Posted by Loren Perry on July 24, 1998 at 23:09:42 in nts68.rockisland.com:
In Reply to: Titanic Paper Model posted by Titanic Modeler on July 24, 1998 at 21:00:04:
Paper models are very popular in Europe and are an
economical alternative to conventional model
building.
A paper model kit comes in a large heavy paper
(more like thin cardboard) booklet. Each page is
orinted on one side only. All the individual parts
of the model are printed in full color and are
to be cut out, folded to shape, and glued together.
Small details like portholes, windows, and
ladders are printed in contrasting color on the
major parts. Round objects like funnels must
be rolled to shape and glued together. Small
objects like lifeboats, capstans, and deck hardware
most be carefully folded and shaped to their final
configuration, but almost never have a completely
correct appearance because it's hard to get a
compound curve (like a sphere) worked into a flat
piece of paper.
But when assembled, a quality paper model can
be very impressive and possess an amazing amount
of detail. Advantages are low cost, relative
completeness of the kit, few tools required, and
virtual absence of odors and noise while building.