Well now, it's 6 years later and I'm watching your video again to brush up on my card stock model building. I learn a lot by watching other modelers and pick up techniques that are quite helpful. I scratch build all my fencing and water tanks (O scale) and water tanks in HO scale.
Another great video tutorial; I´ve constructed several cardboard models and they look as good if not better than plastic models. I´ve used the same techniques that you described in the video. I even added bottoms to the models. Last step was to spray with a dull coat. Cheers mate and crack on.
I'm currently building a castle paper kit, probably too late to apply these techniques on it as it's almost finished. But I'm definitely keeping these in mind for my next projects. Thanks!
I would suggest spraying the interior walls with dull coat before doing any cutting or scribing to add some moisture and warpag resistance to the main body of the building.
I started I guess what's called scratch building not knowing it was a thing and before stumbling upon videos like this. I've been at different things lately and still building. Awesome video
What a fantastic review you are the man for the dirama production. If I am half as good as you are I would still only be average at making this stuff. Keep up the great work.
That dull coat really works wonders. That shine before you used it didn't seem like a big deal, but once it was gone the model looked way better. have a good one!
yeah, the dull coat makes a big difference! And your right, it looks good without the dull coat but once it's been applied it looks even better :) I've also tried some cheaper brands of Matt Spray but some actually made the model even shinier! Dull coat is certainly the best I've used so far. Cheers Luke
Yes, this brand of paper models are very good. I've built several of this brand and if you follow his instructions the results are pretty speccy! I like that stone shed Luke, might have to invest in one of those. I do like his round roofed goods shed of Hawker tho. Pete
Excellent as always. After some disastrous attempts, I gave up on cardstock models...I think you have inspired me to visit that medium again. Very well done video.
Thanks for the compliment, yeah it definitely depends on the quality of the kit. Some kits are not quite as good as others even though it's just paper, a lot of work went into the design of the kit I built. Cheers Luke
Hey Luke, You are probably one of the most creative person I have found on RUclips... You do amazing work man! However I have something for you.. Instead of buying models, make videos on how we can design our own out of paper etc
Well done handsome. Had an idea you might like. How about embossing the bricks with an inkless pen but from the blank part of the paper. It may give that real life brick look. Love ya!
I like carpenter's wood glue for paper. Its pva with alot of the moisture taken out, Gives about 15 seconds work time before it gets really tacky. Then you can move on to the next piece. I'm quite impressed with the way paper buildings have come so far recently. The new generation of printers can even mimic 3D effects somewhat. But you always need to add the trim and other bits to round off that realistic look. Nice video Luke. As usual it was concise and helpful. Cheers. :-)
Thanks Bill, I too am quite impressed with the quality of printing these days. I considered embossing some of the bricks to add some extra three dimensional effects?? Maybe on the next model. Cheers Luke
I like to use a round fine tip scribe to slightly indent the paper around the edges of the stone walls. I gives them the effect that they are 3D (you have to glue the paper wall to Styrofoam to get the effect to work right)
thanks Kathy, I've also really been enjoying you Halo Diorama build, great tips and techniques that I'll be trying for sure! Loved the bark texture you achieved, not to mention the moss! Awesome!
Awesome Luke. The model looks great! We have tried some paper models before but I'll have to give it another try using your tips. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Dan
Just down loaded 5 different paper models from the internet ,built them all in couple of hours i am looking in to reprinting them use them for stencils on thin styrene board then down load different paper brick patterns you can do so much with these models wood brick concrete they are awesome thanks for the inspiration.
Luke excellent build, I was toying with trying card stock buildings on my N scale layout. Sadly she is coming down, need the space. But might look into this for back drop building on my new HO switching layout, I am building in the new year.
