Episode #1 - INTRO TO CARDSTOCK MODELING

[@w.rustylane5650]

So far I've made two cardstock models for the HO railroad. They ended up just as tedious to construct as any other model. I had to learn all about relief with windows and doors as well as for corners etc. I did the same general store as you have done except mine is in HO scale. I also added the front porch with support posts for the porch roof. I did a lot of relief work with the windows and doors & made individual shingles for the roof. Cheers from an old retired guy in eastern TN

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Rusty, many thanks for sharing your experiences... we share the same roller-coaster of emotions! LOL. I applaud your bravery in tackling HO scale with cardstock, not an easy task. While I enjoy practicing / improving my manual cutting skills with an #11 blade, the past 6 months I've been learning to use a cutting machine. I have both a used Cameo 1 and a new Cameo 4. Amazingly it does a fantastic job even with window details where the mullins are .0625" (1/16") wide. If your on FaceBook, I've started a group that you are welcome to join and post comments and your photos to share your experiences! Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/cardstockmodeling. All the best, Sam

[@alfredbarten4901]

Nice work!! I have similar limitations because of my age (not very mobile anymore) and lack of space and tools. Fortunately, paper and cardboard have always been my favorite modeling materials.It's inspiring to see what others accomplish.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Thanks Alfred for your comments... the more we share range and possibilities of cardstock modeling, the greater folks can enjoy :)

[@mpetersen6]

The variety of subjects available in card models is huge. Plus with digital model files you can rescale, repaint etc. Plus if you mess up just print another sheet.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Well spoken, thanks for sharing!

[@Shawn666Hellion]

Sandpaper makes great realistic shingles

[@camdix3250]

Absolutely fantastic modeling and craftsmanship! Thank you very much for bringing this to us.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Glad you like it!

[@CarlosFilipehobbies]

Maybe the best channel about paper modeling. Visit regularly hoping for a new video. Congratulations Sir!

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Carlos, many thanks for viewing the videos and inspiring comment! The good news is.... I'm completing a total upgrade to my video studio with all new equipment, finally. That's been my mission the past few month. This coming week I will do a video announcement and begin creating me content! Please stay tuned! All the best, Sam

[@pianiykeks6423]

Thank you for the video. I never really even thought about paper modelling whould be such enjoyable thing to do in a free time

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Many thanks for subscribing, happy that you are interested in cardstock modeling! I've learned by jumping in, making mistakes, and getting tips from many folks.

[@danielzarwell9318]

Thank you. I just started this.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Great, Keep me posted on you progress!

[@adocars]

Thanks! I'm going to combine this with my foam carving.

[@Scalemodelplans]

Nice work! Cardstock modeling is very rewarding as wells as economical.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Greatly appreciate your comment, and happy you are enjoying this hobby! All the best, Sam

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Thanks for the suggestions and introduction to cardstock modeling, which I didn't know was a thing. I used to create paper castles and felt a hankering to get back into it--only this time I want to make them more realistic and less fantastical. Your video has given me some ideas about heading in this new direction.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Many thanks for your comments and watching the videos... so glad they are of some help in furthering your journey! Sam

[@s_garcia7]

This is great! Thanks a lot for sharing. And congratulations for the buildings you have build.... very impressive, sir.

[@russcarlson7151]

I built a lot of cardstock models. The great thing about them is you can have unique buildings on your layout. I also scratch build with wood. I will have few plastic buildings on my layout.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Russ, totally agree. While I haven't tried building with wood, the more I work with cardstock the more my comfort level increases in trying new techniques.

[@kevinb9327]

Nice work. You're an artistic craftsman. 👍

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Kevin, thanks for your kind remarks! Finally refocusing to create more of these videos but keeping the time to 5 mins or less. Working on setting up by video studio this week!

[@Fourwheeljive]

Your buildings look amazing.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Thanks to you!

[@joephelan5427]

Outstanding thanks for sharing!

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Glad to be of help in spreading the word about doing CardStock projects... many thanks, Sam

[@dave3301]

I have been working on card stock for the past year, larger scale is pretty easy, but I work with N scale, 1:160 , but the cost of models to card stock is a big difference.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Dave, tks for commenting. For pictures and blogs on N Scale card stock check out this link to Clever Models site. On their search page I typed in N Scale, hope you'll find the links interesting! clevermodels.squarespace.com/display/Search?searchQuery=N+Scale&moduleId=19518088&moduleFilter=&categoryFilter=&startAt=0

[@petworthtraction]

Super well done video. Thanks for shooting and sharing.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Many thanks for viewing and comments! I'm on a journey like everyone else to learn more... hope to add some more videos soon, and keep them shorter.

