paper question

**TXVanguard** · #1 03-29-2009, 07:51 PM

My first three card models were made from what I had on hand--Georgia Pacific card stock at 110 lb (about 410 gsm, if my conversion is correct).

Is GP a reasonable brand? Is 60-lb card better? What are some good brands available in US office supply stores that work well with ink jet printers?

**GreMir** · #2 03-29-2009, 07:58 PM

GP is a decent choice, but it tends to easily delaminate when rolled.
I use Canon Matte Photo paper - weight 45lbs - available at Office Depot.
This gives me much better color registration and is easier to form.

**TXVanguard** · #3 03-29-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GreMir

GP is a decent choice, but it tends to easily delaminate when rolled.
I use Canon Matte Photo paper - weight 45lbs - available at Office Depot.
This gives me much better color registration and is easier to form.

I noticed that GP delaminates even in "normal" card modeling (just cutting and glueing).

Is 45 pound too thin for most card modeling?

**GreMir** · #4 03-29-2009, 09:11 PM

In normal situation, when you have solid framing in the model, it's not an issue - lookup my P-38H Lightning build GreMir (coming soon) P-38H Lightning
When there is no framing for larger surfaces, ea wings, you can always laminate the skin with a second layer of card to get more rigidity, see my A5M4 Claude build Skyline Paper Models Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude (Beta)