Cool, I moved from N scale to HO scale and I'm very glad I made the move. I prefer HO because I can get much better and smoother operations especially when switching. Card stock can look quite good if done properly, not to mention it's cheap and affordable. Thanks mate :) Cheers Luke
I love paper models but problems with my hands have put the brakes on doing them with all the folding and other manipulation required. On that lacquer - it usually begins to yellow after a decade or so. For another thing involving lacquer - often I will use brush-on woodworking lacquer on both sides of card or balsa sheet to stiffen and stabilize it a little bit. Wood and paper may then be glued to it with tacky craft glue. Using that kind of lacquer is _definitely_ something to do _outdoors!_ And I do use clear gloss so it is easy to see where it has been brushed on and it is going to get painted over anyway. Also, on those porous materials it doesn't come out all that glossy after all. Lacquer somehow seems to be less watery than shellac and causes less warping the when shellac was tried. For color printed parts, have both brushed them from the back with clear acrylic, or airbrushed form the exterior. Back to talking about yellowing, even the acrylic floor finish the aircraft modelers like will yellow after a decade or so.
Nice instructions Luke Excellent clear presentation, have you ever built the Digcom Design Card Containers - People can purchase these from DigcomDesignsAus on Australians ebay site plus other HO model kits like Cattle Australian Trailers
Hi there! Just discovered your how-to video - nicely done... where do I purchase Aussie Card Model products? They don't seem to have a web site... are they available in HO scale? Thanx!
I think that would work well, it would be a lot more rigid that way and would probably last a lot longer! You'd just need to make sure the thickness of the wall doesn't interfere with adjacent pieces as you start gluing it together but even if it did you could simply use a hobby knife to trim away the excess. Cheers Luke
Gday Luke, I got my first paper kit and its asking for 1 & 2mm or 600 & 1200gsm card. Ive looked for it but cant seem to find any, could i just double up the cereal box or do know of where I can get it?
Love the videos, but where can I get (buy) the paper models from. Only found 3D Printer stuff, and don't have a 3D Priter nor a laser Cutter-only Silhouette Cameo is available here in poor Germany ;-))
I am currently working on my main model railway, I build the buildings and store them on the shelf, eventually I'll use them on the layout when it's ready.
Hey Luke, I am working for a computer game developer, and I would like to create something like this with buildings from our game. Nobody in our studio has experience with paper building kits, do you think we are able to do this? Could you recommend something? We would like to produce the tamplates on our own and make them available as free downloads to our community.
Other fun paper models can be had from ScaleScenes.com (British railway oriented) and Historic-Models.com (American historic buildings). These excellent instructions will be handy for them too.
Instead of using a pen, would coloured pencil be as effective, especially for somebody nervous about colour bleeding? I would recommend getting downloadable printed kits (in the UK 2 such ranges come from Smart Models and Scalescenics - the former has many kits based on North Eastern Railway originals). With downloadable kits you pay once, get sent the file which you can print as manytimes as you need - les pressure on you if you make a mistake!
You could use pencil but you'd need a very soft pencil, I've tried it using standard pencils my daughter uses at school but it was difficult to get the color to transfer without having to press quite hard and I ended up with some light spots. But with the right pencils it would likely work. Cheers Luke
Well now, it's 6 years later and I'm watching your video again to brush up on my card stock model building. I learn a lot by watching other modelers and pick up techniques that are quite helpful. I scratch build all my fencing and water tanks (O scale) and water tanks in HO scale.
I loved to build paper models as a child. Brings back old memories...
Another great video tutorial; I´ve constructed several cardboard models and they look as good if not better than plastic models. I´ve used the same techniques that you described in the video. I even added bottoms to the models. Last step was to spray with a dull coat. Cheers mate and crack on.
I'm currently building a castle paper kit, probably too late to apply these techniques on it as it's almost finished. But I'm definitely keeping these in mind for my next projects. Thanks!
The texture is just excellent. The building looks so realistic!
Yeah I think the texture makes all the difference! The model looks even better with scenery :)
Cheers
Luke
I would suggest spraying the interior walls with dull coat before doing any cutting or scribing to add some moisture and warpag resistance to the main body of the building.
I started I guess what's called scratch building not knowing it was a thing and before stumbling upon videos like this. I've been at different things lately and still building. Awesome video
Very good instructional video. It has motivated me to try a card kit.... I've been putting it off for years. I'm going to give it a go now.
