That was Chris' generous post of the truck Harry. As for paper, I use 150 gsm card for general modelling. For larger models or models that need strength I print on 200 gsm and find that OK mostly. So far I haven't printed on thicker card, I don't think my printer will handle much more than about 250 gsm anyway. I've chucked the cover sheet but it used to called system board here when I was a letterpress printer in a world several lifetimes ago, now it's something else and my memory fails me. I use plain old PVA wood glue, good quality Selley's and not the cheap imported crap which simply doesn't work for some reason..
Bones On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:43:54 PM UTC+10, Harry Forsdick wrote: > > 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.
