Model Matchstick

Model Matchsticks – My model begins! After receiving my new package I thought it was time to start building. This is something I have not done since I was a kid and so with trembling hands and a knife at the ready (just joking) I started!

About an hour into the process I had about 100 matches laid out. This is gonna take a long time to build this model matchstick tram and as you can see in the photo I am using a thin plastick sheet instead of the cardboard insert supplied with the package.

Why am I using the plastic? Well firstly it means I can use the cardboard again for another model. I don’t have to buy it again I just need to buy the matches thereby saving money and secondly the card gets trapped in between the matches and I sort of think this is cheating a bit. The plastic peals of really easily and you can do the other side without problems.

As you can see from the second photo, I have now finished both sides of the base of the tram. About 20 hours work all together and I think about 500 matches.

What I like about model matchstick making is that you can actually do what you want with the design and be artistic and place the matches where you want. If they don’t quite fit, it’s OK you can just cut them a bit to make them fit.

Here is a video of one guy that built his own football stadium out of matches. Hmmm. I wonder if I could build a house for myself?

For those of you who are serious about modeling, you may want to check out this great book to help you get started.

Keep visiting me as often as you can as I show you my progress with my Model Matchstick

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