Card Stock Modeling

By David Abrames Intro and Agenda

• Intro and Agenda • A Brief History • Construction Materials • Tools of the Craft • Getting Started • Sources for Paper Models • Custom Paper Models • Questions and Answers A Brief History

• Earliest paper models from late 1800’s • Highest popularity in 1940’s – Who is Wallis Rigby? • Almost disappeared in 1950’s & 60’s – The reason “One word – Plastics” • Started come back in late 1980’s • Entering a renaissance in last 5 years – “One word – Plastics” – More popular thanks to PC & Internet Construction Materials

• 65lb to 110 lb High Quality Paper – Acid Free – Bright White (colored paper optional) • ¼ inch Foam Board – Use with 24lb –30 lb Bond Paper • Non‐Water Based Glue – CA Type Glue – Good Results with ‘Sticky Glue’ Tools of the Craft

• Metal Straight Edge • Quality Fine Edge Scissors • “Dead” Ball Point Pen or Ball Embosser • Lots of #11 Blades – Change Often • Cutting Surface • Assorted Colored Markers • Toothpicks • Quality Ink Jet or Color Laser Printer – Straight or Flat Paper Path – Avoid “All in One” or “Compact” types Getting Started

• Choose a Model • Print Three or Four Copies • Review the Cutting and Folding Plan • Prepare Work Area – Well Lighted & Ventilated – Clean it up! • Wash Your Hands Sources for Paper Models

• Clever Models – http://clevermodels.squarespace.com • Paper Model Building – http://papermodelbuildings.com • Build Your Own Main Street – http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/Construct_Mainstreet.htm • Card Modeling FAQ – http://www.cardfaq.org/ • Rigby Paper Model Club – http://www.rigbypapermodels.com • Buildings and Structures Yahoo Group – http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buildingsandstructures Custom Paper Models

• Books • Magazine Articles • Pictures • Model Builder Thank You

Questions?