Howdy

**Ziggs** · #1 03-18-2023, 02:13 PM

Hi I'm Ziggs.

About me:

Just got into papercraft and I'm pretty sure this is going to turn into another crippling addiction for me.

I'm a big science fiction/NASA buff.

Cutting out circles is the bane of my existence. If you happen to have any tricks for this and want a new best friend then please feel free to share any tips you have.

Would love to hear what your favorite beginner model is

xoxo

**mbauer** · #2 03-19-2023, 06:21 AM

Welcome to the site.

Circles? Lots of different hole punches for the smaller ones. Leather punch with rotating head-different sizes holes.

Bigger ones you can use a arch hole punch.

Or you can cut the outer arc with scissors, inner cuts require a knife.

Olfa makes an adjustable circle cutter, as do many others.

There are drywall circle cutters that can be used as well. Heavier duty than the plastic ones.

How much do have to spend? Cutters can get expensive.

Mike

**Miles Linnabery** · #3 03-19-2023, 07:59 AM

dear Z:
Look in down load section for Scale Cubes Simple one page one part models but they have to be scored exactly to fit square.
Enjoy,
Miles

**Mechanic** · #4 03-19-2023, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggs

Hi I'm Ziggs.

About me:

Just got into papercraft and I'm pretty sure this is going to turn into another crippling addiction for me.

I'm a big science fiction/NASA buff.

Cutting out circles is the bane of my existence. If you happen to have any tricks for this and want a new best friend then please feel free to share any tips you have.

Would love to hear what your favorite beginner model is

xoxo

You're in the right spot for a paper addiction.

What era of NASA do you like?

If you're into rockets you're going to need to come to some kind of peace with circles. Regardless of what method(s) you decide to use, walk, don't run. This is a hobby where patience can really pay off. Personally I've come down to using a plain hobby knife for most circles.

In the past I would have probably recommended any of models from delta7 Studios, unfortunately the owner no longer maintains the site. The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model E-Gift Shop at The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model E-Gift Shop is a great place for many *free* models.

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**Philip** · #5 03-19-2023, 03:24 PM

Howdy from across the pond.

**Ziggs** · #6 03-20-2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechanic

You're in the right spot for a paper addiction.

The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model E-Gift Shop is a great place for many *free* models.

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It is, it really is.

This site is great. I put a couple of bucks in their tip jar and grabbed a few models. Thanks for the suggestion!!