Paper modelmaking - Getting Started

Paper modelmaking. How to get started. My advice on paper and glue selection, weathering, and a bonus tip to really improve the appearance of your paper models.
If you can help me get better results with glue sticks, please let me know what I am doing wrong in the comments! It's very frustrating.
While I've now made 30 or so containers, and I've experimented with a bunch of tools and supplies, I'm still a tyro myslef. So don't hesitate to give me some advice.
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[@steve87thpsap]

Nice video. My wife does paper crafting so I have some advantages when it comes to working these things. Including paper weights, how to score properly and adhesives to use. She uses a couple of different wet glues, also surprisingly double sided tape. Only use double sided when you get real good because it does not give you working time, but is very strong.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Steve you should be making these videos! Share your knowledge brother! Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I haven’t forgotten your tip on scissors either.

[@recurveninja]

There's a kind of plastic resin used in the conservation industry called Paraloid B-72 that you dissolve in a solvent like IPA or acetone, it works exceedingly well for adding strength to parts. It's crystal clear (it has to be, or it wouldn't be used for conservation), removable with more solvent, you can adjust the viscosity by changing the resin/solvent ratio, and you can apply it with a brush or an airbrush. It can even be sanded to a certain extent. I haven't used it at high enough concentrations to be used like a glue, but I hear that works great as well. Makes paper act like plastic. Also very cheap.

[@randybourque3327]

Hi Bob great video, so in regards to the weathering on the matte paper I think I know your problem. It is that you are using regular pencil crayons which are dry. So here is what I use and they seem to work really well as they are designed for weathering AK Interactive Weathering Pencils Deluxe Edition Box AKI 10047 I paid $75.99 Canadian for 39 pencils and this includes the metalic ones. It is really worth looking at. Blessings Pastor Randy Bourque

[@PKWModelwerx]

Thanks for the tip!

[@codefiveart]

Great video! Good work with the bRoll and the time lapse!

[@DruSteel69]

Your paper containers looks really good. Is it really paper? lol Great job and tips. Thanks for sharing, Bob. Take care.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Drew thanks as always for watching and commenting. I’ll be thinking of the railfannic duo next week when I board a tourist scenic railroad in Colorado. Any tips for creating a video of such an experience?

[@DruSteel69]

PK & W RR - you’re welcome, Bob. Just bring drinks and snacks. 😀. Have fun.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Now that’s funny. I really did lol!

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Well Bob, the bonus tip alone was well worth the price of admission (so to speak)! I love your observations - gives someone new to paper modelmaking (like me) some great food for thought. Nice use of b-roll. Keep the great videos coming. Best, John

[@mpetersen6]

When I was doing aircraft and ships i used Wuasua 65lb Bright White cardstock. Another paper I've used is Pacon Tagboard. Especially for models that needed that extra bit of structural stability. Also I've used colored cardstock and colored Canson art papers for projects. Stiff, but bendable. I've always found printer paper just a little too wimpy. For adhesives I'm a big fan of Aileen's Tacky. It's a stiffer PVA glue than Elmer's or school glue at the $ stores. I've tried the Uhu and I'm not a fan. Maybe my technique. Also Tombow Mono Aqua. It's a clear glue from Japan. The only place I found that carries it is Michael's. Top coats. Krylon matte or satin. I liked this especially when dealing with laser printed sheets. A lot of Polish modelers use a cellulose top coat. In terms of the best card model builders out the the Eastern Europeans are it.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Wow! Great information. Cool you are so thoughtful about your modeling. Thanks for sharing here.

[@BoxcarJerry]

Hey Bob some great tips and information . I like how you use graphics to show the colors used and where you apply them . Thanks for sharing .

[@PKWModelwerx]

Thanks Jerry and thanks so much for recommending my channel to others! I’ll be thinking of you when I try to film a scenic railroad trip in Colorado next week. Any tips about filming that kind of experience?

[@BoxcarJerry]

@@PKWModelwerx Bob your welcome , I enjoy your videos , hope others will too. I'm sure you'll do a fine job of videoing your trip . Just take a lot of video and photos is all I can offer. Look forward to seeing them. Take care.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Got anything in 6mm, 1/285, 1/265, or Z Scale? Could use some buildings for tabletop games of Battletech.

[@PKWModelwerx]

I don’t see why you can’t shrink larger scale paper models down to whatever scale you might need. I’d love to see why our create. Thank for the comment.

[@alfredbarten4901]

Thanks. Great tips on paper and glue and marker.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Thanks for your comment. What do you build?

[@dannobilly]

Great tips I'm still going to try to do that loading dock at some point

[@PKWModelwerx]

Looking forward to seeing your results. I did buy the Team Track modular warehouse kit and may attempt it during my upcoming vacation.

[@PKWModelwerx]

If you don’t stop with the babies you will have neither time nor money for models. Be careful with that thing brother! Haha!

[@dannobilly]

@@PKWModelwerx there is enough! I'm done

[@PKWModelwerx]

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[@legomandk9964]

What makes you think that the annoying music makes your video better?😮