Never modeled before

fr33lancer · 04-02-2008, 12:49 PM

Got this link from a Battlestar website. I never knew such cool models could be made from paper. I'd like to try a couple BSG models, I really like the Colonial Mover.

IS there a beginners guide or info on the basics that anyone knows about. Stuff like tools needed, glue types, paper weight.

Thanks for any help you may provide.

JT Fox · 04-02-2008, 02:08 PM

Hi, your best bet is to look though the various design and tutorial posts. You'll find most subjects you've listed are covered. You should also find some good links in there as well.

Cheers JTF.

PS Don't forget to search.

loc-nar · 04-02-2008, 02:30 PM

Everything you need to know HERE.

fr33lancer · 04-02-2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks a lot guys. Ya I should have done a more intensive search, there's just so much here. I appreciate the help.

astrospud · 04-03-2008, 06:23 AM

G'day Fr33lancer, I have just (re)started card modelling and have to say I have been a bit apprehensive. My first goes at it were about a year ago, on some free Homeworld models. I pretty much loved the models, but had no clue where to start. A year later and I sign up in Zealot and I have all the info I need to start again! The folk here are really informed and helpful too.
I am starting slow, on Nasa's Ares Mars Scout. A simple model, but I think is really cool, considering Nasa has built the first full scale prototype.
Here's to your first steps into this wonderful hobby!

sjsquirrel · 04-10-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr33lancer

Got this link from a Battlestar website. I never knew such cool models could be made from paper. I'd like to try a couple BSG models, I really like the Colonial Mover.

IS there a beginners guide or info on the basics that anyone knows about. Stuff like tools needed, glue types, paper weight.

Thanks for any help you may provide.

Fr33lancer - love your avatar. I'm sure it's inspired by Loderunner - still a great game.

SJ

**Lex** · 04-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Welcome! The wiki has got a number of articles for a starter... (Lex shies away as he hasn't written anything into it for the past month...)
Card Models - HobbyWiki
Feel free to ask any specific questions here

fr33lancer · 04-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys and thanks for the link.

sakrison · 04-11-2008, 06:16 PM

Here's the flyer I hand out at IPMS meets and other paper model displays.
--David

04-02-2008, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
fr33lancer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 17	Never modeled before Got this link from a Battlestar website. I never knew such cool models could be made from paper. I'd like to try a couple BSG models, I really like the Colonial Mover. IS there a beginners guide or info on the basics that anyone knows about. Stuff like tools needed, glue types, paper weight. Thanks for any help you may provide.

04-02-2008, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
JT Fox Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 89	Hi, your best bet is to look though the various design and tutorial posts. You'll find most subjects you've listed are covered. You should also find some good links in there as well. Cheers JTF. PS Don't forget to search. __________________ "Take a good look at my mug," he advised. "Not that I consider it to be an oil painting. But I am the Army Commander and you had better be able to recognize me - if only to say "Look out, the old b . . . . is coming round". Viscount Slim

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Lex Dollmaker Card Models Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Beijing -- 1400m from the Olympic Stadium! Posts: 2,193	Welcome! The wiki has got a number of articles for a starter... (Lex shies away as he hasn't written anything into it for the past month...) Card Models - HobbyWiki Feel free to ask any specific questions here __________________ Model design isn't hard, finding reference is! Recent works: Hanzel/Gretel, De Havilland Comet-4B, F-25, Meirin and the White Knight

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