What else do you make models from ?

**Mark_1984** · 04-20-2007, 01:44 AM

What other materials do you folks use to make models ? Are you strctly a paper only person (and anybody who uses anything else should be hung, drawn & quartered), or do you enjoy other forms of modelling.

It would be interesting to see just how many people admit to using plastic

(am I allowed to say that here, or should I have *'d out half the letters

)

**Mark_1984** · 04-20-2007, 01:44 AM

What other materials do you folks use to make models ? Are you strctly a paper only person (and anybody who uses anything else should be hung, drawn & quartered), or do you enjoy other forms of modelling.

It would be interesting to see just how many people admit to using plastic

(am I allowed to say that here, or should I have *'d out half the letters

)

**Mark_1984** · 04-20-2007, 01:58 AM

PS - It's not a public vote - just in case the plastic modellers don't want to come out of the closet

**Mark_1984** · 04-20-2007, 01:58 AM

PS - It's not a public vote - just in case the plastic modellers don't want to come out of the closet

Kaz · 04-20-2007, 02:11 AM

I occasionaly get given a plastic kit, 'cos someone has heard I make models, but I am worse at those than I am with paper.

Kaz · 04-20-2007, 02:11 AM

I occasionaly get given a plastic kit, 'cos someone has heard I make models, but I am worse at those than I am with paper.

paper warrior · 04-20-2007, 02:48 AM

I only do paper. I've had a whack at p******, but I'm no michaelangelo.

paper warrior · 04-20-2007, 02:48 AM

I only do paper. I've had a whack at p******, but I'm no michaelangelo.

paperbeam · 04-20-2007, 07:38 AM

I've used various woods, plastics, metals, etc. but since paper is so versatile, I don't see any point in using another medium.

Terry

paperbeam · 04-20-2007, 07:38 AM

I've used various woods, plastics, metals, etc. but since paper is so versatile, I don't see any point in using another medium.

Terry

thewoodengraver · 04-20-2007, 07:48 AM

I started with paper, construction paper that is. In the second grade.
My Dad introduced me to Balsa aircraft kits, I dumped the kits but kept the Balsa, and started scratchbuilding.

Assembled many plastic "toys" (have a hard time calling them models).
Assembly is MUCH different than building.
We assemble plastic models...we BUILD card models...
Besides, ever heard of a plastic model without instructions?
MOST of my cardmodels have NO INSTRUCTIONS.

I have modeled in card, clay, metal, mud, soapstone, wax, wood and wire. As Russell once mentioned, you could model with Spaghetti and Meatballs and that would be okay with me.

thewoodengraver · 04-20-2007, 07:48 AM

I started with paper, construction paper that is. In the second grade.
My Dad introduced me to Balsa aircraft kits, I dumped the kits but kept the Balsa, and started scratchbuilding.

Assembled many plastic "toys" (have a hard time calling them models).
Assembly is MUCH different than building.
We assemble plastic models...we BUILD card models...
Besides, ever heard of a plastic model without instructions?
MOST of my cardmodels have NO INSTRUCTIONS.

I have modeled in card, clay, metal, mud, soapstone, wax, wood and wire. As Russell once mentioned, you could model with Spaghetti and Meatballs and that would be okay with me.

Clashster · 04-20-2007, 08:20 AM

I love to build things. And I am very cyclical (I tend to do one type for a while, then move on to what seems interesting). I have modeled in the dreaded p word. I like the look of classic cars, and there are not many in card. Also, I have been a wooden ship builder for twenty five years. Balsa planes.... get the picture? I really like card, though. I may end up sticking to this one! Couple of goals: scratch build a wooden ship. Design and build a card model. But that is on the horizen!

Chris

Clashster · 04-20-2007, 08:20 AM

I love to build things. And I am very cyclical (I tend to do one type for a while, then move on to what seems interesting). I have modeled in the dreaded p word. I like the look of classic cars, and there are not many in card. Also, I have been a wooden ship builder for twenty five years. Balsa planes.... get the picture? I really like card, though. I may end up sticking to this one! Couple of goals: scratch build a wooden ship. Design and build a card model. But that is on the horizen!

Chris

**Mark_1984** · 04-20-2007, 08:37 AM

I guess I'd better bare my soul here

I was brought up on Airfix kits. However, I don't do much plastic now. I do enjoy multi-media models, but it takes me ages to finish one. That's one of the attractions of paper - no painting necessary.

As some of you have seen, I relish some really tiny models, preferably from etched metal or resin, and at the other end of the scale, I enjoy model engineering, which is anything but tiny !

In a nutshell, I'll have a bash at anything - especially if it's wood, metal or resin (or paper of course). I also enjoy marquetry, but I don't do big things in wood - I'm rubbish at carpentry !!!!

04-20-2007, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mark_1984 Moderators are people too Card Models Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brit living in South Korea Posts: 931	What else do you make models from ? What other materials do you folks use to make models ? Are you strctly a paper only person (and anybody who uses anything else should be hung, drawn & quartered), or do you enjoy other forms of modelling. It would be interesting to see just how many people admit to using plastic (am I allowed to say that here, or should I have *'d out half the letters ) __________________ Cheers Mark Free Model 3 Competition entry http://forum.zealot.com/t156826/#post799486

04-20-2007, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mark_1984 Moderators are people too Card Models Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brit living in South Korea Posts: 931	What else do you make models from ? What other materials do you folks use to make models ? Are you strctly a paper only person (and anybody who uses anything else should be hung, drawn & quartered), or do you enjoy other forms of modelling. It would be interesting to see just how many people admit to using plastic (am I allowed to say that here, or should I have *'d out half the letters ) __________________ Cheers Mark Free Model 3 Competition entry http://forum.zealot.com/t156826/#post799486

