July 31, 2022

Mannheim Water Tower Paper Model

Mannheim Wasserturm Bastelbogen
The ornate water tower in the city of Mannheim, Germany was completed in 1889. After being severely damaged in World War II, the tower was finally restored to its former glory in 1963. It continues to this day to stand as a symbol of the city of Mannheim. Sometime before 1999, a paper model of the tower was released by the Mannheim Supply and Transport Company in cooperation with publisher J. F. Schreiber. A copy of the template for this model may be downloaded here. The scale of the model is 1:220 or Z Scale. There are no instructions for the model other than the numbered exploded view diagram contained on one of the four pages of the template.

Other Papercraft Towers:

1934 Eiffel Papercraft
Vienna Wasserturm Bastelbogen
World Trade Center
Lukenwalde Market Tower
Japanese Cityscape

July 24, 2022

Poseable He-Man Papercraft

Masters of the Universe Bastelbogen
The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated television show was first broadcast in 1983. The protagonist of the show is Prince Adam, who by lifting his Power Sword in the air is transformed into the ultra-strong He-Man! This poseable papercraft He-Man was created by Titan Papercraft. The Pepakura PDO template for the figure may be downloaded here. Included in the download are an axe and a shield! In the 1987 live action Masters of the Universe movie, He-Man is played by Dolph Lundgren.

July 10, 2022

Sonic the Hedgehog Paper Model

Sonic Hedgehog Bastelbogen
With the release of his second live action movie, Sonic the Hedgehog continues his thirty year popularity streak. This paper model homage to Sonic was created by Pendragon Papercraft. The PDF template for the model may be downloaded here. The thing I like about this particular model is the accurate portrayal of Sonic's freakishly long nose. X )

Previous Sonic Papercraft:

Arby's Paper Toys

July 4, 2022

Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine Papercraft

Mystery Machine Van Bastelbogen
No one knows for sure what type of van the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine is. The best guesses are that it is either a 1960's Dodge A100 or a Chevy panel van from the same period.  The van is owned by the blonde hunk Fred, who uses it to ferry the rest of the "meddling kids" to the next mystery to be solved. This paper model of the Mystery Machine is more detailed than most you will find. It has side and rear doors that actually open. Keeping the doors closed is a different story. However, if you apply your best paper engineering skills, I am sure a way can be found to close and latch the doors. This papercraft was created by DeviantART member Dumdumbot. The Pepakura PDO template for the van may be downloaded here. Oh, I should mention that the model comes with some tiny items to go in the back: a pizza box, some Scooby Snacks, and a desktop computer for researching mysteries.

Previous Scooby-Doo Papercraft:

Hot Wheels Scale Van
Scoob
Velma, Shaggy, and Daphne
RPG Miniature Mystery Machine