1/12 Apollo Command Module

Kolokolnikov

Kolokolnikov

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I've been looking at this model for a long time. My question is, did anyone build or buy it? Since the model is not cheap, before buying I would like to read the instructions to understand how complex this model is.

Maybe someone has met the construction of this model on the net?

Maybe there is a model designer Ken L West on the forum?

In this thread, after the purchase, I will start the build.

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1/12 Apollo Command Module Paper Model - EcardModels

1/12 Apollo Command Module Paper Model THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD KIT TO BE PRINTED BY THE BUYER. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.
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Paper Model Details:
Over 127 pages of parts!
Including joiner strips, internal and external detail parts.
38 pages of instructional diagrams.

Degree of Difficulty: 5/5.

I already like the short description! 127 pages of parts is so cool and I already want to build it.
 
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I purchased it back when Ken first released it at Ecards.... But they have crashed and rebuilt twice since then.... and I can't find it on any of my drives.
I'll have to check the old DvD disks that I used to store information on. What I remember from his design and build thread... It was very detailed.
 
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If that is the "Ken L. West" model, which I believe it is, you will be more than satisfied. He is a great model designer, and this is probably the best Apollo model out there. ;)
 
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I'll be very impressed if you build this model! Compared to what it would cost if it was a plastic model, the cost for this model is dirt cheap. There are build threads at another forum, but due to Zealot rules I can't mention said forum.

The quality of models like this is why paper beats plastic!
 
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I understand that if, in comparison with plastic, a model of such detail and size is worth a penny. But since I do not have a color printer, it will come out very expensive for me when ordering printing from a printing house. According to my approximate calculations, the purchase of a model, paper and printing will cost me about $ 100 at prices in my city. But I am already determined, I have already started saving money for buying and printing.

I have already been hinted where to find the build process. This question can be closed.
But I still want to look at the instructions and understand what paper should be used according to the instructions, so as not to be mistaken with the thickness and prepare for printing before buying.
 
Since I have been working with paper in the metric system all my life. It is not entirely clear to me how to correctly recalculate the thickness of the paper from lbs to gsm.

I found out what paper and cardboard is needed for the model.

110 lb paper (thin cardstock)

.02 inch cardboard (breakfast cereal boxes
are perfect)

Searching for comparison tables for paper thickness, I found that there are 2 options for 110 lbs paper, there are index and cover options. The index is approximately 200gsm thick and the cover is closer to 300gsm. Those who work with similar paper can tell me what is the difference between index and cover.

And with cardboard I don't understand at all the designation .02 why it is indicated exactly, point zero two. Maybe I'm not that familiar with the inch system. But I guess it's 0.5 mm thick cardboard, at least our breakfast cereals are sold in boxes with that thickness.

Does anyone have the ability to measure the thickness with a micrometer or vernier caliper?
 
I do, but I don't as the paper system has to do with how much the paper weighs at a certain amount. 110 lb. card stock, and .67 lb stock are the primary sizes I use for everything. If I need to print a placard, I just use thing paper, as it goes on with minimal glue, and gives that look. Some of these papers measure about the same, it's their density and stiffness that changes. Personally, I just feel that paper I'm thinking of using, and go by that, which is how ended up using the aforementioned sizes I use. American cereal boxes are more like .020 thousandths, which is about a half a millimeter, so you should be fine. ;)
 
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zathros said:
I do, but I don't as the paper system has to do with how much the paper weighs at a certain amount. 110 lb. card stock, and .67 lb stock are the primary sizes I use for everything. If I need to print a placard, I just use thing paper, as it goes on with minimal glue, and gives that look. Some of these papers measure about the same, it's their density and stiffness that changes. Personally, I just feel that paper I'm thinking of using, and go by that, which is how ended up using the aforementioned sizes I use. American cereal boxes are more like .020 thousandths, which is about a half a millimeter, so you should be fine. ;)
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I want to understand the thickness to be as accurate as possible. I do this because when I first tried to assemble a model from Uhu, I ran into the problem of mismatching parts precisely because of the thickness of the paper. I have 190gsm paper which is 0.21mm thick and fits most models perfectly. For me, the most accurately selected materials will make the model as accurate and high quality as possible.

Ok, I decided on the cardboard, I have enough half a millimeter.
 
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I have no problem using 160gsm (cca 0.15mm thick in my case) where 110 lb is needed. But as Zathros said it is not buletproof equation. Maybe try to contact designer, Ken West. He should be able to tell what paper thicknes of 100lb he calculated with.
 
He is a really nice guy. I'm sure he'd help you. ;)
 
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