"FAQ" stands for "Frequently Asked Questions". In this section, I will answer any questions related to this website.
Can I have one of your paper models?
I don't give away any of my models. However, you can download my model sheets, print them out and assemble them yourself. All of my model sheets are available for free.
Which tools do you use for assembling paper models?
I use paper scissors for cutting out the pieces and liquid glue to attach them.
Do you have advice for printing the model sheets?
Make sure to choose the correct paper size before printing. If you don't have a printer at home, you can go to a copy shop. I use printer paper with 80 to 100 g/m² because it is very easy to work with. To keep the original scale, you have to select the option Actual size before printing.
What is A3 and A4 paper?
A3 paper: 29.7 × 42 cm or 11.7 x 16.5 in A4 paper: 21 × 29.7 cm or 8.3 x 11.7 in
These are common paper sizes. If you live in the United States, you might also be familiar with these:
Letter: 21.6 × 27.9 cm or 8.5 x 11 in Legal: 21.6 × 35.6 cm or 8.5 x 14 in
I don't recommend using US letter size to print out an A4 document, because that would cut off the borders.
What do the symbols on your model sheets mean?
Cut through dashed colored lines with scissors next to them. Dashed black lines indicate where the pieces should connect. Thick black lines are meant to be folded.
What is a scale and how does it work?
The scale of a model tells you how big it is compared to the real buliding. A scale of 1:500 means that the model is one five-hundredths (or 1/500) smaller than the original. In this case, you have to divide by 500 to get the size of the model. Let's convert the size of a 250m tall skyscraper to the scale 1:500:
250m / 500 = 0,5m
I want to make a model bigger or smaller than the original scale. How do I do that?
If you want to make the model bigger or smaller, select a different paper size before printing and resize the document accordingly. For a specific size, you might need this formula:
Original scale / New scale = Scaling factor
Let's say you want to change the scale from 1:500 to 1:1500.
500 / 1500 = 0.33333...
Multiply the scaling factor by 100 to get it in percent. In this example, the new model will be 33.333...% of the original size.
What is the difference between Regular and Retro?
At the moment, I provide two different categories of model sheets. Regular model sheets were made entirely on a computer. Retro model sheets use hand-drawn motives that were scanned in later.
If you are Austrian, why is this website in English?
To make a lot of information easier to understand for everyone, I decided to present the content of this website in English.
