WayneR Posted June 30, 2020 Share #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. Nirvana, Matrim, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Fraser Posted June 30, 2020 Share #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 Nirvana and mtaylor 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted June 30, 2020 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 30, 2020 Share #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. mtaylor, gjdale and Nirvana 3 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...
WayneR Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted July 1, 2020 Ok thanks will look into the free model , just need to get my printer sorted out. Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 1, 2020 Share #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 ). Nirvana and mtaylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted July 1, 2020 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneR Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted July 3, 2020 Thanks all not started yet but will do soon. mtaylor, Ryland Craze and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 4, 2020 Share #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 Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED 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 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted July 4, 2020 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 4, 2020 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted July 8, 2020 Share #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: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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