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.
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