Paper Cargo Ship

[Melnibonean]

I found this paper model of a cargo ship here: http://www.scalescenes.com/products/T030-Cargo-Ship

According to the web site it is 0 scale but can be brought up to 28mm (S scale) by enlarging the print to 118%.

I was thinking it could be a good cheap (£6.99) project as a suitable basis for a tramp steamer. I've downloaded a free warehouse model from the site to see how it turns out.

Has anyone ever tried these paper models models?

[Westfalia Chris]

Judging from the pics, it looks like it is a relatively complex kit (especially the hull shape). If you haven't done any paper modelling, that might be a bit daunting, especially since we don't know the kit's layout, but if you are willing to invest time (as in some weeks, as you need to be precise and let stuff dry thoroughly in between) and effort, it could certainly provide a nice model. I'd suggest photocopying the 00s on A3 thin card (160 or 220g per square metre) to give the model rigidity when you upscale it, but that might be tricky as not all copyshops can print on A3 card (it's usually paper).

I wouldn't buy it as I prefer a more robust, albeit gamepiece-style as compared to detailed models and would rather build one myself, but if the model is well-designed and the pics are anything to go by, the price sounds very fair.

[Melnibonean]

Yeah... After some thought it looks a bit out of my league.
To be honest, I think I'd find it easier scratch building.

Cheers

[Hammers]

Judging from the pics, it looks like it is a relatively complex kit (especially the hull shape). If you haven't done any paper modelling, that might be a bit daunting, especially since we don't know the kit's layout, but if you are willing to invest time (as in some weeks, as you need to be precise and let stuff dry thoroughly in between) and effort, it could certainly provide a nice model. I'd suggest photocopying the 00s on A3 thin card (160 or 220g per square metre) to give the model rigidity when you upscale it, but that might be tricky as not all copyshops can print on A3 card (it's usually paper).

I wouldn't buy it as I prefer a more robust, albeit gamepiece-style as compared to detailed models and would rather build one myself, but if the model is well-designed and the pics are anything to go by, the price sounds very fair.

I started to build my steamer by enlarging a paper model and then transferred it to sheet plastic, using the paper cut outs as guides. A rather pleasant apporach, but I have to put the project on hold because of other stuff.

[Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers]

This one from Reviresco is pretty good

http://www.tin-soldier.com/freighter.htm

Cheers

Fuzzy

[Golgotha]

I certainly like the look of the church they do see: http://www.scalescenes.com/products/T014-Church 
While I have not made any of their buildings I have made card stock building by David Graffam models see http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?keywords=dave+graffam&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=&x=0&y=0 as well as the old GW Townscapes and the advantage over scratchbiulding can be the time saved. However some card models can be particularly long winded and complex and the final product can lack strength. With regards to card buildings I always mount them on a polystyrene structure thus making them very sturdy and yet still light weight and easy to store. The card can also be used as a good template for the final scratchbuilt product. Do keep us posted on your experiances...

[Etranger]

O scale (1/43 or 1/48) is actuallly larger than S scale (1/64) so if anything you'd need to shrink the model.

[Glitzer]

O scale (1/43 or 1/48) is actuallly larger than S scale (1/64) so if anything you'd need to shrink the model.

True for 0 Scale but the ship is in 00 scale (that's 1:76.2) so scaling it up is the correct direction