Interesting challenge. 
On Ebay there were paper model cars in 1/28 scale that were kind of cool to do when I needed a break from plastic. I bought three.
Pretty cool, except the paper has a flat appearance to it, so I’m thinking I’ll have them laminated as a whole sheet with clear plastic before I cut the pieces out so the paint and chrome.will be shiney.
Your plane looks like it came out good.
Are you happy with the assembly process and results?
I have not,but that looks good,some of the ships are really impressive
Generally yes the kit does not tell you ,but I backed most of the paper parts with 1/16 basswood for strength and to keep the wings straight.
I have not but I had seen quite a few that look really good. I may just have to look into doing one of these! After a cursory search on Google, I’ve actually found a few 8.5 x 11 patterns that are free to download.
No, I have no interest in them. Sorry.
Nice work on the Uhu. 1/33 scale?
Paper is an excellent medium for ships and structures…rather more challenging for aircraft and vehicles with lots of compound curved surfaces (though on any paper modeling forum there are jaw-dropping examples of each).
I’ve done a good number of warships and merchant vessels over the years, some neat buildings, and some WW1 planes, but nothing from WW2 or the jet age.
There are tons of free models that can be found in the beginner-to-medium experience range, ideal for someone who wants to “try it out.” Even the most complex models are sometimes only a few dollars, compared to the ever-soaring prices for plastic versions.
I have not. I am amazed at the paper models I have seen though.
I have never done one but it is amazing what people are able to make out of paper.
A guy on another forum I am a part of makes some spectacular paper models like the one below.
So true
Is that John Deere scratchbuilt or from a pattern?!
Philo - the kit does specifically tell you to strenghten designated parts with 1 mm cardboard - but it does so in Polish, so I wouldn’t be surprised that it didn’t quite come through…
Mały Modelarz kits usually have all the bulkheads, spars and so on, printed on a sheet of very thin paper, the same the instructions are printed on, so it’s kinda obvious they have to be strenghtened somehow. Another popular convention is to mark the part numbers with a star/asterisk - * - meaning they have to be backed up with 1mm (or 0,5mm - depending on what the instructions say) cardboard.
Good luck with your paper model builds!
Paweł
Yes that is Why I missed that !well at least they look pretty impressive due to their size!
Paper models can be used as templates for scratchbuilding in sheet plastic.
Many people say that, but I don’t think it’s such a great idea. One thing - if you have a good paper model, it’s worth building out of paper, and the result can be satisfying. And then when you build out of sheet plastic it behaves different than paper, you would have to make a lot of changes in the design of the kit - making many parts differently - might be that a good set of plans would make more sense as a starting point than a paper model.
Mopar Madness - I’m not so sure about the wheels, but the rest of that John Deere is just a well done paper model, tke a closer look at the photos!
But check this out - this is one amazing paper model:
Of course it has been painted up and weathered.
More here: http://www.kartonowki.pl/modele-galeria/model/5897,ursus-c-330
Thanks for reading and have a nice day
Paweł
I am not sure how he builds it because he only posts pictures of his complete models.
Pawel- That is an amazing model for sure.
I do that, though not just in plastic. I use the paper for patterns for plastic, wood, and metal. Each material has its optimum use. For curved areas I prefer wood, and plastic for sheet, though if a sheet is to have a wood grain I use thin plywood. Some parts need strength and I then use sheet or rod brass or aluminum. Working on a Link trainer now- built it first in plastic and using more printouts as patterns for the mullti-media version.
Question- is that tractor availalbe for download?
As to the original question, yes, I have built several, including some Great Lakes bulk carriers.
During WW2 Kix cereal offered paper model kits as premiums. A boxtop purchased choice of P-40 or Zero. Penny used as noseweight. They did fly, though not as well as balsa kits of the time.
Hello!
Don - I tried to locate a (pirate) download for you, but no luck so far. But a legal copy can be had here for a little more than 15$ plus shipping:
http://www.answer.pl/pl/home/3478-ciagnik-ursus-c-330.html
If you decided to order I think it would be best if I contacted the publisher for you, because the english translation of the site looks a little buggy. But I ordered models from them before and got them with no problem whatsoever, so if anybody wanted to order something I’d be glad to help.
Have a nice day
Paweł
I keep telling myself that I want to do a paper or card model ship. The ones I see done by masters of the trade have me in awe as to what they can do with paper and color.