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    A new Zealot glad to be here

    Welcome to the site my friend! Thats a nice layout you have. Hope you find all you need on this site. Happy modelling!
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    Ww ii 1:100\87

    These are great, as mentioned in previous post, ideal for wargaming. Thankyou for sharing with us
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    German M42 steel helmet

    Ive recently started my lastest project, the iconic German helmet. I found the files on the Pepakura site. There isnt any real instructions with the file only a 3d sketch up, so its a bit of a pain. Anyway it will be fibreglassed and `filled` at the end,painted and decalled up. Heres some photos...
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    Paper Hardener

    I use the wurth stuff, its good stuff , only minor airborne smell / solvents. I have used some in the past which would knock out an elephant. I use the WURTH stuff indoors,with no problems.
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    Hello everyone

    A 1:1 Abrahms ? That would create a world paper shortage lol. I plan over the next few months to get some projects and photos on here, mainly military, Thanks for saying hi, all the best!
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    Paper Hardener

    I agree superglue (cyanoacrylate) glue is best. Fumes are no problem when an accellerator sray is used as the glue dries (sets) immediately. it soaks into the paper and virtually turns it all into plastic. It can be a little brittle, but depending on its use its a brilliant way of hardening the...
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    An easy papercraft to begin with?

    This model is a good starter, I made the mistake of "jumping in at the deep end" and started a model out of my depth (sorry for the puns) It was way too technical and I never had the skills nor knowledge to make the model look convincing. I know how you feel, you wont something "technical" and...
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    Waterproofing

    Hi RikWood, check my post out, titled "paper stiffener" Ive made boats which floated with it, and NO leaks!
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    Paper stiffener

    I just thought I could share this idea with you. I noticed when making curved or rounded sections in my models, there was a tendancy for the paper to 'spring or distort' from the true shape, due to the paper trying to retain its original flat texture. What I have found (and works well) is a...
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    Hello everyone

    Hi, Ive just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. My interests are 1:1 scale military paper modelling. I hope to design my own and share with all on zealot, nice to meet you all - Dave :wave::wave:
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    T-38 1/35 scale - my prototype

    Thats a great model, the detailing is superb! Well done! :thumb:
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