15th Anniversary!

Earlier this month (the 5th to be exact) was the 15th anniversary of my first blog post on Tektonten Papercraft! Fifteen years is pretty ancient when it comes to papercraft blogs. Most of the big papercraft blogs I followed when I first started are now dead. May they rest in peace. ;) I will keep my little blog going until I no longer find any enjoyment in it, and that is not likely to happen any time soon. :) Thanks to everyone who visits and even greater thanks to those who make return visits. You are appreciated.

Pictured are a few of the dozens (or is it hundreds?) of unfinished paper models I have on my hard drive. Who knows? I may yet release some of these... I will leave it to you to identify what these are.

Medieval RPG Hand Cart Papercraft

This medieval hand cart paper model was created by Paperschnitzel as a free promotional download for the RPG game, Ravenfeast. To be exact, Ravenfeast is a historical tabletop wargame set in the Age of Vikings. The PDF template for the cart, as well as instructions, may be downloaded from the Ravenfeast website. The template in the download is a simplified version of what is shown in the photo. However, an advanced papercrafter will be able to produce the results in the photo by printing the template multiple times, gluing the pieces to heavy cardstock, then layering pieces during construction for a more 3D effect. If I am not mistaken, this cart is 28mm scale.

Other Medieval Papercraft:

Historic Soldiers
Jousting Tents
Half-timbered Buildings
Czech Fortress
Inn and Cottage

Vader's TIE Fighter Paper Model

You may have noticed I like Star Wars papercraft! :) Here is a model that I thought was particularly nice. It is Darth Vader's TIE fighter (aka TIE Advance x1) from Star Wars Episode IV. What I like about this model is it is fairly easy to build, plus it has nicely done textures (notice the "weathering" on the rear of the TIE). This model was designed by JLeslie48 and may be downloaded at his website, www.zoneactivitemanuelle.com. Included in the download is a Pepakura PDO file and a lineless PDF.

Other Star Wars Papercraft:

Mini Star Destroyers
Razor Crest
TX-130 Repulsorlift Tank
Detailed TIE Advanced x1
TIE Interceptor

Kaiju Papercraft: Gamera

Gamera is, well, a giant prehistoric flying turtle. I always thought he was just another one of Godzilla's many foes. Turns out, I was wrong. The two have never met on the big screen. Gamera is a star in his own right, to date having appeared in twelve movies bearing his name. This papercraft Gamera was created by Chimpun. The Pepakura PDO template for the model may be downloaded from the Pepakura Gallery. This model is smaller than it may look. It will easily fit in the palm of your hand!

Other Kaiju Papercraft:

King Ghidorah
Cute Kaiju Paper Toy
Mothra and Friends
Classic Godzilla
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