Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama In 1/64 Scaleby Papermau - Download Now!

After several weeks of work, adjustments and a few last-minute additions, the Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama is finally ready for download! This is a small outdoor shooting range in 1/64 scale, created especially for Papermau.

Those who have been following the previous posts already know how this project started. While working on the new version of my Ammu-Nation Gun Shop, inspired by GTA V, I came up with the idea of adding a small shooting range next to the building. What was supposed to be just a simple addition gradually grew, gained new details and eventually became a completely independent papercraft diorama.

As I mentioned before, this shooting range does not actually exist in GTA V. It is an original creation of mine, although I designed it to match the Ammu-Nation and the general atmosphere of the game.

The diorama includes three wooden shooting benches with printed details representing weapons and equipment, ammunition boxes of different sizes, safety barriers, warning signs, several types of targets and a large wooden and earth backstop at the far end of the range. I wanted the whole place to look well used, so I added cracked concrete, dry soil, scattered vegetation, weathered wood and plenty of small signs of wear and tear.

The PDF file contains five pages. The first page features an image of the assembled model, while the following three pages contain all the parts needed to build the complete diorama. The fifth page is entirely optional and includes additional accessories such as extra ammunition boxes, wooden crates, sandbags, targets and safety signs.

I added this extra sheet especially for those who enjoy customizing their models. You can use the additional pieces to make the shooting range look busier, arrange the accessories in different ways or simply save some of them for other papercraft projects.

Although it was originally designed to accompany the Ammu-Nation, the shooting range can also be built and displayed on its own. In 1/64 scale, it can be used as a backdrop for miniature photography, as part of a larger diorama or alongside die-cast vehicles and miniature figures.

Another interesting possibility is resizing the templates before printing. Since the model uses relatively simple structures, I believe it could be adapted to other scales, including scenery for the classic Green Army Men plastic soldiers or even larger action figures, such as the famous 3.75-inch G.I. Joe figures.

Of course, the larger the scale, the more space you will need, and some adjustments may be necessary. On the other hand, a larger version would also give you more room to add your own details and create a completely customized shooting range.

I hope you enjoy the result and, most importantly, have fun printing, cutting, folding and assembling your own little shooting range.

As always, if you build this model and would like to share some photos, I would be very happy to see them and post them here on the blog.

Depois de algumas semanas de trabalho, ajustes e alguns acréscimos de última hora, o Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama finalmente está pronto para download! Trata-se de um pequeno campo de tiro ao ar livre em escala 1/64, criado especialmente para o Papermau.

Quem acompanhou as publicações anteriores já sabe como este projeto começou. Enquanto trabalhava na nova versão da minha loja Ammu-Nation, inspirada em GTA V, tive a ideia de acrescentar um pequeno campo de tiro ao lado do edifício. O que deveria ser apenas um complemento foi crescendo, ganhando novos detalhes e acabou se transformando em um diorama de papel completamente independente.

Como já expliquei anteriormente, este campo de tiro não existe em GTA V. É uma criação original minha, embora tenha sido desenvolvido para combinar visualmente com a Ammu-Nation e com a atmosfera geral do jogo.

O diorama inclui três bancadas de madeira com detalhes impressos representando armas e equipamentos, caixas de munição de diferentes tamanhos, barreiras de segurança, placas de advertência, diversos tipos de alvos e um grande anteparo de madeira e terra na parte posterior. Procurei dar ao conjunto uma aparência bastante utilizada, com texturas de concreto rachado, terra seca, vegetação esparsa, madeira envelhecida e pequenas marcas de desgaste espalhadas pelo cenário.

O arquivo PDF contém cinco páginas. A primeira apresenta uma imagem do modelo montado, enquanto as três páginas seguintes trazem todas as peças necessárias para construir o diorama completo. A quinta página é inteiramente opcional e reúne acessórios adicionais, como mais caixas de munição, caixotes de madeira, sacos de areia, alvos e placas de segurança.

Acrescentei essa folha extra especialmente para quem gosta de personalizar seus modelos. Com ela, é possível deixar o campo de tiro mais movimentado, organizar os acessórios de diferentes maneiras ou simplesmente guardar algumas peças para utilizar em outros projetos de papel.

Embora tenha sido criado originalmente para acompanhar a Ammu-Nation, o campo de tiro também pode ser montado e utilizado separadamente. Na escala 1/64, ele pode servir como cenário para fotografias de miniaturas, integrar dioramas maiores ou complementar coleções de veículos e figuras em miniatura.

