GEEDUBBYA

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

Johnny

Thanks for your kind words guys!!

And cardmodels isn't as hard to do as it might look like....
Everyone can do it with just a bit of patiente and some glue.

rjwood_uk

inspires by greg.

card model $15

Glue $2.00

Wethering Sticks $10

The look on their face when you tell them its not plastic?

Priceless!



sorry couldn resist!

Johnny

The part is done.



Next item.
The drawing


The parts should have a 2mm centerhole.


Assembly was straight forward, the rod painted black and the part glued to the underside of the plate.

Johnny

Some more parts.
The supporters for the front lowest shield.

The drawing and the parts to be used


The finished items

Johnny

The parts mounted togehter.

Tailspin14

Ok.. you got me... How do you get started with the card models and what do you need besides a knife and glue... hehe...

Bob

Johnny

Well....it's just like any other hobby....at first you need some basic tools, and when you proceed up against the learning curve you will realize that there are plenty of stuff that comes in handy

I will try to give you some inputs....but remember this is only my choice of tools.Other builders use different maybe.

First thing is a good knife, type exel,exacto,olfa etc that uses blades nr #11
A metal ruler is also vital.
You will also need some kind of scoring tool.I have made mine myselves of a butt needle I have put into a rod.Those needles can be found at craftshops....and are used to repair holes in socks.I have also used a knitting stick.
White glue and clean hands....
Some kind of cardboard in 0,5mm and 1mm, Cornflakes boxes are 0,5mm.
The major cardmodelsites also sells cardboard.
Scissors. The curved type used for fingernails is very handy.
A circlecutter can be very useful,I use the olfa type.
Colors, waterbased for painting edges.Or the Humbrol kind.
I use both types, and some weathering sets and sticks from Tamiya.
Metal rods in different sizes, used for axels etc
A syringe, for applying glue is a vital part
Small drills
Tweezers of different types
Grinding paper
A cutting mat
A printer of the ink type
Normal skills are more than enough to build cardmodels.

Also my opinion on what kit to start with, is to get a model you like, and just try.
The models are in different difficult level, so it's just to pick one

And don't be afraid to ask questions!
Anything, just mail me, and I'll help as good as I can!
For tips and tricks I would recommend the cardmodel sites, and browse through the construction reports, there is a lot to be learned from there.
A lot of sites are in german or polish, but not difficult to understand since it is the pictures that are of interest.

alan2525

This thread is great to watch!

I love seeing this model come together. One thing I have noticed with the card construction, the cardboard is used in a very similar way to how the parts of the original Pak40 would be constructed from mild steel.

The parts are cutout, formed and bent and then welded (glued) on, the card gives a great approximation of the thickness of the metal used on the genuine item.

I'm currently playing around with making some parts for a scratch built model and it's good to see ways around making the various parts that dont require castings and breaking the various parts down into more simplified forms which can be fabricated from a basic sheet material.

I'm going to do some CAD drawings to cnc mill some small parts in 0.5mm styrene sheet so it should work out pretty nicely.

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Tailspin14

Thanks Johnny. I am going to have to look into that once I finish the open projects I am working on. I am thinking this might be something that I can do at work on the weekends. I get long hours with nothing to do. I am definitely going to tap your genius though! This is some great work.

Bob