Model Ship Kits in Card and Paper

[@randallreed9048]

Oh, this takes me back to the 1970s when I ran across paper models via ads in wargaming magazines, I think. I ordered a few kits from a German company. I remember I build a WW2 U-boat and a JU-52 aircraft. I was into plastic models for wargaming so these intrigued me. I always enjoyed working with paper and cardstock for little projects. so I enjoyed the paper models immensely. I used both acrylic and water-based paints and I was surprised at how well the paper took my attempts at weathering. I also remember I used matte finishing spray that tended to stiffen the paper up quite nicely. Thank you Christopher for the trip down memory lane! Now, I am going to brows your website. Cheers!

[@ChristopherCooke-y3m]

I am glad you enjoyed my talk. The two main German publishers the were Schreiber and Wilhelmshaven. Schreiber has since foresworn military subjects, but has an impressive range of castles which apparently don't count. They also had a 1:50 scale Ju52 in commercial livery with cabin detail including passenger headrests. I bought the kit in Austria on holiday about 1980 and made it. Unfortunately, a sheet was missing and when I contacted Schreiber, they told me that the kit was no longer in print so my detailed Ju52 with passenger headrests and joysticks etc remained minus a wing. To their credit, Schreiber offered to send me another kit instead and I chose their 1:200 D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin (currently available) which comes out at about 4 feet long and looks good hanging from the ceiling. My website is low-tech, so please feel free to come back with any questions/comments

[@ChristopherCooke-y3m]

Christopher

[@brucedennis-cm2ys]

Thank you Christopher, that is helpful to those of us who are curious about card modelling. It was nice to be reminded of Seagull Models!

[@ChristopherCooke-y3m]

Thank you, Bruce, for your kind comments. Talking of Seagull Models, although they had disappeared by the time Marcle Models started in 1990, a few years later, a business called Book Ends traded from the same South Kensington premises, selling card models. I even supplied them with some stock. Small world!

[@ahsayboy2498]

Very interesting and very informative,Thanks

[@ChristopherCooke-y3m]

You are very welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the talk

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

Are models of the German liner with the submarine and cruiser still and our other models such as the Carpathia and Titanic still available to this day? I've been wanting to try this type of modeling but was afraid of the lack of detail

[@ianmclaughlan6454]

I have passed you question to Christopher who will respond shortly I hope.

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

@@ianmclaughlan6454 thanks I appreciate that!

[@ChristopherCooke-y3m]

I apologise for taking so long to reply. I have had technical problems!!! Anyway, hopefully I can post this one OK. First of all, thank you for your enquiry. The kits of Wilhelm Gustloff (with submarine, tug and destroyer), Titanic and Carpathia are all available. If you have problems, do contact me direct. Christopher

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

@@ChristopherCooke-y3m no problem and thanks for getting back to me

[@SuperBluesrocker]

It’s a shame that no one makes 1/144 & 1/72 scale paper ship models to match the common smaller scale model railways.I model in n scale or 1/144 scale railways and as also interested in merchant shipping have included a large dock scene on my layout.Im having to compromise with the few limited plastic models available or maybe start scratch building.

[@andrewjones1649]

Excellent stuff. Do you supply the laser cut additional kit for the Polish kits, such as HMS Lion? As you said elsewhere, your website is a bit 'austere'.

[@veegeew.1141]

Hi Christopher, really enjoyed your chat on youtube, been some years since last purchase, tell me how accurate & available is HMS Goodhope? by phantom models, such an important subject on an admiral stuck between rock & a hard place, or more like face certain destruction or full court marshall & disgrace, very interested in availablility, regards.

[@perkin524]

In answer to your question, the Fantom Model 1:200 scale full hull kit of HMS Good Hope is available from Marcle Models, price £33.95. The following accessory sets for HMS Good Hope are also available: Laser-cut set £25.95 Metal gun barrels £14.95 These sets generally replace items printed in the original kit. Prices include UK P&P. For overseas orders, add £6 per order for Europe, £10 per order for ROW. I append ordering and payment information below. The detail of the kit is excellent and, I presume, accurate. The kit is provided with detailed English instructions and good diagrams. I wrote a review of the kit for my newsletter, Cutting Remarks, and I would be happy to send a copy on request. Yours sincerely, Christopher Marcle Models, Turnagain, Finch Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Bucks. HP7 9NE England. Tel [phone] www.marcle.co.uk Ordering & Payment Information We accept Visa and Mastercard. To order, list the items you wish to order and then send together with together with your mailing details and credit card number, expiry date and the last three digits on the signature strip (for Maestro also send issue number and name of the card holder as it appears on the front of the card): by phone to [phone] (if phoning outside the UK) or 01494-765910 from the UK. or by post to Marcle Models, Turnagain, Finch Lane, Amersham, Bucks. HP7 9NE, England. You can also pay via Paypal using [e-mail] In this instance, on request, I can send you a Paypal invoice. 4. We also accept sterling cheques and postal orders. Cheques should be made payable to Marcle Models. If you send a Canadian or other Postal Order in £ sterling, please make it payable to “Christopher Cooke” for ease of banking. 5. We are also happy to accept a currency other than sterling; please state what you wish to buy and in what currency and I will let you know the amount. Again, if you wish to pay by non-sterling cheque or postal order, please check on the exact amount first of all and make the cheque/postal order payable to "Christopher Cooke". Please note : We do not accept Western Union Money Orders

[@ianmclaughlan6454]

You could contact Christopher on Marcle models in the UK

[@wojtekmruk7393]

You fogote halinski , hobby model ,fantom polish puplishers

[@ozgundemirr]

my problem with paper models is their garbage instructions. They have the worst instructions in any type of model building kit.