2020 Alpha Tauri Honda AT01

[Nugglas]

great build, may i know what paper u use in this model?

[N96HBK]

Originally Posted by Nugglas

great build, may i know what paper u use in this model?

Welcome to Paper modelers!!
I used 120gsm paper sealed with pva glue, I applied the coat with a used travel card. I learned this tip from Edwin a few years ago: Tips for papercraft part 3 - Glossy papercrafts - YouTube

I scaled down the model slightly to around 1/24-ish, so if you're planning to build the model as it is, I might recommend you use something stiffer, 150gsm is a good starting point.

Enjoy the snipping!

[Nugglas]

Originally Posted by N96HBK

Welcome to Paper modelers!!
I used 120gsm paper sealed with pva glue, I applied the coat with a used travel card. I learned this tip from Edwin a few years ago: Tips for papercraft part 3 - Glossy papercrafts - YouTube

I scaled down the model slightly to around 1/24-ish, so if you're planning to build the model as it is, I might recommend you use something stiffer, 150gsm is a good starting point.

Enjoy the snipping!

thank you for your reply, might try it

how about the mclaren and ferrari in the last pictures? is the same paper?

[N96HBK]

Originally Posted by Nugglas

thank you for your reply, might try it

how about the mclaren and ferrari in the last pictures? is the same paper?

Yes, the Ferrari was done with the same stuff, but the McLaren was done a long time ago, back then I used really thick 180gsm card... I don't know how I even managed to build it!!!

120gsm is the best compromise for 1/24 Formula cars in general. The glue coat is optional, I found it a bit easier to get cleaner seams by building the uncoated patterns first, and spray the model later with waterproof decal spray. Then you can apply clear coats over that.