bucks.

Those are outstanding, Richkat!  How are the canopies created?

There is also the option of taking the file to a Kinkos, Staples, Office Depot  or some other store that has pay-to-use laser printers.  Most models can handle 12x18 cardstock.  Should only cost you a few bucks.

Those are outstanding, Richkat!  How are the canopies created?

tankerbuilder

Okay ?

  Does anyone get bothered when His paper model of this plane looks better than My plastic one ? Darned good job Rich . This is what I have been saying. everyone should at least try paper ( cardstock ) Right? At least once !      T.B.

Rich, that is a beautiful GB.  Is that a kit?

Okay ?

  Does anyone get bothered when His paper model of this plane looks better than My plastic one ? Darned good job Rich . This is what I have been saying. everyone should at least try paper ( cardstock ) Right? At least once !      T.B.

Here is my Gee Bee R-1 also in 1/24. Hope you guys like it........Rich

Good to see the paper "unfolding" it's way across the web into other forums. Excellent work as always!

Don if your into spacecraft check out the Lower Hudson Valley site, fantastic spacecraft models and all free.......Rich

 http://jleslie48.com/

While I agree that the price of plastic models can be shocking (for the 3 sigma extremes, like the $400+ ship models), there are also some pretty expensive paper models out there, approaching a C note.

What I find is that in all types/materials, there is a broadening of prices.  Still some real bargains in kits (latest Revell new releases like Stearman and the re-issue of the Gemini).  More range, people can make the choice, though I fear if too many people pop for those really expensive kits it may cause median price to go up :-(

It is really nice to find so many free paper models- download image file and print on your own paper.  Space folks can get a lot of neat stuff from NASA/

Thanks again.

There is a Fry's in the Chicago area and will check their selection next time I am there.

Thanks for helping to spread the word about paper models. I like that B model Mustang racer.

Mine is an Epson Workforce 1100, they no longer produce it but there are wide format models made by every company now days. One thing to check out are refillable cartridges, the stock set for my printer runs around $75 a set of refillable ones cost about $60 and came with enough ink to last me a year. I got my printer at Fry's Electronics..........Rich

Richkat

Thanks Sprue-ce Goose, when built at 1/33 (the most common scale for paper models) scale I use 110 lb cardstock, but I enlarge most of my builds to 1/24 (old hands and eyes) and use poster board stock. I have a wide format printer that will print up to 13" wide heavy paper so I buy poster paper and cut it to 13" X 22" and enlarge.........Rich

Thanks Sprue-ce Goose, when built at 1/33 (the most common scale for paper models) scale I use 110 lb cardstock, but I enlarge most of my builds to 1/24 (old hands and eyes) and use poster board stock. I have a wide format printer that will print up to 13" wide heavy paper so I buy poster paper and cut it to 13" X 22" and enlarge.........Rich

Beautiful looking birds you have there along with your really big Dornier 335 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/p/161370/1755817.aspx#1755817

Are those P 51 s also 1/24 th scale? 

I've been seeing some really spectacular work as I posted here:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/p/157388/1752217.aspx#1752217

What type of paper or card stock are you using to print those kits?