Outra possibilidade interessante é redimensionar as folhas antes da impressão. Como o modelo utiliza estruturas relativamente simples, acredito que possa ser adaptado para outras escalas, incluindo cenários para os tradicionais soldadinhos de plástico, conhecidos como Green Army Men, ou até mesmo para figuras de ação maiores, como os clássicos G.I. Joe de 3,75 polegadas.

Naturalmente, quanto maior a escala escolhida, maior será o espaço necessário para a montagem, e talvez seja preciso fazer alguns ajustes. Por outro lado, uma versão ampliada também permitiria acrescentar novos detalhes e criar um campo de tiro completamente personalizado.

Espero que vocês gostem do resultado e, principalmente, que se divirtam imprimindo, recortando, dobrando e montando seu próprio campo de tiro em miniatura.

Como sempre, se alguém montar este modelo e quiser compartilhar algumas imagens, ficarei muito feliz em vê-las e publicá-las aqui no blog.

Below you will find the link to download this original and free Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama, complete with an optional sheet of extra accessories. Enjoy!

Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama In 1/64 Scale - by Papermau - Download Now!

If you would like to see how this project started and follow its development from the very beginning, take a look at the five previous posts below. They show the rebuilding of the original Ammu-Nation, the first test assemblies and how a simple idea eventually grew into the Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama that is finally available for download today.

01 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Remastered - Work In Progress - by Papermau

02 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - First Test Build - by Papermau

03 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - Test Build Almost Finished - by Papermau

04 - Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama - Work In Progress - by Papermau

05 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop & Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft - More Work In Progress

Halloween Special - Two Cute Haunted House Papercraft Dioramas by Made To Be A Momma

Halloween doesn't always have to be scary. Sometimes a haunted house can be a cheerful little place, with smiling ghosts, friendly bats, colorful pumpkins and children dressed up for trick-or-treating.

Created by Katie, from the Made To Be A Momma website, these two cute Halloween papercraft dioramas are simple projects designed especially for children, although I think they can be enjoyed by paper modelers of all ages.

There are two different scenes to choose from. The first features a crooked haunted house surrounded by ghosts, pumpkins and a little bat flying under the moon. The second shows another Halloween house, this time with two costumed children ready to collect their treats.

Both templates are in black and white, so you can color them however you like before cutting out the pieces. Once assembled, the circular base allows the little scenes to stand on their own, making them nice decorations for a desk, shelf or windowsill.

One thing I particularly appreciate about this project is how easy it is to get the templates. They are available as a free PDF directly on the original website, without having to subscribe, register or provide an email address. Just find the printable link, click and save the file.

All you need is some paper, colored pencils or markers, scissors and a little glue. A simple and enjoyable Halloween activity for a quiet afternoon at home or in the classroom.

O Dia das Bruxas nem sempre precisa ser assustador. Às vezes, uma casa mal-assombrada pode ser um lugar bastante alegre, com fantasminhas sorridentes, morcegos simpáticos, abóboras coloridas e crianças fantasiadas saindo para pedir doces.

Criados por Katie, do site Made To Be A Momma, estes dois simpáticos dioramas de papel de Halloween são projetos simples, pensados especialmente para crianças, embora eu ache que possam divertir modelistas de papel de todas as idades.

São dois cenários diferentes para escolher. O primeiro apresenta uma casa mal-assombrada toda tortinha, cercada por fantasmas, abóboras e um pequeno morcego voando sob a lua. O segundo mostra outra casa de Halloween, desta vez com duas crianças fantasiadas e prontas para sair em busca de doces.

Os dois templates são em preto e branco, permitindo que cada um escolha suas próprias cores antes de recortar as peças. Depois de montados, os cenários ficam em pé graças à base circular dobrada, transformando-se em pequenas decorações para uma mesa, estante ou parapeito de janela.

Uma coisa de que gostei particularmente neste projeto foi a facilidade para conseguir os templates. Eles estão disponíveis gratuitamente em PDF no site original, sem necessidade de inscrição, cadastro ou fornecimento de endereço de e-mail. Basta localizar o link, clicar e salvar o arquivo.

Tudo o que você precisa é de papel, lápis de cor ou canetinhas, tesoura e um pouco de cola. Uma atividade simples e divertida para uma tarde tranquila em casa ou na sala de aula.

