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#41 BLaaR

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Posted 08 March 2013 - 08:28 AM

Not sure what you mean by "desktop" ?

What scale are you referring too ?

Also all my models are unlocked so you can easily modify the scale to suit your needs. If you need help scaling the models lemme know and I will gladly try and help you.

#42 RuSL

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Posted 12 March 2013 - 12:11 PM

Hi Guys!
Some of my paper mechs, may be interesting anyone=)

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#43 warner2

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Posted 12 March 2013 - 12:45 PM

Very cool! I'm definitely going to build an Argus (my favorite from MW4).

What paper do you guys use? Just ordinary run of the mill office paper, or something heavier? What about glue?

#44 Spiketail Drake

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Posted 12 March 2013 - 04:07 PM

Use heavy printer paper, somewhere in the 120 to 160 gram per square meter. For really big stuff, use 200gr and beyond. Alleene's Tacky Glue works well, but you can use any glue, except for removable photo glue for obvious reasons.

#45 BLaaR

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Posted 12 March 2013 - 09:31 PM

Are you kidding me, that Daishi looks amazing, love the work you did on that cockpit.

Any chance you will build the Super Nova with a cockpit ?

You building skills are awesome and I think the Super Nova will suit it well.

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#46 RuSL

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Posted 12 March 2013 - 11:22 PM

View PostBLaaR, on 12 March 2013 - 09:31 PM, said:

Are you kidding me, that Daishi looks amazing, love the work you did on that cockpit.

Any chance you will build the Super Nova with a cockpit ?

You building skills are awesome and I think the Super Nova will suit it well.

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Yeah, BLaaR!
Your works are great! I
SuperNova in your variant awesome! More details, more difficult, more interesting;)
Nowadays in my plans make HellHound.
But now I know what will constructing after that))
Thanks for you!

#47 Spiketail Drake

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Posted 13 March 2013 - 03:56 AM

Hellhound? Made that once, smaller than the original:

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#48 RuSL

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Posted 13 March 2013 - 06:17 AM

View PostSpiketail Drake, on 13 March 2013 - 03:56 AM, said:

Hellhound? Made that once, smaller than the original:


Yes. I'm too.
M1:80

Good job)

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#49 Kaldrenborn

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Posted 06 May 2013 - 09:07 PM

Hello all!
The models looks fantastic. I have been very interested in making them myself. What thinkness of paper do you use?? I have some that is 110 lb but I am thinking it may be TOO thick, the folds and such leave white spots visable. Any suggestions? Should I just try to make my folds tighter? Also, what kind of glue do you prefer? I have been using just regular old white glue, extra strength.

Thanks!

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#50 BLaaR

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Posted 07 May 2013 - 01:30 AM

As far as paper / card thickness, I genereally use 2 weights. For the bigger parts I use 200gsm and for smaller folds 120gsm or even plain paper for very small parts. It really is a trial and error in the sense what you find works for you. I love working with the heavy stuff, and yes,there will be white edges but you can color them with water paint or markers erc.

As far as glue, I see many who has access to it, recommends Elmers glue. Our country do not have it, so I just use regular Bostic arts and crafts glue. I suppose any glue that dries clear is good.

As for folds, some use a ball point pen but I prefer to use a blund blade. The only downside is you sometimes have split edges but the upside is you have folds that are crisp.

Good luck. If you need more help, I suggest you register over at either Zealot or Papermodelers forums, the people there knows so much about the paper crafts it is scary.

#51 Uh you havent met Stabem

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:11 PM

Hi,

Nice models. I have been looking around for the hellhound (MW4: merc). So far i have been unable to find it (just one dead download link). I really appreciate it if you could help me out. The idea is i make one from paper. Then make a model out of it. Partly wood (since i find it easy working with it) and plastic or w/e i can think of.

If you or anyone could help out, i love to hear it :(

Greetz

Edited by hellhoundlover, 23 May 2013 - 01:18 PM.


#52 BLaaR

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Posted 24 May 2013 - 08:24 AM

If you cant find it it. PM me your e-mail addy and I will gladly mail it to you.

#53 M-Lee

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 02:04 AM

Hi Everyone, finally 2 weeks satellite, a joint effort spread model Awesome. Dear, throw Сatapult model in 3DS format, possibly with a smaller number of polygons. I would be very grateful. Those interested potestit model Awesome write to the PM.
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#54 BLaaR

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 03:26 AM

View PostKK195, on 29 May 2013 - 02:04 AM, said:

Hi Everyone, finally 2 weeks satellite, a joint effort spread model Awesome. Dear, throw Сatapult model in 3DS format, possibly with a smaller number of polygons. I would be very grateful. Those interested potestit model Awesome write to the PM.
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MWO models are not what you can call, paper model friendly.

You are better off to remodel them using the in game model as reference than try and clean them up to be paper models.

Take a look at the Atlas parman01 made. He did exactly that.

#55 Thariel

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 01:02 PM

someone tell me how to attach pictures (without uploading them somewhere) here and i will post the mechs i have built so far. or do i need to upload them first ?

Edited by Thariel, 29 May 2013 - 01:02 PM.


#56 Dirk Le Daring

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 06:30 PM

View PostThariel, on 29 May 2013 - 01:02 PM, said:

someone tell me how to attach pictures (without uploading them somewhere) here and i will post the mechs i have built so far. or do i need to upload them first ?


You have to upload to a host in order to display them here. At least that is as I understand it. Will be good to see your models.

#57 M-Lee

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 07:05 PM

Download Awesome model here
http://dfiles.ru/files/rp9i8z9ef

#58 BLaaR

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 09:24 PM

View PostThariel, on 29 May 2013 - 01:02 PM, said:

someone tell me how to attach pictures (without uploading them somewhere) here and i will post the mechs i have built so far. or do i need to upload them first ?


You cannot attach images when posting in the MWO forums. You will need to upload them to another hosting site ;)

One of the reasons I started using deviant art. That way I upload once and I can post the pic using my deviant art page.

#59 BLaaR

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Posted 29 May 2013 - 09:34 PM

View PostKK195, on 29 May 2013 - 07:05 PM, said:

Download Awesome model here
http://dfiles.ru/files/rp9i8z9ef


Man, you must have been busy unfolding this. The torso alone is 300+ parts.

But

Too bad you sat and did the whole unfold but you did no cleaning up of the mesh. There are so many intersecting parts it would take paper model builder of high degree skill to attempt to build it at its current state. You will need to manually sit and cut away each part as you go.

Still nice attempt. But for the average builder I would not recommend it.

#60 ChallengerCC

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Posted 30 May 2013 - 06:03 AM

View PostRuSL, on 12 March 2013 - 12:11 PM, said:

Hi Guys!
Some of my paper mechs, may be interesting anyone=)

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Your mechs look so freakn cool man. Can you post the src of this beautys here? (Print pages or so)

Thanks
CCC





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