Chromehounds Sal Kar Papercraft

Nearly 20 years ago, the Japanese papercraft designer, Chokipeta Kobo, produced three promotional paper models for the Sega video game, Chromehounds, which is a mech simulator game. Pictured is one of the three mech models Kobo created: a Sal Kar mech. The Kingdom of Sal Kar is a fictional desert country that appears in the game. The PDF template and instructions for this model may be downloaded here. The instructions are available here. In 2021, I posted another of the three models, a Morskoj mech. The post is located here.

SD Mini Gundam Papercraft

I thought these "super deformed" mini Gundam papercraft were super cute. Pictured are the RGE-B790WC Genoace Custom and the RGE-B790 Genoace.  The models are about 2" (5 cm) tall when complete. The PDF templates for these may be downloaded from the creator's website: WXY Paper. Instructions are included!

Other Gundam Papercraft:

OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon
Chibi Gundam Collection
RX-78-2 Gundam

Mad Cat IV Mech Papercraft

The BattleTech universe focuses on the distant future where giant mechs are used as weapons of war. The BattleTech franchise has two main components: BattleTech (tabletop wargaming) and MechWarrior (tactics video games). This Mad Cat IV mech papercraft (if I am not mistaken) is from one of the MechWarrior video games. The Pepakura PDO template was created by Whammy and may be downloaded from MediaFire. The template comes with skins than may be customized, if you have the Photoshop skills to do so.

Other Mech Papercraft:

Chromehounds Morskoj
Mini Zoids Command Wolf
Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)
DotA Mecha Goblin
Locust Battlemech

Star Wars AT-XT Papercraft

For a span of time during the Clone War period in the Star Wars Universe, The Grand Army of the Republic made use of an armored assault walker called the All Terrain Experimental Transport (or AT-XT for short). Use of the AT-XT was short lived, and it eventually gave way to the more familiar AT-ST walker. This papercraft model of an AT-XT was created by Blaar, who no doubt used a 3D model from a Star Wars video game as the basis of his design. Created in 2011, the Pepakura PDO template for this model is still available here: MediaFire. The first appearance of the AT-XT in the Star Wars franchise was in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars video game released in 2002.

Other Star Wars Vehicles:

Mini Republic Gunship (LAAT)
XJ-6 Airspeeder
X-34 Landspeeder
TIE Bomber
V-wing Airspeeder

Dragon Ball Z Papercraft: Mosco

I must admit my ignorance. I never knew there were any robots in the Dragon Ball Z franchise! Apparently, there are more than a few. This colorful paper model depicts the robot named "Mosco". As there is a pilot inside, calling Mosco a robot is something of a misnomer. The pilot is a small impish being known as "Mule". Mule pilots the mechanical suit from inside the belly where he can see out through a small window. PDF and Pepakura PDO templates for this papercraft may be downloaded at the JAV-Papercraft website.

Previous DBZ Papercraft:

Life Size SS Goku by Paper Juke
Wearable Saiyan Chest Armor
Life Size Vegeta
Porunga

Mini Aliens Paper Model Collection

This collection of mini paper models contains the iconic vehicles seen in the 1986 movie, Aliens. Pictured are the UD-4L Cheyenne Dropship, the M577 Armored Personnel Carrier, and the P-5000 Powered Work Loader which Ripley uses to fight the Xenomorph Queen. All these models are 1:250 scale (which makes the Loader extremely small!) The PDF templates for the models may be downloaded here. Build photo and model design by PRmodels.

Other Mini Sci-Fi Papercraft:

Star Wars Republic Gunship
Serenity Firefly
Spaceballs Eagle 5
Star Trek Shuttle Collection
Mandalorian Razor Crest

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

Zoids Shield Liger Papercraft

The Shield Liger is one of the many robotic animals in the Zoids franchise which includes anime, manga, and video games. The Shield Liger is so named because it has a protective energy shield in its "mane". This paper model of the Liger was created by Pendragon's Papercraft and may be downloaded here. The finished model stands approximately 6" (15 cm) tall. This type of Zoid also goes by the designation "RZ-007".

Other Papercraft Robot Warriors:

Mr. Rippy Assassin Bot
Real Steel Noisy Boy
Medabots Rokusho
Angry Birds Optimus Prime
Mini Zoids Command Wolf

Chromehounds Morskoj Mech Papercraft

In 2006, Sega released a video game called Chromehounds for Xbox 360. The game's storyline involves warring factions who battle using mechs known as "hounds". Each of the factions has their own unique style of hound. Pictured is a promotional paper model released by Sega of the type of mech used by the Republic of Morskoj. The PDF template for this model may be downloaded here. Instructions are located here. The factions in Chromehounds are located in a fictional region located near the Black Sea.

Other Mech Paper Models:

MW3 Shadow Cat
Front Mission 4 Mechas
Mechcommander Raven
Mini Zoids Command Wolf
Wolfenstein Panzerhund

Star Wars AT-ST Paper Model

This papercraft is a rework by Fred Smith of Shunichi Makino's AT-ST model which he released in 2002. Smith improved on Makino's model in several ways. Weathering and battle scarring were added. The paper handrail on top was replaced with wire. The front windows were constructed to be open rather than closed. All exposed paper edges were colored black. These changes make for a much more realistic model than the original. The JPG format template for Smith's repaint may be downloaded here. The first appearance of an AT-ST in a Star Wars movie was the Battle of Hoth scene in The Empire Strikes Back.

