Greatest Paper Airplanes Ever

Dragonsinger · 04-18-2008, 09:44 AM

Hi Guys
Try here [http://www.rigbypapermodels.com]
Have fun

Wurger · 04-18-2008, 10:44 AM

The link doesn't work for me.

Velius · 07-19-2008, 03:14 PM

Finally was able to make another one- This time a spitfire

! One thing different about this one is it was made from index cards that are already colored green; so half of the camo job was done!

There is another airplane in the works right now- the Me-262!!! I'll post it up when I finish it (and I'll make it when I have the extra time away from school

)

Well, here's the Spitty. Sorry if the pics didn't turn out too well. I got a new digital camera for my B-Day and I'm still figuring out how to use it.

Velius · 07-19-2008, 03:25 PM

YIKES!!!

Those came out WAAAAAAAAAAAY too big!! Sorry

Karl Sitts · 07-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velius

Thanks!

I haven't flown the ones pictured. These are for display only! The ones I fly are ones I don't color-so they are plain white. I also cut "flap-erons" in the wings to control their directional flight path. When I get the chance I want to see if I can make one with accurate markings and camo. I might start with the P-51.

Velius, Keep them coming! Great Job!

Wayne Little · 07-19-2008, 08:14 PM

Good work Velius, yes a bit TOO big mate, can you resize them?

Velius · 07-20-2008, 12:33 AM

I'm sure I can Wayne. I should've looked at the image size before posting these (rather than assuming they were small like my old camera). I wonder if I can get rid of the pics on here and replace them with scaled-down images of the same pic. In other words- if a pic is posted here, is it there for good?

Wayne Little · 07-20-2008, 07:07 AM

I think you can go back in and edit them, you must ask the fountain of knowledge.......the Great man Wurger!!!!

Catch22 · 07-20-2008, 12:10 PM

Looks good! And yes, you can edit them out. I suggest you use an online hosting site like Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket to host these as they automatically re-size the pictures. It's quite easy to do, and you don't have to attach the files once you want to post them on the forum. Simply use the URL in the [IMG] tags provided.

Velius · 07-20-2008, 12:56 PM

Here we go! Ahhhhh, much better! Enjoy!

Wurger · 07-20-2008, 04:02 PM

Cool Velius.I like it.

But if I can .... suggest something, you should think about correct colours for them , just for future.

Velius · 07-20-2008, 05:08 PM

You mean like authentic camo patterns?

Wurger · 07-20-2008, 05:19 PM

Exactly yes.

Velius · 07-20-2008, 05:38 PM

I've tried experimenting few times doing authentic stuff. I've looked at the WINGS PALETTE link you gave me as well as a book I have with aircraft markings.

As far as authentic goes, I can only get so detailed. To color my airplanes I use a 24 pack of Sharpies. They seem to work the best for me but like I said, I can only come so close to "authentic".

I've tried other things- watercolor-markers (the worst to use- they smear and the warp the airplane) and color pencils (they work fine but it's tough on the hands).

I'm all ears for any suggestions ya'll might have. But for now I can only make representations/ideas of the aircraft rather than true-to-detail 2D replicas.

Wurger · 07-21-2008, 07:05 AM

So Ok..... I think you can use acrylic paints for the purpose.But you have to make whole model waterproof with gloss or matt ( it doesn't matter) cote, one or two layers of it should be enough.Then you can paint these camo spots with the acrylic ones.What is more, you can draw their shape with a pencil on a model before you start putting the varnish cote.If you need you can draw panel lines as well.But I think these should be make when the camo scheme is done and dried.For that you can use a black paint and some masks of adhesive tape.For painting you can use a soft brush or an airbrush if you can afford this.