Bones's posting of the DHL truck model prompts me to raise the topic of paper and weights of paper for discussion.
Up to now, I have been printing my paper models on 100 lb / 280 g/sm paper. But I would like to build some larger scale models for an exhibit of historic houses at a local museum. So, I need heavier stock so that the walls won't cave in. I notice in Bones's DHL model seems to be printed on what looks like thin corrugated cardboard where the tabs (very few of them) and slots are rather thick. I also know that architects usually make their models out of "chip" board -- a tan colored non-corregated card that is sometimes painted white. So, my question to you all is what kinds of paper do you build your models out of? And what kind of models do you build with this type of paper. I suppose to be a little more complete, I'd like to hear: 1. Name of paper 2. Weight, either in lb or grams / sq area 3. Adhesive used to join models made with this paper. 4. Source (URL) if where you got this paper. Thanks, -- Harry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
