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Johnny · 10-03-2008

MAKING A CONED PART

I said I would make some pics of some of the most basic parts shaping in card modeling.
First I will say I'm no expert on the subject.The methodes I use may vary from others.But this is how I do things, and they work for me.

The coned parts are used a lot in cardmodels as parts of the front end on fuselages on planes,propeller cones,parts in tyres,and other coned objects.

First we cut out the piece and if there are a joining tab on it...cut it away and glue it on the back side of the part.In that case you wont have the edge showing.

Nex I place the part inside my hand and have a rounded object ready.
The size of the rods I use vary.Smaller diameter on the rods gives tighter cones.

Then I roll the rod against the part applying pressure to it.Remember to hold the angle against the edges of the part.And now we can see it curles up behind the rod

Do this until the cone is so tight that it overlaps itselves a bit

When you are happy with the shape glue it together

First lesson

Next will be cutting....

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Johnny Cardmodeller Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Odda Norway Real Name: Johnny My Models: Papermodels Visit Johnny's Gallery Posts: 415 Images: 19	Papermodeling techniques.(small tutorials on the subject) MAKING A CONED PART I said I would make some pics of some of the most basic parts shaping in card modeling. First I will say I'm no expert on the subject.The methodes I use may vary from others.But this is how I do things, and they work for me. The coned parts are used a lot in cardmodels as parts of the front end on fuselages on planes,propeller cones,parts in tyres,and other coned objects. First we cut out the piece and if there are a joining tab on it...cut it away and glue it on the back side of the part.In that case you wont have the edge showing. Nex I place the part inside my hand and have a rounded object ready. The size of the rods I use vary.Smaller diameter on the rods gives tighter cones. Then I roll the rod against the part applying pressure to it.Remember to hold the angle against the edges of the part.And now we can see it curles up behind the rod Do this until the cone is so tight that it overlaps itselves a bit When you are happy with the shape glue it together First lesson Next will be cutting.... Last edited by Johnny; 10-03-2008 at 02:14.