new year!!!
jeudi 31 décembre 2015
E.E Lightning
I start with this free Lightning from the download gallery, nice model, not much acurate but easy to assembly. I use a diferent technic to build models, glue the paper in thin cardboard to manage better the model and give it more rigidity, some times is difficult roll some pieces, but the finishing is much better and can be sanded for repaint and give more acurate surface.
Montmartre Paper Model
I've seen pictures of a paper model of the Montmartre district in Paris that I'm interested in. I'm concerned whether this might be a pirated model, but I haven't been able to find anything about it online. I also haven't be able to find it for sale anywhere.
Does anyone know anything about this model?
Does anyone know anything about this model?
More Tutors! CL-41, CT-114, CL-41G
Readying the next Tutor kit for release...
this time its the CL-41G variant built for the Royal Mayasian Air Force.
This "ground attack" variant has:
- an improved Jet Engine (not visible in the paper model, lol)
- modified Landing Gear (the kit has wider Tires for soft ground operations)
- additional mounting points for underwing and fuselage armaments
I've included, in the kit, iron and fuel bombs.
Should be ready to go next week...first week of the New Year....happy New Year!
this time its the CL-41G variant built for the Royal Mayasian Air Force.
This "ground attack" variant has:
- an improved Jet Engine (not visible in the paper model, lol)
- modified Landing Gear (the kit has wider Tires for soft ground operations)
- additional mounting points for underwing and fuselage armaments
I've included, in the kit, iron and fuel bombs.
Should be ready to go next week...first week of the New Year....happy New Year!
Happy 2016
Have a sfae and happy new year!! All the best in 2016!!
Nothing but clear skies and happy landings to you!!
Nothing but clear skies and happy landings to you!!
Ironman - Bust
Hello Gents,
My next model is bust of Ironman
First photos
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My next model is bust of Ironman
First photos
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RG-4 Global Hawk USN
Finally managed to get something built.
This is the first of several. Went together well (separate joiner strips), no issues.
Scale is 1:60.
Niki
This is the first of several. Went together well (separate joiner strips), no issues.
Scale is 1:60.
Niki
Vought XF-5U Beta build- Murph's Models
Somebody bought himself a new printer for Christmas that actually prints colors, so I thought I'd throw in with some beta builds of my own.
The Flying Pancake has been one of my favorites since I can remember, so when I finally got the nerve to design it, I jumped at it.
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Let's hope my build skills are up to the challenge
Picture 1 is the internal former to (hopefully) help it hold it's shape.
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Picture 2 is the leading edge and bottom skin. I hate separate tabs even more now.
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One thing I did and recommend on the parts sheet is to print the tabs for the fuselage on regular copy paper.
Tomorrow will see the top skin cut out and tabbed, then everything joined together. I'm thinking it will go together in rings kinda like the Flapjack did.
The Flying Pancake has been one of my favorites since I can remember, so when I finally got the nerve to design it, I jumped at it.
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Let's hope my build skills are up to the challenge
Picture 1 is the internal former to (hopefully) help it hold it's shape.
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Picture 2 is the leading edge and bottom skin. I hate separate tabs even more now.
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One thing I did and recommend on the parts sheet is to print the tabs for the fuselage on regular copy paper.
Tomorrow will see the top skin cut out and tabbed, then everything joined together. I'm thinking it will go together in rings kinda like the Flapjack did.
mercredi 30 décembre 2015
Greetings!
My name's Eric, I'm an IT Security Manager working for the Air Force, and I've recently gotten back into scale modeling. One of my projects as a kid was the Motor Trend Aerovette paper model 'kit' from the mid-'70s - I'd found one of my Grandpa's old magazine collections and started building the Aerovette while I was in high school (about 30 years ago). Of course, I lost track of time doing what kids do in high school, graduated, joined the Air Force, and lost all of my modeling materials (finished & unfinished kits, building supplies, etc.). I've been [re]collecting the kits I built as a kid, recently remembered the unfinished Aerovette paper kit, and have been Googling for weeks trying to find anything about it. This site has been the first sliver of information I've found so far.
I love cars and have been restoring a full size 1971 Mach 1 for the past 6 years. It's pretty much finished, and I've decided to get back into small scale car building - it's a LOT cheaper and less taxing on the body and marriage. ;) I also have a 1980 CJ-7 that takes up the other side of the garage... the daily drivers live outside under the carport (2012 Ram & '01 Pontiac Grand Prix GT).
