Containers • Trailers • Accessories • Surface Prints

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Before You Print (Strongly Recommended)

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Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced

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Before printing in full color:

1. Print the model once on regular paper in grayscale.

2. Practice scoring, folding, cutting, and gluing.

3. Confirm fit and assembly sequence.

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Once comfortable, proceed with final printing.

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Paper Type (Critical)

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Recommended Paper

• Matte Photo Paper or Presentation Paper

• Size: 8.5" × 11" (Letter)

• Print quality: Best Photo or High Quality

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❌ Do not use cardstock or porous paper

These significantly reduce print quality and complicate folding.

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Paper Weight Recommendations

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N Scale

• Standard models (containers, trailers):
  220 g/m² (approx. 0.48 lb)

• Small or complex models (accessories, tank containers, ArroWedge):
  128 g/m² (approx. 0.28 lb)

HO Scale

• Standard models:
  220 g/m² or heavier

• Small or complex models:
  220 g/m² recommended

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Some models require printing different sections on different paper weights. This will be noted on the model sheets.

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Printer Settings (Very Important)

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• Print at 100% size

• Do not:

  • Scale

  • Rotate

  • Center

  • Reduce to printable area

• Use Photo or Borderless mode when available

⚠️ Printer defaults often reduce size automatically. Always double-check settings.

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Surface Prints (All Scales)

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• Print on light matte photo or presentation paper

• Recommended weight: 128 g/m²

• Surface kits include multiple sheets:

  • First sheet = layout guide

  • Additional sheets = fill areas

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Surface prints are designed to blend only after full areas are completed.
Partial sections may appear blurry or repetitive until finished.

Weathering joints with pastels and a soft brush is encouraged.