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    Hello Everyone, i'm new to the 405th but i saw some of your projects you were working on and they inspired me to give it a go they look really well from the one's i saw! So i got some Pepakura Files and i started printing on paper before i tried it with cardboard.I was wondering is there any tips for cardboard or should i use cardboard at all? Please help if you could
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  • #2
    If you can work with pepakura than I wouldn't suggest doing cardboard. Typically people use cardboard when prototyping/scratch building, and it's a lot more difficult to get it "pretty" than starting from cardstock.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by TheRabbit View Post
      If you can work with pepakura than I wouldn't suggest doing cardboard. Typically people use cardboard when prototyping/scratch building, and it's a lot more difficult to get it "pretty" than starting from cardstock.
      I agree with this. Cardboard is good because it's thicker but other than using it for bracing on a cardstock pep or something I would just pep using cardstock. Welcome to 405th!

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      • #4
        I agree with them! I would use card-stock, its easy to use and its definitely not as hard as cardboard. For good results you should practice folding and gluing. Good Luck!
        Last edited by RSpartain7; 07-31-2012, 07:55 PM.

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        • #5
          I've had good results using 110 gsm (i think) cardstock that I get from the stationary store. Its far better than trying cardboard (let alone say corrugated board) especially using a metal ruler to guarantee the straight folds.

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          • #6
            Welcome to the 405th, you should use card stock if you have the option, it WILL save time and migraines. Cardboard is very stiff and hard to work with unless you have experience with it. And like said above is used in scratch building and prototyping. Remember to score your lines before you fold, hope I helped.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by TheRabbit View Post
              If you can work with pepakura than I wouldn't suggest doing cardboard.

              Originally posted by Z0M8I3 View Post
              I would just pep using cardstock.

              Originally posted by RSpartain7 View Post
              I would use card-stock, its easy to use and its definitely not as hard as cardboard.
              Originally posted by Animagmus View Post
              I've had good results using 110 gsm (i think) cardstock that I get from the stationary store.
              Originally posted by Assassin3698 View Post
              you should use card stock
              So, if I'm to understand correctly... you guys think he should be using cardstock?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MjolnirGraphics View Post
                So, if I'm to understand correctly... you guys think he should be using cardstock?
                Yes that's what were saying.

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                • #9
                  Just to be different, you could always use EVA foam... Well there's always one isn't there

                  Good luck with whatever you choose

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the help everyone i'll try get some cardstock and try it from there!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Spartan-O53 View Post
                      Thanks for the help everyone i'll try get some cardstock and try it from there!
                      Good luck!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by RSpartain7 View Post
                        Yes that's what were saying.
                        It's lost on the young ones

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                        • #13
                          I'm using paper call "bristol" it's 205 gm/mē paper it's easy to use and glue with wood glue !



                          My taff : http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...d=1#post622164

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                          • #14
                            Bristol, may be a little expensive in the long run if it's the bristol I'm thinking of (professional comic grade drawing paper). If it's as cheap as card stock and works for you then by all means good luck with your work!

                            Seth

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                            • #15
                              I used to use Bristol board for my earlier architectural models. If it is the same stuff that I used, it's very similar to poster board, just a little thicker and not as glossy. It's good stuff that I may experiment with in the future. But I agree with many of the others here that cardstock is the most efficient medium to use for pep models. Good luck with your build and get some pics up!

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