Star Trek Akira-Class by Zosho

[cfuruti]

The third-to-last picture here https://www.papermodelers.com/forum/260721-post10.html shows the scrap-paper-from-behind-partially-covering-edges technique. As the fourth-to-last pic shows, the tabs were removed, the white "teeth" are scrap strips.

[Lord Backstab]

Thanks you for all the great answers
I have another question regarding the same model, what kind of paper do I get for the thicker parts? It seems difficult to get paper in specific thickness. Currently I only have 180gsm paper.

[cfuruti]

Originally Posted by Lord Backstab

what kind of paper do I get for the thicker parts? It seems difficult to get paper in specific thickness. Currently I only have 180gsm paper.

If I remember correctly, the Akira-class's saucer requires a core disk of thick cardboard. Since it'll be invisible when the parts are assembled (only a "lip" edge shows, which may be painted), just glue a few layers of cardboard, the kind used in cereal boxes.
You're certainly aware that thicker paper

• is better for larger parts (mostly for structural strength)
• eases flush joints
• makes edge painting more necessary
• can be harder or even unfeasible for smaller parts/scales

I did my 70% build with 75 gsm, but most joints are internally reinforced with scrap layers.
BTW I remembered now. Yes, I did the markings (USS Thunderchild) myself with Inkscape and wrote a tutorial (in Zealot, unfortunately).