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Old 03-08-2019, 10:33 AM
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Hello,

Currently trying to perfect my models, have not done much but do notice I am doing better. Must ask you what type of paper you guys use to model? Atm I generally use the most generic sheets one can find, don't really know anything about paper. Would love to read your advice and preferences!

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Old 03-08-2019, 10:56 AM
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It depends on several factors. As a personal rule, for most of my kits I use regular cardstock. It works in most of the cases. But for very small parts I prefer to use regular (photocopy paper).
The thicker the cardstock, the harder it is to score and fold. But if it's too thin, the more flimsy the model ends.
Best thing is to print some trials until you get to know what cardstock/paper works best for you.



Depende de varios factores. Como regla personal, imprimo la mayoría de mis kits en cartulina corriente (o en opalina). Pero para partes mucho más pequeñas prefiero usar papel normal (de fotocopia).
Entre más gruesa sea la cartulina, más complicado será grafarla y doblarla. Pero si es muy delgada, se corre el riego de que el modelo quede muy endeble.

Lo mejor es hacer algunos ensayos hasta que encuentres cuál cartulina/papel es más adecuado para tí.
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Old 03-09-2019, 12:52 PM
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It depends on several factors. As a personal rule, for most of my kits I use regular cardstock. It works in most of the cases. But for very small parts I prefer to use regular (photocopy paper).
The thicker the cardstock, the harder it is to score and fold. But if it's too thin, the more flimsy the model ends.
Best thing is to print some trials until you get to know what cardstock/paper works best for you.



Depende de varios factores. Como regla personal, imprimo la mayoría de mis kits en cartulina corriente (o en opalina). Pero para partes mucho más pequeñas prefiero usar papel normal (de fotocopia).
Entre más gruesa sea la cartulina, más complicado será grafarla y doblarla. Pero si es muy delgada, se corre el riego de que el modelo quede muy endeble.

Lo mejor es hacer algunos ensayos hasta que encuentres cuál cartulina/papel es más adecuado para tí.


Muchas gracias,

Pensaba tambien utilizar opalina, parece ser que es muy buena opcion despues de todo. Aprovecho para hacerte una ultima pregunta, que tipo de pegamento usas? He tratado de usar UHU pero siempre es muy gruesa la capa que deja y me estorba, uso pegamento liquido generico y se aguada mucho el papel, tienes algun consejo?
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Muchas gracias,

Pensaba tambien utilizar opalina, parece ser que es muy buena opcion despues de todo. Aprovecho para hacerte una ultima pregunta, que tipo de pegamento usas? He tratado de usar UHU pero siempre es muy gruesa la capa que deja y me estorba, uso pegamento liquido generico y se aguada mucho el papel, tienes algun consejo?

Opalina is great. But a bit delicate. When I use it, I usually spray transparent paint to protect it.

White glue is good. Just spread a bit with the help of a toothpick or a syringe. Just enough to cover the area with a thin layer. that's enough to hold the paper.
Some people even use white glue for wood, which tends to be less watery.

I don't know what brands are available in your country, so you may have to do a little investigation




La opalina es genial. Pero un poco delicada. Cuando la uso, generalmente rocío pintura transparente para protegerla.

El pegamento blanco es bueno. Solo extiéndelo un poco con la ayuda de un palillo o una jeringa. Solo lo suficiente para cubrir el área con una capa delgada. Eso es suficiente para sostener el papel.
Algunas personas incluso usan pegamento blanco para la madera, que tiende a ser menos aguado.

No sé qué marcas están disponibles en tu país, por lo que es posible que tengas que investigar un poco en cuanto a marcas y calidades.
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Try some Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue if you can find some in your area. It might be available in that part of Mexico.
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Pruebe un poco de pegamento de secado rápido de Aleene si puede encontrar algo en su área. Podría estar disponible en esa parte de México.
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It all depends on what you want to build and how sturdy you want it. And then of course what you have available to buy.

First, I call it all paper with different weights. Not sure what the difference between paper and cardstock is in other countries.

I use mostly 160gsm (grams per square meter) paper (about 0,25mm thick) as it bends nice and I usually build at least two layers. This results in "320+gsm" paper used and yields very sturdy models.

I use heavy paper like 300gsm (~0,5mm) or double layers of that only for very flat pieces as it doesn't round that well. textured/printed area can break when you fold it.

Regular copy/printing paper (80gsm) I like to use when I make very round things, like wrapping this paper around a toothpick and gluing it round a couple of times. Or making rings (not gluing to but) using a chopstick or pen to form a ring around and then removing once glued. Or when I mount a part onto heavy paper anyway (as the heavy paper doesn't go through the printer well).


So for me the basic decision factors are how much I bend/fold and how much sturdy I need!


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La opalina es genial. Pero un poco delicada. Cuando la uso, generalmente rocío pintura transparente para protegerla.

El pegamento blanco es bueno. Solo extiéndelo un poco con la ayuda de un palillo o una jeringa. Solo lo suficiente para cubrir el área con una capa delgada. Eso es suficiente para sostener el papel.
Algunas personas incluso usan pegamento blanco para la madera, que tiende a ser menos aguado.

No sé qué marcas están disponibles en tu país, por lo que es posible que tengas que investigar un poco en cuanto a marcas y calidades.

Muchas gracias!
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Try some Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue if you can find some in your area. It might be available in that part of Mexico.
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Pruebe un poco de pegamento de secado rápido de Aleene si puede encontrar algo en su área. Podría estar disponible en esa parte de México.
Thanks for the advice, will see if I can find it somewhere
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