Good luck Gene, I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job
Great series of tips. With care, paper buildings can really look great. I think that building came out impressively. :)
I agree and it came out looking much better than I thought!
Cheers
Luke
I love paper craft, please do more.
What a fantastic review you are the man for the dirama production. If I am half as good as you are I would still only be average at making this stuff. Keep up the great work.
Paper models are getting better all the time.
Scott
True :)
@@BoulderCreekRailroad Can you download the video of making a scout tent
Sorry luke I just saw the first page of the video…thanks…….you do real nice work and inspire me to keep trying with paper models.
😊 Thanks mate.
Best way to score the paper without cutting it is to use the back of the blade ! 8)
Thank you for the tip! I was scared that I would cut my model, but this really helps!
Did this in school with back of scissor blade..
You sure made that look easy. Looks Great! Mr. B.
Nice looking kit and great video. Card kits are the way to go.
Thanks Luke , this video is fantastic !
You're a genius !!
That buiding looks awesome. Thanks for your uploads !
That dull coat really works wonders. That shine before you used it didn't seem like a big deal, but once it was gone the model looked way better.
have a good one!
yeah, the dull coat makes a big difference! And your right, it looks good without the dull coat but once it's been applied it looks even better :) I've also tried some cheaper brands of Matt Spray but some actually made the model even shinier! Dull coat is certainly the best I've used so far.
Cheers
Luke
Yes, this brand of paper models are very good. I've built several of this brand and if you follow his instructions the results are pretty speccy! I like that stone shed Luke, might have to invest in one of those. I do like his round roofed goods shed of Hawker tho.
Pete
all your videos are awsome
ten mins ago i watched the palm tree tute.
thought you were nuts.
now watching anotherone.
thing you are awesome. subscribed.
Excellent as always. After some disastrous attempts, I gave up on cardstock models...I think you have inspired me to visit that medium again. Very well done video.
Thanks for the compliment, yeah it definitely depends on the quality of the kit. Some kits are not quite as good as others even though it's just paper, a lot of work went into the design of the kit I built.
Cheers
Luke
Nice job!
another great video thanks Luke you are so talented
Hey Luke,
You are probably one of the most creative person I have found on RUclips...
You do amazing work man!
However I have something for you..
Instead of buying models,
make videos on how we can design our own out of paper etc
Another very cool video Luke. Always happy when I see a new vid pop up from you
Thanks mate :) I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos, I have plenty more ideas to film :)
Cheers
Luke
Thanks Luke have been wanting to try a printed building you presented the instructions very well. Think I'm ready to give it a try.
Dan
Cheers Dan, they are really easy to build and look fantastic! Have fun building
Well done handsome. Had an idea you might like. How about embossing the bricks with an inkless pen but from the blank part of the paper. It may give that real life brick look. Love ya!
That's a fantastic idea that I will certainly be trying on the next building... Thanks gorgeous :)
Nicely done Luke !!!.....amazing!!!
cheers,
Danny
No worries glad you enjoyed it :)
I like carpenter's wood glue for paper. Its pva with alot of the moisture taken out, Gives about 15 seconds work time before it gets really tacky. Then you can move on to the next piece.
I'm quite impressed with the way paper buildings have come so far recently. The new generation of printers can even mimic 3D effects somewhat. But you always need to add the trim and other bits to round off that realistic look. Nice video Luke. As usual it was concise and helpful. Cheers. :-)
Thanks Bill, I too am quite impressed with the quality of printing these days. I considered embossing some of the bricks to add some extra three dimensional effects?? Maybe on the next model.
Cheers
Luke
It's like crack cocaine for when I can't sleep so good I found you even though I can only aspire to your epic skills
Very nice, Luke! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Rick, glad you enjoyed watching :)
Cheers
Luke
Thanks for help and that was awesome! Do more videos like this!!!😃😃😃😃
lol, no worries :) Plenty more on the way
I`m in Heaven. Ok
Great demonstration. It makes me want to build it right now. Rob
Thanks Rob, glad you liked it. They look even better in person.