If you liked these cute Halloween dioramas and want to make your own, visit Katie's Made To Be A Momma website to get the free printable templates. The download link is about halfway down the page, and there's no need to register or provide an email address. Just click and save the PDF. The link is right below:

Halloween Diorama Craft - Free Printable Papercraft for Kids - by Katie - Made To Be A Momma

And if you enjoyed these cute little Halloween dioramas, take a look at the four related papercrafts below. There are more haunted houses to build, a colorful little Halloween house created here at Papermau, and even a friendly rocking ghost. All of them are simple and fun projects for the Halloween season.

01 - A Simple Haunted House Paper Model For Kids - by 123 Kids Fun

02 - Easy-To-Build Halloween House Papercraft For Kids - by Papermau

03 - A Cute Easy-To-Build Haunted House Papercraft - by Instructables

04 - Easy-To-Build Rocking Ghost Paper Toy - by Krokotak

Revisiting Keroliver's Amazing Solar Vehicles Papercraft Collection via Le Forum en Papier

A few years ago, I featured here on the blog a wonderful collection of solar-powered vehicle papercrafts created by the talented French designer and model maker Keroliver. Since quite some time has passed, I thought it would be a good opportunity to revisit this remarkable project, especially for readers who may have missed it the first time.

Back in November 2013, Keroliver started a thread called Voitures Solaires (Solar Cars) at Le Forum en Papier, sharing his paper reproductions of real solar-powered vehicles, including experimental prototypes and racing machines developed by universities and engineering teams from around the world. More than a decade later, the thread has become an impressive archive of solar vehicle designs and papercraft modeling.

The photographs illustrating this post show just a small sample of his creations. Some look almost like conventional automobiles, while others feature enormous solar panels, unusual aerodynamic shapes and lightweight structures that seem straight out of a science fiction movie. A few models even include opening doors, movable parts and surprisingly delicate details.

One thing I particularly admire about Keroliver's work is how he manages to reproduce such unusual machines in relatively small scales. His favorite scale is 1/64, although many of the newer models are also available in 1/43. Some are quite simple to assemble, while others will certainly test your patience and modeling skills.

All these papercrafts are shared at Le Forum en Papier, which, in my opinion, is the best papercraft forum in all of Europe. It is a wonderful community where talented modelers exchange ideas, show their work and generously share their creations with fellow enthusiasts.

What makes this collection particularly interesting is that it goes beyond paper modeling. It is also a fascinating journey through the history of solar-powered vehicles, from early experimental machines to sophisticated racing prototypes designed to travel long distances using sunlight as their main source of energy.

If you enjoy unusual vehicles, engineering, renewable energy or simply papercrafts that are a little different from the ordinary, I highly recommend exploring Keroliver's collection. There is plenty to discover, and you might find yourself spending much more time browsing the thread than you originally planned.

Há alguns anos, apresentei aqui no blog uma coleção maravilhosa de veículos movidos a energia solar em papel, criada pelo talentoso designer e modelista francês Keroliver. Como já faz bastante tempo, achei que seria uma boa oportunidade para revisitar esse projeto notável, especialmente para os leitores que não tiveram a chance de conhecê-lo na primeira publicação.

Em novembro de 2013, Keroliver iniciou um tópico chamado Voitures Solaires (Carros Solares) no Le Forum en Papier, compartilhando suas reproduções em papel de veículos solares reais, incluindo protótipos experimentais e máquinas de competição desenvolvidas por universidades e equipes de engenharia de várias partes do mundo. Mais de uma década depois, o tópico se transformou em um impressionante arquivo de projetos de veículos solares e modelismo em papel.

As fotografias que ilustram esta postagem mostram apenas uma pequena amostra de suas criações. Alguns veículos lembram automóveis convencionais, enquanto outros apresentam enormes painéis solares, formas aerodinâmicas incomuns e estruturas leves que parecem saídas diretamente de um filme de ficção científica. Alguns modelos possuem até portas que se abrem, partes móveis e detalhes surpreendentemente delicados.

Uma das coisas que mais admiro no trabalho de Keroliver é sua capacidade de reproduzir máquinas tão incomuns em escalas relativamente pequenas. Sua escala favorita é 1/64, embora muitos dos modelos mais recentes também estejam disponíveis em 1/43. Alguns são bastante simples de montar, enquanto outros certamente colocarão à prova sua paciência e suas habilidades como modelista.

Todos esses papercrafts são compartilhados no Le Forum en Papier, que, na minha opinião, é o melhor fórum de papercraft de toda a Europa. É uma comunidade maravilhosa, onde modelistas talentosos trocam ideias, mostram seus trabalhos e compartilham generosamente suas criações com outros entusiastas.

