Posted by Duane Fowler on July 27, 1998 at 13:35:24 in a17-217-12-104.apple.com:
In Reply to: Re: Titanic Paper Model posted by Loren Perry on July 24, 1998 at 23:09:42:
: 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
: 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.
I have assembled several paper ship models (but not this Titanic model) and must say that depending on the type of glue used the odor and noise may be extreme. The odor from the glue and the noise form the cursing.
Regards,
Duane Fowler