Paper to Styrene- Inspired by CJTK1701

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 12:14 AM

Well, I was inspired by CJTK1701, and also by chrism-lee from Flickr. After seeing CTJ's threads of paper to plastic, I wanted to try my hand at this type of modeling. Since I have extra-as in extra I mean like the entire kit printed twice- templates of Hazel, I've decided to use Hazel :/ I'm pretty redundant when it comes to modeling, but I mean, Hazel is just so awesome! And since Styrene is so much thicker than Cardstock, in some cases, and it takes in paint really well! It calls for a thicker, detailed Model

Eh, I think I'll start off on the feet. Oh yeah, updates will come in between persay. 4-6 days, since I still nedda learn how to cut properly. I'm learning while doing this, so bear with me

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 11:44 AM

Great, I'm really glad to see this. I've been hoping someone would pick up the sword and go into battle with me. Battle against the styrene gods. Whoot!

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Well, I'm not going to be a very good soldier out there, I'm inexperienced

And that's why I'm learning, I hope to make this model as good as the many Styrene models out there....(They look so cool!)

I'll start on this model after I shower.

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Soaring

Well, I'm not going to be a very good soldier out there, I'm inexperienced

And that's why I'm learning, I hope to make this model as good as the many Styrene models out there....(They look so cool!)

I'll start on this model after I shower.

You're going to do just fine. the first step is actually taking a step and not just sitting and thinking about it, then you have to be willing to make mistakes and you have to be willing to follow through. Learn from your mistakes, don't beat yourself up over making one.

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 02:32 PM

^_^ Well, I tried my hand at another test build, this time with glue xD

I think my cuts came out pretty good, but I'm not so sure. The glue worked ok, up until I hit a part where the top layer of styrene was torn. I glued it, and it ripped into an entire mess

Alright, I think I've got the hang of this, now the only thing I'm afraid of is the head, I might just do that in paper >_>

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 02:49 PM

You're doing fine man. your first work is going to be mostly experimental and trial and error. don't let that get you down. Steppin Razor just gave some great advice in the 1/350th thread. Try what he says and try developing your own methods. don't let any one thing stop you. If you get frustrated set it down and come back to it later. don't lose hope and don't think of yourself as a failure. Just Keep on Trekkin and stay with it. If you want to square up your corners, try taking a little time and visualizing what you want and how to go about it. Also, remember to subtract the thickness that you're working with from each cut that joins with another part, but don't subtract from both. Does that make sense?

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Originally Posted by Soaring

^_^ Well, I tried my hand at another test build, this time with glue xD

I think my cuts came out pretty good, but I'm not so sure. The glue worked ok, up until I hit a part where the top layer of styrene was torn. I glued it, and it ripped into an entire mess

Alright, I think I've got the hang of this, now the only thing I'm afraid of is the head, I might just do that in paper >_>

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Truly? Nope, Sorry

Wait, do you mean like..one side, if tooken off layers of it, will be able to match the corresponding one?

I'll see what I can do, I'll try out Steppin Razor's ideas, then maybe fill it with something of my own

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soaring

Truly? Nope, Sorry

Wait, do you mean like..one side, if tooken off layers of it, will be able to match the corresponding one?

I'll see what I can do, I'll try out Steppin Razor's ideas, then maybe fill it with something of my own

Yes, on both counts!

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 08:21 PM

Time to gather up some more materials! And switch the model :/ I'm going to try Arcearth, seems easy to do outta Styrene ^_^

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 08:55 PM

Looking forward to your progess, like I said, just Keep on Trekkin and keep in touch!

Soaring · 03-15-2008, 09:00 PM

I'll keep in touch with this thread, every 4 days xD

CJTK1701 · 03-15-2008, 10:55 PM

Cool beans, just don't get in a rush. Take your time and don't worry about making a mistake now and then. It's going to happen.

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Originally Posted by Soaring

I'll keep in touch with this thread, every 4 days xD

Soaring · 03-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Slowy Unraveling....Let's start with the head

Personally, I stick the outline onto the styrene by means of tape :/

CJTK1701 · 03-17-2008, 09:41 PM

You're doing great. just take it step by step.

CJTK1701 · 04-02-2008, 02:06 AM

Anything new on this?

03-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	Well, I'm not going to be a very good soldier out there, I'm inexperienced And that's why I'm learning, I hope to make this model as good as the many Styrene models out there....(They look so cool!) I'll start on this model after I shower. __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

03-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	Truly? Nope, Sorry Wait, do you mean like..one side, if tooken off layers of it, will be able to match the corresponding one? I'll see what I can do, I'll try out Steppin Razor's ideas, then maybe fill it with something of my own __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

03-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	Time to gather up some more materials! And switch the model :/ I'm going to try Arcearth, seems easy to do outta Styrene ^_^ __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

03-15-2008, 09:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Soaring Middle School Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, California Posts: 791	I'll keep in touch with this thread, every 4 days xD __________________ -Don't hold me up now, I can stand my own ground, I don't need your help now, you will let me down, down, down...- Rise Against: Prayer of the Refugee

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03-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Great, I'm really glad to see this. I've been hoping someone would pick up the sword and go into battle with me. Battle against the styrene gods. Whoot!

03-15-2008, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Looking forward to your progess, like I said, just Keep on Trekkin and keep in touch!

03-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	You're doing great. just take it step by step.

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CJTK1701 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,835	Anything new on this?

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