O que torna essa coleção particularmente interessante é que ela vai além do modelismo em papel. É também uma viagem fascinante pela história dos veículos movidos a energia solar, desde as primeiras máquinas experimentais até sofisticados protótipos de competição projetados para percorrer grandes distâncias utilizando a luz do sol como principal fonte de energia.

Se você gosta de veículos incomuns, engenharia, energias renováveis ou simplesmente de papercrafts um pouco diferentes do habitual, recomendo muito explorar a coleção de Keroliver. Há bastante coisa para descobrir, e talvez você acabe passando muito mais tempo navegando pelo tópico do que havia planejado inicialmente.

Ready to explore more than a decade of solar-powered papercraft creations? Visit Keroliver's original thread at Le Forum en Papier through the link below, where you'll find the models, photographs and downloadable templates shared by the author. Be sure to browse through all the pages of the thread, as this remarkable collection is spread across several pages, with plenty of interesting models waiting to be discovered.

Solar Vehicles Papercraft Collection - by Keroliver - via Le Forum en Papier

If you enjoyed these unusual solar-powered vehicles, you might also like the four papercraft projects below, featuring futuristic cars, experimental automotive designs and imaginative science fiction machines:

01 - Blade Runner Type-S Yellow Coupe Papercraft - by Joshua Humphreys

02 - ZOOMIE XD1 Retro-Futuristic Space Vehicle Papercraft - by Space Gooose

03 - 1970s Lancia Bertone Stratos Zero Paper Model in 1/12 Scale - by Sunny78

04 - Blade Runner Police Spinner Type-S Papercraft - by Joshua Humphreys

GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop & Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft More Work In Progress

Continuing the work of rebuilding and updating my old Ammu-Nation Gun Shop papercraft, inspired by GTA V and originally published here at Papermau in 2015, today I am sharing some new images showing the latest progress on the project.

As I explained in previous posts, the original idea was simply to improve the textures of the old Ammu-Nation, preserving the shape and characteristics of the original building while adding more definition, brighter colors and a few details that were missing from the first version.

But, as often happens with my projects, one idea led to another, and the whole thing started growing.

First came the rebuilt store, then the parking lot with its markings, including accessible parking spaces and a special spot reserved for the boss. Finally, I came up with the idea of creating a small outdoor shooting range that could be used alongside the Ammu-Nation.

And that is exactly what you can see in greater detail in today's images.

The shooting range includes wooden shooting benches, ammunition boxes, wooden crates, safety barriers, different types of targets and a large backstop with a heavily weathered appearance. I wanted the whole place to look well used, with aged textures, dirt, rust and small details that help create a more convincing atmosphere.

One important thing I would like to clarify is that this outdoor shooting range does not exist in GTA V. It is an original creation of mine, designed especially for this project, although I tried to make it visually compatible with the Ammu-Nation and the general atmosphere of the game.

In fact, what started as a simple addition has practically become a completely separate papercraft model.

And that is one of the things I like most about this project: its versatility.

Although it was designed to accompany the Ammu-Nation, the shooting range can be built and used independently. It can work as a small standalone diorama, a backdrop for miniature photography, part of a playset or an addition to other paper models.

It could also be combined with military buildings, garages, warehouses, urban scenery or practically any other setting where an installation of this kind would make sense.

Another interesting possibility is resizing the model. Since the shooting range is not tied to a specific real-world location or a mandatory scale, the templates can be enlarged or reduced to suit different collections and projects. For example, it could be adapted for the classic 33 mm Green Army Men figures or enlarged to serve as a playset or action figure backdrop for the famous 3.75-inch G.I. Joe figures and other toys of similar size.

Of course, a larger version would require more printing space and probably some adjustments during assembly, but I believe the relatively simple shapes of the structures and accessories make this a very interesting possibility.

As you can see in the new images, the shooting range fits alongside the store and its parking lot, forming a larger diorama without necessarily depending on those other elements to work.

As for the templates, all the shooting range pieces currently fit on three printed sheets. In the image below you can see a preview of those pages, including the different elements that make up the scenery.

I still have not decided whether the project is really finished or whether I will add a few more items before making it available. Every time I spend a little while looking at the model, I end up imagining something else that could be added or improved.

For now, I am continuing to work on the details and make the necessary adjustments so that everything works properly when printed and assembled.

I hope you are enjoying following the development of this project as much as I am enjoying creating it.

More updates are coming soon, and as soon as everything is ready, the model will be published here at Papermau for download.

