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Just a few thoughts on these kits. I've got to confess that when my model arrived I was frankly disappointed. The photo seemed so beautiful and promising. Would these hand-drawn, pencil-designed, handcoloured sheets really build up into something like those photos?
But then I gave it some thoughts, and got encouraged instead. If this guy could accomplish so much, with so simple tools (I don't think these sheets have been anywhere near a computer, much less a CAD program) - then so could probably many of us, too.
So nowadays I regard these kits as a great tribute and challenge to us all. With a good three-view drawing we could probably come up with some very good models. And that's how I got into paper modelling in the first place - more or less scratch-building a favourite aircraft of mine.
It's just that with time, and the plethora of high-quality, computer-drawn models, I had forgotten all about the glory of self-designing, and scratchbuilding.
Perhaps it is time to go back in time a bit. Thanks, Ken Uhrig and Bluenoser, for the reminder of what paper modelling is all about.
Leif
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