Post by airdave on Mar 26, 2015 12:20:04 GMT -5
Honestly didn't know about this place, otherwise I would have been here sooner!
Some of the work here is amazing!
I am a (lurker) member over at Coffin Corner...thats how I heard about the current contest.
And thats what got me here in the first place.
Unlike the majority of you, I don't work much in plastic anymore.
Now, I design and build "paper" models.
All the same kind of stuff...Airplanes, Tanks, Boats, and Cars.
yes...a lot of military and WW2 era stuff.
But I am also heavily into custom cars and auto racing.
And I have always been a "car-toon" fan.
(I'm also a custom painter. (Cars, Bikes, etc)...and helped build a few showcars)
I retail many of my aircraft and military paper models,
but for my own personal enjoyment, I design miniature vehicles in paper.
Custom cars and special vehicles that have an important impact in my life.
And customs and car-toons of the 60s and 70s are a big deal to me.
Especially anything Tom Daniels!
Like many, I built a ton of Tom's designs in the early 70s. (I wish I knew where they all went?!!)
And so, its a no-brainer, that I've done quite a few Tom Daniels inspired designs in paper.
I've got a few more in mind, but this is some I've done so far.
These models are all "scratch" designed...I create the patterns and artwork on the computer.
Theres no scanning, tracing or digital trickery.
I generally refer to whatever photographs I can gather of the original models.
I will often simplify or modify the design to suit small scale paper assembly,
and I also have a goal to make each model in as few parts as possible.
To build, you print the model page through your home printer onto regular white cardstock.
Then you cut out the parts and assemble just like you would a plastic kit.
Only major difference is the artwork, paint, colours, etc is already in place.
Scale is about the same as Hot Wheels diecast size. (some models a bit bigger, sometimes a bit smaller)
All these "KoolWheelz" models are shared on my website...if anyone wants to try building one.
Some of the models have some very small parts...some models are more difficult than others.
Anyway, I have read the rules of your current contest...I think these fit within the guidelines of the "Open" category?
And if so, I will take some more photos and make up some individual entries.
Thanks for having me.
Dave
is it okay to put my web address?...if so: www.cutandfold.info
Some of the work here is amazing!
I am a (lurker) member over at Coffin Corner...thats how I heard about the current contest.
And thats what got me here in the first place.
Unlike the majority of you, I don't work much in plastic anymore.
Now, I design and build "paper" models.
All the same kind of stuff...Airplanes, Tanks, Boats, and Cars.
yes...a lot of military and WW2 era stuff.
But I am also heavily into custom cars and auto racing.
And I have always been a "car-toon" fan.
(I'm also a custom painter. (Cars, Bikes, etc)...and helped build a few showcars)
I retail many of my aircraft and military paper models,
but for my own personal enjoyment, I design miniature vehicles in paper.
Custom cars and special vehicles that have an important impact in my life.
And customs and car-toons of the 60s and 70s are a big deal to me.
Especially anything Tom Daniels!
Like many, I built a ton of Tom's designs in the early 70s. (I wish I knew where they all went?!!)
And so, its a no-brainer, that I've done quite a few Tom Daniels inspired designs in paper.
I've got a few more in mind, but this is some I've done so far.
These models are all "scratch" designed...I create the patterns and artwork on the computer.
Theres no scanning, tracing or digital trickery.
I generally refer to whatever photographs I can gather of the original models.
I will often simplify or modify the design to suit small scale paper assembly,
and I also have a goal to make each model in as few parts as possible.
To build, you print the model page through your home printer onto regular white cardstock.
Then you cut out the parts and assemble just like you would a plastic kit.
Only major difference is the artwork, paint, colours, etc is already in place.
Scale is about the same as Hot Wheels diecast size. (some models a bit bigger, sometimes a bit smaller)
All these "KoolWheelz" models are shared on my website...if anyone wants to try building one.
Some of the models have some very small parts...some models are more difficult than others.
Anyway, I have read the rules of your current contest...I think these fit within the guidelines of the "Open" category?
And if so, I will take some more photos and make up some individual entries.
Thanks for having me.
Dave
is it okay to put my web address?...if so: www.cutandfold.info
