I have used a variety of methods and software, depending on what I was making. I started out just basically doing paint jobs on Hako characters, with Windows Paint. I branched off into making some original "hako-esque" characters with my CAD program, Vectorworks, then colored them in MS Paint. Some of my designs have been created entirely in the CAD, and this tends to be the direction I am going to for all my design and color work, as I like the scalability vector graphics provide. I generate my PDF final files using a freeware PDF print driver, and recently stumbled on a program PDF Merge,(freeware) that will allow me to consolidate multiple page models into a single pdf file. I like the pdf final file for the same scalability in printing.
The bottom line though, is that you must decide on a subject of your model, study the available resources; photos, graphics, etc.. Get to know your subject intimately. Then begin designing the structure, either in 3d or 2d, and apply the graphic details that "flesh it out". A model can be very complex in structure, or simple, with more graphics than physical contour. That decision is entirely up to you. I suggest, start small, with simple structure, and accurate graphic details. As you gain confidence, you can move on to more complicated physical structures, and more complicated graphics. Walk before you try to run. It is less frustrating, more rewarding, and will keep you inspired and energized to design more models. Don't overlook the importance of building beta works as you progress through a design. This practice helps immensely in finding your own mistakes. And I find them in every one of my designs. I still don't find them all, but it generates a much better end product. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Papermodels?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
