the new mchale

[mchale]

after going to the paper modelers event in carlisle and seeing all those great looking models in person i decided to that i need to change how i build my models. so i am getting supplies based on the supplies rick brought and and other modelers brought. here is what i got so far i still have quite a few items to get not to mention ink. then i need to get some models from gpm, modelik, malymodelarz and companys like thatand some models from ecardmodels .i got a three full 32gig flash drives full of free models from the downloads here from zealot and othe free model sites.

[whulsey]

Good move Mike. You've been doing some good work with your methods, so time to try and move it up to another level. Just don't get fustrated if you run into some problems at first. Some is just doing it a few times for the learning curve and the other is in using new materials as we've seen somebody here will have an answer.

[airdave]

If you are going to give the glues a try, can I suggest
try the regular (original) Aileens and the "Quick Dry" Aileens.
They both grab and setup pretty quick and keep you moving along at a good pace.

I also use the "Fast Grab"...which I think is the same thing as the "Super Thick",
but I find them to be a little problematic.
Too heavy, too thick to spread nicely and the glue doesn't last long outside
of the bottle.
(I like to squeeze out some glue and use fine brushes and toothpicks to apply the glue)

I think the fast grab and thick versions are for more 3D items like fabric crafts and such.

Other than that, good luck with the new tools Mike!

[nikischutt]

Aaron Murphy's kits (Oddball Productions) are a good place to start if you're upgrading your building techniques. Start small and simple and work your way from there.

Good luck!

Niki

[nikischutt]

Aaron Murphy's kits (Oddball Productions) are a good place to start if you're upgrading your building techniques. Start small and simple and work your way from there.

Good luck!

Niki

[thorst]

Don't forget that the most useful tool for paper modeling is patience! Work exactly and cleanly and even the simplest kit will turn into a beautiful model!

Thorsten

[KCStephens]

Mike. the best way to use glue is to just squeeze a little blob onto a scrap piece of paper and then apply it to the model using a tooth pick.
Also remember it only takes a little bit to stick the paper together.
I look forward to seeing your "new" models.

[mchale]

thanks for the suggestion on the glue dave and thanks niki for the model suggestion and you thorst for the patience suggestion and you whulsey for the encouraging words

[silveroxide]

I use the wooden ruler now and then but A steel/metal ruler is best, mostly because it sits flatter on the piece to be cut and avoids a beveled cut. By the same token, The raised edge of the wooden ruler will allow you to cut a bevel edge. Good luck on your endeavor and hope to see your works soon.

[mchale]

thank you kevin for you suggestion on how to use the glue and your encouraging words