Civil War Naval Paper Models Available

[AndyHall]

While looking for something else today, I happened on a collection of paper models by the late Magnus Mörck that are available for download as PDF files.

http://modelsnmoore.com/mmork.php
http://modelsnmoore.com/mymodels.php

Individual models:

USS Cairo
USS Carondelet
USS Essex
USS Mendota
Blockade runner Teazer
US Perry (above)
USS Coeur de Lion
Transport Maple Leaf
USS Lehigh
CSS Albemarle

Not all of the links work. I haven't printed out and assembled any of these, so I can't speak to their quality, but looks interesting.

 

[WJC]

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While looking for something else today, I happened on a collection of paper models by the late Magnus Mörck that are available for download as PDF files.

http://modelsnmoore.com/mmork.php
http://modelsnmoore.com/mymodels.php

Individual models:

USS Cairo
USS Carondelet
USS Essex
USS Mendota
Blockade runner Teazer
US Perry (above)
USS Coeur de Lion
Transport Maple Leaf
USS Lehigh
CSS Albemarle

Not all of the links work. I haven't printed out and assembled any of these, so I can't speak to their quality, but looks interesting.

Thanks for posting this information.
I'm not a modeler: what is a "paper model"? A model assembled from parts cut out from computer printouts? Not plastic or wood, but actual pieces of paper?
The great models pictured certainly look more substantial....

 

[AndyHall]

Thanks for posting this information.
I'm not a modeler: what is a "paper model"? A model assembled from parts cut out from computer printouts? Not plastic or wood, but actual pieces of paper?
The great models pictured certainly look more substantial....

In this case, it's a model that you print out on card stock, cut out and assemble.they're popular because they are inexpensive and easy to start over if something goes wrong. Paper models are especially popular in Europe.

 

[mofederal]

This is an idea that looks pretty interesting. I might like to try make one of these. I like the idea that if you screw something up, you can make a new piece. Very different.

 

[AndyHall]

My dad built a lot of these when I was a kid, along time ago. That was before the Internet and personal computers in the building to print your own, of course so they had to be ordered through the mail print it on heavy card stock. Still, you can get all sorts of models of practically anything that way.

 

[mofederal]

I wonder if you took the plans and put them into a 3 D printer if you could print a model out in plastic. It would be interesting if you do it.

 

[WJC]

In this case, it's a model that you print out on card stock, cut out and assemble.they're popular because they are inexpensive and easy to start over if something goes wrong. Paper models are especially popular in Europe.

Thanks for your response.
The models pictured certainly didn't look like my childhood cut-outs! What a talent the late Mr. Mörck had!
I am tempted to try one myself, though I doubt it will look as realistic....

 

[AndyHall]

I wonder if you took the plans and put them into a 3 D printer if you could print a model out in plastic. It would be interesting if you do it.

You might be able to use the paper model plans as a template for making a digital model that could be sent to the 3-D printer

Thanks for your response.
The models pictured certainly didn't look like my childhood cut-outs! What a talent the late Mr. Mörck had!
I am tempted to try one myself, though I doubt it will look as realistic....

If you don't want to start with one of those, there are lots of other models of different types available online for free. Get yourself a hobby knife, a good surface to cut on, and have at it!

 

[mofederal]

I used to be pretty good at carving, but I cut myself some. I can cut patterns, I used to make my own uniforms.

 

[rebelatsea]

In this case, it's a model that you print out on card stock, cut out and assemble.they're popular because they are inexpensive and easy to start over if something goes wrong. Paper models are especially popular in Europe.

Andy I have the "Teazer". Simple paper models on both sides of the Atlantic started before the war, I have a couple of US models printed out but not made up. In Europe the impetus was shortage of raw materiels, particularly in Eastern Europe where Poland in particular developed paper ? card modelling to a very high standard, and indeed still holds to that now, but there are companies and individuals building models to very high standards all over the world. There is a website Papermodelers.com for those interested. Formerly hand drawn, kits are now computer aided, and it's possible to get etched railings, metal gun barrels and thousands more small items to enhance the kits. They don't come cheap but the results are superb with practice.
Here is my Teazer, modified as Bat 1864: Japanese Paddle frigate Kaiten : and two views of my son's Titanic, the bow view includes tender Nomadic to the same scale.

The Kaiten is a free download I found on the net, Titanic is a German kit, and is now old ,the new one produced with CAD is probably superb - but so is it's price !

 

[AndyHall]

John, thanks for posting those. Any truth to the rumor that it's your birthday?

 

[1950lemans]

https://www.ecardmodels.com/index.php/free-models.html?p=3

This site has 123 free paper models. Page 7 has the CSS Palmetto ironclad in 1/250 scale if anyone wants to give paper modeling a try.
Paper modeling is much more popular throughout the world than plastic modeling. Paper modeling demands a different skill set than plastic modeling. Buildings, planes and ships are the most popular.

CT ERTZ is probably the biggest creator of CW ships, especially ironclads. He's a member of CW Talk also. This page has a bunch of free CW ships - CSS Albemarle, CSS Texas, a picket boat, USS Marrietta ironclad.

http://modelsnmoore.com/ertz.php

Morck's models are very difficult to make. Just an fyi.

 

[rebelatsea]

John, thanks for posting those. Any truth to the rumor that it's your birthday?

Yes Andy 67 years young !

In the UK Marcle Models issue a catalogue with hundreds of kits of all descriptions,
www.marcle.co.uk/cataloguehome.html

I have no connection with him except as a customer ! I did some plans for Corey, some of which are out of date now, but nevertheless produce some nice models. I ran out of room so had to downsize to 1/600. With care it is possible to re scale a lot of kits.

 

[mofederal]

I like the models, and for being made of card stock, it is very impressive. I would like to try one. What kind of glue does it use? The paint type also.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Yes Andy 67 years young !

In the UK Marcle Models issue a catalogue with hundreds of kits of all descriptions,
www.marcle.co.uk/cataloguehome.html

I have no connection with him except as a customer ! I did some plans for Corey, some of which are out of date now, but nevertheless produce some nice models. I ran out of room so had to downsize to 1/600. With care it is possible to re scale a lot of kits.

A belated "Happy Birthday" to you, @rebelatsea!!
Wow, great models! But yes, even more room consuming than books...

 

[shipmodeler]

I have seen ship models built from paper kits and some of these guys do absolutely remarkable work. Do a search on Google and you will be amazed how good some of the models are.

 

[rebelatsea]

I like the models, and for being made of card stock, it is very impressive. I would like to try one. What kind of glue does it use? The paint type also.

You can use any type of clear contact adhesive, I'm not familiar with what is available in the USA, but I use clear Bostik here in the UK. The kits come ready coloured so no painting except perhaps car edges is necessary.

 

[rebelatsea]

A belated "Happy Birthday" to you, @rebelatsea!!
Wow, great models! But yes, even more room consuming than books...

Thank you very much , that Titanic model is nearly 4ft long !

 

[jay gale]

wow......

those are incredible.

 

[Story]

You might be able to use the paper model plans as a template for making a digital model that could be sent to the 3-D printer

Just to be the Devil's Advocate, if you scaled those plans 200% they'd be 1/125th (or compatible with the LINDBERG Block Runner model).