Paper Car Modelling

[Entity_101]

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.

[labandabonnot]

You're right! Paper modeling is a true pleasure! That goes from fun to extreme comlexity and accuracy...
Do you have links to paper model websites?
Here are mine, just to have an idea of the offer:
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global...nt/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

[Entity_101]

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

[labandabonnot]

Too nice!

[Vric]

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

[008]

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

[labandabonnot]

Poor webcam shots of some easy models:




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):





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...

[Jay!]

Originally Posted by 008

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

Tha site's awesome!

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

[Jay!]

Originally Posted by labandabonnot

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

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



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.

[labandabonnot]

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

[StephenDeli]

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!

[008]

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.

[labandabonnot]

Originally Posted by StephenDeli

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! And glueing (gluing?) cleanly little bits of bent paper isn't as easy as it seems... I found glueing plastic was way easier!