June 28, 2017

Papercraft Green Sea Turtle

Green sea turtles live in oceans around the entire globe. The turtle's name is derived from the green fat that is found beneath their shells. This papercraft green sea turtle was created by DeviantART member DrWheelieMobile and is based on a 3D model from the Zoo Tycoon video game. A printable template for the turtle model may be downloaded here. As green sea turtles' coloring varies, there are four different versions of the template included in the download. Green sea turtles are protected by law in most countries of the world.

Other Papercraft of Water Dwelling Animals:
Thresher Shark
Koi Diorama
Japanese Deep Sea Papercraft
Canadian Wetland Animals

June 27, 2017

Hobbit Papercraft: Erebor Key

Here is a life-size paper model of the Key of Erebor as it appears in the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Erebor (also known as the Lonely Mountain) was once the home of a clan of Dwarves who were driven out when the dragon Smaug arrived to take up residence in the place. The template for this model was created by DeviantART member N8S and may be downloaded here.

Other Movie Prop Papercraft:
Hunger Games Mockingjay Pin
Hellraiser Lament Configuration
Goonies Copper Bones
Coraline Seeing Stone

June 19, 2017

Philippines Architecture Paper Models

This photo shows five of twelve free architecture paper models offered by the Republic of the Philippines National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The collection includes monuments, a theater, shrines, churches, a palace, and a mosque. Each of the models represents a piece of architecture that is significant in the history of the Philippines. PDF templates of the paper models may be downloaded here.

Previous Papercraft Architecture
Collections:
Vintage Papercraft Village
LotR Rohan Architecture
45 Czech Churches
Lone Ranger Frontier Town
48 German Village Buildings

UPDATE 3/28/21: The NCCA website no longer offers these paper models. The link in the post has been redirected from the website to a ZIP file containing 9 out of the 12 models.

June 13, 2017

G1 Transformers Papercraft: Soundwave and Buzzsaw

In the Transformers G1 universe, Soundwave is a Decepticon who transforms into a micro-cassette player. Soundwave commands an army of "cassette troops" who, when in their cassette form, may be stored in Soundwave's chest. The Decepticon cassettes in most cases transform into robot animals that are warrior spies. This papercraft Soundwave and Decepticon cassette bird of prey Buzzsaw were created by DeviantART member BHAAD. Templates for these paper models may be downloaded here.

Other Transformers Paper Models:
War for Cybertron Optimus Prime
Transformable Decepticon Jets
Teletraan I Computer
Allspark Cubes
Laserbeak and Ravage

June 5, 2017

Printable Origami Dragon

Here's a novel idea: instead of buying pre-printed patterned origami paper, how about printing paper with a pattern of your own design. That is exactly what Jacque Davis did with this print and fold origami dragon. A copy of her template may be found on Jacque's Flickr page. I really like what she did with the colors and geometric designs!

Other Papercraft Dragons:
2.5D White Dragon
Spirited Away Haku Ornament
Yu-Gi-Oh Winged Dragon of Ra
Minecraft Ender Dragon
3D Asian Dragon Head