I love what I've seen on the site so far... lots of talented people and gorgeous models here! I'm pretty stoked to try my hand at building some paper kits. I have a Star Trek (original series) Enterprise kit my wife found a few years ago, and I have some plans to create some original designs that have been stuck in my head since I was a kid. I'm also hoping to get my hobbies sorted out so I can spend some quality time building some cool models. The things I'm really interested in and have been able to set up include: drawing, painting, airbrushing, and modeling (mostly plastics), but I also spend a lot of time playing Euphonium, Trombone, and Tuba with the San Angelo Community Band and Ice House Brass.
Thanks for having me!
I love cars and have been restoring a full size 1971 Mach 1 for the past 6 years. It's pretty much finished, and I've decided to get back into small scale car building - it's a LOT cheaper and less taxing on the body and marriage. ;) I also have a 1980 CJ-7 that takes up the other side of the garage... the daily drivers live outside under the carport (2012 Ram & '01 Pontiac Grand Prix GT).
I love what I've seen on the site so far... lots of talented people and gorgeous models here! I'm pretty stoked to try my hand at building some paper kits. I have a Star Trek (original series) Enterprise kit my wife found a few years ago, and I have some plans to create some original designs that have been stuck in my head since I was a kid. I'm also hoping to get my hobbies sorted out so I can spend some quality time building some cool models. The things I'm really interested in and have been able to set up include: drawing, painting, airbrushing, and modeling (mostly plastics), but I also spend a lot of time playing Euphonium, Trombone, and Tuba with the San Angelo Community Band and Ice House Brass.
Thanks for having me!
Happy Holidays!
As per tradition, my annual cardmodel tree. Also, like last year, I've interspersed some of my old Hallmark space and aviation ornaments.
OMG I finished a tank, Char B1 bis
It's kind of a private joke about myself that I almost never finish tanks. I get everything done but the running gear and tracks and then they sit (have a panther and a luchs in that condition in front of me). Finished this one though :) Screwed up a few things and couldn't figure out where a couple things go but overall I'm happy with it. Oh and still needs an antenna.
I know, I know.....
You have many thousands of projects and little time to go through them all. All I ask is that you think of the E-series of projects based around the E-25. Sorry if I am being a pain in the seat region but this is my particular interest group.
Ignore me, too much of a rehersal for hog manay. Sorry my spelling is off, too much of a rehearsal.
Not having built an actual model in paper yet, I am particular for the subject. Yes, armoured unit as a regular, we were oft told we had a life expectancy of 38 seconds once we actually made contact with warsaw pact units.
Ignore me, too much of a rehersal for hog manay. Sorry my spelling is off, too much of a rehearsal.
Not having built an actual model in paper yet, I am particular for the subject. Yes, armoured unit as a regular, we were oft told we had a life expectancy of 38 seconds once we actually made contact with warsaw pact units.
Hello
Hello
My Name is Andy and i have been using papercraft models for the last two years for my modeltrain and other things.
My Name is Andy and i have been using papercraft models for the last two years for my modeltrain and other things.
Super mystere b2 - for the new year
hello to everyone
my SUPER MYSTERE 1:30 scale for the new year of 2016
enjoy it and hope to see you build it
regards to all and i wish you all a happy new year.
YOAV
the link...
SUPER MYSTER B2
my SUPER MYSTERE 1:30 scale for the new year of 2016
enjoy it and hope to see you build it
regards to all and i wish you all a happy new year.
YOAV
the link...
SUPER MYSTER B2
AXM Falcon 9 landed stage model
Just a reminder for those of you who didn't know it yet, but Alfonso has made a special version of the F9 rocket's first stage. In the download section and on his website too you can find a model of the F9 stage that recently returned to land at the Cape.
Here's a picture Alfonso made of his test build.
Here's a picture Alfonso made of his test build.
mardi 29 décembre 2015
Star Trek: TMP Punch-Out Bridge Book
So, a while ago I was cruising the Internet looking at Star Trek merchandising from The Motion Picture era when I discovered this book. It’s a paper model of the TMP Enterprise bridge that measures 15” when assembled. I immediately became obsessed with getting one. They became available 2-3 at a time on eBay, but they were often in the $30-90 range. Also, I wanted to build the model, so I looked for a copy that was pretty haggard at the spine so I wouldn’t feel bad about pulling it apart. In the end, I bought three books (two for back up), picked the worst cover and got to work.
