Paul:
While a very nice looking model, well done on the paper construction....It's still a paper rocket How well does it fly at that size? I have a few cardstock models in the fleet...but they don't see much daylight because they have to be protected in a special box to keep em from being crushed, bend or otherwise mashed by inquiring little hands....
For the life of me I can't see spending that much time building these easily smashed cardstock models. I've tried, I really have... I just don't get it about these cardstock models. I'm guessing it's gotta be the ease of getting printed cardstock over stocking tubes and balsa/basswood parts???
For the life of me I can't see spending that much time building these easily smashed cardstock models. I've tried, I really have... I just don't get it
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"I'm guessing it's gotta be the ease of getting printed cardstock over stocking tubes and balsa/basswood parts??? "
You hit it right on the head Micro.
You can print off a model in minutes, have it built in less than a day and end up with a great looking rocket for a few cents. And if it gets stepped on or lost you aren't out a $2 BT, a $4 NC, balsa etc...
Also, as Paul and Wayne said, it is very satisfying to turn sheets of paper into flying machines.
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What is it with you Brady.... some SmartA** comment just to see yourself type? .
You're going to have to do alot better then that to hurt my feelngs. :marshmallow:
Printing a model from your printer can be very rewarding. Turning a flat sheet of paper into a working model is a special accomplishment. I like the idea of a cheap alternative for our MMX and some standard models. I still purchase kits and scratch build but really like the alternative.
To anyone who might dismiss cardstock models as not being worthwhile, try building Bob Harrington's Orbital Transport. I got as much a kick out of building and flying it as I did the full size version. The orbiter does glide!
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