The sort of cardstock that Mel refers to is a high quality version somewhat similar to what is used by dry cleaners to keep dress shirts flat, or in crude and cheap versions is the backing for a pad of paper. That can be a material for scratchbuilding - at one time the Japanese modelers in particular did some wonderful things with it, but is too thick for making the rolled steel coils in the article.
I think of that more as a stiff paper than a cardstock per se - such as a 3x5 index card sort of card stock, or the cardstock of a manilla folder. Thickness and flexibility like what we used to call construction paper in elementary school, but smoother. Even very thick and stiff bond paper of the most expensive kind is more like it for this rolling purpose.
Dave Nelson
October issue full of good stuff. One question about the article with instructions how to "roll your own" steel coils on pages 28 and 29...
I've used styrene and wood and metal for scratchbuilding and kitbashing since 1968, but never cardstock. Honest!
What thickness is available / used in the article? Is this something available at large box general merchandise stores or from on line ( nearest hobby shop is two hours!)?
Yeah, after decades in the hobby, still learning things.
Thanks for any direction on this...
Pat Flynn