Cardboard modeling
Cardboard modeling or cardboard engineering is a form of modelling with paper, card stock, paperboard, and corrugated fiberboard.[1] The term cardboard engineering is sometimes used to differentiate from the craft of making decorative cards. It is often referred to as paper modelling although in practice card is generally used.
History
Originally this was a form of modelling undertaken because of the low cost involved. Card, a means of
Books of printed
Models to cut out were also a feature of paperboard folding cartons. For many years, breakfast cereal makers had models to cut out on their packets.[3]
The hobby has been revived through the use of IT-based
Pre-printed models may be downloaded from the internet. A web ring[4] lists some of these, while others offer a range of models from the simple to the complex.
See also
References
- ^ Cardboard Engineering, with Scissors and Paste by GH Deason. Model Aeronautical Press 1958
- ^ Cardboard Rolling Stock and How to Build It — by E Rankine Gray
- ^ "Details & information on breakfast cereal offers and promotions including free gifts and packet cut outs". cerealoffers.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "The Paper Model WebRing Paper Model, Papercraft, Free Models, Free Paper Models, Free Papercraft, Free Paper Craft, Paper Craft". I.webring.com. Retrieved 2009-07-30.