February 28, 2022

DC Comics Green Arrow Papercraft

Green Arrow Bastelbogen
I don't know much about this paper model of the DC Comics character Green Arrow. The few things I do know: 1) It was designed by someone named Cesar da Mata, 2) it has a lot of small pieces (264 to be exact) and 3) the finished model is 16.7" (42 cm) tall. The construction process is complex and there are no instructions, so this model is not recommended for beginners. PDF and Pepakura PDF templates may be downloaded here. Despite the similarities of Green Arrow to the Marvel character, Hawkeye, Green Arrow has been around much longer. Green Arrow first appeared in 1941. Hawkeye first appeared in 1964.

Other DC Papercraft:

Dark Knight Cowl
Flying Superman
Green Lantern Rings of Power
Arkham City Harley Quinn
John Constantine Bust

February 26, 2022

McDonald's Restaurant Building Paper Model

McDonald's Architecture Bastelbogen
This small scale paper model of a McDonald's building was created by a papercraft designer in Japan. I haven't seen a McDonald's like this in the US, so I assume this is the typical architectural design of the restaurants in Japan. The template for the model is a single page with only 6 parts, an easy build. The PDF template may be downloaded here. Photo instructions may viewed here. The first McDonald's restaurant in Japan opened in 1971.

Other Paper Architecture:

Tokyo Shopping District Diorama
Mini World Architecture Series
Philippines Buildings Collection
NYC Guggenheim Museum
N Scale Urban Buildings

February 20, 2022

Chibi Gundam Papercraft

I must say, these are the cutest Gundam paper models I have come across. The larger figures are only 5 cm tall. Unlike most 3D papercraft, these models are constructed using color cardstock rather than printing the colors with ink on white cardstock. The PDF template for the models may be downloaded at WXY Paper. Visual instructions are included.  The Gundam franchise began in 1979 with the release of the Mobile Suit Gundam anime.

Other Papercraft Mechs:

Madcat Automata
RX-78-2
Robot Missile Tank
Front Mission 4 Mechs
OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon

February 5, 2022

Pokemon Papercraft: Totodile

Pokemon Bastelbogen
In one episode of the Pokeman anime, Ash and Misty battle in the wild for possession of a Totodile. Ash wins the match and adds the Totodile to his team. Totodiles are playful, crocodile-like Pokemon with extremely strong jaws. This papercraft Totodile was created by Tenpepakura. The PDF template for the model may be downloaded here.

Other Pokemon Papercraft:

Boxy Pikachu
Quilava
Meowth Hot Air Balloon
Mewtwo
Bulbasaur