Mark Crowel Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 After a series of uncompleted models, I finally finished one. (If I am unsatisfied with the way a model is turning out, and if I would have to almost rebuild it to make it right, I'll eventually scrap it; such is the freedom of cardboard.) Presented here is my 1/20th scale 1950 Nash Ambassador Airflyte. The center section and side pontoons are constructed of layers of corrugated cardboard cut to their profile shapes, and glued side by side, with lightweight cardboard over that, and finished with colored paper. The colors are authentic; the reference is a site called Auto Color Library, from which you can view any colors offered, for any year, of any brand of car you are ever likely to replicate. The wheels roll on nail axles. I draw my own plans, and make my own patterns and parts.
Harry P. Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Well, that's different! I built a paper model of the Eiffel Tower... did it as a kid. I remember it was fun to do, but so much work cutting out all of that intricate ironwork. Looks like you had less cutting to do here!
jeffs396 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Welcome to the best place for model cars Mark!!! Nice work with paper/cardboard!
Mark Crowel Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Thank you for the compliments and encouragement, gentlemen.
ra7c7er Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Cool. Paper models have always interested me but I have never finished one.
Eshaver Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 A very interesting piece sir ! Thanks for sharing it with us too. Ed Shaver
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