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  1. MikeBer

    Nieuport 17-03, 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    Except for the following, the build sequence is more or less identical to the Se5a. (https://www.zealot.com/threads/se5a-by-zio-prudenzio-resized-from-1-72-to-1-32.182094/#post-1055368. After constructing the previous models in the series, I found that cutting off the fuselage tabs and using...
  2. MikeBer

    A simple way to re-size pdf files when you don't know the original scale.

    I have been resizing Zio Prudenzio’s models to 1/32 scale and have found the following the easiest method for me. I’ve noticed that when the original files are opened in Foxit reader (the simplest to use free pdf reader that I’ve found), they vary in print size when set to 100% zoom. Using GIMP...
  3. MikeBer

    Tiger Moth 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    The build sequence is more or less identical to the Se5a. (https://www.zealot.com/threads/se5a-1-32-scale-resized-version-of-the-zio-prudenzio-model.182094/#post-1055368). After constructing the previous models in the series, I found that cutting off the fuselage tabs and using joiners instead...
  4. MikeBer

    Albatros 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    The build sequence is more or less identical to the Se5a. (https://www.zealot.com/threads/se5a-1-32-scale-resized-version-of-the-zio-prudenzio-model.182094/#post-1055368). The following pictures are just for clarification of the instructions. The pdf parts file is in the resource...
  5. MikeBer

    Sopwith Camel 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    The build sequence is more or less identical to the Se5a. (https://www.zealot.com/threads/se5a-1-32-scale-resized-version-of-the-zio-prudenzio-model.182094/#post-1055368 ), with the following exceptions. Assemble the engine cowl assembly and fit it to the fuselage before attaching the pilot’s...
  6. MikeBer

    Fokker Dr1 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    Strangely, the original pdf of this Fokker Dr1 scales out to roughly 1/17 scale. I have therefore resized it to 1/32 scale using the real plane’s dimensions for reference. If you want to build it in 1/48 scale, zoom the pdf to 66% and if you want 1/72 scale, zoom to 44%. The build sequence is...
  7. MikeBer

    Se5a 1/32 scale resized version of the Zio Prudenzio model.

    I recently came across Zio Prudenzio’s excellent models on the Papermodellers Facebook page. I manage to find a link to all his models, https://www.kendar.org/zioprudenzio/fokker.html and downloaded the Se5a version 2. (1 sheet of parts and 1 assembly diagragm). It was in 1/72 scale and I was...
  8. MikeBer

    Card model tutorial.

    I've just come across this YouTube site. Excellent tutorial for newbies and experienced modellers alike. You can change the speed to 1.5 times to speed it up a bit.
  9. MikeBer

    UHU02 Das Boot.

    I wanted to build this model so I downloaded all the instruction pages from his site. http://uhu02.way-nifty.com/die_eule_der_minerva/026.html However, I then found that the link to the parts pdf's had been removed. I found a Das Boot U96 website that contained the links and here is the site if...
  10. MikeBer

    USS Enterprise Assembly instructions Original- repost

    Unable to download.
  11. MikeBer

    Razor Crest

    MikeBer submitted a new resource: Razor Crest - Zip file for parts and build diary Read more about this resource...
  12. MikeBer

    Optimus Prime

    This is a fantastic card model of Optimus Prime from the Transformer film series. The first part to be made was the head. Next, the torso was made. To give an idea of the size, the universal scale measure is shown (tin of beans!) Now come the arms. After the arms...
  13. MikeBer

    White glue as varnish?

    Quite by accident, I ended up covering a card part with white glue (PVA). When it had dried, it had dried clear and the colours of the part were not affected but I had a clear protective skin over the part. I then tried it again on another printed part but this time slightly diluted with water...
  14. MikeBer

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang finished model

    I finally finished my card model of Chitty.
  15. MikeBer

    Increasing the percentage size for printing

    This may be a stupid question, but if I want to build a larger model from an existing pdf file, for example, print all pages at 150% size, will all the parts still fit together or is there some quirk of scaling whereby some parts will be out of alignment? Thanks, Mike
  16. MikeBer

    Ship's ventilator in card

    I am a paper, plastic & wooden modeller. At the moment I am scratch building a wooden plank on frame ferry boat and can not figure out a way to make the deck ventilators. I have decided that paper will be the best medium and then overcoat them with filler and then sand and paint. Can anyone...
  17. MikeBer

    Le Courbet French battle cruiser from Modelik

    :welcome1: I am a newbie to card modelling. I normally model wooden ships (Titanic & Bismarck partworks and Danmark & Victory kits). I will be starting the build on the COURBET hopefully this week. This is the ship that my father came over to England on with the free French navy at the beginning...
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