>>5494322It should, I did my first couple papercraft models that way. Depending on what shininess you want, 65 lb. card stock or photo paper worked for me.
I sometimes put a paper model into a graphics program like Photoshop or GIMP to scale it up or down as needed. I look up the real life size and adjust the model to match the scale.
You could also send them to a photo printing place like Target or Wal-Mart has. I've done it and the results look good, the gloss and crispness are better than I could get from my printer, and cheaper too. A couple caveats; I haven't had much luck getting a good bond using the usual glues like Aileen's on photo paper, and sanding the glue points isn't ideal. Elmer's Craft Bond Permanent scrapbooking tape and super glue have worked.
Depending on the model's size I made a blank template in GIMP to match what the photo printing place had, like 5x7 or 4x6. Then I left at least a 1/4 inch blank border on all sides because the photo place crops a bit. I used both Wal-Mart and Target and the final print size was just what I wanted.
I have also had success bonding things like cut-to-fit foam board and basswood to the backs of models, like a vending machine. It really increases the stiffness. Leave room for folding and tab gluing points.
