WayneR Posted June 30, 2020 #1 Posted June 30, 2020 Hi I’m from Essex in the UK, I’ve not done any modelling for a number of years, a model I just bought is a JSC card model of the German surface raider Atlantis. I’ve never done a card model before and look for some tips to help me, later on I would like to try some of the bigger ones so just learning on this one. Thanks Wayne. James H, GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote
Bob Fraser Posted June 30, 2020 #2 Posted June 30, 2020 Hi Wayne. Welcome. Have a look here, there's a lot of pinned info that will help you. card-and-paper-models Cheers, Bob mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Bob Current build Cutty Sark, Mini Mamoli Finished King of the Mississippi No trees were harmed by this message, but an awful lot of electrons were put out.
Nirvana Posted June 30, 2020 #3 Posted June 30, 2020 50 minutes ago, WayneR said: Hi I’m from Essex in the UK, I’ve not done any modelling for a number of years, a model I just bought is a JSC card model of the German surface raider Atlantis. I’ve never done a card model before and look for some tips to help me, later on I would like to try some of the bigger ones so just learning on this one. Thanks Wayne. Wayne, first of all, a warm , As for card models, they are great as you don't need much of tools. Just make sure the scissor and knife are super-sharp, because it will be necessary. Start a build log - with pictures and text. She will be an interesting build I like to follow. I placed an order the other day from JSC and their communication service is outstanding. My order was shipped out today, Tuesday 30. Am looking forward to do some "carding". WayneR and mtaylor 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
ccoyle Posted June 30, 2020 #4 Posted June 30, 2020 Most JSC models are in 1/400 scale, though some are 1/250. 1/400 can be a real challenge to work with. Because there is a learning curve for card, I suggest you start out with one of the various free models that are available. There should be links in the tutorial mentioned above -- some staffer here of middling ability wrote it. Nirvana, gjdale and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, TBD
WayneR Posted July 1, 2020 Author #5 Posted July 1, 2020 Ok thanks will look into the free model , just need to get my printer sorted out. mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote
Louie da fly Posted July 1, 2020 #6 Posted July 1, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Wayne! I can't help with card models - never made one - but the link above should be of great help (Chris is far too modest ). mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
Jim Lad Posted July 1, 2020 #7 Posted July 1, 2020 Hello Wayne. I can't help with card models either, but welcome to the forum. John mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote
WayneR Posted July 3, 2020 Author #8 Posted July 3, 2020 Thanks all not started yet but will do soon. Ryland Craze, VTHokiEE and mtaylor 3 Quote
Louie da fly Posted July 4, 2020 #9 Posted July 4, 2020 Looking forward to seeing your build log mtaylor 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
MEDDO Posted July 4, 2020 #10 Posted July 4, 2020 Welcome. Definitely check our paper section mentioned above. Lots of great examples there mtaylor 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Ryland Craze Posted July 4, 2020 #11 Posted July 4, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World Wayne. I am always impressed by the card builds on MSW and look forward to seeing your work. mtaylor 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
GrandpaPhil Posted July 8, 2020 #12 Posted July 8, 2020 Welcome! Preshape everything and use PVA craft glue, those are my 2 cents worth of advice. mtaylor 1 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
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