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Indiana Jones Papercraft: Webley Mk VI Revolver

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Indiana Jones' weapon of choice in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a Webley Mk VI revolver. Although the movie takes place in 1938, the Mk VI is an older weapon which, starting in 1915, was issued as the standard sidearm for British troops during World War I. My papercraft rendition of the revolver takes some "artistic liberties" in the name of making the paper model easier to build , but I worked hard to keep the 1:1 scale of the gun accurate. This is the one and only papercraft I have ever released without a test build first, so let me know if you find any problems. The template may be downloaded here. Estimated difficulty level: 4/5.

Printable Chinese Paper Lanterns

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:58:00 +0000

The Disney Family Fun website offers these printable paper lanterns as a Chinese New Year item, but I think they would be pretty cool any time of the year. ^^ From the looks of the unfolded pattern, I would estimate the finished lanterns to be only about 2.5" (6.4 cm) tall. The PDF template file for the lanterns may be downloaded here.

Deadpool Cubee Paper Toy

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:00 +0000

There are quite a few Deadpool cubees around, but this one by Randyfivesix is my favorite. Although not pictured above, this paper toy includes Deadpool's signature katana swords. The two pages of the template are available here and here. Deadpool is a Marvel Comics character created by artist Rob Liefield in 1991.

Kratos Paper Model (God of War)

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:23:00 +0000

I have seen quite a few papercraft models of Kratos (the main character in the God of War video game series) but this is the first one I have come across that looks to be based on a 3D model from the game. The finished model stands around 12.6" (32 cm) tall and comes with the two axes shown (display stand not included!) The template (located here) is offered in Pepakura PDO format only and requires the free 7-Zip program to extract it after it is downloaded. The template and build photos above are by Delay.

Papercraft Gemstones

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:11:00 +0000

Here are some simple, but beautiful papercraft gemstones from Kate at the Minieco website. As you can see, Kate loves brilliant colors. ^^ These gems were created by printing a blank template on color cardstock. There are many uses for the gems including Christmas decorations, mobiles, and garlands. Also available at Minieco are templates for platonic solids. The templates for the gems are located here and the templates for the platonic solids are located here.

Animation Style Batman Papercraft

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:09:00 +0000

I was unable to find much information on this Batman papercraft I came across. It looks like it may have been modeled after one of the Batman animated TV series from the 1990's, but whether it was created from scratch or from a video game 3D model I can't say. The PDO file for the model says it was unfolded by "Cuguel" who may be the same person who was involved in creating the Alien xenomorph life cycle papercraft I posted a while back. The Pepakura template for this paper model is available here.

Star Wars Papercraft: V-wing Airspeeder

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:22:00 +0000

This V-wing airspeeder paper model is based on a 3D model from the 1998 video game Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. According to the Star Wars wiki:

"The V-wing airspeeder was a combat airspeeder developed by the New Republic to replace aging cloud cars and allow more expensive starfighters to focus on space combat... The V-wing's weapon systems had two fire-linked blaster cannons on either side of the vehicle with an effective range of two kilometers."

The simple template and detailed instructions for this model are the work of Imclod at deviantART and may be downloaded here.

Portal 2 Papercraft: Frankenturret Robot

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:13:00 +0000

The Portal 2 video game introduced a robot known as a "frankenturret". A frankenturret is something like a cross between a weighted storage cube and a sentry turret. Markus, the creator of this frankenturret papercraft, admits that the model is "somewhat finicky to assemble", but if you remain undaunted by this information ^^, you can download the template here.

Fantasy Papercraft: Lich

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0000

Destro2k at DeviantART has created an exquisitely detailed paper model of a lich. In fantasy literature a lich is an undead creature that, unlike a zombie, retains the intelligence it had as a living thing. This papercraft is based on an original 3D model by DeviantARTist FirstKeeper and not a model ripped from a video game. The Pepakura PDO files for this paper model may be downloaded here.

Architecture Papercraft: Alhambra Palace

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:21:00 +0000

The Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain is an example of the Mudéjar style of architecture. Mudéjar architecture is a mixture of European and Moorish architectural elements that resulted from Christian and Muslim cultures living side by side in Spain from the 12th through the 16th Centuries. This easy-to-build paper model of the Alhambra is offered by the bastelbogen-online website. Other free papercraft offered by bastelbogen-online include Roman helmets and a series of Roman watchtowers. The build photos above are by John.

Origami Valentine Shark

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:06:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is closer than you think! This aggressive shark valentine is part paper toy and part origami. The printable template and instructions by Jacque Lynn Davis are located here. Also available are an origami shark without the heart and a blank shark template you can color yourself.

Star Wars Papercraft: Darth Vader TIE Fighter

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:08:00 +0000

In Star Wars Episode IV during the battle to destroy the Death Star, Darth Vader pilots an advance prototype starfighter known as the TIE Advanced x1. Unlike most TIE fighters, this particular version was equipped with a hyperdrive. This paper model of the TIE/x1 is the work of Sergey-Haker at swmodel.ru. The template may be downloaded at Noturno Sukhoi's website.

Skyrim Papercraft: Runed Lexicon Cube

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:05:00 +0000

After doing a papercraft Dwemer puzzle cube, I couldn't resist making another cube from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim video game. This time it's a runed lexicon cube. This papercraft is the appearance the lexicon takes after being inscribed with an elder scroll's knowledge in the "Discerning the Transmundane" quest. The template for the cube may be downloaded here. Once again, special thanks to Paperjon for providing the textures for the model.