Cheers
Luke
Very nice Video, thank you very much for sharing. 😀👍🏻✌️😍🚂
No worries mate :) thanks for watching
Cheers
Luke
Great job! You make it look so easy :D
Verx, very good work ! I enjoyed this video .
Looks very convincing!
Yeah it's quite a well designed model :)
Cheers
Luke
Cool designs
Thank you for your cool works
“Yeah I own weights”.
“Oh so you lift, them that’s nice”.
“Oh. oh no I just use them as a quite literal paper weight”.
Awesome 👍👏
Nice video, thanks for the inspiration for N gauge
I like to use a round fine tip scribe to slightly indent the paper around the edges of the stone walls. I gives them the effect that they are 3D (you have to glue the paper wall to Styrofoam to get the effect to work right)
Very good tutorials. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you for your inspiring words James 😊
very nice done mate!
Thanks mate :)
Don't know how I missed this video but it makes me want to go out and try your techniques.
thanks Kathy, I've also really been enjoying you Halo Diorama build, great tips and techniques that I'll be trying for sure! Loved the bark texture you achieved, not to mention the moss! Awesome!
Luke Towan Thanks! It was fun working in such a large scale for a while.
Wow Luke! I just did a vid on this and I WISH I would have seen this first. Thanks a ton mate!
Awesome Luke. The model looks great! We have tried some paper models before but I'll have to give it another try using your tips. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Dan
Thanks Danny, I was surprised myself at how well the model turned out! They look really good with some scenery around them as well :)
Cheers
Luke
Very very interesting.!
Thank you :)
Never been into this stuff but I'm really glad you asked me about the G7 because this is fascinating as fuuu*...
Great video mate - Thanks for posting
Cheers
Jim
No worries Jim :)
Love the videos, they are therapeutic. haha. Keep the good work!!!!
thanks mate 😊 Glad you're enjoying them 😊
Just down loaded 5 different paper models from the internet ,built them all in couple of hours i am looking in to reprinting them use them for stencils on thin styrene board then down load different paper brick patterns you can do so much with these models wood brick concrete they are awesome thanks for the inspiration.
LOVE IT.
I wish I would work doing that.
Luke excellent build, I was toying with trying card stock buildings on my N scale layout. Sadly she is coming down, need the space. But might look into this for back drop building on my new HO switching layout, I am building in the new year.
Cool, I moved from N scale to HO scale and I'm very glad I made the move. I prefer HO because I can get much better and smoother operations especially when switching. Card stock can look quite good if done properly, not to mention it's cheap and affordable. Thanks mate :)
Cheers
Luke
Brilliantly done!
Thanks, glad you liked it :)
dis was unusual and fun tnks u lots
No worries Alan :)
very nice sir you are genius
Excellent job
Thanks for the feedback and great comment :)
Cheers
Luke
Very good tank you
Fantastic content as usual :)
Thanks Lisa :) glad you liked it :)
Cheers
Luke
Ficou uma maquete realista. Parabéns! Rio Brasil
Thank you :) Glad you liked it
good job
This guy would be amazing at Pepakura
Inspiring thanks!!
No worries :)
Thank you ..ขอบคุณมาก
This is so relaxing and make me chilling..im subscribe to ur channel..
very cool...
Thanks mate :)
perfact bro👌😎
The music whispering Hey Now....
lol, I didn't even realise! I'll have to watch it again :)
Cheers
Luke
omg lol it does
Luke Towan pi like your videos
Ha! I use exactly the same markers to do the exactly the same job!
I love paper models but problems with my hands have put the brakes on doing them with all the folding and other manipulation required. On that lacquer - it usually begins to yellow after a decade or so. For another thing involving lacquer - often I will use brush-on woodworking lacquer on both sides of card or balsa sheet to stiffen and stabilize it a little bit. Wood and paper may then be glued to it with tacky craft glue. Using that kind of lacquer is _definitely_ something to do _outdoors!_ And I do use clear gloss so it is easy to see where it has been brushed on and it is going to get painted over anyway. Also, on those porous materials it doesn't come out all that glossy after all. Lacquer somehow seems to be less watery than shellac and causes less warping the when shellac was tried.