This book was designed by Tor Lokvig and is nicely put together. However, it is the illustrations by Chuck Murphy that steal the show. He did an amazing job capturing the actual look and feel of the TMP era bridge. It is incredibly accurate to the set piece. Most parts are spot-on. Some match the original bridge blueprints that changed by the time the pieces were actually built. I’ve always liked the look of the TMP bridge the best. Except for the fact it needed a little more color, it’s clean look and smooth lines always worked for me.
I didn’t want to push the parts our and risk damaging them, so I took some extra care. First, I cut the spine of the book to separate all the pages. Then, I used my X-acto to cut the parts away from the sheet. Next, I used my precision scissors to trim away any excess paper from the edges. Finally, I edge colored all the parts as needed. I kept all the scrap in case I needed any small patch pieces.
Although my goal was to build this model as-is, I didn’t adhere to the original tab-and-slot method. I had these as a child and they always wound up with big folds, creases or tears from trying to get the pieces together. So, I used my “advanced” paper modeling skills with glue to create a better and stronger model. The instructions are very clear and I’ll only mention the parts I deviated from.
This book was designed by Tor Lokvig and is nicely put together. However, it is the illustrations by Chuck Murphy that steal the show. He did an amazing job capturing the actual look and feel of the TMP era bridge. It is incredibly accurate to the set piece. Most parts are spot-on. Some match the original bridge blueprints that changed by the time the pieces were actually built. I’ve always liked the look of the TMP bridge the best. Except for the fact it needed a little more color, it’s clean look and smooth lines always worked for me.
I didn’t want to push the parts our and risk damaging them, so I took some extra care. First, I cut the spine of the book to separate all the pages. Then, I used my X-acto to cut the parts away from the sheet. Next, I used my precision scissors to trim away any excess paper from the edges. Finally, I edge colored all the parts as needed. I kept all the scrap in case I needed any small patch pieces.
Although my goal was to build this model as-is, I didn’t adhere to the original tab-and-slot method. I had these as a child and they always wound up with big folds, creases or tears from trying to get the pieces together. So, I used my “advanced” paper modeling skills with glue to create a better and stronger model. The instructions are very clear and I’ll only mention the parts I deviated from.
Palace of Heavenly Purity
Palace of Heavenly Purity，The Forbidden City，Beijing,China
Model size:95X52X11cm Scale:1:250
Design and Making for one year.
Model size:95X52X11cm Scale:1:250
Design and Making for one year.
'Patchwork' Queensland Country-Style Hotel
The webmaster recently reminded me that I hadn't even visited the site for some time... I've been too occupied with family issues to do any modelling or attending model events, although I have been able to maintain my publishing commitments with Narrow Gauge Downunder magazine.
However life has hopefully quieted down and I've started developing a new card kit. Some background: I model Queensland's sugar cane and shire tramways in O scale (1:48) and there are very few commercial models available, especially structures. As a result I've developed a number of unique Queensland models in card, making them available on my web site (zelmeroz.com/canesig).
I'm working on a 20" x 24" diorama for my local museum (Archer Park Rail Museum) and need several background flats to represent a country town with the railway running down the main street (yes, there are several communities where this happens/happened).
I'm setting a scene, rather than attempting to build a particular town, and decided that a small two-story hotel with all the elements that say 'Queensland' would be ideal for one of the flats. It's a 'patchwork' project since the photorealistic elements (doors, windows, textures, etc.) come from a variety of sources including a couple of local historic hotels, an ex-community hall, etc.
I've now completed the design work and can start preparing individual walls and other elements for printing and assembly. Assuming all goes well, the design and development will provide me with another couple of NGDU articles.
However life has hopefully quieted down and I've started developing a new card kit. Some background: I model Queensland's sugar cane and shire tramways in O scale (1:48) and there are very few commercial models available, especially structures. As a result I've developed a number of unique Queensland models in card, making them available on my web site (zelmeroz.com/canesig).
I'm working on a 20" x 24" diorama for my local museum (Archer Park Rail Museum) and need several background flats to represent a country town with the railway running down the main street (yes, there are several communities where this happens/happened).
