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I suggest that you purchase and build several pre printed models from different publishers. You will like the paper of some of them, and not like others. This will help- you to make your choice.
I use a variety of papers, depending on the use; sometimes two or three different papers in a single model, but my "default" paper is Domtar "Cougar" 65lb(176gm/m) white smooth cover. |
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i generally use 225gm as its ideal for large models.some times i find it a little inflexible for small parts though
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I build 1/144 scale WW I planes for the Wings of Glory game.
They are small, the wingspan of a Fokker Tri-plane is 5 cm (about 2 inches). For me, 32 Lb laser copy paper works best for these small planes. See: Prudenzio Contest - Camels & Albatroses |
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I was hoping willygoat would weigh in on this subject as he has helped my so much with it. I guess it's up to the modeler and the model and what access the modeler has to select from. That's my two cents worth. Now please pay your $5.00 and site down, the doctor will be right with you. wc
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best paper is anything that is not plastic
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I use all types of paper available but the core of what I use is 200 gr/m2 super white A4 card.
I always shop around for special types of paper like metallic ones or coloured card. I also often look for grained or structured paper. I also have a lot of glossy and satin gloss photo paper (A4) for the more glossy stuff. Hard to bend, hard to glue but the result is so worth it. And I have an A3 printer so I can go big if I want/have to. |
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I agree with Doug
20 lb bond/75 gsm 65 lb cover/177 gsm 110 lb index/199 gsm Sometimes Bristol Depending in the model. I sometimes will mix weights in a model. I am doing the ABC medieval village and usually use the 110 for the walls and roofs and 65 for the fiddly bits. For ships I use mat board for the frames, decks and things like turret bases because i want something to attach the sides and structure too. I use 65# for most of the rest of the structure and 32# or 25# for the fiddly bits and barrels. For aircraft almost exclusively 65#. A lot of it depends on the scale you wish to work in also. The DN 1:700 scale Dreadnought can be done in only 65# and as Zakipious says if you do small scale A/C you need lighter paper. Paper that is the same weight from different companies will have different characteristics. Not better or worse, but different. Also you should be aware that there is a "grain" to paper. If you wet it it will curl in a preferred direction. I found knowing this is very helpful when trying to do tight rolls for barrels or axles. Welcome and Enjoy!
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For modelling, good looks and a firm buttocks..... for paper modelling patience, a share blade and as many scissors or various sizes that you can find!
I have found its best to avoid glossy paper as it cracks so go for satin or matt, get a good glue that dries quickly and clear and lots and lots of tooth picks and you will manage any build.
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I also find that this paper take color ink well too; making the finish piece more rewarding using this paper |
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