Make This Model Medieval Castle (Usborne Cut-Out Models) [Paperback]

Iain Ashman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Usborne Cut-Out Models

-- Require only glue, scissors and a craft knife

-- Most historical titles compatible with OO/HO scale to complement figures bought from model shops

-- Fantasy models include moving parts and "see-inside" sections

-- Each model includes full-color buildings, people and baseboard

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Edc Pub (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746032927
• ISBN-13: 978-0746032923
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Architecture

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very hard for a beginner, but fabulous looking when done, July 16, 2006

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A Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make This Model Medieval Castle (Usborne Cut-Out Models) (Paperback)

I've never done any modeling, but I thought this would be an interesting project to do with my 7-year-old since we're studying the Middle Ages over the summer. I spent a week trying to put the thing together. It says to use quick drying glue, but gave no suggestions. Several of the glues I used just didn't stick to the slick surface. Finally, I gave up. I was visiting my Dad the next week and he does balsa model airplanes as a hobby. He told me that paper is one of the hardest modeling materials. We spent many hours over the next week putting it together. Not all the pieces fit correctly and had to be modified. (One of the towers was too big around, for instance.) We also mounted it on a piece of corrugated carboard, which helped with the stability of the whole thing. He taught me some of the tricks of the trade and we used 4 different types of glue, depending on the situation. When we were finished, it looked fabulous, but it was really difficult.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fortune of Fun for $10, June 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Make This Model Medieval Castle (Usborne Cut-Out Models) (Paperback)

This model has been an absolute kick to make. I am an overstressed financial executive and mother of an almost-four-year-old and this book has become my evening therapy. Although my daughter can't help with the building (it's fairly complicated and requires careful cutting), she loves watching me put it together while she plays with the tiny cut-out characters. She has spent hours making up versions of fairy tales while she watches me put the castle together. A great value for someone who likes making things and is looking for a pick-up project that doesn't require a workshop or special equipment.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent project!, September 22, 2006

By 

Will Kalif "StormTheCastle" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make This Model Medieval Castle (Usborne Cut-Out Models) (Paperback)

I was given this as a gift and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You have to take your time with this and its going to take quite a few hours to make. It looks really good when complete. If you have never worked with paper or origami or any kind of similar craft this will be a challenge. Overall it was excellent.

One tip: I used a little too much glue when affixing everything to the base so it came out a little wrinkled. I suggest you only use thin glue or a very light amount of glue when affixing things to the base. It will look much better if the base is very flat. This minimal use of glue is probably a good rule of thumb for the whole model but everything came out fine for me, just the base was a little wrinkled.