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    Starfighter-X

    I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you meant that he'd stolen the designs for his models from someone else and was passing them off as his own. Personally, I don't see that he's done much wrong, although Disney might possibly disagree with that. I was quite happy to pay for his models...
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    Starfighter-X

    I apologise for including a link to a commercial site as I didn't realise that's not allowed, but I'm really confused now. Did you look at the same website I created the link to?! I'm pretty sure the person who I bought this model from is a reputable seller. You've made a pretty strong...
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    Starfighter-X

    Thank you zathros :). I forgot to say where I got this model from! You can buy it here PIRATE SITE....LINK REMOVED....ZATHROS There's also an R2-D2 model for sale there too, so I bought that as well! The designer, NAME REMOVED, recommends 200gsm card for his models but I only had 160gsm to...
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    Starfighter-X

    I started this model recently and thought I would share with you my progress so far:- Here are a few photos I took while I was building the fuselage:- I also thought I would show you the tools and equipment I use to build all of my models:- I use the Swann-Morton scalpel for...
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    USS Enterprise NCC-1701

    Ron, I'm thrilled that you like my build of your superbly designed model :). Yes, I suppose it does take a certain amount of skill to build well, but it wouldn't be possible at all without the skill of the person who designed the model in the first place. I tip my hat to you sir! There's no...
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    UHU02 - Wedge´s collection

    Absolutely stunning! I'm gobsmacked. Hard to believe that's made from paper/card!
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    USS Enterprise NCC-1701

    Thank you all very much :). Kjev, the base of the stand is the board from an old box file with an image I downloaded and printed stuck on top, and the supports are three clear biro cases. It really is an excellent model. I had about three attempts to make one of the bussard collectors, but...
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    HMS Victory

    Not strictly a card model in the conventional sense, but I got this for Christmas and thought you might like to see it:- A fairly simple kit really, but it builds into quite an impressive model I think. HMS Victory is something of a special ship to me, not just because I'm a...
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    How do you "paint" the edges of your parts?

    I use watercolour pencils. I wet a brush, not too much, then use it to lift some of the colour from the tip of the pencil and apply it to the edge of the card. I have a box of 36 different coloured pencils at the moment and I've never failed to get a good colour match yet.
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    USS Enterprise NCC-1701

    I built this some time ago but never posted any photos of it here, so thought I would do so now. Better late then never I suppose! Apologies if this is out of place or only current builds are allowed to be shown. Here is Ron Caudillo's excellent TOS USS Enterprise NCC-1701, it's a superb model...
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    X-wing?

    Thank you for those links :). I've now downloaded a suitable X-wing and will build it as soon as I can.
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    X-wing?

    I've built the Millennium Falcon, a TIE fighter and a Star Destroyer, and I've downloaded models of an AT-AT, a Sandcrawler, the Death Star and R2-D2 to build, but I really want an X-wing too! I've searched the internet for a suitable model but I can't seem to find one, so can anyone point me...
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    Battlestar Galactica

    Here she is on display with several of my other models:-
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    Battlestar Galactica

    Thank you very much for all the positive feedback :). I must admit I'm really pleased with how it turned out, especially after such a long time since I completed my last model. It's also one of the cleanest models I've ever built :). I very nearly didn't add all the extra detailing to the...
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    Battlestar Galactica

    Greetings! It's been a long, long time since I've built anything or posted any photos on here, but I've recently got back into the hobby and have just completed my first card model since the end of 2010 (the Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer). I therefore present to you the Battlestar...
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