Cannot find this paper

[Evil Butcher]

Hello i want to build a model in 1:72 scale and says: It is recommended to print this in 80gr/m2 special coated paper. Its an aircraft. I cannot find this paper on my country. When it says "special coated" it means glossy or matte right?? Well there is no such paper wherever i looked at many stores. Always e.g. 100gr/m2 NEVER 80 AND matte or glossy. I mean inkjet 80gr/m2 special coated A4. The usual 80 for mass photocopies not special coated i can find it but it is useless for the job. And this recommendation is from a serious designer like E. Zakov.

Also for print this model what i have to chose glossy or matte? Whats the best for an aircraft of ww2? Thank you and sorry for this dummy question.

- What paper do you recommend for an inkjet printer A4?? Thanks.

[airdave]

Just go to your local supplier for Office Supplies
and ask for some smooth and shiny copy paper.
The type that might be used for brochures.
It should be somewhere near 80gsm.
A bit more or less is okay.
In fact, at 1/72 scale, a bit less is okay.

[Evil Butcher]

Thanks for your answer, but it did not help. I went to the mall today and to the 3 bigger shops of the country. They have also stuff for the office among many other things. There is no paper 80gsm or less for brochures. For this "job" there are only paper e.g 140 gsm, 160 gsm etc (Photography paper). The only paper with 80 gsm is for simple photocopies. Can you post a link with one example? I lost my day today and if there is not there i dont know where to find it. Thank you in advance!!!

[sreinmann]

I hesitate to make this suggestion, since I'd never done this before, but in your circumstances this might be a reasonable work around. That is, build it in the non-glossy, matt finished paper that you have. Then, once complete, hit your model with a few light coats of clear glossy spray paint.

I hope some other modelers will speak up to say if this is foolish or not. But I hope its an option.

[airdave]

Originally Posted by Evil Butcher

Thanks for your answer, but it did not help. I went to the mall today and to the 3 bigger shops of the country. They have also stuff for the office among many other things. There is no paper 80gsm or less for brochures. For this "job" there are only paper e.g 140 gsm, 160 gsm etc (Photography paper). The only paper with 80 gsm is for simple photocopies. Can you post a link with one example? I lost my day today and if there is not there i dont know where to find it. Thank you in advance!!!

140gsm brochure 'PAPER' for glossy brochure, is fine.
As long as its not cardstock or anything too thick and rigid.
If it feels like paper, no thicker than copy paper, then it is what you want.

The higher weight is because of the weight of the coating.
Its not about paper thickness.

80gsm is the high end of copy/photocopy paper.
I have some 20lb copy paper which is about 70gsm.
I have 24lb (better) paper, which is 76gsm.

But if you want a glossy finish, you have to use a coated paper.
I suggested Brochure stock because it is less glossy, but more lightweight than a photo paper...more like regular paper.

Go to a real Print/Copy/Office supplier.
Not just a store that sells office stuff.

[Evil Butcher]

Now we are talking. I understood now the difference - thank you for clarify it.

[Tinca]

Just a dumb question what type of paper should I use for aeroplanes

[Butelczynski]

Originally Posted by Tinca

Just a dumb question what type of paper should I use for aeroplanes

Thickness you mean or matt/gloss/whatever?

Print on whatever paper you have and see.If wrong thickness paper or you don't like it print on other paper.
Generally larger size models require thicker paper and gloss/matt isn't an issue unless your printer or glue don't work well with that paper.

[toudi sk]

try start at 160g/m2 (0.2mm thick) and you will see

[airdave]

Originally Posted by Tinca

Just a dumb question what type of paper should I use for aeroplanes

Where are you located and what scale of models?

Many kits will indicate a paper type/weight...but most don't.
Common for 1/48 to 1/24 scale kits is cardstock around 176gsm or 65lb or thereabouts.

Lighter weight material can be used for smaller scales if you like.
I still use the 176gsm card for smaller build.

Some builders even build with 80gsm copy paper for 1/72 and smaller!
I've only used lightweight copy paper for things like Johan Scherfts Bird models.

For bigger scales or areas where you want a bit more strength and rigidity,
you can step up to 110lb / 200gsm cardstock.
I used to do everything in this heavier weight (1/33 aircraft included)
but its doesn't roll and bend as easily and you get more creases.

Plain white cardstock is the best.
Coverstock can be smoother but a bit more expensive.
Weights vary between manufacturers and cardstock types, so never assume the numbers are the same.

Glosy cardstocks and photo papers work too...but there are pecularities and difficulties associated with the gloss lamination, glue adhesion and layer separation.