JT Fox

Hi everyone.

I've never done the paper model thing but seeing all thats about I think I'll have a go.

While searching the net I found this.

Ultra-Realistic Paper Crafts : MT-01 | YAMAHA MOTOR

Bit advanced for me at the moment but someone might like to have a go.

Cheers JTF

GEEDUBBYA

Howdy JT,

Yes the yamaha models are amazing, I have pointed them out to a few other ppl in here before. If you would like some links to card models, let me know what type you are interested in and i can give ya some links to sites that have that type model.

Have a good day and welcome to the forum, we are glad to have ya here.


Greg

JT Fox

I'm currently building a Tamiya Ferrari F189 and joined the site to get some tips on painting and airbrushing. However, the card modeling looked really interesting. I have found a Ferrari F1-2000 to build, a tank and some aircraft.

The Aston Martin looks a really good model to have a go at.

I've currently printed to matte paper (heavyweight 160g) but thinking of using a glossy photo paper to improve the look.

Any advice, tips, links, much appreciated.

Cheers JTF

GEEDUBBYA

Howdy JT,

well you are on the right track as far as I am concerned...i too use glossy photo paper for cardmodels. Being photo paper, the color holds fast and the gloss shine cant be beat. Although, you can spray a clear gloss coat over the finished model to "lock in" the printing. Another plus is that Photo paper generally resists water for the most part, the drawback of photo paper is the use of white glue.
Although white glue will work, photo paper is naturally "springy" so instead, i use superglue.
If there are any specific type models you are looking for, let me know and I probably have a link to them somewhere in my computer.

have a good day,

Greg

JT Fox

Sense you asked.


Cars:
I'm a big fan of Ferrari. Mainly F1.
I used to drive a Jaguar XJS, (it was 10 years old and I picked it up cheap as it was British Leyland built).

Bikes:
I also rode a Yamaha RD350 LC and a Honda CB900 back in the day.

Planes:
I have a small collection of limited edition prints and it would be cool to have some models to match. The planes are:- Lancaster (Dambusters), PANAVIA Tornado, Spitfire (D-Day Markings), Hurricane (Ginger Lacy) and a ME 109. These are the pictures I have on the walls at the moment. One other plane I would really like is the Fairy Swordfish.

Boats:
I remember doing two plastic boats when I was young. The Bismark (didn't we all have that one?) and HMS ARK Royal (WW2). I remember pushing them around the carpet as a lad.

TV/Movies:
Batmobile (original TV show), Interceptor (UFO), Eagle Transporter (Moonbase Alpha), Anything from Captain Scarlet.

I think I've mentioned enough. They don't have to be free. If they come from a recommended supplier then I don't mind paying. The exchange rate with the US is good at the moment.

Thanks for the help JTF

Note: I've tried some of the links to the Japanese web sites but they just come up question marks.

GEEDUBBYA

Howdy JT,

Ok, i have already emailed you these sites but thought others reading this might like to look around them:

Fiddlersgreen downloadable paper (card) models-Largest Collection in the world
Volkssterrenwacht Philippus Lansbergen
Downloads http://www.geocities.jp/mamecraft/papercraft.html
Airplanes and Helicopters Free Paper Models
Links
fok-air
http://lhvcc.rustproductions.com/egiftshop/
3D¯È¼Ò«¬ºô<3D papermodel net>
http://www.3dpapermodel.com.tw/3dpms/yuki/yuki.html#b29

Artwork_e formula 1 race cars
Card models - an introduction spacelaunch vehicles/airships
Home self explainitory - ships
Ray Morris's Locomotives train locomotives etc.
TGVweb - Build Your Own TGV Model high speed train downloads (bullet trains)
Paper Weekender 3 nice looking model yachts

have a good day,

Greg

JT Fox

Great links Geedubbya.

Thanks again for taking the time and effort to help out the new guy.

Cheers JTF

Desert Rat Racer

Yes I have got the Yamaha pit gear for my diorama that I'm doing for a model car comp at the nd of the year here iny home state of South Australia, they have some amazing bikes on that site.

GEEDUBBYA

Howdy JT,

You are certainly more than welcome. I enjoy helping out when I can. If you or Russell need anything esle, just let me know and i will see what i can do.

have a good day,

Greg