For color printed parts, have both brushed them from the back with clear acrylic, or airbrushed form the exterior. Back to talking about yellowing, even the acrylic floor finish the aircraft modelers like will yellow after a decade or so.
Paper modeling web forum which might be worth browsing, www.papermodelers.com/
Nice!
Awesome!!! Thx...
No worries :) Glad you liked it.
Nice instructions Luke Excellent clear presentation, have you ever built the Digcom Design Card Containers - People can purchase these from DigcomDesignsAus on Australians ebay site plus other HO model kits like Cattle Australian Trailers
when you said under weights u werent kidding lol
i wish i had youre patience luke to biuld these
Queria ter todos esses materiais incriveis para criar! muito fã
6:09 the brick quoined corners were the pièce de résistance of this model, imo
yeah I agree with you, they make a huge difference 😊
Hi there! Just discovered your how-to video - nicely done... where do I purchase Aussie Card Model products? They don't seem to have a web site... are they available in HO scale? Thanx!
The BAM Collection on eBay
bravo beau travail alain
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching :)
Cheers
Luke
I just like listening to your voice! Do you have any horse stable tutorials?
Not yet but I'm planning on a few country scenes with some horses in the future.
Very cool ! :D
How to creat building to print? Microsoft paint? :)
Can these be scaled to 'N' scale, and are they only Aussie buildings. Great build looks so real. Cheers Nigel
Do you have any comments on gluing the panels/pieces to foam core board and then assembling /finishing the project?
I think that would work well, it would be a lot more rigid that way and would probably last a lot longer! You'd just need to make sure the thickness of the wall doesn't interfere with adjacent pieces as you start gluing it together but even if it did you could simply use a hobby knife to trim away the excess.
Cheers
Luke
would it work using a pressing tool on the bricks before you glue the walls, for some 3D? Over some rubbery base or even a bit of dampness...
even an old ball pen
Makes an abandoned train station!!!!!! Please !!!
brother show some easy Christmas crib ideas....
Hey bro what size should I use to print models for 1:64 scale?
Where can I find download pages for papercraft houses? Scale is 1/72
Gday Luke, I got my first paper kit and its asking for 1 & 2mm or 600 & 1200gsm card. Ive looked for it but cant seem to find any, could i just double up the cereal box or do know of where I can get it?
Is there anywhere you can have custom ones made?
Love the videos, but where can I get (buy) the paper models from. Only found 3D Printer stuff, and don't have a 3D Priter nor a laser Cutter-only Silhouette Cameo is available here in poor Germany ;-))
Thanks Luke, do you also have a model railroad that you use these models on??
I am currently working on my main model railway, I build the buildings and store them on the shelf, eventually I'll use them on the layout when it's ready.
Thanks Luke
these videos are extremely awesome but where can i download a building paper kit
The BAM Collection on eBay
Hey Luke, I am working for a computer game developer, and I would like to create something like this with buildings from our game. Nobody in our studio has experience with paper building kits, do you think we are able to do this? Could you recommend something? We would like to produce the tamplates on our own and make them available as free downloads to our community.
I guess the answer was no?
Other fun paper models can be had from ScaleScenes.com (British railway oriented) and Historic-Models.com (American historic buildings). These excellent instructions will be handy for them too.
Instead of using a pen, would coloured pencil be as effective, especially for somebody nervous about colour bleeding? I would recommend getting downloadable printed kits (in the UK 2 such ranges come from Smart Models and Scalescenics - the former has many kits based on North Eastern Railway originals). With downloadable kits you pay once, get sent the file which you can print as manytimes as you need - les pressure on you if you make a mistake!
You could use pencil but you'd need a very soft pencil, I've tried it using standard pencils my daughter uses at school but it was difficult to get the color to transfer without having to press quite hard and I ended up with some light spots. But with the right pencils it would likely work.
Cheers
Luke