Other Star Wars Papercraft:

Hoth Turrent and Cannon
Interdictor-class Star Destroyer
B-wing Starfighter
Darth Vader TIE Fighter
X-34 Landspeeder
Clone Wars Y-wing

Mini Zoids Command Wolf Papercraft

Paper model designer Masayu-i has graciously released this miniature Zoids Command Wolf as a craft activity for people to do while under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The finished model is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! The template download and photo instructions may be found on Masayu-i's blog here. Zoids began in the 80's as a toy line of robotic animals which has grown over the years into a franchise that includes not only toys but also video games, anime, and manga.

Other Mech Papercraft:

MechWarrior Automata
Robotic Missile Tank
BattleTech Awesome
Wolfenstein Panzerhund
GunWalker Mech

RX-78-2 Gundam Paper Model

The RX-78-2 is the original mech that started the Gundam franchise. Its first appearance was in the 1979 anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam. In the series, the giant robot is piloted by a teenage mechanic, Amuro Ray. This paper model of the RX-78-2 was designed by Juancho Aran. The best method of building this model is by printing the parts on different colors of cardstock. The finished size of the model is about 16" (40 cm) tall. All the files required to build the model may be downloaded here. Build photo by Ngọc Nguyễn.

Other Papercraft Mechs:

MechWarrior 3 Shadow Cat
Front Mission 4 Models
OZ-13MS Gundam
Taekwon V Inspired Robot
Battletech Locust

MechWarrior Mad Cat Papercraft

I liked this Mad Cat (Timber Wolf) paper model because it was created from scratch rather making use of a 3D model from one of the MechWarrior video games. The Mad Cat is a fan favorite mech from the BattleTech franchise of board games and video games. The printable papercraft template for the model was created by DeviantARTist Walter-NEST and may be downloaded here. The model is approximately 1:50 scale and stands 8" (21 cm) tall when complete.

Other MechWarrior Papercraft:

Vulture
Timber Wolf Automata
Zeus
Arctic Wolf
Kodiak

Papercraft Miniature Gaming Mecha

This papercraft mecha was created with miniature gaming in mind, however it also makes a nice paper toy for desktop display. The official name of the mecha is the "MQ-3A Murphy". It is part of a collection of free papercraft tanks, vehicles, gun turrets and bunkers offered by Ebbles Miniatures. PDF templates for each piece in the collection may be downloaded here.

Other Papercraft Mechs:

MechWarrior Automata
Robotic Missle Tank
Front Mission 4 Mechas
Battletech Locust
Wolfenstein Panzerhund

DotA 2 Mecha Goblin Papercraft

I had never heard of the DotA 2 video game before I discovered the Kang Paper blog, but the 3D models in the game make for some awesome papercraft! DotA 2 is a free online multiplayer battle arena game that evolved from Warcraft III. Pictured here is a paper model likeness of a Mecha Goblin, one of the many characters in game. The template for this model may be download here.

Other Papercraft from Online Games:
Gunbound Roundup
Elder Scrolls Trebuchet
Life-size S.U.N. Elementalist
World of Tanks Soviet MS-1

Wolfenstein Panzerhund Paper Model

The video game Wolfenstein: The New Order was released in 2014. The game is set in alternate history world in which Germany won World War II. In this universe, the Nazis make use of robot dogs known as "Panzerhunde". The Wolfenstein Wiki describes these mecha hounds as "super-efficient murder machines encased in titanium steel armor and fitted with bone-crushing metal jaws that can cut through the thickest of body armor." This paper model Panzerhund was created by Chentzilla. Unlike most video game papercraft, a 3D model from the game was not utilized. The template for the model may be downloaded here. Chentzilla admits his template is "not very user-friendly" which means there are no instructions of any kind. :(

Other Wolfenstein Papercraft:
Human Skull
Tesla Gun

Gunwalker Papercraft Mech

This papercraft mech was based on real life helicopter and tank designs. The Japanese website where this model is offered has very little information. It seems to be an original design, but it may be a vehicle from a movie. If anyone knows more, please let me know. The PDF template for the mech may be downloaded here.

Locust Battlemech Papercraft

This mech papercraft is based on the Locust light battlemech from the tabletop game Battletech. The Battletech wiki describes the Locust as "designed exclusively for reconn-aissance and quick strike missions, using its phenomenal speed to outrun most enemies." DeviantART member Scarecrovv is the designer of the model. A template download, complete with instructions and alternate textures, is available here. The finished model stand about 6" (15 cm) tall.

Alien Mecha Paper Toy

No, it's not Mike Wazowski. ^^ It's an one-eyed alien bent on global domination piloting a mecha that looks like a Willys MB U.S. Army Jeep. The PDF template for this fun little papercraft walker was created by artist Daniel Benitez and may be downloaded here.

OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon Card Model

The OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon was featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing anime. At the Gundam Wiki the Epyon's weapons are described as "a segmented, whip-like heat rod, and a powerful beam sword whose energy is supplied by a direct connection to the Epyon's generator". The template for this Gundam model may be downloaded here. This papercraft was designed by StormL. The build photo is by Airasumi.