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Modelkarz FW189

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  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 5:41 PM

Thanks!I made the Modelkarz Hampden and I messed it up a little becauee I never made a paper model before and did not realize the cardboard parts needed reinforcement,still I do like it!

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2:24 PM

Hello!

What do you know - a Maly Modelarz paper model! First one of the Maly Modelarz appeared in Poland in 1956, and they are operating since then. It is this publication that helped turn Poland into a paper model superpower!

Reinforcing the bulkheads is important, but you don't really need basswood - heavy cardboard, not too soft and about 1mm thick would do. The trick is to cut everything out right - you usually can't use scissors in all of the tight corners, that's where you are supposed to use a sharp knife, the one with break-away segments. About 50% of the modellers who build paper models do it using white glue, the one formulated for bookbinders works best. It's the one that dries transparent and is slightly rubbery when dry. CA is also handy for soaking parts in to make them stiff. And a good sanding block is also handy to make the bulkheads fit into the fuselage segments and to make nice, smooth wings. If you need any help, please let me know and for now good luck with your build and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:20 AM

Subscribed.  Never seen a paper kit built.  Looking forward to this.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:16 AM

Given my experience when building the Hampden,each structural piece will be backed with 1/16" basswood.    

  • Member since
    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:14 AM

  • Member since
    March 2005
Modelkarz FW189
Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:11 AM

This one will be even more of a challenge then the Hapden I made!    

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