Japanese (and other) F1 car models

Arjun · 03-06-2008, 04:55 AM

We've seen (and built) some of those Japanese (and other) F1 car models. In my first attempt, I tried using a very thick and stiff grade of card to construct a Ferrari. That had several outsized parts which wouldn't fit in where I wanted them to, and some folds wouldn't happen neatly. I then printed a grayscale version of that model on thin printer paper, and the parts fitted in a lot better, but I fear for the stability of such a model. That, of course, was when my printer ran out of ink. What kind of paper is suited best for that? I'd like to design a more current (or less designed) car, especially the Red Bull, new Renault and the Force cars.

**Lex** · 03-06-2008, 05:25 AM

As I said, I use 80 or 160 gsm print paper universally and haven't experienced any problems with stability. --Though this is only personal opinion and others might argue otherwise ^^

Arjun · 03-06-2008, 08:26 AM

Putting together the parts of the back fins was tough. I literally had to stick the edges of the long parts on the flat faces. Some other tiny parts, notably the engine vents, were also tough to assemble with that thickness, but I haven't got anything to measure paper thickness or weight.

malachite · 03-07-2008, 04:52 AM

Just to add my comments. The F1 models out of the Czech Republic by Petr Spinler and others use 120grm stock. I have made several of these and the strucure becomes very robust for the body and wings. Even the suspension arms, by doubling/laminating to themselves become strong. The whole structure can then be given a few coats of clear laquer to give further strength.

03-06-2008, 04:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Arjun Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 124	Japanese (and other) F1 car models We've seen (and built) some of those Japanese (and other) F1 car models. In my first attempt, I tried using a very thick and stiff grade of card to construct a Ferrari. That had several outsized parts which wouldn't fit in where I wanted them to, and some folds wouldn't happen neatly. I then printed a grayscale version of that model on thin printer paper, and the parts fitted in a lot better, but I fear for the stability of such a model. That, of course, was when my printer ran out of ink. What kind of paper is suited best for that? I'd like to design a more current (or less designed) car, especially the Red Bull, new Renault and the Force cars. __________________ CURRENT PROJECT: BMP-2 LAST BUILD: Jaguar IS, IM NEXT BUILD: An eagle?

03-06-2008, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lex Dollmaker Card Models Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Beijing -- 1400m from the Olympic Stadium! Posts: 2,177	As I said, I use 80 or 160 gsm print paper universally and haven't experienced any problems with stability. --Though this is only personal opinion and others might argue otherwise ^^ __________________ Model design isn't hard, finding reference is! Recent works: Hanzel/Gretel, De Havilland Comet-4B, F-25, Meirin and the White Knight

03-06-2008, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arjun Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 124	Putting together the parts of the back fins was tough. I literally had to stick the edges of the long parts on the flat faces. Some other tiny parts, notably the engine vents, were also tough to assemble with that thickness, but I haven't got anything to measure paper thickness or weight. __________________ CURRENT PROJECT: BMP-2 LAST BUILD: Jaguar IS, IM NEXT BUILD: An eagle?

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03-07-2008, 04:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
malachite Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 37	Just to add my comments. The F1 models out of the Czech Republic by Petr Spinler and others use 120grm stock. I have made several of these and the strucure becomes very robust for the body and wings. Even the suspension arms, by doubling/laminating to themselves become strong. The whole structure can then be given a few coats of clear laquer to give further strength.