Paper Car Modelling

I couldnt find anything in the faq expressing that this section is strictly for styrene and resin models so i decided to post here, it just seemed the most logical. I have recently gotton into paper car modelling, its suprising how detailed the models are, ive just finished this S2000 with large new wheels and a new number plate "ricepaper" I thought it was somthign to do on a rainy days avo' anyway, everyone should look into these models, they are not just simple 1 piece boxes either, i have built a dragster that comprised of working axles, 5 piece engine, 2 piece chassis and realistic interior, it took me 3 hours. Ill post some pics another time if you want to see some of them but i suggest you at least look into them, you wont be dissapointed.

You're right! :thumbsup: Paper modeling is a true pleasure! That goes from fun to extreme comlexity and accuracy...
Do you have links to paper model websites? :D
Here are mine, just to have an idea of the offer:
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/
http://www.i-love-epson.co.jp/nakajima/craft/index.htm
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/paper-m/yasu/0index/e_index.htm
http://prototyp.org/index.html
http://oniya.ld.infoseek.co.jp/craft/craft2.htm
http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/papermodels/
http://www.papelmania.galeon.com/
http://www.racepaper.de/
http://www.dab.hi-ho.ne.jp/gansya/index.html

yeah here are a few, the first one has a few links like racepaper.de but also a tonne of others.

http://www.freepapertoys.com/pt-cars.html

:D Too nice!

do you need to use ticker paper or normal paper work ?

there were a topic on that few months ago, but it's nice to bring this idea back

http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/Aliens_papirove_modely.htm
Check out the bonus section for some cars.

:thumbsup: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Poor webcam shots of some easy models: :D
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/1.jpghttp://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/11.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/111.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/1111.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/11111.jpg
And a little more complex one, which I modified (was originaly an orange 934 RSR), and added to it 1/24 plastic model wheels (not fixed):
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/2.jpghttp://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/22.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/222.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/2222.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/autourdelabible/docs%20autos/WEB02/22222.jpg

Edit: to Vric: For the first ones, I used a A4 sheet of photo paper. And for the Porsche, I used a thick mat paper sheet (160g). For the Porsche 2 sheets were needed ("chassis"+body), and you can put 2 or 3 of the little funny ones on a A4 (21/29,7 cm) paper; but I must admit I resized them by reducing to 50% to do that. I felt they would be less fun if bigger... But bending and glueing is a little more difficult...:icon16:

http://aliens.humlak.cz/aliens/Aliens_papirove_modely.htm
Check out the bonus section for some cars.Tha site's awesome! :bigthumb:

I'll get a pic of the Epson NSX on my desk in a few...

http://www.i-love-epson.co.jp/nakajima/craft/index.htm

This is the "simple" version from the Epson site:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/534E_NSX_crop.JPG

I made it about 2 months ago, and you can spot places where the glue has come unstuck. Otherwise, it's pretty cool, and it's a perfect 1/24 scale.

I want to build the "complex" version. Also note all the other paper accessories on the Epson site that could be easily modified to use in other situations. ;)

:thumbsup:
I wonder who would resist trying one of those amazing paper cars... :D

Oh my god that is kick ass!! I have never seen anythign like that before.

At least it would be hard to screw up the paintjob!

I have the Hotwheels truck printed out but haven't started it yet. I had my wife print it at her work because I don't have A4 capabilities at home. Do you guys seal it with anything to make the model last longer? I don't want to see hours of work turn into a wilted, droopy scene after a year or so.

I might attempt one of the simpler ones on styrene. I just haven't had the time to go to the hobby store for some .010 sheets.

At least it would be hard to screw up the paintjob!
If you don't "clearcote" your printed paper, and/or put too much glue, you can! :icon16: And glueing (gluing?) cleanly little bits of bent paper isn't as easy as it seems... I found glueing plastic was way easier! :rolleyes: