Engine-eering but not as we know it

[Ramon Wilson]

Hi Guy's, This might sound a bit confusing but bear with me.
Just had an enjoyable evening at my Plastic Model Group and a good friend and fellow member brought his latest model along. He's a little 'different' to the rest of us in that he models virtually exclusively in 'paper'  and his latest, a very impressive example of his infinite patience, is a Russian military lorry complete with engine ... on that note just thought you might find this of interest


Apart from the exhaust pipe and the plumbing from the odd bit of wire this is made entirely of paper - it's about 40-50mm long at most.

The rest of the model build can be seen here http://www.ukpapermodels.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=469 - take a note of the tires 

Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea but the skills and patience to do this so convincingly with such a two dimensional material is surely worthy of a mention.

Hope you like it as much as I did

Regards - Ramon

[tangler]

I didn't know such things as paper models existed.  Quite astonishing.

Thanks for the heads-up Ramon.

Rod

[90LX_Notch]

Wow!!  My mind is numb after looking through the build.  Beyond words.

-Bob

[steamer]

That's impressive!

How do you go about doing that?....any build photo's?

Dave

[b.lindsey]

All I can say is WOW!!  There is more detail there than in most modern 3D printing processes I am familiar with. Thanks for shareing that and the link.

Bill

[tvoght]

Paper modeling (card modeling) has a long tradition (especially in Europe, I've been led to believe). I was introduced to it by my father, and I wish you could all see the O-gauge  steel girder railroad bridge he built of card-stock. Long gone, I'm afraid.

Those interested might want to take a look at this card modeling FAQ:

http://www.cardfaq.org/faq/

Also, if you'd like to try your hand at some simpler models (especially aircraft) I heartily recommend:

http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/

At that link you'll find downloadable, printable models very appropriate for beginners and at very reasonable prices.

--Tim

[Don1966]

 That is the most impressive piece of art work I have ever seen. How does a person go about learning to do such detailed and beautiful art. One must be born with a gift of talent. Awesome!...........
 

Don

[wagnmkr]

This is an old thread, but here is a link to another site full of fine examples of the paper modelling craft ... http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/index.php

Cheers,

Tom

[Stuart]

I do wish that links are not posted that require you to register to view the pics of the fine examples


Stuart

[b.lindsey]

Stuart, perhaps if the original poster of such links could note in the post that one must sign up to view posts it would allow members to decide if they want to follow the link or not. An example of the type of content which can be found there (a sample picture or two posted here on MEM would also help members make that decision.

Bill

[wagnmkr]

I apologize for that ... I did not realize that registration was required to view pics.

Mod, This link could be deleted.

Tom

[HobbyNut]

I don't find any difficulty in looking at the forum or gallery....i was not asked to sign up....
http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/medium/outhous-01.jpg
This is about my expertise level in paper!!

[dsquire]

Hi Guys

I went to the site to have a look at what was happening on that site. I'm happy to report that both posters were correct. Some places you have to be a member to view the photo's. There are other places where you don't need to be a member to view the photo's. I went ahead and joined. It is quick and easy and there are a lot of amazing paper models to view. 

Cheers 

Don