by wieslaw_ffw » Mon Apr 14, 2025 2:16 pm
pascalemod wrote:I like how in this scale, the paper model makes a lot of sense, with sharp angles hard to match in plastic. Yes, the lower hull gives away the paper origins, but most of the ship is pretty superb.
I always wonder how durable it is when made out of paper, will it stand up well to UV (neither does plastic ofc) and how much is it protected with varnish.
I also think it�s those sharp angles that really make the model go from just a tiny version to a true 1/200 scale replica of the original. That�s what really sold me on this scale, even though it does take up more space on the shelves.
As for UV protection, I paint my paper models with Tamiya paints, just like I would with plastic models, after giving the paper a good coat of clear varnish. So far, it works great, and I think with this kind of protection, paper models should stay looking fresh for a long time, just like plastic ones.
[quote="pascalemod"]I like how in this scale, the paper model makes a lot of sense, with sharp angles hard to match in plastic. Yes, the lower hull gives away the paper origins, but most of the ship is pretty superb.
I always wonder how durable it is when made out of paper, will it stand up well to UV (neither does plastic ofc) and how much is it protected with varnish.[/quote]
I also think it�s those sharp angles that really make the model go from just a tiny version to a true 1/200 scale replica of the original. That�s what really sold me on this scale, even though it does take up more space on the shelves.
As for UV protection, I paint my paper models with Tamiya paints, just like I would with plastic models, after giving the paper a good coat of clear varnish. So far, it works great, and I think with this kind of protection, paper models should stay looking fresh for a long time, just like plastic ones.