Sabre F-86 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've been checking out the paper model sites for about a year now. It's amazing what detail you see them put into a model built from paper. That Zero cowling is more than awesome. I ended up buying a few of them myself for things that we aren't likely to see in 32nd. I have a Polish model of the MIG-31 which is huge from what I've seen of one being built on line. I can either build it as is in 33rd or scale it up to 32nd. Its nice in that it comes with a vac canopy. Every thing else is paper. I look forward to seeing this Kate built. Sabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Here's a bit more cockpit. I'm not sure what sort of a job you guys are expecting me to do here, considering this is my first attempt at something like this... It's quite possible I will need the full three months to do this. I was hoping to make a P-40 as well (out of plastic), I'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Allok, So far, it looks like you've been able to tame the beast! I'm going to have to try another one of these- Just a simple one, without too many bells and whistles. And I think Larry is correct- I think these ARE a step up from vacs. And when you find out who slipped a pill in your coffee, remember to share! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Here’s the link to the site that has some how to videos, some are pretty basic and obvious, others helped me with at least visualizing what should be done. http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/enter...owto/index.html Your cockpit is coming along very nicely! Can’t wait to see the rest of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Looking good so far. This reminds me when I build my first wooden model. I also said I was just going to do one. Most know how many I've build. Before you know it,you might get hooked on paper models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuck63 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Here’s the link to the Zero model http://www.konradus.com/forum/read.php?f=1&i=101141&t=80721 And here’s one to a Ju 88 http://www.konradus.com/forum/read.php?f=1...993#reply_64050 Both are in I believe Polish but the photos gave me some good ideas for when I try mine. I just ran across a Japanese site that has some short but good how to videos on building paper models, if you want, I will look for the link again and post it. What these dudes can do with paper is simply AMAZING ...the Zero's wheel wells are way nicer than Tamiya's....they just require plumbing, a few ribs and holes and voila.....Zeke wells worthy of the name! Hope to see the Kate finished soon! Cheers Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 The fuselage is mostly done, it's as light as a feather! Have I bitten off more than I can chew? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Your fuselage looks really great! It’s coming along nicely. If you want to make yours different, it is possible to paint them, you just need to seal the paper. From reading on the message boards, but the guys do either use a fixit spray that artists used to seal pencil or charcoal drawings, and some have used clear paint. I haven’t done neither but I want to try the fixit spray. Best to try it on some of the leftover scraps to see what it does to the paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 Here's another shot of the cockpits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 The tail section is under way. This pic shows the vertical stabiliser, the structure inside the tail components and the skin that goes over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 This model gives you several options/shortcuts along the way. One of them is the engine. Shown here is the alternative engine which is just a pic of the motor that gets glued just inside the front of the cowl. Behind that, you can see the 3D engine... Pretty darn cool! Another shot. There is lots of room to add some really cool detail in here. But as this is going to end up suspended from the ceiling of my sons room, (Due late July) I'm not going to bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 Here's a shot of the fuse showing the motor, cowl assembly and the progress on the tail section. Hey look Erwin... A model you don't have to paint! Think I'll send you a present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hi Allok, you say someone's going to be releasing an injection kit of the Kate, can you elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennausamike Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I'm really interested in this build! I just bought a paper Val, Kate, and Ki-115 Tsurgi. My thought was to combine plastic parts with the paper components. Glue the paper formers over styrene and coat the outside with automotive fiberglass and make a sort of hybrid. I think the Tsurgi is the perfect candidate for this approach because it was such a crudely finished craft in the first place. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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