Asking your interest level.

Greetings,

As some of you probably know, I recently did a three piece article for All Scale Rails e-zine that was a step-by-step build of Muchie’s Pawn Shop.  It seemed to be fairly popular.

Well, I’m thinking of possibly doing additional articles in the zine about paper modeling.  I have ideas for a bunch of articles, BUT I want to know, from YOU.  What would you like to see dealt with?  You can be VERY SPECIFIC with your requests.  I intend to do very detailed descriptions of specific techniques that will elevate your level of paper craftsmanship.  Paper modeling is unique in many aspects and I would like to detail as many of them as I can.  BUT, AGAIN, I want to know what YOU want explained.  So start posting your wants on the DISCUSSION page.  We’ll see where it goes from there.  Scratch-building, kitbashing, whatever.  Anything having to do with paper models.

Update on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 10:48PM by Dave

Thanks everyone. So far, a lot of great feedback.  Keep it coming.  Let me know what you really want to dig into.

Charlie

You are correct in that a lot of what you mentioned was in the article.  You should read it.  I think you will enjoy it.

I haven’t talked to the editor yet about what and when, but we will get into many subjects IN DEPTH.  Not just what to do, but why.  How to think creatively and see how things can be put together to make make something that only YOU can conceive of.

I especially like the diorama idea.  I’m not great at it, but I think I will tap brother Thom in that area.

Keep sending ideas!

I think this will be fun.

Comments

[mel perry]

how about an article on creation of a product or item, in the likes
of george taylor

[Dave]

excuse my ignorance but I'-m not familiar with george taylor.

[mel perry]

thom:
papercreek?

[mel perry]

thom:
he did an article, in an OOP magazine, finescale modeler, which
dealt in concepts, rather than techniques

[mel perry]

thom:
MY BAD, finescale RAILROADER, 12/05 issue
mel perry

[Dave Miecznikowski]

If I tell you how to create a product, am I not supposed to get mad when someone does it?

[Dave Miecznikowski]

Sorry, just being sarcastic. Might be a good idea.

[Jacques]

How about an article on mixing and using smaller Clever Models to create a diorama? I think I like the smaller kits the best.

[Jim Gore]

Since my cardstock book is probably not going to see the light of day [too many contributors decided not to contribute]. I'd be glad to contribute an article or two as well.

[Dave]

i like the smaller kits too . well be seeing more of them.

[Dave]

I did talk to George some years ago . thanks for the memory jog.
I think he's info aircraft now.
I talked about the theory a long time ago. might be worth revisiting.

[Dave]

Jim, articals from you would be a gift. we will help get things published

[Jerry]

Not necessarily something I want explained just some things I've found that bring the structures to life.Glazed windows, interiors with LED lighting & figures, partially opened doors & hatches etc.

[Charlie]

Hello Dave and all:
I have not seen the E-zine article so I may be offering suggestions that you already did, if so, my apologies.

I do believe you may a large task in front of you, but if done to a level I know you can model I think the result will be to your (our) advantage by introducing more people to your products.

With that said, I think the best tactic would be to break down a project into a few articles, meaning, the first article will be an over view of what you will be doing over the next few issues.

Start with selecting a building, printing, preparing/cutting, assembling and finished product.

Then future articles will breakdown each step into more detail. Even include problem solving and variations i.e. how to build the supplied window, but also how to choose, build and install an alternate window or roof material etc.

The printing article could cover paper selections and why, printing options and problem solving with reference to scaling.
The building sections will cover cutting, gluing, layering etc. (tips and techniques).

The last section could cover assembling, again tips, tools and techniques. How to fit, trim and fix possible issues.

After writing this I see this is a huge job as any of the above sections could take on a massive time and effort cost.

Hope this help.

Charlie

[Dave]

Following the stream of small diorama building, some time ago, at a train show, there was a very small traction layout. Just an oval of track. There was just room for 4 of our city buildings, haphazardly placed. It looked fantastic. All of our models look good front, back or side. Try it yourself.

[David Charlesworth]

Two items I would like to see covered are 1, Adapting kits to form low relieve buildings and 2, Use of textures within both Photoshop and Corel Draw.

[DanBeresford]

Seeing this post has made me think, and perhaps an article on how you create your fantastic models - tips and tricks, etc - would be well received. Give people a better idea of just how much work you do to go from blank page to published kit.

Would it be feasible for you to make a video on a subject, perhaps?

I'm currently in the process of recording a build video (in HD!) of Gus' Burger Joint for a new monthly web TV series shown on YouTube, I'll be sure to pass the video link on to you, Thom and Dave, once it goes "live".

As it stands, it's possibly going to be either the June or July "episode" of the show. I'm hoping it'll be the first of many, but I guess we'll all have to wait and see! :)

Thanks,
Dan