PaperModelers.com

Go Back   PaperModelers.com > Papermodelers' Bar and Grill > First Cuts; A Lounge

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-16-2019, 07:28 PM
BalticSwimmer's Avatar
BalticSwimmer BalticSwimmer is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Maryland
Posts: 35
Total Downloaded: 6.35 MB
What's the best way to do these parts?

How should these paddle wheels be approached? Cut out the one side, glue to the back then cut out the blank spaces again, or should they be folded and glued and then have the negative spaces cut out?

Reply With Quote
Google Adsense
  #2  
Old 07-16-2019, 07:57 PM
Rubenandres77's Avatar
Rubenandres77 Rubenandres77 is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 2,849
Total Downloaded: 652.45 MB
Quote:
Originally Posted by BalticSwimmer View Post
How should these paddle wheels be approached? Cut out the one side, glue to the back then cut out the blank spaces again, or should they be folded and glued and then have the negative spaces cut out?
To avoid a process that may result in unnecessary risks, and to increase precision, try the approach that requires less steps.
I would go for the second: fold and glue to the colored back. Once dry, cut out all the excess material.


A good tip also is to alternate spaces, like in the left photo here:




This way you can handle the part easily to color the edges,
and will also avoid accidents when cutting adjacent spaces.
__________________
Rubén Andrés Martínez A.

Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-16-2019, 07:57 PM
rickstef's Avatar
rickstef rickstef is offline
ETERNAL ADMINISTRATOR
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake Wales, Florida
Posts: 9,776
Total Downloaded: 683.37 MB
Send a message via Yahoo to rickstef Send a message via Skype™ to rickstef
Fold over, glue, cut out
__________________
"Rock is Dead, Long Live Paper and Scissors"
International Paper Model Convention Blog
http://paperdakar.blogspot.com/
"The weak point of the modern car is the squidgy organic bit behind the wheel." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear's Race to Oslo
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-16-2019, 09:57 PM
BalticSwimmer's Avatar
BalticSwimmer BalticSwimmer is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Maryland
Posts: 35
Total Downloaded: 6.35 MB
Thank you, both. Excellent advice.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-17-2019, 03:52 AM
Vinalssergio155's Avatar
Vinalssergio155 Vinalssergio155 is online now
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Ezeiza.Argentina
Posts: 3,434
Total Downloaded: 331.88 MB
It is the best, as the boys say. Take into account the thickness of the paper, if bending and pasting is done say 1mm or more when cutting you should keep the blade straight.
Reply With Quote
Google Adsense
  #6  
Old 07-17-2019, 06:17 AM
cfuruti cfuruti is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 487
Total Downloaded: 451.36 MB
And obviously, for such frail parts, plan your cutting order, postponing the removal of paper which reduces structural strength, thus lessening the risk of accidental deformation. This usually involves:
  1. leaving a generous white margin around each part
  2. start cutting from the inside (the spindly "petals" on the rightmost parts should be cut last)
Also, I'd try not completely removing each white "window" one at a time, but leaving uncut paper in place as long as possible. For instance, doing all or most radial cuts first, and only then the round cuts - or vice versa.

Last edited by cfuruti; 07-17-2019 at 06:17 AM. Reason: Grammar fix
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-17-2019, 06:32 AM
rjccjr rjccjr is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Beverly, MA, USA
Posts: 329
Total Downloaded: 814.53 MB
Hi Baltic;

Cut out the upper portion of the paddles. Then glue to the backing. This avoids the possibility of bubbles or wrinkles. It helps to know that any folds or cuts should be made before you cut out the parts. If you are using a number eleven blade, be careful about placing the tip when cutting out triangles. It may help to square off the tip of the blade so you can more easily see where the cut is starting. It avoids accidentally slicing through a strut. Hope this helps.

Regards, rjccjr
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-17-2019, 01:55 PM
Lex's Avatar
Lex Lex is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: London, Britannia
Posts: 1,691
Total Downloaded: 70.75 MB
Send a message via MSN to Lex
Glue before cut. I don't think many of us has the ability to match front and back cuts perfectly. You can practice this art though
__________________
"The world is big"
On hold: Fuyuzuki, Zao, Zara, Akizuki,
Past works: XP55 Ascender, CA Ibuki, Seafang F32, IS-3, Spitfire V, J-20
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

Parts of this site powered by vBulletin Mods & Addons from DragonByte Technologies Ltd. (Details)
Copyright © 2007-2023, PaperModelers.com