Aeroamit's DIY - Creating your own Scale Models

aeroamit · 26th February 2010, 17:00

Hi Everyone
With this first post of mine ,I would like to put across some pictures of cars which I built on my own. All of them are made from paper and are based on scales. Even though they are not perfect as professional models ,but I hope you all can enjoy these. Based on your feedback I will be posting individual snaps providing details.

Thanks
Amit

aeroamit · 26th February 2010, 18:33

Thanks a lot.
I think it would be good to show these models from the starting phases.

My first project includes Porsche Carrera-GT, which I made in white paper and that too in office

. These are available in Internet in PDF format. Just get it printed ,cut and then paste them together giving shape. This is a 1:24 scale model.
Creating such models started long back as a kid ,when I used to create Swaraj Mazda and DCM Toyota models from waste Carton Boxes.I even used to play with those in our garden by creating roads and loading them with some items also. Those models included lights using Torch bulbs with batteries. Once my parents saw torch bulbs were not there in place ,then they asked me and I showed them the place where they were .Then they got some new ones and didn't disturbed my ones. I feel like going into my those days .

Thanks

aeroamit · 26th February 2010, 19:28

After the first shoddy model, I got momentum to make some more of them .Even the same model is still lying in my office drawer and gives me feel good factor when I see the same. I started working on Jeep Wrangler which took one full day and is considered easy to do model. But this time I got it printed on Photo Paper and then started cutting and shaping it. It really motivated me to go ahead for more models.
Once started I just wanted to see it completed and this motivation kept me working even though I used to get tired but mind never gave up.
During this model I learned new techniques for shaping the parts and those same techniques helped me in creating better finished models. You all would be amazed to know that all those techniques are kind of our own Indian "Jugaad technology kind" such as using caps of deodorant cans ,etc.

Apologies for camera quality as all these are from mobile camera, but later one will be from Digital Camera.

aeroamit · 28th February 2010, 14:12

Here, I am again with my next model,which is a Helicopter.
After finishing the Jeep Wrangler I wanted to do model which needs more work to be done on it. So , I got PDF file of APACHE Longbow Military Helicopter and I started working on it. This model is also on Photo Glossy paper and is 1:32 scale.
It has more than 80 separate components which need to be shaped and then fixed together. I really enjoyed watching it getting it shaped this took around 2 days to complete.
Moreover, having specialization in Aerodynamics ,apart from Automobiles ,aviation models are also on my list.

Thanks to you all for viewing my work.

aeroamit · 2nd March 2010, 20:28

After the first three models ,I got hold of one Hino brand tractor truck. It is 1:24 scale model. This took almost 2.5 weekends of mine to finish.I would put this from the starting phase and then assembling them together.This complete model contains more than 200 different parts.

More on truck to come in my next mail.

aeroamit · 3rd March 2010, 12:10

Hino Tractor Truck phase -2.

Hope you all enjoy this.

Spitfire · 3rd March 2010, 15:43

@aeroamit: Keep it coming. Nice job.

benbsb29 · 3rd March 2010, 15:48

@Aeroamit : Nice job with the Hino.

Between, what do you use to make the wheels?

aeroamit · 3rd March 2010, 16:07

Thanks everyone for viewing.

@benbsb29:
Wheels are made from paper same as the whole model. It is similar to original
wheels in terms of depth and other features.
Some wheels from Jaguar XKR models.

zibby · 3rd March 2010, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroamit

Hino Tractor Truck phase -2.

Hope you all enjoy this.

nice job. you got some skill to do that.
how did u make the curve shape for the side panel and on the bonnet of evo/sx4?

aeroamit · 3rd March 2010, 20:33

Now comes the completed model.

This has got a nice trailer but, that needs lot of time to work on.
But will surely work on it in future.

Next coming Model is SUZUKI SX4 WRC

RPMPKDMFF · 3rd March 2010, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroamit

Now comes the completed model.

This has got a nice trailer but, that needs lot of time to work on.
But will surely work on it in future.

Next coming Model is SUZUKI SX4 WRC

Nice model. Extremely well executed.

yajaman99 · 3rd March 2010, 22:01

@aeroamit -- Standing ovation from my side, i love building stuff. used to do the plastic revell kits,but what you have done with paper is just jaw dropping.
i will check the older post to understand more on this.
My last plastic model was of The U.S.S. Constitution Battleship (Old Ironsides) took over 4 years to build.
OT: i use paper to make scale models of Modular Kitchens

agspins · 3rd March 2010, 22:35

@aeroamit amazing work mate was waiting for end result...beautiful.

amit V8 · 4th March 2010, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroamit

Now comes the completed model.

great stuff man, pleas keep them coming.

