Are papermodels really puzzles?

[Frank Kelle]

Originally Posted by Lex

--I remember building a Scharnhorst without instructions, so that's a "yes", but otherwise, I'd say "no" ^^

West Covina? Not this time...

Scharnhorst without instruction??? Which one??? Lex, you are my hero...

[milenio3]

No 3D puzzles.

Paper modeling is WAY TOO MUCH HIGHER than that.

But, again, more philosophical thoughts can be added here.

[kcorbin]

Of course they are puzzles. They are most especially a puzzle to the designer. You have to look at a structure then figure out the best way to make it in paper. You won't get any instructions it and in fact you are the one who has to create them. This task of course includes getting all the parts the right shape and figuring out how to manipulate the flat paper into the right shape. Also of course how it will all hold together.

A lot of times the instructions don't have clear photos or photos of every step so even for the buyer there are things to figure out.

Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionarypuzzle

Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling.

[Pgtaylorart]

I just drove through West Covina last night and I didn't need instructions.

But, it is frustrating that so many models don't have adequate instructions. I recently gave up on a kit after spending days cutting out parts because I couldn't even tell what to start on first. It's a shame because it was a beautifully illustrated model. I even looked for a build report to see if anyone else has built it, but I couldn't find one. I guess I'm not the only one who couldn't figure it out!

[ashevilleangler]

George,

Don't give up just yet. Tell us which model stymied you and I'd bet that this group could help figure it out.

Curt

[ringmaster]

To quote Chip:
"Modeling isn't assembling"

[herky]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelle

Scharnhorst without instruction??? Which one??? Lex, you are my hero...

mmmmmmm guessing it may have been prudenziati.great models but no instructions for their ships

[Sakrison]

According the dictionary:

Puzzle (noun)
: a question or problem that requires thought, skill, or cleverness to be answered or solved
: something or someone that is difficult to understand


I guess that applies to both the paper models and the modelers.
--David

[N96HBK]

This gets me thinking...I'm not really sure about it.

[gotham]

For me they are puzzles. It also puzzles me sometimes why I build them, as there are times I experience a high build failure rate to completed ratio.