Modeler12 Posted April 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2013 Before I used index cards to make 'things'. I used them to cut strips, paint them black and added them to make various metal brackets. Then I found out that to use the stiffer, smoother paper used in photography printing actually works better. There is no fuzz, no ragged edges, etc. Now I save a few old prints, not for sentimental reasons, but to use them for metal brackets. I cut a sliver off, paint the back side and . . .. dafi and Chuck 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2013 I guess you could do the same thing with printer photo paper too? (If you didn't want to slice up old photos..) Neat trick! Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 15, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2013 I use old file folders. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted April 15, 2013 I use old file folders. Bob I did too and also index cards, but I found the photo paper to cut smoother and cleaner with no fuzz what so ever. Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted April 15, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2013 Great tip Jay. All the way from kids toys (ropewalk) to old photo paper (metal bands). Modeling is always making us think and plan ahead Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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