Building paper houses

1ComOpsCtr · Post by **1ComOpsCtr** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:38 am

Thomas,

Thanks mate, I made it myself... It takes four pages of artwork to complete the model. I sat down with my Corel program and plotted it out from memory from a hangar at Cherry Point, NC.

I could probably cut the numbers of pages to three if I work at it... Its interesting, it worked the first time, folds and all... Even the beams, which I thought might not line up the first time. I made the width of the beams 6mm to match some scrap I had so I could brace them if needed. Turns out they didn't need the brace. Paper is very strong when properly glued and stressed.

One thing: inside walls can be a bit of a pain the first time you try them.

Will
ComOpsCtr
www.commandoperationscenter.com

sfcgreg29er · Post by **sfcgreg29er** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:36 am

FYI,

I just completed an article on how I scratch build 6mm houses/buildings using the wallpaper and sheet styrene method. Several pictures of my houses and buildings are posted on the forum. If anyone is interested I would be glad to provide the instructions. It's a Word document. I can email it to you or if there is any way I can post it somewhere for all who are interested let me know how to do it.

jb · Post by jb » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:49 am

sfcgreg29er wrote:FYI,

I just completed an article on how I scratch build 6mm houses/buildings using the wallpaper and sheet styrene method. Several pictures of my houses and buildings are posted on the forum. If anyone is interested I would be glad to provide the instructions. It's a Word document. I can email it to you or if there is any way I can post it somewhere for all who are interested let me know how to do it.

...sure I would be most interested...

pmaidhof · Post by **pmaidhof** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:43 pm

Greg,

Please send it when you have a chance.

Thanks

rct75001 · Post by **rct75001** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:12 am

Have a look at these - just linked from an article on TMP

http://www.grundschule-pretzschendorf.d ... sberg.html

jb · Post by jb » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:25 am

...thats going to make a beautiful village or two for my Napoleanics. Whats really nice is I can make them 10 or 6mm

Tanks alot!!

8ball · Post by **8ball** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:08 pm

I'm not going to post the link, so you will have to find it yourself. But there's a guy over on The Miniatures Page who produces and sells a laser etched card model of the center of Ste. Mere Eglise for $49.95. It's configured to fit on four Terrain Maker hexes.

Now, I don't use Terrain Maker, and $50 is a serious hit, so I initially brushed it off, but this kit is really stunning, and a piece of history, so I may just HAVE to do it.

Yeah, I know, I know. I'm posting about a product that could be consiodered a competitor to GHQ. But I rationalize that the subject matter is so specific, that it does not meaningfully compete with GHQ's line of buildings.

Besides, this thing is so nice. I just had to tell ya'll. If I've broken the rule, then I will accept my punishment. If I have compromised my integrity. Well, who said I had all that much integrity anyway.

jb · Post by jb » Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:06 am

8ball,you are too critical on your self. I come to this forum for Modeling,Military,Wargaming,and Historical experience from everyone that wants to submit something of these subjects. I really don't care who the source is from.I feel this is a forum for knowledge of the craft. If this is just going to be a forum on "just" GHQ I will leave immeadiately,because that would be nothing more than a
testimonial,or advertisement.
GHQ has stated just to not use competiters links. They justify this by stating they pay for and maintain this site. This is fine with me. But to keep other "ideas' out or off limits would not be justified...

sfcgreg29er · Post by **sfcgreg29er** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:05 am

Just another building completed...

Small factory / warehouse defended by a Tiger

BattlerBritain · Post by **BattlerBritain** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:14 pm

Now that is nice - both the terrain and the Tiger.

I like the walls as well. Very well done.

Can we download this from anywhere?

Thanks,

Battler

BattlerBritain · Post by **BattlerBritain** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:28 pm

rct75001 wrote:Have a look at these - just linked from an article on TMP

http://www.grundschule-pretzschendorf.d ... sberg.html

Cracking link Grommit

WHM · Post by **WHM** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:39 pm

sfcgreg29er;

I think your models look really great, but I've noticed the pattern you use has appeared on other models you've done.

Just wondering what it is and where did you get it?

I've tried using a "beam" as you've used on the roof, but it just dosen't come out right fro me. Just how do you get it to llok like one piece without a seem?

sfcgreg29er · Post by **sfcgreg29er** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:34 am

WMH,

The "beam" along the ridge of the roof is a piece of styrene rod, about 1mm in diameter cemented in place with liquid glue and painted. The roof paper is butted up agaisnt this on both sides so it looks seamless. Am I to assume when you mention patterns you are referring to the paper that covers the building and roof?? If so, the patterns are from actual pictures on the internet, copied and pasted. The roof pattern I copied and pasted from a picture off a model railroading site that sells different textured styrene sheets.

Take a look at the "Scratch Built 6mm Houses" posted in the files section at the following yahoo group: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Micro-Armor/files/

Also, posted there is the article on scratch building the bridge that looks like the one at Arnhem and an article on how I make my terrrain hexes.

WHM · Post by **WHM** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:46 am

Mike G;

Thanks for the reply.

I was curious about the wall pattern as I've seen the same in photos of other models you've done, City of Mortain I believe.

Thought it looked pretty cool.

What do you use as a base for your models and where do you get them?

Building paper houses

Ste. Mere Eglise Card Model