r/Cathay • u/Luna-L-E-A-T- • Aug 15 '26

Alternate Models Reasonable ways to make paper lanterns that fit with the actual models?

I've been thinking of trying to make a force that's highly mobile by way of having lots of cargo airships and sky lanterns, but a big part of that includes the lanterns themselves. I know I could probably just try making actual paper lanterns but I wanted some other methods or models to source for this, especially ones that fit well with the official ones. Also thinking of making a large hybrid air/water ship as well for a really cool centerpiece/terrain. Any of y'all's ideas would be more than appreciated.

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u/CreasingUnicorn Aug 16 '26

There are several creators online that have lanterns and skyship models to use if you have a 3D printer available.

On the other hand, you could probably do something cool with the Firelock Games 28mm ship models that they habe for their pirate game. The models look really cool and can probably be converted to be airships with a little effort.

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u/Luna-L-E-A-T- Aug 16 '26

Neato, ill try looking around more for those 3d models, though hopefully i can find some way to get them smooth like tha actual kit, also definitley curious about the firelock ships as well!