I'm setting a scene, rather than attempting to build a particular town, and decided that a small two-story hotel with all the elements that say 'Queensland' would be ideal for one of the flats. It's a 'patchwork' project since the photorealistic elements (doors, windows, textures, etc.) come from a variety of sources including a couple of local historic hotels, an ex-community hall, etc.
I've now completed the design work and can start preparing individual walls and other elements for printing and assembly. Assuming all goes well, the design and development will provide me with another couple of NGDU articles.
Blessings of the State... Lola T70 from THX 1138
Now don't get me wrong, I dislike most of George Lucas's cinematic 'style' as much as the next guy - hell, Plinkett's prequel reviews are some of my favorite videos out there - but I'll admit that early-Lucas did show promise....
While a lot of cinephiles may be on the fence about THX 1138, I certainly enjoyed it. It may not be the most polished example of cinema, but you have to admit its core concept is very intriguing - a dystopian society where the common citizen really is nothing more than a cog in the machine, therapists are just as bland and unfeeling as the policemen that robotically patrol the endless white hallways - Lucas really did have something going between the color motifs and worldbuilding.
For those who have seen the movie, the end car scene is no doubt one of the more memorable sequences of the film (despite being all Lucas'd up in the 'special edition' or whatever the hell Lucas titled the re-release), and with the Police androids being such a recognizeable element of the film, I figured I'd model the police cruiser from the film (despite the fact that, ironically, the actual police are using motorbikes in the chase while THX himself has hijacked the police cruiser).
Anyways, parts have just been drawn up, so have two crappy screenshots. I'll be posting build pics when I start tomorrow (hopefully).
While a lot of cinephiles may be on the fence about THX 1138, I certainly enjoyed it. It may not be the most polished example of cinema, but you have to admit its core concept is very intriguing - a dystopian society where the common citizen really is nothing more than a cog in the machine, therapists are just as bland and unfeeling as the policemen that robotically patrol the endless white hallways - Lucas really did have something going between the color motifs and worldbuilding.
For those who have seen the movie, the end car scene is no doubt one of the more memorable sequences of the film (despite being all Lucas'd up in the 'special edition' or whatever the hell Lucas titled the re-release), and with the Police androids being such a recognizeable element of the film, I figured I'd model the police cruiser from the film (despite the fact that, ironically, the actual police are using motorbikes in the chase while THX himself has hijacked the police cruiser).
Anyways, parts have just been drawn up, so have two crappy screenshots. I'll be posting build pics when I start tomorrow (hopefully).
lundi 28 décembre 2015
Newly Acquired
Hi all,
I wanted to share some of the kits I have been able to purchase and win through auctions.
first up are 6 books, authored by Edmund V. Gillon
I really wanted to get the movable kits he released.
All of these were bought through Amazon.
Up next is the Utility 3 in 1 kit trailer set, published by Z-Art.
You can build one of 3 of the pictured trailers, and on the website, a blank version for the Curtain Side option is available if you care to do your own.
With all of the hype surrounding Episode VII(Star Wars) Jazwares has released figures and kits, 4 different characters, 12 inches tall, Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, Han Solo and Chewbacca, the kits include a Death Star play set, and a Millennium Falcon, and Tatooine scene.
Also part of the Blueprints Papercraft line, are the Avengers.
And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
If you have kids or grandkids and you want to expose them to paper modeling, I recommend looking at the Blueprint lines, the kits are simple to put together, no gluing or cutting required.
And I have more kits on the way, and will share them here
Rick
I wanted to share some of the kits I have been able to purchase and win through auctions.
first up are 6 books, authored by Edmund V. Gillon
I really wanted to get the movable kits he released.
All of these were bought through Amazon.
Up next is the Utility 3 in 1 kit trailer set, published by Z-Art.
You can build one of 3 of the pictured trailers, and on the website, a blank version for the Curtain Side option is available if you care to do your own.
With all of the hype surrounding Episode VII(Star Wars) Jazwares has released figures and kits, 4 different characters, 12 inches tall, Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, Han Solo and Chewbacca, the kits include a Death Star play set, and a Millennium Falcon, and Tatooine scene.
Also part of the Blueprints Papercraft line, are the Avengers.
And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
If you have kids or grandkids and you want to expose them to paper modeling, I recommend looking at the Blueprint lines, the kits are simple to put together, no gluing or cutting required.
And I have more kits on the way, and will share them here
Rick
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