Save those old prints, they are worth a ton of metal.

[Modeler12]

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  . . .. 

[realworkingsailor]

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

[captainbob]

I use old file folders.

 

Bob

[Modeler12]

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.

[Geoff Matson]

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