Kurt Johnson Posted April 15, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2015 I'm going to try something completely different and a whole new medium. I just ordered the Digital Navy USS Arizona. I've never built a card model before, so I thought I'd start with simple!!!! Any advice? Kurt catopower 1 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintrow Posted April 15, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2015 First suggestion, post the same question on the "Built a ship from card? Then discuss it here! Questions and reviews" forum, there you are more likely to reach folks who do card models. I always thought some of the card models almost look too good to be paper.....but they really are. Tom Canute, catopower, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted April 15, 2015 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2015 There is an entire section set aside for card models. But please title your post in such a way that the subject you are discussing is clear. Titles like "something completely different" don't shed any light at all on the contents of the post. catopower and Canute 2 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 15, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 15, 2015 Advice? Yes - start with the MSW tutorial here. Be aware that by starting with Arizona you are risking the same sort of beginner's downfall that wood builders all too often experience by starting with HMS Victory. Not saying it can't be done, but I can tell you from experience that my first couple of card ships were what I affectionately refer to as el crappola grande. It pays to start small. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 15, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2015 I started my card models with some of the easier ones. I saw the Arizona and would like to do it but after some research I decided to try some less complicated ones to get some experience under my belt. When starting out in a new medium it is usually smart to start out with a simple build than something that is highly complicated. I have seen that one built and it is a real beauty. However I would hold off until my skil level is better. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted April 16, 2015 Sorry for the way and where I posted this. I guess I wasn't thinking. I downloaded the Digital Navy Oregon, it looked "slightly" simpler ( I'll save the Arizona for a while). I figured if I take my time it might actually get finished. I can just keep remaking parts till they come out right, can't I? I love the pre dreadnought era ships. I live an hour from the Olympia and have climbed all over her. I started reading what I can find on card models. I know I can get support here. So we'll see what happens. Kurt Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 17, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2015 The Olympia looks like a good build I wish you luck and have fun. My advice would be to scan the plans to your computer because you will be wanting to do over a part every now and then. And when you get frustrated walk away for awhile until you cool off. Remember to have fun and enjoy the challenge in expanding your skills and knowledge. David B Stevescan and Kurt Johnson 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted April 17, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 17, 2015 Be sure to start a build log! Oregon is another fine design from Roman. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted April 17, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Clever Models online has some fairly easy building models to learn paper modeling and Fiddlers Green Has a LOT of simple airplane models and a few boats to practice with. Alenes glue is a really good product but it will "grab" in just a few seconds and repositioning may ruin your part. Accurate cutting right on the lines is essential for good fit. Aselection of rounded and pointed dowels can be handy for forming parts. Paper is a lot more malleable than one might think. Zealot .com has a good paper model section with lots of advice and a German site Kartonist also has a lot of activity,specially in the steel navy category. Another good tip is to spray all your printed sheets with a good matte fixative. It gives the paper a more plastic feel and tend to roll and fold better. Also it doesn't attract dirt as much. I also print on the heaviest matte photo paper I can buy. Bill Edited April 17, 2015 by reklein Stevescan 1 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks!, Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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