26th February 2010, 17:00	#1
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Aeroamit's DIY - Creating your own Scale Models Hi Everyone With this first post of mine ,I would like to put across some pictures of cars which I built on my own. All of them are made from paper and are based on scales. Even though they are not perfect as professional models ,but I hope you all can enjoy these. Based on your feedback I will be posting individual snaps providing details. Thanks Amit Attached Thumbnails
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26th February 2010, 18:33	#2
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Thanks a lot. I think it would be good to show these models from the starting phases. My first project includes Porsche Carrera-GT, which I made in white paper and that too in office . These are available in Internet in PDF format. Just get it printed ,cut and then paste them together giving shape. This is a 1:24 scale model. Creating such models started long back as a kid ,when I used to create Swaraj Mazda and DCM Toyota models from waste Carton Boxes.I even used to play with those in our garden by creating roads and loading them with some items also. Those models included lights using Torch bulbs with batteries. Once my parents saw torch bulbs were not there in place ,then they asked me and I showed them the place where they were .Then they got some new ones and didn't disturbed my ones. I feel like going into my those days . Thanks Attached Thumbnails
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26th February 2010, 19:28	#3
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	After the first shoddy model, I got momentum to make some more of them .Even the same model is still lying in my office drawer and gives me feel good factor when I see the same. I started working on Jeep Wrangler which took one full day and is considered easy to do model. But this time I got it printed on Photo Paper and then started cutting and shaping it. It really motivated me to go ahead for more models. Once started I just wanted to see it completed and this motivation kept me working even though I used to get tired but mind never gave up. During this model I learned new techniques for shaping the parts and those same techniques helped me in creating better finished models. You all would be amazed to know that all those techniques are kind of our own Indian "Jugaad technology kind" such as using caps of deodorant cans ,etc. Apologies for camera quality as all these are from mobile camera, but later one will be from Digital Camera. Attached Thumbnails
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28th February 2010, 14:12	#4
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Here, I am again with my next model,which is a Helicopter. After finishing the Jeep Wrangler I wanted to do model which needs more work to be done on it. So , I got PDF file of APACHE Longbow Military Helicopter and I started working on it. This model is also on Photo Glossy paper and is 1:32 scale. It has more than 80 separate components which need to be shaped and then fixed together. I really enjoyed watching it getting it shaped this took around 2 days to complete. Moreover, having specialization in Aerodynamics ,apart from Automobiles ,aviation models are also on my list. Thanks to you all for viewing my work. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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2nd March 2010, 20:28	#5
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Aeroamit's DIY - Creating your own Scale Models After the first three models ,I got hold of one Hino brand tractor truck. It is 1:24 scale model. This took almost 2.5 weekends of mine to finish.I would put this from the starting phase and then assembling them together.This complete model contains more than 200 different parts. More on truck to come in my next mail. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2010, 12:10	#6
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Hino Tractor Truck phase -2. Hope you all enjoy this. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2010, 15:43	#7
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	@aeroamit: Keep it coming. Nice job.
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3rd March 2010, 15:48	#8
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,189 Times View My Garage	@Aeroamit : Nice job with the Hino. Between, what do you use to make the wheels?
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3rd March 2010, 16:07	#9
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Thanks everyone for viewing. @benbsb29: Wheels are made from paper same as the whole model. It is similar to original wheels in terms of depth and other features. Some wheels from Jaguar XKR models. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2010, 20:33	#11
aeroamit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 132 Times	Now comes the completed model. This has got a nice trailer but, that needs lot of time to work on. But will surely work on it in future. Next coming Model is SUZUKI SX4 WRC Attached Thumbnails
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3rd March 2010, 22:01	#13
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 809 Times	@aeroamit -- Standing ovation from my side, i love building stuff. used to do the plastic revell kits,but what you have done with paper is just jaw dropping. i will check the older post to understand more on this. My last plastic model was of The U.S.S. Constitution Battleship (Old Ironsides) took over 4 years to build. OT: i use paper to make scale models of Modular Kitchens
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3rd March 2010, 22:35	#14
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,660 Thanked: 532 Times View My Garage	@aeroamit amazing work mate was waiting for end result...beautiful. Last edited by Technocrat : 4th March 2010 at 17:46.
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