If you would like to follow the development of this project from the very beginning, take a look at the four previous posts below. They show how the original Ammu-Nation was rebuilt, the first test assemblies and how a simple addition eventually became a separate outdoor shooting range papercraft:

01 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Remastered - Work In Progress - by Papermau

02 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - First Test Build - by Papermau

03 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - Test Build Almost Finished - by Papermau

04 - Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama - Work in Progress - by Papermau

Aos amigos de língua portuguesa: como esta publicação ficou um pouco mais longa que o habitual, optei por manter aqui apenas a versão em inglês. A versão completa em português está disponível no meu blog secundário, neste link: CLIQUE AQUI.

Halloween Special - Four Haunted Houses To Color And Build Papercraft For Kids - by Paola Misesti

This is the first Halloween papercraft I'm posting here on the blog this year, and to start the season, I've chosen a simple and fun project made especially for children.

Created by Paola Misesti, from the Italian website Homemademamma, this papercraft features four cute little haunted houses in 3D, along with a collection of small paper characters. The houses look very similar at first glance, but each one has a few different details, which makes coloring and assembling them even more fun.

Halloween is celebrated on October 31 and has its roots in old European traditions. Over time, it became a popular celebration in many countries, especially in the United States, where children dress up in costumes and go from house to house asking for candy. Ghosts, witches, pumpkins and haunted houses are some of the most familiar symbols of this holiday.

One of the nicest things about this project is that the templates are in black and white, so children can use colored pencils, crayons or markers to decorate the little houses however they like. This means that even when using the same templates, each child can create something different and unique.

Assembly is quite simple. Just print the templates, color the pieces, cut them out, fold and put everything together. The little characters can also stand on their own, so once everything is finished, the houses can become small playsets for inventing spooky stories or simply be used as Halloween decorations.

Besides being a fun pastime, this is also a nice way to encourage creativity, concentration and manual skills. A good activity for families to enjoy together or for teachers to use in the classroom during the Halloween season.

Este é o primeiro papercraft de Dia das Bruxas que publico aqui no blog este ano e, para começar a temporada, escolhi um projeto simples, divertido e feito especialmente para as crianças.

Criado por Paola Misesti, do site italiano Homemademamma, este papercraft traz quatro simpáticas casinhas mal-assombradas em 3D, acompanhadas de pequenos personagens de papel. À primeira vista, as casinhas parecem muito semelhantes, mas cada uma possui alguns detalhes diferentes, o que torna a atividade de colorir e montar ainda mais divertida.

O Dia das Bruxas é comemorado em 31 de outubro e tem suas raízes em antigas tradições europeias. Com o passar do tempo, tornou-se uma festa popular em vários países, especialmente nos Estados Unidos, onde crianças fantasiadas saem pelas ruas pedindo doces. Fantasmas, bruxas, abóboras e casas mal-assombradas são alguns dos símbolos mais conhecidos dessa comemoração.

Uma das coisas mais interessantes deste projeto é que os templates são em preto e branco, justamente para que as crianças possam usar lápis de cor, giz de cera ou canetinhas e decorar as casinhas como quiserem. Assim, mesmo utilizando os mesmos moldes, cada criança poderá criar algo diferente e único.

A montagem é bastante simples. Basta imprimir os templates, colorir as peças, recortar, dobrar e montar. Os pequenos personagens também ficam em pé sozinhos e, depois de tudo pronto, as casinhas podem se transformar em pequenos cenários para inventar histórias assustadoras ou simplesmente servir como decoração de Dia das Bruxas.

Além de ser um passatempo divertido, esta também é uma boa maneira de estimular a criatividade, a concentração e as habilidades manuais. Uma atividade interessante para fazer em família ou para os professores utilizarem em sala de aula nesta época do ano.

If you liked these little haunted houses and want to create your own colorful Halloween village, visit Paola Misesti's Homemademamma website and download the templates using the link below:

Four Haunted Houses To Color And Build - Halloween Papercraft For Kids - by Paola Misesti - Homemademamma

And if you enjoyed these little haunted houses, take a look at the links below for four more Halloween papercrafts, including haunted houses, a spooky castle and fun coloring activities for kids.

01: A Cute Easy-To-Build Haunted House Papercraft - by Instructables

02: Easy-To-Build Haunted Castle Papercraft For Kids - by Made In A Day

03: A Simple Haunted House Paper Model For Kids - by 123 Kids Fun

04: Halloween Special - 3D Halloween Coloring Pages For Kids - by Krokotak