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  • PaulinKendal
    SMF Supporters
    • Jul 2021
    • 1608
    • Paul
    • Kendal

    #1

    Paul's Schreiber-Bogen 1/24 Frankfurt Fire Dept Mercedes 170V

    Just arrived from Marcle Models. This is a paper kit that makes up into three different versions of this classic Mercedes. I was going to make the ambulance, but I've chosen to build the Fire Dept panel van instead.

    This should be a straightforward build (!) with no Contacta, Milliput or Vallejo involved. I will, however, be getting through a shedload of scalpel blades!

    Enough - here are the 'sprue' shots.
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    These are not one-sided. The reverse looks like this:
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    The instructions, such as they are, are in German, but these models can be made by simply following the diagrams, which with Schreiber-Bogen are nearly always very clear and precise. The model can be made with or without interior detailing - I'll be going 'with'. This will be an OOE (out of the envelope) build - the only aftermarket extras might be the odd cocktail stick.
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  • stillp
    SMF Supporters
    • Nov 2016
    • 8097
    • Pete
    • Rugby

    #2
    Good to see someone making a card model.
    Pete

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    • Gern
      SMF Supporters
      • May 2009
      • 9226

      #3
      Oooohhhh I like that! Brings a nice bit of variety to the GB so looking forward to seeing your build.

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      • Jim R
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        • Apr 2018
        • 15744
        • Jim
        • Shropshire

        #4
        I've seen one or two card models built, or at least attempted, I don't imagine they are easy. I look forward to following this.

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        • Allen Dewire
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 4741
          • Allen
          • Bamberg

          #5
          Wow Paul. this will be amazing when you are finished!!! Really interesting, but way over my head. Do you cut it out on a mat, or do you use something else to cut on?

          Prost
          Allen
          Life's to short to be a sheep...

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          • Geoffers
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            • Jan 2017
            • 1715
            • Geoff
            • Shropshire

            #6
            Looking forward to watching you tackle this Paul, good luck :thumb2:

            Geoff.

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            • PaulinKendal
              SMF Supporters
              • Jul 2021
              • 1608
              • Paul
              • Kendal

              #7
              Originally posted by Allen Dewire
              Do you cut it out on a mat, or do you use something else to cut on?
              No, just cut it on a regular mat. I use an Olfa craft knife. It has really small blades that are cheaper than others, and these kits really use up lots of blades.

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              • PaulinKendal
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                • Jul 2021
                • 1608
                • Paul
                • Kendal

                #8
                OK, so I've just started this. Score card, cut card, bend card, fold card, glue card - and you're done!
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                Am I enjoying this? No, not really! I've interrupted another project (that was going really well) to do this. Terrible project management!

                As a result, I quickly decided I wouldn't do the detailed interior, which simplifies things considerably, and means I can get back to the diorama more quickly!

                Still, I'll do my best with this - promise!

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                • spanner570
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                  • May 2009
                  • 15438

                  #9
                  Paul, I've built - and yes, actually completed, a card model on here. (a car ferry)

                  I find them to be soul destroying and yet strangely addictive in equal measure. Accurate, and I mean accurate cutting, bending and gluing of the card is essential.

                  Just like me, you are finding out exactly what happens when you start these b****y things!

                  Persevere old lad. You can do it.........

                  Ron

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                  • PaulinKendal
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                    • Jul 2021
                    • 1608
                    • Paul
                    • Kendal

                    #10
                    Originally posted by spanner570
                    I find them to be soul destroying and yet strangely addictive in equal measure.
                    This is a depressingly accurate description, I think!

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                    • outrunner
                      • Apr 2019
                      • 2420

                      #11
                      It looks to be going well but way too much accurate cutting for my old hands to be doing. Reasonably easy to cover mistakes working in plastic, with card not so much.

                      Andy.

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                      • spanner570
                        SMF Supporters
                        • May 2009
                        • 15438

                        #12
                        Originally posted by outrunner
                        .......Reasonably easy to cover mistakes working in plastic, with card not so much.

                        Andy.
                        Believe me Andy, where mistakes are concerned, there is no hiding place with card models.

                        Paul has it sussed though. :thumb2:

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                        • Tim Marlow
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                          • Apr 2018
                          • 18931
                          • Tim
                          • Somerset UK

                          #13
                          Interested to see this unfold (or is that fold). Not a common medium. In fact, I think Ron is the only person I’ve seen attempt one. Good luck :thumb2:

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                          • Airborne01
                            • Mar 2021
                            • 4001
                            • Steve
                            • Essex

                            #14
                            Utterly insane - you really are ... :hugging-face:!
                            Steve

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                            • PaulinKendal
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                              • Jul 2021
                              • 1608
                              • Paul
                              • Kendal

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Airborne01
                              Utterly insane - you really are ... :hugging-face:!
                              Steve
                              I think this is the correct response. Wish me luck.

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