| Howdy johnny,
I just wanted to drop you a note and again reitterate how great this model is looking, I, as well as everyone else who has seen any part of this thread, can't wait to see the completed model.
aAI also wanted to comment on Stuarts last post in this thread, "Have to agree with you guys - insane amount of detail/work in this. at first I was kinda "a model, made out of card??? EH?!?!?!?" But it does look incredible" there is alot of work in card models, as I have said before, there are no premade parts, when you start out you are dealing with 2 dimensional pieces, actually only flat material (paper), its the modeler which brings the 3 dimensional parts to life. Each and every partt of a card model has to be fabricated by the modeler. As a Machinist, I find the construction of cardmodel to be very similar to the work I do building things from raw materials, I am sure that people who craft things from wood could also appreciate cardmodels in a similar manner.......taking formless material and bringing a true work of art to life.
Some famous sculptor once said about his art......."the statue is already there, I just chip away the un needed stone" (or something to that effect). The same applies to cardmodels, the model in its entirety is already there, unfolded and unassembled, its just a matter of the modeler removing the excess paper and assembling it.
Anyway, again Johnny, great looking model so far, I enjoy each posting as it progresses. Hopefully your build will inspire others to attempt one.
Have a good day,
Greg |