| Lesack | 15 Oct 2012 1:56 p.m. PST |
I know a lot of you can't stand the sight of paper buildings. And I can understand that; they're usually garish, flat and boring, and done poorly they look like a cheap substitute for the real thing. I'm trying to change that, by marrying laser-cut MDF style layers along with paper skins. There's the result, taken with my horrendous phone camera:
The only things required to make the building were:
1. The printouts
2. Different weights of paper (poster board, matboard)
3. Glue stick and white glue
4. A ruler and a knife. The cutting mat is optional but recommended.
5. A grey marker I doubt very much I could have handpainted anything to this level of detail without a significantly larger outlay of time. Or if I could do it at all. Assuming there's interest (which is probably not a given) I can make buildings like these available. There's the usual article with slightly more detail here. |
 MrHarold  | 15 Oct 2012 2:21 p.m. PST |
wow…that looks really great. a great idea too. are you thinking of selling these? |
| Lesack | 15 Oct 2012 2:23 p.m. PST |
I'm not sure on whether to sell them or just give them away. Maybe a bit of both. |
| John Treadaway | 15 Oct 2012 2:33 p.m. PST |
I'm no fan of paper buildings but I have to say that what you've done is a superb compromise and a masterful use of different media. Well done! John T |
Micman  | 15 Oct 2012 2:46 p.m. PST |
Nice work. That is the kind of look I have been seeking for my 15mm sci fi. |
| Kyn ell | 15 Oct 2012 2:47 p.m. PST |
Very impressive! I love paper buildings, they are an easy way of getting a totally different set of terrain, quickly and cheaply, Let me know if you are giving the copies of that way, It'll go really well with the rest of my modern card buildings! |
| Richard Gaulding | 15 Oct 2012 3:17 p.m. PST |
So, basically like those 3D models, but turned up to Awesome?! I approve, and I look forward to seeing more of this (and probably giving you some money); that setup at the end was particularly impressive! |
| LordNth | 15 Oct 2012 3:18 p.m. PST |
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| recon35 | 15 Oct 2012 3:47 p.m. PST |
I am also impressed with how good that looks. |
| dmebust | 15 Oct 2012 5:53 p.m. PST |
Ditto with the comments stated above. Good and Modern looking, something which is sorely lacking in terrain these days. |
| Mehoy Nehoy | 15 Oct 2012 6:00 p.m. PST |
Very impressive! I make buildings with MDF and I hand paint them. Just papering them like that would be quite a time-saver. |
| Maxshadow | 15 Oct 2012 6:24 p.m. PST |
Fantastic looking building. That side view is very realistic. |
| Dave Crowell | 15 Oct 2012 6:25 p.m. PST |
I am very much interested in seeing more. |
| JRacel | 15 Oct 2012 6:25 p.m. PST |
As others have said, very impressive work. |
| john lacour | 15 Oct 2012 6:33 p.m. PST |
thats quite nice. i must admit i also don't care much for paper buildings, but you have done a fine job. |
| Lfseeney | 15 Oct 2012 10:09 p.m. PST |
Would love to give it a go.
As PDF or some type of kit. |
| deflatermouse | 16 Oct 2012 2:27 a.m. PST |
yes, well impressed. I'd be tempted to use double-sided tape in place of white glue. (I'm a recent discoverer of paper buildings).
fantastic layout also. |
| Rebel Minis | 16 Oct 2012 6:06 a.m. PST |
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| PaperPie | 17 Oct 2012 3:27 p.m. PST |
I am working on much the same thing. Excellent job. i look forward to additions. |
| jimklein1966 | 19 Oct 2012 6:41 a.m. PST |
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| deflatermouse | 03 Dec 2012 5:32 p.m. PST |
sell or give away, either way I'd be interested. Only thing I'd change is a big panel on the narrow side for pictures of our leader or commercial advertising. |
| Lesack | 04 Dec 2012 1:52 p.m. PST |
Hey deflatermouse (and others): It's now available for download at link |
