I am new to this board but not to paper models. I Have viewed many of the posts and know I will never build as well as you guys.
Anyway please see some of my models shown in modelwarships.com, especially my 1/200 Fly Nagato. For me I was very pleased with the results.
One thing I did discover why trying to improve my skills was that modeling with cardboard is no good and in the US metric card stock is all but impossible to find.
I did however discover (rediscover) balsa. I Use 1/32 sheet for 1mm and 1/16 sheet for 2mm. I adjust my slots and former heights to accomodate. However the balsa had 2 great benefits, it does warp easily and it cuts like butter compared to heavy cardstock and cardboard.
I know it's not pure, but I don't believe in pure, especially with framing. I also prefer photo etch rails (1/200 is available in the US from Tom's) and CNC turned barrels.
Has or does anyone else used balsa?
Joe
Anyway please see some of my models shown in modelwarships.com, especially my 1/200 Fly Nagato. For me I was very pleased with the results.
One thing I did discover why trying to improve my skills was that modeling with cardboard is no good and in the US metric card stock is all but impossible to find.
I did however discover (rediscover) balsa. I Use 1/32 sheet for 1mm and 1/16 sheet for 2mm. I adjust my slots and former heights to accomodate. However the balsa had 2 great benefits, it does warp easily and it cuts like butter compared to heavy cardstock and cardboard.
I know it's not pure, but I don't believe in pure, especially with framing. I also prefer photo etch rails (1/200 is available in the US from Tom's) and CNC turned barrels.
Has or does anyone else used balsa?
Joe