Paper Weights ?

[twotter]

What would be the best paper weight to use to copy a small model ship in 1:250 scale ?

[Amccombs3]

Wow, nobody has answered this yet? I use 60 pound card or cover stock for almost everything, and I have used it successfully for very small scale models such as a 1:300 P-51 airplane, about 1” / 2.5 cm wingspan. But I was having trouble with 60 pound card stock at that scale, so I switched to a brochure /heavy bond paper I got from Paper Source. The brochure paper is better for very small details, especially rolling tiny cylinders. My suggestion is to talk to your paper supplier and ask for something that is heavier than copier paper but lighter than card/cover stock.

[twotter]

Much appreciated for your reply. Will try that out

[airdave]

I have (in my printer supply):
cheap 24lb copy paper,
premium 28lb paper (nicer finish),
65lb plain white cardstock (Neenah brand),
110lb cardstock (Neenah).

I attempt at using 65lb card for everything, but...
110lb gives me a bit more rigidity for parts with larger flat areas,
and the lighter weight papers are better for rolling thin tubes,
wraps (around dowels, etc), or very small part assemblies.

I like Anne's suggestion.
Something in between 28 and 65lb paper is probably a good investment too!

[twotter]

That helps also. Thanks Dave

[mbauer]

Howdy,

I use "Cover" cardstock in the 65lb [176gsm] weight for almost all of my builds now.

Haven't made any models that small so not sure if Cover 65lb is a good recommendation for your request.

Do you know about gsm? grams per square meter, if you can find this rating on the package, you can compare different cardstocks weights such as Cover, Index, Tag, or vellum, and different bond paper/text weights as well. Most photo papers are listed as gsm too.

If you would like to see how different cardstock weighs-check the cardstock property tables link in my signature, on my first post there are some PDF attached you can download, the second PDF #2 is the equivalent weight to show a few different examples of Cover, Index and Tag.

Mike

[twotter]

Thank you also, Mike. Very comprehensive ! That, with the other posts should give me the solution I was looking for. Much appreciated, all.