
and Europe, but only a few in our country. There are several manufacturers producing excellent models in the U.K. For those who don’t, I want to introduce you to paper modeling, because paper models are basically already painted.īuilding structures out of printed paper is quite popular in Europe but has fallen out of favor here in the United States.

Many people love to paint and can produce stunning results. But then comes time to paint where we must do our best and try to make our model look real. There are an abundance of plastic and laser cut wood kits available. Wow!īuilding structures out of paper is not as common today. I remember a magazine cover photo from the 70’s showing an amazing black wrought iron looking bridge built entirely of paper and cardstock. Folks were creative, making due with what could be found, and turning it into fabulous models.

They’re loaded with stories of how this person made this and that person made that. We love reading old model railroad magazines.

An HO warehouse scene made entirely of paper and cardstock.
