Post by wyvern on Sept 23, 2014 9:05:05 GMT -9
Just come across these. They're not paper, or downloadable. Instead, they're thin sheets of steel, laser-cut to make detailed fold-up and put together models, needing no glue (or solder, or other adhesive media). Not sure about the scales involved, as none seem stated, but given the basic models come on a single 10 cm (4 inch) square sheet, and include items such as the Empire State Building, "very variable" seems likely. Of course, there are the obvious problems in using unglued metal to create various shapes, especially along the joins. It's such an interesting idea though, I thought it worth sharing here.
There are Star Wars models in the range, aside from real-world buildings, tanks and other vehicles (even Space Shuttles and a Lunar Module) if you need more reasons to check it out. However, I really liked the bugs (dragonfly, praying mantis, spider, stag beetle and scorpion), and thought these would do especially well alongside paper minis as giant robotic insects - even steampunkish, maybe with some mods and some painting.
The website is at www.fascinations.com/ . It's worth looking around, because you can download free PDFs of the instructions for any models, and view made-up images of them all - including 360° rotating ones. Plus there's a free PDF catalogue download.
Only downside is you'll need to find a retailer. If you're UK/Europe-based, Hobby's in London stock a selection from the full range (just picked up my copy of the newly-published Hobby's Annual today, which is where I spotted the insects, then did a little investigating!).
There are Star Wars models in the range, aside from real-world buildings, tanks and other vehicles (even Space Shuttles and a Lunar Module) if you need more reasons to check it out. However, I really liked the bugs (dragonfly, praying mantis, spider, stag beetle and scorpion), and thought these would do especially well alongside paper minis as giant robotic insects - even steampunkish, maybe with some mods and some painting.
The website is at www.fascinations.com/ . It's worth looking around, because you can download free PDFs of the instructions for any models, and view made-up images of them all - including 360° rotating ones. Plus there's a free PDF catalogue download.
Only downside is you'll need to find a retailer. If you're UK/Europe-based, Hobby's in London stock a selection from the full range (just picked up my copy of the newly-published Hobby's Annual today, which is where I spotted the insects, then did a little investigating!).