Antique Papercraft: Orphan Annie Circus

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:52:00 +0000

Vintage paper toys always bring a smile. ^^ This Orphan Annie Goofy Circus was a mail-in offer by Ovaltine in the late 1930's. Scans of some of the circus pieces may be viewed at a website devoted to C. Carey Cloud, the designer of the papercraft. Cloud is probably best remembered for his work as a Cracker Jack prize designer. He produced toy designs for the snack company for thirty some years from the 1930's to the 1960's.

Star Trek TOS Papercraft: Romulan Bird of Prey

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:03:00 +0000

The Romulan Bird of Prey is one of my favorite starships in the original Star Trek television series. This well designed paper model of the ship by Horissman even includes landing gear. The PDF template for the model (which contains detailed assembly diagrams) may be downloaded here. The build photos above are by Josh (aka Sidewinder). In a previous post I featured a papercraft Romulan Warbird, also on my list of favorite Star Trek spacecraft.

Digimon Papercraft: Marcus Damon's Digivice

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:52:00 +0000

The fifth series in the Digimon television franchise is Digimon Data Squad (in Japan: "Digimon Savers"). The lead character of the series, Marcus Damon (in Japan: Diamon Masaru), makes use of a device known as a Data Link Digivice (in Japan: "Digivice iC"). The device allows digimon monsters to "digivolve" into more powerful versions of themselves. This 1:1 scale paper model of Damon's digivice (my first release of 2012!) was based on a 3D model from the Digimon Masters MMORPG. The lined and unlined PDF templates may be downloaded here.

Star Wars Papercraft: Miniature Gaming Starships

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:59:00 +0000

Miniature gaming fan Momir Farooq has a collection of twenty three Star Wars starships available for download. The tiny paper models are intended to be used with the Star Wars Miniatures gaming system. Pictured are a B-Wing, a snowspeeder (technically, not a starship), a Y-Wing, a X-Wing, and a A-Wing.
The starships may be downloaded here. The snowspeeder and other ground vehicles may be downloaded here. Build photo above is by ThunderChildFTC at DeviantART.

Predator Bio Mask Paper Model With Stand

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:39:00 +0000

This is my favorite papercraft Predator mask out of the three that are currently available (see the other two masks here and here). It's my fav for a couple of reasons. First, it has a finished interior that the others don't have. Second, it comes with a display stand. I especially like the little skulls on the side. ^^ The template for this 1:1 scale paper model was created by Noturno Sukhoi and may be downloaded here.

Skyrim Papercraft: Konahrik Dragon Priest Mask

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:03:00 +0000

After releasing papercraft templates for the first nine Skyrim dragon priest masks, Brandon has finally released a template for the tenth and final mask. This is the Konahrik mask. Konahrik literally means "warlord". The Pepakura PDO and PDF templates for the mask may be downloaded here. The build photo above is by Cotton-Eyed Joe.

Futurama Papercraft: Planet Express Headquarters Building

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:52:00 +0000

In the Futurama animated television series most of the main characters work for an intergalactic delivery service known as Planet Express, Inc. This paper model of the Planet Express headquarters building was created in 2006 by J. Muller at JM Precision Cardmodels. Despite being released several years ago, the free papercraft template is still available for download here (look for the link near the middle of the page). Construction of the model may be tricky for papercraft newbies as not all the parts have gluing tabs.

League of Legends Papercraft: Kennen Shuriken

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:35:00 +0000

Since I am posting on Christmas Eve, you might mistake this shuriken papercraft for a Christmas star. ^^ But no, this is the weapon of Kennen, a ninja in the League of Legends video game. The official League of Legends website describes Kennen as follows:

"There exists an ancient order originating in the Ionian Isles dedicated to the preservation of balance...This order is known as the Kinkou and it employs a triumvirate of shadow warriors to uphold its causes in the world. Kennen is one of these shadow warriors, entrusted with the sacred duty of Coursing the Sun - tirelessly conveying the justice of the Kinkou."

The finished papercraft measures 8" (20.3 cm) tip to tip. The template may be downloaded here.

2.5D Steampunk Santa Papercraft

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:59:00 +0000

This "Steam Santa" papercraft is new from Desktop Gremlins. Here's the back-story to the piece:

"Steam Santa makes gifts for all the good girls and boys, shrinks them down to the size of a spec and carries them in a magical utility belt. He can be seen each December, zooming around the world on a wondrous steam-powered jet pack, delivering holiday joy."

As with all the delightful creations from Desktop Gremlins, this three piece papercraft is glue-less and easy to build. The printable template for Steam Santa may be downloaded here.

Origami Dinosaurs

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:58:00 +0000

Here is a sampling of some of the wonderful origami dinosaurs at Stephen O'Hanlon's website, fishgoth.com. Pictured (from the upper left and going clockwise) are an allosaurus, a tyrannosaurus, a triceratops and a coelophysis. Sixteen different dinosaurs are available in all. Once at fishgoth.com, click on the photos of the dinosaurs to download the folding diagrams.

Cute Papercraft Piggy Bank

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:53:00 +0000

This cute papercraft piggy bank is named "Shnekel" after the nickname for an Israeli coin. Traditional piggy banks must be broken in order to get the coins out. This bank, however, must be cut with scissors. Denise, who lives in Israel, created the piggy in 2008. Its template may be downloaded here.

More Ways To Follow

noreply@blogger.com (Tektonten) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:05:00 +0000

Just a quick note... For those of you that like to follow websites by Google+ and Twitter, I have added Tektonten Papercraft accounts for both these social media sites. Other ways to follow Tektonten Papercraft include Facebook, e-mail, RSS feed, and Google Friend Connect. Look for links to each of these at the right side of the page. Thanks!