[@ChaseAnimations]

Love this vid! Im myself is going to try to start to get into cardstock modeling

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Chase, glad you like the videos and hope you get hooked on CardStock. Please visit the Clever Models site for download kits & many tips! clevermodels.squarespace.com/

[@999666703]

Great job!

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Glad you watch this video and many thanks for commenting! Have fun with Cardstock, Sam

[@zeddieb5150]

So amazing! Im trying this. Thank you.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Eddie, many thanks for watching the videos. Great to learn you are going to give CardStock Modeling a Go! Just keep cutting and pasting till your happy :)

[@_beekaos4201]

Good idea🔥🔥

[@Mercatoyd]

nice video..pretty informative. I've heard of this form before..It has my interest. Looking forward to your part 2.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Very Nice Model How do you Build Feed mills?

[@barriewedel1229]

Enjoyed your videos, wondering if in your journey in papercraft you ever came across a Russian magazine called MODELIK, it deals with card model - Papercraft. I found it on the Internet Archive websit, a great site in itself to discover all sorts of things. Who would of thought that there would be a magazine dedicated to such a hobby.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hey Barrie, many thanks for watching the videos! MODELIK is a new one to me, must check it out... tks :) I have had fun visiting a site in Brazil, that's run by a nice lady that collects and also designs various paper craft items from structures to dioramas... Be prepared to savor visiting her site and if you feel moved download and make a donation. She's a great contributor to the craft! Her site is: PaperMau link: papermau.blogspot.com/ All the best, Sam

[@jimeronimo]

Impressive my good man.. good stuff.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

Paper intermodal containers for you well car modelers are a good choice.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Rusty, it's amazing the variety of designs for card stock!

[@paulretzbach9583]

Great video!!! Where did you get the rural Depot kit? I’m looking for one for my layout and that one looks perfect. I need O scale for a Pre war Lionel layout 👍🏻

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Paul, thanks for enjoying the video and my handywork! Sorry for my delay in reading your comments. I got the Depot from Clever Models, here's the link to the model: clevermodels.squarespace.com/catalog-pg-04x/

[@seniorpz1969]

nice! can you do a tut on how you put the lights in?

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Tks for enjoying the videos.... Great suggestion for a lighting episode. Should be able to tackle that in August. Because I have not built a train platform, my lighting uses 3V LEDs powered by a coin size battery, the have a slide switch in the circuit. Sam

[@seniorpz1969]

@@ModelRailroadCardStock sweet! IF you can do that, that would be awesome!

[@elleryparsons5766]

Could you Do Coal/Feed mill In 1Building?

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Ellery, I'd need to research... gathering photos online and checking for local buildings to study. The see what existing designs at Clever Models could be modified to make this in one building. Here's the link to the site: clevermodels.squarespace.com/

[@dubuyajay9964]

Any Z Scale kits?

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Jay, yes you can convert (meaning reduce the print size down to Z scale). If the kit is in O scale, print at 23% to convert to Z. So any Clever Models kits can be reduced to Z scale. Here are 2 links: 1st a discussion on Z scale conversion: clevermodels.squarespace.com/discussion/post/2440671. And 2nd a photo of that kit "The Bruce Hotel" in Z scale: www.dropbox.com/s/cz10u101i7rdhr6/11%2022%20hotel%20bruce%20side%20A.jpg?dl=0 Lastly here's the link to the Clever Models site "Freebie" downloads. Suggest you download the item and try it: This is the item: H) O Scale Silver City Tool House Kit. All the best, Sam

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@ModelRailroadCardStock Ty Sir.

[@manisubramanian7683]

GREAT SIR!

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi Mani, many thanks and greatly appreciate your watching the videos!

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Very Nice. Good Work.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Tks Guss, glad you enjoyed it! I just posted a new video about a haunted house project.

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

@@ModelRailroadCardStock Good Job on the Haunted House Sam. Great ADD-ONS to make it more realistic. Thanks for sharing.

[@BuggsOgden]

Papermau is alive and well

[@johna.dawson709]

fantastic video.. it's amazing what can be built with card stock. looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@JohnANeely]

Very helpful.

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Hi John, glad to be of help. I'm planning to do more, any suggestions on topics?

[@zeddieb5150]

Amazing

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed my rabbit trails :)

[@oggarage9388]

Thank you! 🤙🤪🥳

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

You're Welcome, glad you enjoyed watching! Tks

[@oggarage9388]

I'm 53 and a stroke. I can't talk or read much but I'm so excited. Thank you how you talking so slow 🐌 🤙

[@foundyet]

The sound got lost!

[@MsBug321]

Therapy:)

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Thanks!

[@romanowskiart]

Nice models , would you like to make me for me.....?

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Thanks for viewing and appreciate your comment! Could you explain more of what your are asking of me?