I read an article in MR mag about building structures using Dunkin donuts boxes, but I can not seem to find the correct issue or the article. Does anyone remember this article?
I like building structures and would like to help.
I keep a computer file called 'structech" that is about structure building techniques as such (that could apply to any number of desired structures.) I Control-F searched with search words “dunkin” and “donut” with no results.
I also keep about 20 big reference files related to partticular structure prototypes such as agindustry, farms, houses, industry, public bhuildings, stores, railroad structures-other*. (*other than Santa Fe. I keep reference files of about 1800 stations on the Santas Fe)
Do you remember what kind of structures were being modeled with Dunkin Donuts boxes to make it easier to search?
I remember the article. It was, I think, between 3 and 5 years ago, perhaps? What I recall is the author would scribe the box to look like siding, cut out window openings, etc. He reinforced the sides, obviously! What he liked was the low cost and ease of working with the boxes. Was easy to bend for things like silos.
Not sure I can find the issue. “Dunkin” or " Donuts" is probably not an index entry!
George V.
Making buildings out of so-called cardstock, whether actual cardstock purchased at an art supply or stationery store, or repurposed items such as doughnut / cereal / shirt boxes, index cards, etc. Has been around for a long time.
It’s basically a question of finding a texture for the piece and gluing it on to the cardstock, then cutting out the pieces of the structure and reinforcing it as necessary (making gussets or beams of cardstock as necessary). Try Googling “cardstock model structures” and see what you find.
I’m not trying to be funny since I love as doughnuts as much as anyone, [C=:-)]
but unless you’re getting unused boxes for free, wouldn’t they be sticky or greasy inside? It seems like it might be better to buy a few sheets of coated cardstock at an office supply or craft store. Unless, of course, you don’t live near any of those places, which would make a trip to Dunkin worthwhile for a number of reasons. : )
Jim
Why is my first inclination to assume ths might have been in an April issue?
Look in the March 2010 issue - page 68
I agree, a used dunkin Doughnuts box would be messy. You can get cardstock at Michaels Craft Stores online at http://www.michaels.com/ Office Max, Office Depot, or Staples
Another alternative is foam core board. I find this to be an excellent core for scratch building as it is very lightweight and provides some rigidity to the structure. But the bottom line is that there are any number of things that you can use as the basis for a build
Exhibit A Cereal box substructure
Exhibit B Foam core
Maybe the Dunkin Donut residue would draw cops.
I listened to Gabriel Iglesias and carry a box of Dunkin Doughnuts on long trips. That way, If I get pulled over and the cop asks me if I know why I was pulled over, I just pull out the box and tell them “Cuz you can smell em!”