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Great question!
Cardstock for my models.
Depends on what you want to do. I use Springhill tag 125# for my flying airplanes, Index 90# & 100# for rockets, Index 110# and Tag 125# for bigger rockets.
Small stuff Wausa Index or Vellum 65# works best. Some brands are strong, some brands are easy to work with.
Haven't even talked about "brightness". Main reason I don't like to change paper in a project. Ink looks different on different weights because of the brightness. Staying with one type of cardstock can be a headache.
Right now I'm working on a project that even at 1/12 scale has some really small tubes (1/16" dia). Would love to use regular paper, but, the ink (color) would give it away. So, 110# index it is. Need the strength as well.
Takes experimental practice, lots of it to determine what works best for any given project!
Mike
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