# Cardboard modeling

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[[File:Cardboard model of the Scott Monument, Edinburgh.JPG|thumb|Cardboard model of the [Scott Monument](/source/Scott_Monument), Edinburgh (1860)]]
'''Cardboard modeling''' or '''cardboard engineering''' is a form of [modelling](/source/Model_building) with [paper](/source/paper), [card stock](/source/card_stock), [paperboard](/source/paperboard), and [corrugated fiberboard](/source/corrugated_fiberboard).<ref>Cardboard Engineering, with Scissors and Paste by GH Deason. Model Aeronautical Press 1958</ref> The term ''cardboard engineering'' is sometimes used to differentiate from the [craft](/source/craft) of making [decorative cards](/source/Greeting_card). It is often referred to as ''[paper model](/source/paper_model)ling'' 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 [cutting](/source/cutting) and [glue](/source/glue) are all that is needed. Some models are 100% card, while others use items of other materials to reinforce the model. After [World War II](/source/World_War_II) cardboard models were promoted by a number of model companies. One company, ERG ([Bournemouth](/source/Bournemouth)) Ltd. produced a book "Cardboard Rolling Stock and How to Build It" and [Superquick](/source/Superquick) are still well known for their range of printed and pre-cut kits.<ref>Cardboard Rolling Stock and How to Build It&nbsp;— by E Rankine Gray</ref>

Books of printed [model](/source/model_building)s to cut out and make have been around a long time<sup>{{when|date=June 2016}}</sup>. Also, specially printed cards were available from which models could be made. In the UK [Micromodels](/source/Micromodels) were well known for very small card models.

Models to cut out were also a feature of [paperboard](/source/paperboard) folding [carton](/source/carton)s. For many years, breakfast cereal makers had models to cut out on their packets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cerealoffers.com/home.html|title=Details & information on breakfast cereal offers and promotions including free gifts and packet cut outs|website=cerealoffers.com|access-date=2017-09-27}}</ref>

The hobby has been revived through the use of [ink-jet](/source/ink-jet) and [laser colour printers](/source/Laser_printer), with the availability of inexpensive [cutting plotters](/source/plotter) and [laser engravers](/source/Laser_engraving) also reducing the time, effort, and tedium associated with cutting out the many parts. Using a [vector graphics](/source/vector_graphics) package, it is even possible for anyone to create their own models from scratch, though most use [special software](/source/Paper_model).

Models to cut out can also be downloaded from the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://i.webring.com/hub?ring=papermodelwebrin |title=The Paper Model WebRing Paper Model, Papercraft, Free Models, Free Paper Models, Free Papercraft, Free Paper Craft, Paper Craft |publisher=I.webring.com |date= |accessdate=2009-07-30}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[Net (polyhedron)](/source/Net_(polyhedron))
*[Paper model](/source/Paper_model)
*[Architectural model](/source/Architectural_model)

== References ==
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==External links==
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