| Howdy Johnny,
I just wanted to say that I have been following this thread since you started. I just wanted to say that you are doing a great job and everything you have shown so far looks superb!
I also wanted to comment and say that I think you are really opening the eyes of most of the members here, as to what all is involved in a card model. They are not as "cut and dry" as most people think. If a modeler likes detail, card models offer extreme detail as shown in this thread. Even mundana parts....parts you would never dream of being on a card model (such as brakes and cylinders etc.. or even spokes on wheels can take some time to complete).
But, Overall, the finished product is well worth the effort put into them. Card models offer a "different" aspect to modeling, in as much as they allow the builder to actually "create" the parts of the model, then assemble them...not merely "punch the out" or cut them from a sprue and then assemble. Its is really a highly detailed and sometimes labor intensive hobby...but again, the results are well worth the effort.
I do however wish to say to those other members following this build thread, Dont be scared off by the effort you precieve to be placed into a card model. Just like any other model build, half the fun is the assembly....it just so happens that with cardmodels you get to assemble EVERYTHING. The building of a card model is every bit relaxing as the building of a plastic or wood kit, and the finished result really instills in you a sense of accomplishment. And furthermore, the feeling you get when you tell someone that the model IS NOT PLASTIC, but paper and the look on their face when they figure out you are serious...it is paper, is priceless.
So, in closing, I want to thank you for posting this build thread, I think you are creating the desire in some of our other members to attempt a cardmodel build.
I also want to say that if anyone reading this, would like some links to free card models on the net....of most any topic, feel free to drop me a line and I will help find what you are looking for. Cardmodels are a great resource for school projects for the kids too, they cqn become a great "bonding" experience between a child and a parent when they work together to build a project from paper.
Anyway, again, Great thread johnny and thanks, have a good day,
Greg |