04-20-2007, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mark_1984 Moderators are people too Card Models Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brit living in South Korea Posts: 931	PS - It's not a public vote - just in case the plastic modellers don't want to come out of the closet __________________ Cheers Mark Free Model 3 Competition entry http://forum.zealot.com/t156826/#post799486

04-20-2007, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mark_1984 Moderators are people too Card Models Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brit living in South Korea Posts: 931	PS - It's not a public vote - just in case the plastic modellers don't want to come out of the closet __________________ Cheers Mark Free Model 3 Competition entry http://forum.zealot.com/t156826/#post799486

04-20-2007, 02:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cambridge Posts: 523	I occasionaly get given a plastic kit, 'cos someone has heard I make models, but I am worse at those than I am with paper. __________________ Warning, this product may contain nuts

04-20-2007, 02:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cambridge Posts: 523	I occasionaly get given a plastic kit, 'cos someone has heard I make models, but I am worse at those than I am with paper. __________________ Warning, this product may contain nuts

04-20-2007, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
paper warrior Fallen out of the hobby. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Hellvasu, AZ Posts: 798	I only do paper. I've had a whack at p******, but I'm no michaelangelo. __________________ Where'd that electron microscope go? I need to fix this part. Build/design/finish list:LRDG Chevy, Bren gun carrier (Pretty much done, I'm gonna go all the way and make some variants of it) SdkFz 251/17 (not started, but should go relatively fast), Pz. II Luchs (turret done) more to come. papertigerarmaments.com

04-20-2007, 02:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
paper warrior Fallen out of the hobby. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Hellvasu, AZ Posts: 798	I only do paper. I've had a whack at p******, but I'm no michaelangelo. __________________ Where'd that electron microscope go? I need to fix this part. Build/design/finish list:LRDG Chevy, Bren gun carrier (Pretty much done, I'm gonna go all the way and make some variants of it) SdkFz 251/17 (not started, but should go relatively fast), Pz. II Luchs (turret done) more to come. papertigerarmaments.com

04-20-2007, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
paperbeam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 588	Previously Almost Everything I've used various woods, plastics, metals, etc. but since paper is so versatile, I don't see any point in using another medium. Terry

04-20-2007, 07:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
paperbeam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 588	Previously Almost Everything I've used various woods, plastics, metals, etc. but since paper is so versatile, I don't see any point in using another medium. Terry

04-20-2007, 07:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
thewoodengraver Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,474	I started with paper, construction paper that is. In the second grade. My Dad introduced me to Balsa aircraft kits, I dumped the kits but kept the Balsa, and started scratchbuilding. Assembled many plastic "toys" (have a hard time calling them models). Assembly is MUCH different than building. We assemble plastic models...we BUILD card models... Besides, ever heard of a plastic model without instructions? MOST of my cardmodels have NO INSTRUCTIONS. I have modeled in card, clay, metal, mud, soapstone, wax, wood and wire. As Russell once mentioned, you could model with Spaghetti and Meatballs and that would be okay with me.

04-20-2007, 07:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
thewoodengraver Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,474	I started with paper, construction paper that is. In the second grade. My Dad introduced me to Balsa aircraft kits, I dumped the kits but kept the Balsa, and started scratchbuilding. Assembled many plastic "toys" (have a hard time calling them models). Assembly is MUCH different than building. We assemble plastic models...we BUILD card models... Besides, ever heard of a plastic model without instructions? MOST of my cardmodels have NO INSTRUCTIONS. I have modeled in card, clay, metal, mud, soapstone, wax, wood and wire. As Russell once mentioned, you could model with Spaghetti and Meatballs and that would be okay with me.

04-20-2007, 08:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Clashster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Conch Republic Posts: 806	I love to build things. And I am very cyclical (I tend to do one type for a while, then move on to what seems interesting). I have modeled in the dreaded p word. I like the look of classic cars, and there are not many in card. Also, I have been a wooden ship builder for twenty five years. Balsa planes.... get the picture? I really like card, though. I may end up sticking to this one! Couple of goals: scratch build a wooden ship. Design and build a card model. But that is on the horizen! Chris __________________ I swear I won't buy anymore models until I finish one!

04-20-2007, 08:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Clashster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Conch Republic Posts: 806	I love to build things. And I am very cyclical (I tend to do one type for a while, then move on to what seems interesting). I have modeled in the dreaded p word. I like the look of classic cars, and there are not many in card. Also, I have been a wooden ship builder for twenty five years. Balsa planes.... get the picture? I really like card, though. I may end up sticking to this one! Couple of goals: scratch build a wooden ship. Design and build a card model. But that is on the horizen! Chris __________________ I swear I won't buy anymore models until I finish one!

04-20-2007, 08:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mark_1984 Moderators are people too Card Models Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brit living in South Korea Posts: 931	I guess I'd better bare my soul here I was brought up on Airfix kits. However, I don't do much plastic now. I do enjoy multi-media models, but it takes me ages to finish one. That's one of the attractions of paper - no painting necessary. As some of you have seen, I relish some really tiny models, preferably from etched metal or resin, and at the other end of the scale, I enjoy model engineering, which is anything but tiny ! In a nutshell, I'll have a bash at anything - especially if it's wood, metal or resin (or paper of course). I also enjoy marquetry, but I don't do big things in wood - I'm rubbish at carpentry !!!! __________________ Cheers Mark Free Model 3 Competition entry http://forum.zealot.com/t156826/#post799486

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