Using variable printing lengths is an option for some.
Using trimmed down sheets of cardstock is possible aswell.
There are many ways to get larger prints of larger models,
but the general Digital Model consumer is looking for standard
print models that aren't going to require these kinds of inventive adjustments.
I have to stick to our standards, and just like the preprinted kits,
if it means cutting up panels into smaller parts, thats what I will have to do.
I just fiddled around with the small Hull I already built.
Its a nice size model at about 9.5" in length.
I'd love to stick with it and keep the Hull parts fitting on one sheet.
But I am already imagining the the small parts required to build the
deck Guns and other details, and I am not comfortable with that.
The boat will have to go to 1/64...and on standard Letter size pages.
(The advantage to letter size is with a slightly increased margin the page will still
print, without adjustment, on to A4 paper (the more common paper size)).
All I need to work out, is the sectioning of the Hull panels.
(I have already decided that I will section the deck plate after locating
all the deck components...maybe I can hide the seam under certain structures.)
Heres three options for cutting parts...
any of these work, or any better ideas?