To build or not... - Page 2

**rickstef** · #11 07-03-2007, 08:58 AM

Ok, the next question is, should I build the helo using the thin inkjet paper I already printed it on, or should I reprint the helo on thin Epson photo paper.

I have used the paper for NASCAR builds which I have done a couple of, and I had a copy of the Aston Martin DBR9 printed on it, but i can't find the print back.

It should only take 3 sheets of the photopaper to get the body work done.

**cgutzmer** · #12 07-03-2007, 03:29 PM

thin paper? ewwwwww if its not heavier than 20lb go photo paper.
Chris

**dansls1** · #13 07-13-2007, 01:42 PM

The nice thing about a coast guard bird is it'll be white - and paper edges are white

**rickstef** · #14 07-13-2007, 01:45 PM

Actually the HH-65 Dolphin will not be white, it is orange,

the Jayhawk is white with the orange stripe

Rick

**dansls1** · #15 07-13-2007, 01:55 PM

orange, eh? Well, I'd vote for the white version - but ultimately build what you want

**rickstef** · #16 07-13-2007, 02:09 PM

Well, I will be building Roger's(rowiac) repaint of the HEMS Dolphin helicopter

but i do have the Jayhawk from the ABC magazine also, so both will be built(someday...........)

Rick

**cgutzmer** · #17 07-13-2007, 03:53 PM

Well get on it! :P
Chris

**Mark_1984** · #18 07-13-2007, 07:46 PM

Photo paper ? euckkkkkk - tried that didn't like it. You gotta scrap the gloss off all the tabs. On second thoughts, a helo should be a gloss finish, so it might work well. Needs careful handling tho..... dead easy to scratch the finish.

**rickstef** · #19 07-13-2007, 07:57 PM

with thick photo paper, yes I agree, but Epson has this 38lbs 141g/m2 thin photo paper, and it works great, I have been working on some car models and the paper holds great with my Aleene's tacky glue.

Rick

**cgutzmer** · #20 07-14-2007, 10:05 PM

and it gets those nasty little folds when you try to roll it too tightly :(
Chris